HOLIDAY!
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Summary: The Cliffhangers decided to go on holiday together after their graduation of Horizon.
Rating: T all the time.
Genre: Romance, Drama, and involves some Humour.
Disclaimer: I don't own any character descended from the TV show! And I'm not earning money by writing fanfictions about it!
A/N: Yeah, that's a new chap! I'm actually trying to figure out what I'm going to do with this story…well I guess we'll see.
Info: Scott and Shelby are back together. Juliet and Auggie broke up almost two years ago. Juliet is going out with Chris; Auggie is single. Daisy's boyfriend is Marco (Chris's twin). And David is with Melody, a ridgerunner, better friend with the cliffhangers than with her own group.
Characters: All the original students of the show, except Kat… And new characters that I own:
Marco: He landed up at Horizon with his twin-brother Chris after the death of their loving mother who was working in one of the Twin Towers of New-York. He did drugs to mask his pain and forget everything around. Their father is a rich businessman who didn't have time to deal with them.
Chris: Same history as Marco. Except he didn't do drugs; he was a cutter.
Melody: She had a physical abusing alcoholic mother, who died of an overdose. She ran away from her father's house because she felt like a stranger in his family. Complicated story because when her parents had her, his father had already a wife...
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Thanks to those who reviewed for the last chapter. I don't know if this is because of lack of time or because my story is decreasing but I only received 3 reviews. Just tell me what was wrong! I'd really like to know.
Well anyway, thanks to Queen of Shadows (always here!), 2008ccampbell and Ghostwriter.
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Chapter 9: FINDING OUT
"What do you think they're doing?" Melody asked David and Juliet who both were leaning against the door, trying to find out something coming from Shelby's bedroom.
"I think our little couple finally gave into their perverse desires just right now…" David said with a mischievous voice. Melody giggled while Daisy scolded at her.
"Yeah, I think David's right. Look, come closer to ear them better. It sounds like they're having lots of fun."
"Yeah, it's a shame they didn't invite me…" David began only to receive a slap on the head from Melody fro his comment.
"So…that's it, our bet is finished."
"I won then! Great. Everyone pay up!" Melody said quickly, ready to go back to the living room. She took David's hand in hers and they started to walk together. "I'm glad we won." She said simply, turning to him to give him a soundly kiss. David grinned and let his hand slide to her butt.
"Yeah, me too… So what do you plan on doing with the money?"
"I don't know yet. Do you have an idea?"
"No, that's why I ask you."
"Maybe we could go out somewhere? Like in a nightclub?"
"Yeah. Where only rich people can go or something like a jet set party?"
"Do you think it would be funny?"
"Yeah, we'll play snob and arrogant all night with those guys. We'll make them believe we're descending from very rich families an-"
"My poor David… If that's your dream, it's pretty pitiful! How can you dream of that?" Ezra asked with much sarcasm. He just couldn't understand how someone can be so superficial.
"I was only kidding Ezra." David said with a sigh.
"Yeah right…you may try to become actor or something then."
"Maybe I should?" David challenged him, hating the fact Ezra was making fun of him.
"Stop boys!" Melody finally said, fed up as they were going to fight. "How old are you to be that stupid?" They both hung down their heads in shame and David muttered a thing inaudible for Ezra or Melody. "David, shut up now." Melody went to sit on the sofa followed by the two boys. "Where are the others?"
"Still at Shel's door."
"God, they're obsessed by them or what?"
"No, they just have no life of their own."
"That's not nice David."
"And since when I'm nice?"
"You made a point. Well, you two stay here, I come back to see if I can bring them here. You two better not make the slightest move or I tear you two apart. I hope this is clear?"
"Yeah."
"David?" She waiting, looking at him expectantly.
"You know me; I hate to make you mad." Melody nodded and ran upstairs to the corridor where all the rest of the group was gathered against Shelby's door.
"Do you think they're done yet?"
"Yeah, I don't ear a thing anymore. My guess is that they're both sleeping."
"Good. So that's it, I won the bet and thanks to those two, I'll be able to go out with David tomorrow."
"Shut up, that wasn't supposed to happen like this. If only we had been more careful when talking about it… I'm pretty sure they heard us." Daisy muttered angry at herself.
"Don't be paranoid. You lost that's all. Be a good loser and give me the money, now!" Melody said handing her palm and waiting for the money.
