Promises Are Like Eggs
I DON'T OWN ANYTHING!
Chapter 4
"Time to wake up."
The voice pulled Shelby from the slumber she had comfortably been in to the realization that it was morning. She didn't want to wake up because now she would have to face Scott, if he even looked at her.
All the girls began to get dressed, and when they were finished, they walked over to the cafeteria for breakfast. Shelby looked at the table the Cliffhangers normally sat at, Auggie and Ezra sat eating their breakfast, but there was no Scott. She looked around, and he was no where to be found. Panic rushed through Shelby; she feared that Scott had run. She walked quickly to guys.
"Where's Scott?" She said rushed
Auggie was the one to answer, "Chill Shel, he is in Peter's office."
Shelby let out a sigh of relief, "Alright thanks."
She and the three other girls went on line and got their breakfast. Once they had been eating for a few minutes, Scott entered the room. He looked sullen and tired. Shelby stared at him; she tried to see if he would look at her, maybe even talk to her. Once he got his food, Scott looked at the Cliffhangers; all six were staring at him. He looked at each one until he reached Shelby.
The two stared at each other for what seemed like an hour, until Scott shook his head in disgust and walked to an empty table and began to each alone. Shelby felt like her heart had just been stepped on, she turned to the group, and they all silently stared back.
"This is really bad." She said to no one in particular
"Yea we'll what do you expect?" Auggie asked
"I don't know, I just didn't imagine it like this."
"Shelby, you told his secret." Kat pointed out
"I know but it wasn't like I intended to. I don't understand why he can't see that it was just and accident!" She said upset
"I personally don't think it was just an accident, I think you're a skank who planned this from the beginning." Juliette said and stood up from the table, walking over to Scott. It was her chance to win him back. Auggie just stared at her longingly, he liked her so much, and she just kept after Scott.
"Don't listen to her, we all know that it was an accident, and I bet he knows it was an accident, but he probably feels that it wasn't something that can just be accidentally said." Daisy said insightfully
They all looked at her confused, "That makes absolutely no sense at all." Shelby said
"Uhhh…alright look, you slipped, but he probably feels like it wasn't something that was to be taken so lightly that it could slip."
"Oh, but I didn't take it lightly, I was just so caught up…." She was interrupted by someone yelling. They all looked over and saw that it was Scott talking to Juliette.
"JUST LEAVE ME ALONE ALREADY!" He yelled obviously annoyed
"I'm just trying to help Scott!"
Scott took a deep breathe trying to calm himself, "Look, I don't need help, so why don't you just go back over there."
Juliette looked shocked, she couldn't believe Scott was pushing her away, "Al-alright." She stuttered and walked back to the table a slowly sat down. The entire cafeteria was silent and most of the kids were staring at Scott. When he finally got annoyed, he just stood up and walked out of the room. He had to meet back in Peter's office anyway.
Walking through the hall, the space seemed to be closing in on him. The walls appeared to be slowly moving closer to him with each space he took. Scott's breathing began to speed up, he stopped, and put his hand on his head, and tried to slow down his breathes, but his body wouldn't have it. He tried swallowing, but his throat felt closed. The walls were now almost touching him, fear rushed through his body, he couldn't breathe and he felt trapped. Scott's legs began to give out and he was forced on the floor, where he continued to try and calm his sporadic breathing down.
"Scott!"
He could hear the voice, but couldn't make it out; he was too concerned with the walls which were almost touching him, and the lack of oxygen. But then the voice began speaking again.
"Scott, you need to calm down, your hyperventilating."
The voice then stood up and ran to the corner of the hall; Scott was amazed he could fit through the walls. After a few seconds, the person came back.
"Alright, breathe Scott, calm down, its ok, your ok, just breathe!"
Scott wasn't even listening to the person; he was in full panic mode. A couple of minutes later, someone else joined them and handed, the man something. He did something to it then put it over Scott's mouth. At first Scott tried to resist until the man spoke.
"Its ok Scott, just breathe into the bag slowly."
