World Turned Black
I DON'T OWN ANYTHING!
Chapter 13
Scott woke up to a bright like glaring into his eyes, when he shaded his eyes from the light; he realized it was the sun reflecting off the mirror across from the bed he was in. After getting off the bed, he realized Shelby had left; before he could leave, the nurse came into the room.
"Ahh, finally up Mr. Barringer." She said smiling
Scott looked confused, "Why what time is it?"
"3:15, you've been sleeping all day."
"How come no one woke me up?"
"Peter thought you needed the rest, oh and by the way he said when you woke up, he wanted to speak to you."
"Again? What is it this time?"
"I don't know, he just said to send you to his office whenever you wake up."
Scott just nodded and as he walked out the door said, "Thanks."
While walked towards Peter's office, Scott took the longest way he knew, and kept his eyes open for Shelby without luck, and soon he was standing in front of Peter's door. He knocked, but when no one answered, Scott walked out to the main office where he found Sophie filing some paperwork.
"Hey Sophie, do you know where Peter is?"
"Umm, no, but why don't you just take a seat outside his office, I'm sure he'll be back soon."
"Yea, ok." Scott said with a twinge of annoyance in his voice
After twenty minutes and still no Peter, Scott walked back to where Sophie was situated
"He's still not here, can I just leave?"
"No, look, go sit back down and I'll go and find him, ok?"
"Whatever." He said as they walked towards their separate destinations
Less than ten minute of sitting down for the second time, Peter came into view, "Hey, didn't think you'd be up yet."
"It's almost four, why wouldn't I be up yet?"
"Just figured…why don't you come in."
They both walked into his office, Peter sat at his desk, Scott the chair opposite him.
"So what do you want to talk about now?" He asked annoyed
"Calm down Scott, I just wanted to see if you were alright, if you wanted to talk."
"I'm so sick of this Peter ok? Yes, yes, I'm fine…no….you know what? I'm more than fine, I'm peachy fucking keen!"
"Scott, you know that language is not tolerated, I won't accept you talking like that." Peter said sternly, he felt for the kid, but he couldn't just let him break rules because he was hurting
Scott closed his eyes and leaned his head back against the chair. He let out a breathe.
"What are you thinking about?" Peter asked
"What day are they actually coming?" He asked still in the same position
"Next Sunday."
Peter noticed Scott's eyes close tighter, "You want to talk about it?"
"Peter." Was all he said, sounding exasperated
"Yea, I know, but it will make you feel better."
Scott was calmer, "I know, but there is nothing that I need to talk about, didn't we just have this conversation like Thursday? You're starting to repeat yourself now."
Peter just smiled, "Well, then if that's it, the Cliffhangers are at the wall, but since your arm is broken, of coarse you can only watch, let's get over there."
They walked over to the wall, Daisy was just finishing her climb, since Zack and Lexi were on shuns; the group was smaller and took less time. After, it was time for dinner, and a quick group. They all went around telling how they felt, and after, Peter left the topic open.
Juliette raised her hand, "I have a question."
"Yes, Juliette, what's your question?" Sophie asked
"I wanted to know what exactly happened on the quest, like between Scott, Shelby, Lexi, and Zack." She asked Sophie
"That's not for me to talk about."
Juliette looked to each of the four involved, after a minute, she said, "Come on, you can tell us."
"Can we please just not talk about this?" Scott asked, looking at Sophie
"Sure Scott, anything else for tonight?"
When no one raised their hands, Sophie let them all leave. The next day, the entire school was soaking up the last day of summer vacation, Peter, for the most part, let all the kids have a free day besides a group for all the groups.
Monday morning came fast for the school, classes dragged, and summer faded.
The week dragged on, when Friday finally arrived; group for the Cliffhangers was not an enthusiastic one.
"Come on guys, I know you're tired but this is ridiculous," Peter said, "Does anyone have anything to say, because if not I'll give you a topic to talk about."
Each member of the group looked around at each other trying to figure out what to say, if Peter started a topic, they would be there twice as long. Finally David was chosen to speak by all eyes going to him.
"Yea…umm." He said
"David?" Peter asked
"I was wondering…umm," He paused for a second, "Do we have the weekend off?"
Daisy rolled her eyes, "That's the best you could do?" She laughed along with the rest of the group
"Ok, let's talk about how the first week of school went." Peter started
"Horrible." Ezra said
"Why do you say that?"