"Okay, okay, come on, my purse is in the living room."
Shelby sat by the open window, a cup of coffee in both her hands, trying to warm herself a little. This morning the weather was pretty rainy and she could feel the cold wind coming from the ocean hit her face. She was lost in her thoughts, trying to figure out what she was going to do about her mother. A part of her wanted to go and leave everything behind, but the other wasn't sure she wanted to abandon the probably last holiday she would have with everyone. Even with their promise of doing the same the next year, she knew promises often were to be broken.
Scott woke up from the bed shivering a bit and dressed his boxers back quickly. The night had been wonderful, sensual, and just perfect. The only think that made him sad was that Shelby wasn't in his arms anymore when he awoke. Scott turned to the sound of someone sneezing and noticed that his lover was still in the room. He quietly walked to the spot where she was sitting, not making any noise. He stopped a few meters away from her and watched as she took a sip of her coffee. She was so beautiful, so pure. Scott allowed himself a small smile and walked behind her, still being unnoticed. Shelby closed her eyes, sighing deeply. How was she going to tell Scott and the others that she had decided to go see her mother? Would they even understand? She put the cup on the sill of the window when she felt two muscular arms making their way around her body.
Scott wrapped both his arms around her chest softly, leaning against her back as she let out a surprised gasp.
"I didn't hear you."
"I know." He responded with a grin. "You okay?"
"Yeah, I'm pretty fine." Shelby turned and knelt on her chair to see his face. "Good morning." She kissed his lips quickly and wrapped the sheet around their two bodies, pulling him closer to her.
"Are you wearing anything at all?" Scott asked a bit surprised as he felt her flesh against his cold fingers as they were running the upper part of her body.
"Yeah, I only found my panties when I woke up this morning." She said smiling mischievously at him. He winked at her amused by her comment and kissed the top of her head.
"I didn't even feel you getting up. Since what time are you up?"
"Oh, uh, it was a bit more than five." She mumbled hesitantly, knowing he wouldn't let her answer without more explanations.
"Shel d-" She didn't let him finish and put two fingers on his mouth to stop him.
"Hey, don't worry! I'm fine, I just wasn't really tired, and that's all." She said with a sweet voice trying to reassure him a little.
"Are you sure that's all?" Scott inquired, scrutinizing her with his deep blue eyes.
"Look Scott…I…I'm fine, I swear." Shelby turned her head away from him and looked through the window at the agitated ocean. Scott took her chin with one of his hands and turned her face softly to meet her teary eyes.
"Shel… is this about your mom?" He asked gently, not sending any pressure or anything, just trying to give her some comfort.
"Yeah… I think I should go finally." She said with hesitance, looking deeply into his eyes. She feared of meeting sadness or deception but only faced love and acceptation.
"Yeah, indeed we should." Scott answered, emphasizing the word 'we'. Like he was going to let face all of this alone…they were a team, and they both knew she needed him, even if she didn't want to admit it.
"We?" She questioned, a bit puzzled, but relieved deep inside.
"You don't think I'm letting you go there all alone?"
"I won't be alone Scott. Jess will be on the spot and so will Sophie."
"And so will I."
"Scott, I don't want you to spoil your holiday because of me."
"The only way you make me spoil my holiday is by not letting me go with you. I won't be good here, without you. Please Shel?"
"Okay, if you insist…"
"I do."
"Okay, then it's settled. But don't ever complain about not having real holiday during our stay there."
"I promise. Anyway, it'll still be holiday. As long as you're with me, it'll feel like real holiday." Scott began, receiving an amused lifting of eyebrows from his girlfriend. "What can I say; you're my sun, illuminating my days…and even my nights!" He winked at her and she let out a small giggle.
"God Scott, that's the cheesiest line I ever heard in all my life!"
"But you loved it right?" He assured with a small seductive smile. Shelby leaned closer and kissed the tip of his nose, then his forehead and got up, taking the sheet away with her.
"Shel, you forgot your cup."
"I know… Could you go put it in the sink of the kitchen? I'm gonna go for a quick shower."
"Okay, no problem. I'm gonna take my breakfast with the others."
"All right, do you mind not telling them about what we just talked and about our night together either?"
"Of course, I would never do that. I have too much respect for you." Scott said with a small smile. She smiled back and walked to the bathroom still keeping the sheet around her body. Scott watched her for a few seconds and finally took the cup and left the bedroom to take his breakfast with the others.
