BEFORE I RUN
A/N: This is the sequel to Rendezvous! I still don't own anything.
The first chapter is from Scott's POV. Tell me what you think of it, because I don't use it often.
Chap one.
Scott's POV
I look around and notice everyone is fast asleep. Auggie's even snoring. It's my time to go. I take my stuff from under my bed and fold everything I can inside my bag. I quietly went outside, carefully closing the door. I climb the handrail and immediately go to Shelby's window when I see she isn't here. Weren't we supposed to meet behind the dorms before sunrise? I can't leave without saying her goodbye, not after what she did for me. I decide to knock on her window the quieter I can. At first she doesn't answer. As I'm ready to leave, I hear a faint voice calling my name. It's hers. I turn around and drop my bag as I see her walking. She still has her pyjamas on and I can tell she's shivering. I'm so glad to see her! So glad that I'm now wondering if I make the right choice… She had been crying, I can tell. I slowly wrap my arms around her waist, holding her tightly against me. Everything seems so normal when I'm in her arms.
"What happened to you?" I ask breaking the peaceful silence that was between us.
"I'm sorry, I just overslept." She apologizes, looking up at me with her beautiful blue eyes.
"I'm still glad you bothered to get up to see me." I say with a small smile. I leaned down and kiss her softly and longer than usual. "But you know I can't stay too much time…" I say sadly.
"Yeah I know." She said with a smile. "Take care of you."
"You know I will."
"And when you are at your cousin, you can always send me a letter."
"Okay. What pseudonym would you like me to write under?" I ask smiling. We both know that Peter watches over our letters."
"Cowboy would be nice." She says with a little smile. I only nod. We hugged again. It's like I can't make up my mind to let her go. "Scott, promise me that I'll hear from you." She finally demands pleadingly. What's up with her? Why is she so afraid?
"I promise." I give her another kiss. She looks anxiously at me. "I'm going to be okay, don't worry." I add tentatively bringing my hand to her cheek; she leans into it closing her eyes. But nothing seems good enough to appease her doubts. "Okay Shel, why are you so worried?" I finally ask.
"I…I don't know." She hesitates. Okay, now I know. She knows something but she doesn't want to worry me too.
"Don't keep everything for you. Just tell me." I try to be nice and cool, but I have to be quick. I look around. No one is here, good. I look back at her.
"I'm afraid about you going into the rapids! It's really dangerous."
"Don't worry about it; I'm kinda used to do physical efforts." I say jokingly taking her hand in mine. Apparently she still isn't reassured about it.
Was it good, or not? Just tell me the truth! Next chapter will be up very soon! (it's already written! lol)
