SECRETS
I noticed that this story is slowly coming to an end. I have only three more chapters left, and then we're done. I already wrote the first chapters of my new story, and I'll give you some info, later. But I can tell you something: it's a HG fanfic,it's about a collective rape and it's called 'Safety'.
I don't own any of the characters from the show. But I ownDwayne and Amber.
Chapter 11: Leaving for good?
"Hey Shel, where are you going?" Scott asked as he spotted her going upstairs after their last class. He jogged towards her and took her hand.
"I already told you. There's a meeting with Scarbrow today and I'm called up to go."
"Oh, yeah, I totally forgot. So I guess I'll have to wait for you?" He asked wrapping an arm around her waist.
"You can come with me if you want. Apparently it's opened to everyone." She said gently looking up at him.
"And what are we supposed to do in there?"
"Talk about our problems I guess." Scott gave her a smirk.
"I don't think I'm ready to do this…"
"Oh, come on please, I'll be better if you'd come. Beside, they would have forced you to go if they knew about your problems home." She said smiling slyly at him. "He cracked a smile and kissed her on the forehead.
"Okay, you won. But you owe me big." He sighed looking down at her.
"Thank you." She said hugging him tightly, slightly relieved.
Peter gathered all the students in a circle around him. He noticed that some of them hadn't even been asked to come here. He smiled to himself and sat in the center. "Good afternoon everybody!"
Some of them murmured some 'hellos' and Peter decided to explain some points of his creation.
"Okay. I decided to create a group for people like you, who need help" he explained, looking at all of the teenagers who were sitting, glaring at him like he was an alien. Some of them just laughed thinking that nothing was wrong with them. But Peter wasn't dumb; he knew the reasons why he had called up each one. "The principle is quite easy: You all have to say something about the subject I'm asking you to develop. You are not allowed to miss those sessions, except if you have a good excuse." Some of the students began to groan. "I know, I know, it can seem a little hard and strict for you, but it's only for your well-being."
"Okay, so for the first group session, we are going to be slow. Just tell the others your name, age and something you like or an activity you're doing beside school." "Any volunteers?" Nobody moved and waited for him to continue. "Well, I'm going to go first then. I'm Peter Scarbrow, principal of this school. I like doing sports like climbing." He passed the stick at Kat, who was there too. She hesitated a little and did what she was asked for.
"Okay, I'm Kat, eighteen, this is my last year here. I like reading." She said glancing at Peter who nodded. She gave the stick at Shelby who happened to be sitting in front of her.
'Damn it' Shelby muttered taking the stick glaring at Kat. Scott noticed her uneasiness and took her hand in his. "Uh, I'm Shelby Merrick, I'm sixteen and uh… I like dancing."
"Good Shelby." Peter said warmly smiling at the girl. Shelby threw the stick at Janine, who was there too.
"Janine Anderson, seventeen, cheerleader." Shelby stifled a laugh and Scott nudged her in the ribs smiling. Janine narrowed her eyes at her and gave the stick at a boy Shelby didn't know.
"Mike Javenson, eighteen, leader of the music band The Cheese Burgers." He said proudly. Once more Shelby resisted to the urge to laugh, she didn't even know this band, and honestly she first thought he was joking. Mike threw the stick at Scott, who looked like he was going to explode. He absolutely didn't want to do that.
"Scott Barringer, sixteen, and captain of the football team." He quickly said, then passed the stick at a girl who was looking at him like he was god in person. Shelby snuggled against him, looking fiercely at her. The girl looked down shyly and began talking.
Auggie looked around in search of Amber after his last class. He spotted her sitting alone in the lounge and went to see her. Yesterday night, he had rethought of what Scott had told him and couldn't help but feel guilty. As soon as Amber saw him, she got up and went to welcome him with a kiss. He gently pulled away as their lips touched.
"What is it?" She asked surprised, a frown crossing her face. She was pretty sure she wasn't going to love what he was about to say.
"I can't continue going out with you." He said looking down ashamed, sitting on the couch.
"Auggie, why are you doing this to me?" Amber asked sitting next to him on the couch.
"I thought that if I went out with you, I'd forget Juliet."
"What are you talking about? You two were going out together?" She asked surprised.
"Not really."
"So what is it?" She said exasperated, she was curious and wanted to know.
"I like you a lot, and I'm sure that if she wasn't there, I would be fine with you. But, you know…" He trailed off, not knowing what to say.
"You are in love with her?"
"Yeah. Sorry."
