Chapter 12 Party

Shelby, Scott, peter, Sophie, and the rest of the Cliffhangers were gathered in the lodge.

They were celebrating Jess' 14th birthday. Shelby and Jess had lived with Peter for six months

now. Scott had some difficulty with losing his father. He had already lost his mother. And Peter

couldn't get hold of her. So Sophie decided she'd adopt Scott. Since she couldn't have children

she thought it'd be a good idea.

Peter and Sophie were engaged. They had been for three months. Sophie was so moved

by what Peter did for his daughters. That she finally realized she loved him. At that very

moment. But before they'd get married Sophie and Peter agreed to give him time with Shelby

and Jess.

"Is everything set?" Shelby asked.

"Yah Shel, we just need the birthday girl." Scott said smiling.

"Okay good. Dad, I'm going to get jess now." Shelby announced.

'Okay. Everybody places!" Peter called. Shelby left to get Jess. She was in the art room

painting.

"Hey sis, Happy Birthday." Shelby said. Jess got up and hugged her.

"It really is." Jess said. "We're with dad and I have lots of friends. And a boyfriend." Jess

said happily. Shelby walked her to the lodge.

"Oh yeah Tyler. He's pretty cute." Shelby said. And opened the door. Turning the lights

on, everybody jumped out and said, "SURPRISE!" Jess was surprised.

"Oh! This is the best birthday ever." She said. Tyler came over and held her hand.

They brought over the birthday cake and Jess was having a great time. Everybody sang,

' Happy Birthday'. Then Jess blew out the candles. Shelby was standing next to Jess and looked

at Scott. He smiled. Shelby walked over to him and wrapped her arms around him.

After the cake and presents, every one was playing party games. Shelby didn't join in.

She wasn't really a game person. But she watched. Scott played pinata and pin the tail on the

donkey. For pin the tail on the donkey Scott put the tail in the donkeys eye. Shelby laughed. But

he redeemed himself in pinata. With his first hit he broke it open. This was the only time they

were allowed candy. And they all greedily gathered as much as they could.

Shelby motioned for Scott to meet her outside. He nodded and followed her. They walked

to the docks and sat down. "I can't believe how much my life has changed." Shelby said finally

. She was really close to Scott. And her head rested on his shoulder.

"I know what you mean." Scott said.

"But I like it this way. You and me and my family. It's great." Shelby said. Scott looked

at Shelby. "What?"

"Shel, I love you!" He said.

She smiled and turned red. "I love you too Scott." She kissed him.

"You're my moon goddess." he said after the kiss ended. Shelby giggled.

"You're what?"

"Moon goddess? I heard it in a movie." he chuckled

"What am I gonna do with you Scott Barringer?" She asked playfully.

"Love me Shelby Merrick. Just love me." he said seriously.

"I do." then she kissed him again. And wrapped her arms around his neck deepening the

kiss.

A/n:tear: it's all done. I am so glad you liked it and I thank everyone again for the reviews. Linkie; Melms 213; queen of shadows; Hclvr; and mary-023. You guys helped me. Thanks. Love MoRbId ShElBy