"Its school, when is it ever good?"
Everyone just nodded
"School isn't supposed to be a free for all; it's a place to learn."
"But does it have to be so boring?" Shelby asked
"It's not boring, you just all got too used to summer."
When no one spoke again, Peter said, "Ok, that's it for tonight, make sure you get your homework done for Monday, Jeff said he assigned a paper, I expect them all to be A's."
"A+." Auggie said
"A+." Juliette corrected
"That's what I want to hear," Peter smiled, "Lights out in twenty minutes."
Scott and Shelby walked back to the dorms together, Scott was more quiet than usual and Shelby noticed
"Hey, what's up?"
"Nothing, I'm just nervous to see my dad."
Shelby had completely forgotten that they were coming, "I'm sure it will be fine." She said reassuringly
"Yea." Was all he said
They talked about random things until reaching the point where they had to separate
"Night, see you tomorrow." Shelby said and quickly kissed him before anyone caught them
"Night." He smiled until she turned her back, then he walked into the dorm and got ready for bed
Before the quest, although he was a jerk, most of the guys talked to him, but after, even though they didn't know what happened, the entire Cliffhanger group ignored him, the same being for Lexi.
Peter didn't know what to do, although he knew and understood why the group was angry, he couldn't have them completely ignore the two, and even though they were on shuns, after, he would have to find a way to get the group to accept the two.
On Saturday, the Cliffhangers were woken up at 8 to have breakfast, next they had some free time to do homework, then it was time for their chores which took up most of the day with a break for lunch. After dinner, group was held.
"Parents." Was all that Peter said
"Parents what?" Juliette asked
"That's tonight's topic."
"Parents suck." David mumbled
"Watch your language, why do you say that?"
"I don't know."
"Well, does anyone else know?"
"They don't hear you." Daisy said
"Yea, they pretend to care, but ultimately, it's whatever's best for them." Shelby added
"Sometimes parents do what they think is right for you, but it turns out wrong, they are human, they can make mistakes." Peter said
"There's a difference between mistakes and not caring enough." Ezra pointed out
"What makes you think they don't care?" Sophie asked
"What makes you think they do?" Scott snapped
"Scott?"
"Ez's right, if they cared, they wouldn't make the "mistakes" that they do."
"If they didn't care, you wouldn't be here right now." Peter said
"So they make one right move and deserve parent of the year?" Shelby asked irritated
"No, but that just shows you that they do care." He answered
"Well, actually I was adjudicated here, so they didn't really have a choice, "Auggie laughed along with the rest of the group," Although, my parents are great, it's just my brother that was trouble for me."
"Ok, I think that's a good place to stop, let's go around, say how your feeling, then group will be over, Auggie you can start."
"Ok, I feel good, Jules?"
"I feel the same!" She said smiling at him, "Ezra?"
"I'm tired, all that work today was exhausting, Daisy?"
"I'm fine, unlike some other people I know." She said looking at Scott
"What is that supposed to mean?" Peter asked hoping she would give something away
"Like it's not obvious."
"Hello, right here." Scott chimed in
Daisy looked at him for a minute, seemingly reading his mind then turned away, "Zack."
"What?"
"Your turn." She said annoyed
"Bored, Lexi?"
They winded up having to sit next to each other all the time and on either side would be a member of the group but never Shelby or Scott, the rest knew they would rather sit by themselves then next to them.
"Same, David?" She said quickly
"Never thought I'd say this, but I agree with Ezzzzra over there," He smiled when his way of saying it visibly annoyed the other boy, "Shelby?"
"I'm wishful."
"Want to elaborate on that?" Sophie asked
"Well, I'm wishful that when I wake up school will have never been invented."
"I doubt that will happen, Scott?"
"Umm, I'm nervous."
"Why?" Juliette asked
"My…well my dad is coming tomorrow."
"I'll tell you how it's going to go." Daisy said
"What? How?"
"My tarot cards."
"That's alright, I'll pass." He laughed while Daisy acted upset
Peter also laughed, "Ok, good job guys, that's all for tonight, I'll see you tomorrow."
They got up and split into smaller groups and went their separate ways, trying to find something to do to spend the end of the night.
(A/N) I know this wasn't the greatest chapter, it was supposed to have Martin and Elaine's visit, but the whole thing got to long, so I split it up. Sorry about this lol the next will be better I promise! Thanks for all the reviews, it's so great to get them:-)