"It's okay, it's not like we were going out for a long time. I mean, we aren't really attached, right?" She said kindly, smiling at him.
"Thank you." He hugged her friendly letting out a breath he didn't even know he was holding back.
"So, can we be friends at least?" She asked still smiling.
"Of course." He exclaimed happy to have her as a friend because he really liked her.
"Juliet, did you see Scott today?" Sharon Waybourne asked her daughter as they were eating diner with Hal and his fourteen year old son, Dwayne. Juliet looked up at her mother smiling sadly.
"I saw him with Shelby. He's always with her, what I'm supposed to do?"
"Juliet, Shelby isn't good for him, everybody knows it. You just have to make him see this too."
"But how do I do that?"
"Make him notice you, and she'll disappear from his eyeshot. Wear something elegant but revealing."
"What's the deal with this boy?" Hal asked not quite understanding.
"That's easy dear: Juliet was going out with him, who was perfect for her, and her best friend and him cheated on her and had sex together." She explained smiling at him.
"Oh, you must be feeling sad…" Hal addressed Juliet putting a hand on hers. Juliet nodded sadly and Dwayne stifled a laugh.
"Poor Princess, being betrayed like that!" He exclaimed smiling big at her. Juliet narrowed her eyes at him and bit her lip trying not to cry.
"Shut up Dwayne!" Hal said strictly, glaring at his son annoyed. "I'm sorry Juliet." He finally said nicely, looking at her smiling sadly.
"That's okay." She nodded smiling. "Mom, can I go to my room, I'm not feeling very good." Sharon nodded.
"You didn't eat anything." Hal said, noticing her plate was full.
"I'm not that hungry." She said turning around to look at him.
"Juliet, you need to eat!"
"Leave me alone, Hal!" She stormed out of the dining room and went to her room, locking the door behind her. She wanted to be far away, somewhere when nobody would ask her about her weight, somewhere where she could do what she wanted to do. She went to the bathroom and took her favorite razor in her hand. This time I won't fail, Mom, I promise.
The Day After
Scott and Auggie were walking towards their next class together, talking quietly.
"You should have seen his face when he found us in my bed! It was pretty funny." Scott said laughing softly.
"I don't think Shelby sees this like you. This should have been very embarrassing." Scott shook his head still smiling.
"She didn't even realize he was in my room, and I didn't tell her after." Auggie made a face. "Auggie, Auggie, my friend! It's not like we were having sex, just fooling around." Scott said, wrapping an arm around his friend's shoulder.
"Yeah, in your bed and in underwear…"
"So are you going to talk to Juliet?" He said switching of subject.
"I don't know. Last time I tried, it didn't go very well. Plus, I didn't see her today."
"Maybe she's sick?" Scott offered, not sure himself. He hoped she hadn't done something to herself. It wasn't in her habits to miss class.
"Maybe." Auggie answered doubtfully. He had the feeling that it was a lot more than that.
"Hey Shel, you're here?" Scott asked as he came back from practice this day. She had gone home early because she had homework to do. Scott knocked softly at her bedroom door and passed a head. He noticed her sitting on the floor, crying. She looked up at him sadly. Scott rushed towards her and embraced her in a gentle hug.
"What is it?" He asked gently, stroking her hair softly.
"Juliet is in the hospital. They say she tried to kill herself" she stammered shaking. He released her and they looked into each other eyes.
"Oh, my God! Do you want to go now?" he asked smoothly lacing their fingers in support.
"No, we can't visit right now; they say it's too soon. But the day after tomorrow should be good, apparently." She said still sobbing.
"Okay. You know it's not our fault, right?"
"I'm not sure Scott. If we hadn't be-" Scott stopped her with a soft kiss on her lips. Shelby was shocked but allowed him to kiss her. Finally, he pulled away, and brought his hand to her face.
"It's not our fault Shel, believe me." He repeated, slowly stroking her cheek. She closed her eyes and leaned into him. They were silent for a short time, just enjoying the closeness of their beings.
"You know, Elaine was moody as ever today."
"What? Why?" She said softly surprised by his change of subject.
"She didn't know you came back here after our fight yesterday. I guess she came into my room and found us together."
"Scott, you have to do something. What if I find somewhere else to live or Jess finds our father? She's going to come back…"
"I know that. But she's my dad wife, and he loves her!" He exclaimed.
"But you are his son Scott, there is no competition."
"But look at you! You told your mother, and she didn't do anything!" He said beginning to panic.