"Hey Scott, how was your night? A little finger told me you got lucky?" David inquired as soon as he saw Scott walking into the dining room. "Where is the lucky girl?" He asked meaning Shelby, of course.
"Shut up David. I'm really not in the mood to play with you." Scott said harshly then sat in front of him. He took a cup and poured some coffee inside and began buttering his toasts. Everybody watched him in silence, wondering why he was being so cold.
"You want some milk?" Daisy asked, trying to see if something was wrong. Scott looked up at her with a big smile and nodded laughing a little. Daisy lifted her eyebrows and nodded at him. "You tricked us!"
"Oh yeah! And it was really funny! You should have seen your face David!" Scott answered now laughing hard. Ezra and Daisy began laughing too while David began sulking a little, mad to see he had been duped by his friend.
"Yeah, really funny." He muttered getting up and following Melody who was going to the swimming pool.
"God, he's so spiteful." Ezra said with a small laugh.
"Yeah but that taught him a lesson and he deserved it. After all, he doesn't have to ask me questions about my personal life."
"Yeah, you're right." Ezra said nodding along, a bit disappointed. He, too, would have liked to find out a bit more about the two blondes' night.
"Where is Shel?" Daisy asked after several seconds of silence.
"She's taking a shower."
"She's okay? Did she talk to Jess at all?"
"No but she told me she would call her after she's finished washing."
"Okay. Did you talk with her about it? Maybe you could convince her to go? I know Jess would not have asked if this wasn't important for her."
"I know, and we talked a little this morning."
"So what did she say?"
"Look, why don't you ask her?" Ezra asked spotting Shelby walking towards them with a radiant smile on her pretty face. "Hello Shelby! Did you sleep well?"
"Yeah, indeed, I did." She said offering Scott another big smile meaning thousands of words. She sat next to Daisy and kissed her cheek. "Morning my favorite bestfriend." She joked and laughed at Daisy's confused face. "Dais, I talked with Scott this morning and I decided to go see my mother."
"Great! When are we leaving?"
"We?"
"Well, I'm your bestfriend and here to support you." Daisy said proudly, hugging her friend.
"No, Dais, Scott will be here. You better stay here and enjoy your holiday. Besides it won't be too long." Shelby said with a small smile as they broke apart.
"And how long are you talking about?"
"A week or so?" She said unsure, shrugging at the same time. "It depends of my mother's state." She added with a sigh. Daisy nodded.
"Okay… You sure you don't want me to come too?"
"No, that's fine I assure you."
"Well, finally you're right…I would have feel like the fifth wheel with you two." She teased the couple with a small knowing smile. "So, about that…how was your night?"
"We won't talk about it." Scott said sternly, glancing at Shelby who was leaning towards Daisy's ear.
'I'll tell you later.' Shelby whispered to Daisy, noticing Scott's glare.
Three Days Later… Time passed, Scott and Shelby finally reached Agnes and are settling themselves at the Hotel.
"Baby, can I enter?" Scott asked his girlfriend as she was supposed to take a bath.
"Sure, it's open."
"Hey, uh, I need to go to the gas station; I'll be back in a little while. Do you want me to take something for you?" He asked looking down at her as she moved a little, slyly smiling at him.
"No, that's fine, thank you." Scott leaned down to have a kiss and Shelby wrapped her arms full of soap around his neck to deepen the kiss.
"Shel…" Scott whined as she tightened her grip and pulled him more into her. Scott lost his balance and landed on top of her, in the bath.
"Ah, that's better like this." She whispered kissing him again. Scott gave up and let his hands roaming around her body. Shelby finally decided to peel him off and began unbuttoning his shirt. Just as it was getting very good, they heard the bell ring. They both let out a sigh and Scott got up, completely soaked.
"Two minutes, I'm coming!" He shouted then looked at himself in the mirror. He quickly pulled off his pants and slipped on a bathrobe while Shelby rinsed herself and put her bathrobe too. Then he went to open the door and was very surprised when he saw who had come visiting them at the hotel: Jess and Sophie.
TBC…
I know this chapter wasn't very good, believe me I tried my best to settle things. I finally found out where I was going to lead this story. Next chapter will be mainly about Scott, Shelby and Jess and Sophie. I don't know how much chapters this story is going to take but I can tell you it's not very far from finished…and it'll probably have a sequel.
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