Scott complied and after a few breathes, his breathing began to slow down. The walls no longer appeared so close, and when his vision cleared, Scott could see Peter in front of him holding the brown bag and Auggie watching him. When Scott was about to speak, Peter spoke first.
"Scott just keep breathing."
"No, I'm alright now, really." He said muffled by the bag. He was out of breathe, dizzy, and sweating, but seemed to be calming down.
"Alright, we're going to help you up then walk you to the nurse's ok?"
"No, I don't need to go to the nurse, I'm fine."
"Scott I'm not asking, your going to get checked out."
He just sighed and allowed the two to help him up to his feet. Because he was still dizzy, Peter and Auggie kept a hand on one of Scott's arms each. When they got to the nurse, Peter thanked Auggie, who left, and the nurse walked over to the bed Scott was sitting on.
"So what happened?" She asked kindly
"Nothing, I'm fine, really it was just a dizzy spell." He said trying to get out of there fast as possible
"Scott, you were hyperventilating, that's not just a dizzy spell." Peter pointed out
The nurse looked at Scott intently, "Have you been under any major stress lately?"
"My whole life is major stress."
"So that's a yes?"
"Yea, I guess."
"Were you worrying about things when the attack happened?"
"Yea, so?"
She smiled, "I'd say you were having a panic attack, you'll be fine. But if you have anymore attacks, I want you to come back alright?"
"Yea, ok, thanks." Scott got off the bed and left the room, he didn't want to be in their anymore. It was too white, and it bothered him, made him mad for some reason he didn't know, but all that he knew was that he wanted to get out of there.
Once out the door, he could feel Peter's presence behind him, Scott began walking faster hoping that Peter would back off.
"Scott, hold up."
He sighed and stopped, waiting for Peter to catch up.
"Let's go to my office, I need to talk to you about some things."
Scott's fear came back, he could feel the same panic as before setting in, but he suppressed it and willed it to go away. When they entered the room, Scott sat on a chair in front of Peter's desk while Peter took the seat behind it.
Scott stared at the floor, knowledgeable on Peter's staring. "What did you need to talk about?" He asked, trying to get the tension out of the room.
"I need to know in which order you want to do this."
Scott looked up confused, "What do you mean?"
"Well, would you rather having your father come down here and telling him then talking to Child Protective Services, or talking to CPS and having your father find out that way?" Peter asked
Scott looked away and didn't answer, but Peter could tell he was deep in thought
"Scott?"
"It doesn't matter."
"What do you mean?"
"Either way I'm screwed."
"Scott." He said frustrated
Scott put his head in his hands and held it there for a long moment, then looked up, took a deep breathe and said while looking at Peter, "Have him come here."
Peter nodded, "I'll call him right now. Do you want to stay or…"
"No, I'm going to umm…can I go to my dorm?"
Peter looked at Scott deeply, then said, "Sure, go ahead."
He nodded and stood up. Slowly Scott walked out of the door and across campus to his dorm. When he got in, it was empty, Scott lay on his bed and soon, he was sleeping. Before he knew it, he was being shaken.
"Wha-what?" Scott said groggily
"Yo man, it's time to wake up." Auggie said
Scott sat up in his bed; it was very light out outside, "What time is it?"
"7:00, man, after you met with Peter, you slept all day, he said to just let you sleep though."
Scott was shocked; he didn't realize he was that tired. He got up and got dressed, then the two along with two other guys headed out for breakfast. When they got there, again Scott sat by himself, dodging glances from Shelby. He was about to tell her to stop staring at him when Peter came in and sat at his table.
"Scott are you ok?" He asked concerned
"Yea, why?"
"Well after your panic attack yesterday and then sleeping for an entire day I just wanted to make sure."
"Yea Peter, I'm fine."
"Alright, well after you finish eating come to my office, your father should be here soon."
The color in Scott's face drained and his hands began to shake, "Al-already?"
Peter looked at his sympathetically, "It will be alright Scott, don't worry."
He just nodded, his voice had retreated. Peter walked away and Scott ate as slow as possible, although really, he was just playing with the eggs and bacon on his plate. When he felt that he was there an excessive amount of time, because the cafeteria was almost empty, Scott got up, cleared his plate, and walked to Peter's office.