"Your father loves you Scott, he'll believe you, trust me.
"I do trust you Shel."
"Then everything should be fine."
"Did you talk to your mother David?" Daisy asked him, wrapping her arms around his waist from behind. He nodded and turned around.
"Daisy, it might be possible that I'll be leaving in a few days.She is coming tomorrow and she wants to take me back."
"I understand perfectly" She said sadly. "Where does she live?"
"Boston."
"It's pretty far away from here…"
"I know. I told her about everything my dad did to me and I told her about you too." He said dropping the subject about the distance. He didn't want to think of this, it was too hard.
"You talked to her about me?" She asked surprised.
"Well yes." He said shyly. She smiled at him and gave him a passionate kiss.
"Wow, Daisy!" He said pretending to be shocked.
"I know, kinda out of character…"
"I love this role." He said grinning.
"I love it too." She grinned back, capturing his lips again.
"Come here." Daisy whispered to him as the kisses got more and more steamy. She led them towards the bed and sat on the edge. She smiled shyly at him, as he was only looking at her with big eyes. She unbuttoned her shirt and threw it on the floor.
"Don't you think it's too soon? We're only going out for a few days…" He said hoarsely with a big emotion. It was the first time a girl revealed herself to him.
"I know what you're thinking. But I don't want to do this because you're leaving tomorrow. I want to do this because I love you David. I know it's a short notice but I've loved you since a long time, way before we went out."
"I love you too. But-"
"I want you to be my first." She said quietly. She got up and went undoing his shirt and the rest of their clothes went quickly down onto the floor, too.
"Thank you for everything Daisy. David told me wonderful things about you." Kathryn Ruxton was only in town for an half an hour and wanted to leave before her ex-husband notices her taking their son away with her.
"You're welcome. It was very nice to take care of him. He's a wonderful patient." She said smiling a little.
"I'll let you two alone for several minutes, but we have to go quickly, the plane takes off at 6 pm.
"Thank you mom." David said, taking Daisy's hand and leading her to a corner.
"I'll call you once I'm there, okay?" She only nodded.
"I'm going to miss you." Daisy said wrapping her arms around his neck.
"Me too." He paused, looking at her. "Thank you for last night, it was amazing." He said slyly. Daisy laughed a little, kissing him lightly.
"I love you David."
"I love you too." They kissed again, until David's mother came behind them to tell her son they needed to leave.
"Don't forget me." Daisy said teary-eyed as they walked in front of the car.
"I won't." He kissed her stained face and got in the car trying to put a smile on his face.
"Hey David!" Someone yelled from behind. Daisy turned around to see, Auggie, Amber, Scott and Shelby running towards the car. David got out of the car smiling big.
"Hey guys!" He said surprised.
"You weren't going to leave without saying goodbye, were you?" Scott asked sarcastically, smiling up at him.
"Daisy told us." Shelby added. She took a step and hesitantly hugged him. He accepted the hug and hug back.
"Take care of her, will you?" He whispered in her ear.
"Always did." She whispered back slowly pulling away. Scott smiled at him and gave him a guy handshake, before hugging him quickly thinking it wasn't good enough. Auggie did the same and Amber gave him a big bear hug.
"Write us, will you?" She said nicely giving him a block note.
"What is it?"
"All our names, addresses, and phone numbers are in this notebook. I know you are used to lose those kinds of things."
"Thank you." He winked at everyone and gave Daisy one last kiss, then went back into the car as her mother impatiently waited. As they drive off, he waved out the open window and they all waved back at him.
What will happen in 12th Chapter?
"What are you two doing here? I suppose you're happy to see that you were right again?" she asked harshly. Scott took Shelby's hand in his and they approached Juliet's bed together.
"Ezra, it's not because David left that I'm going to date you."
"But I love you, Daisy!"
"I'm glad to have you in my life Scott." She said wrapping her arms around his waist. He realised she was untying his waistbands and smiled to himself.
"You're a stalker, Miss Merrick" he kidded slowly lifting her of the floor and dropping her onto his bed.
"Mr. Scarbrow, I don't care what you think about my relationship with Juliet. She's fine, I know it, and I'm still her mother."
"That's what she said? That she was fine?"
"Sophie, I want to help this girl, I really do. But I don't know how." He confessed.
Sophie nodded she understood and sat on his laps. "We'll find a way to help her. I promise you."
I don't know when the next chapter will be post. I have some exams in the next two weeks, so I'll have to work…but since I already began writing it, I'll try my best.