When he looked through the window, Scott could see Peter, his father, and his worst nightmare, Elaine was holding tightly onto Martin's hand. Scott took a deep breathe and knocked on the door.
"Come in." He heard Peter's muffled voice through the door
When he entered, his father walked over to him and gave him a hug, "It's great to see you son."
Scott just nodded, then Elaine walked up to him and as she place her hands around him, Scott's body tensed up.
Peter took a seat at his desk, Scott on one seat turned towards the couch, and Martin and Elaine on the couch.
"Peter said you had to speak to me, what's the matter? Are you alright?" Martin said concerned
Scott just stared at him, he felt like he was no longer in his body and he was glad, he didn't want to be the kid about to tell his father that he had been molested by the woman he was holding hands with so lovingly.
When he continued not to answer Martin spoke again, "Scott, what is it?"
The sound of his voice pushed Scott back into the situation at hand, he opened his mouth and looked at his father, "Dad," He was surprised at how scared his voice sounded, "I-I have to tell you something."
Martin shook his head, urging his son to continue, when he didn't he spoke up, "Alright, go ahead," He said concerned about his son's obvious fear
"I don't know how to say this." Scott's eyes began to tear causing his father's face to wrinkle with confusion
"Scott just take your time," Peter said to Scott's apprehension. He had tried to get Elaine to wait outside, but neither would have any of it.
He nodded, although Peter was behind him. "Dad, you have to believe me, it wasn't my fault, I didn't want to, I'm sorry!" He said, tears starting to fall
While Martin's features became even more worrisome, Elaine's became full of fear and panic when she realized what Scott was about to say.
"Scotty, you don't have to do this, I'm sure it can wait." She said trying to have him hold off until she could talk to him alone.
"No, I think Scott needs to say this now." Peter said staring at Elaine with disgust
"Al-alright." She said realizing that he already knew
"Go ahead Scott." Peter encouraged
"I umm…Dad, this is…it's…ummm….this is about Elaine." He said throwing it all out at once
His father rolled his eyes, "Scott what are you talking about?" He was tired of Scott always ganging up on Elaine.
"Dad, she's not who you think she is," When his father shook his head he continued, "Dad she's a monster!"
When Scott said that, Peter instantly went back Shelby and the group. She called her stepfather a monster, Peter began to think about it when Elaine's voice brought him back.
"A monster? What have I ever done to you Scotty?" She said with mock hurt
"What have you done?" Scott's face was covered with tears, and was read, "YOU RUINED MY LIFE!" He screamed
"SCOTT THAT'S ENOUGH!" Martin jumped up and yelled at his son who was also now standing, then his voice became quieter, but still had anger behind it, "Elaine has done nothing wrong, she has always only loved you like a son."
Scott laughed darkly, "Loved me like a son?"
"Yes."
"Since when do you rape your son?" He said with pain in his voice
Before anyone knew what was happened, Scott was laying on the ground, his eye swelled close.
"You lying bastard! You are not my son, I don't know who you are, but you are NOT my son!" He said maliciously and walked out of the room, followed closely by a smirking Elaine.
"Dad!" he yelled, when there was no response, Scott stood up and ran behind his father, "Dad!" his father didn't even turn around to acknowledge his son, he continued on until reaching the car, getting in and speeding off.
Scott watched his father drive away; he dropped to his knees on the gravel road and just stared as tears fell from his eyes. Scott felt as though his life was falling apart. There was a group of kids watching, Scott looked at them and the only one he saw was Shelby. Hate entered his eyes; he slowly stood up and walked over to her, never breaking his stare.
Through clenched teeth he said, "This is all your fault. I will NEVER forgive you!" he turned around walked into the direction of the docks leaving a shocked and broken hearted Shelby.
a/n- Thank you for all the reviews! It's so crazy how I never know what's going to happen until I write these chapters lol. Please review for this chapter; good, bad, whatever you want to say about it, feel free:-)