-Chapter 43- Backstory and Cherry-
-Shelby pov-
I've waited till Saturday to fix everything. Everyone is in the living room watching T.V. right now. I take a deep breath and slowly walk into the room. As soon as I step in everyone's eyes are on me.
"Don't leave!" I look at everyone to make sure they are still sitting "I wanna fix everything I messed up Wednesday"
"You didn't mess anything up" Rachel sits up fully "Sure it could've been told better but I understand why you wanted to say it there"
"See" Maribel stands up glaring at me "YOUR daughter is fine"
Maribel pushes past me on her way out of the room. I sigh and sit down in the closest seat. I put my head in my hands and think. I feel a hand on my shoulder and I look up at Rachel.
"What was that about?" I look away and that just causes her to move in front of me "Mom?"
"She said you were HER daughter" I look up as Judy stands up "Meaning we aren't your moms or close to being your mom"
I look at Rachel and see the frown "I was upset cause they ruined my original plan" I sit back with a sigh "Now she's mad"
"We are mad" Judy crosses her arms "You hurt me too when you said that!"
"I'm sorry ok?!" I stand up and feel the tears falling "I've been trying to figure out how to tell her and when I did you both ruined it! I was going to have it where everyone could comfort her! Instead I became the enemy! I'm always the enemy! I have been for years! Ever..I'm going for a walk"
-Rachel pov-
I watch mom leave and turn to Judy "I am confused" Judy looks away with a frown "What did she stop saying?"
"You all haven't given us all of your backstory" Lucy looks at Judy "What happened?"
"A bad day" We turn to look at Maribel "A very bad day"
-19 years ago-Maribel pov-
"HEY JUDE!" I run down the hall to one of my best friends "Wanna skip?"
"It's the high school!" Judy looks around for a teacher "What if we get caught?!"
"We will be fine" I put my arm around Judy "Would I ever get you in trouble on purpose?"
"No" Judy sighs "What about Shelb?"
I look down the hall and see our other friend. I was gonna use her as a alibi but Judy wouldn't bite for that. Maybe a distraction instead...I can't do that to her though. I walk with Judy down the hall to Shelby.
"Hey" She turns to us and smiles "Wanna skip?"
"Uhhh" She looks hesitant but nods "Sure"
I smile and we sneak our way out the back. We start walking down the road laughing. We can't believe we really did this. It's so crazy to even imagine honestly. The good girls skipped a day!
"So" I look over at a nervous Judy "What next?"
I smirk and start walking a head "Follow me" I look over my shoulder "Unless you are scared?"
They share a look and I know they bit my hook. They run to catch up with me. This will be a good day.
-Time skip-
We are sitting outside a store drinking our malts. I smile as Judy gets some on her nose. I frown though when I see a police officer walking toward us. Think quick...think quick!
"Oh no my shoe" I look and see Shelby with her shoe stuck "Help me out!"
"Run" They both look at me confused "POLICE MAN RUN!"
I push Judy and we take off. I look back to see Shelby looking so afraid. Soon the officer has a hand on her arm and is walking her away. I turn back around and lead Judy to a safe place.
-Present-Rachel pov-
"After that we used her as our scape goat" Judy frowns and Maribel puts a hand on her shoulder "She got beat that night by her dad"
"Where is her dad?" They share a look and look away "What?"
"He wasn't a good man" Maribel looks at me "He beat Jane and Shelby...literally"
My face shifts into confusion "W-What do you mean?" I look at Judy then Maribel "Didn't he just leave Mamaw Jane?"
"He left" Judy sighs "He died"
"Jane told us in private" Maribel pulls Judy into her "Todd was a drug addict and heavy drinker...surprised he lasted this long"
"Was Jane still with him?" They both shake their heads no to San's question "So how did she know?"
"His will" Judy looks at me "Jane gets the house, his money, and everything in the home"
"But I get nothing" We all jump and turn to see mom standing there "Because I was the faggot spawn"
"Your mom was gonna call tomorrow after everything is finalized" Maribel gets up and walks to mom "Hypocritical of me huh?"
"Majorly" Mom sighs "I didn't mean to hurt you both...I just can't help remembering the past"
"It'll happen" Judy walks over to them "But please tell us next time"
"Do you do that?" I turn to look at a worried Santana "Do you think about what we did?"
I frown and look away "It's hard not to" I sigh and keep looking at the ground "I try but the bullying has taken a toll"
"But you still wanna be with us right?" I look up at Lucy and nod "We really do love you and Juniper"
"So much" Santana turns my head toward her "We will never make you feel otherwise on purpose"
"I know" I give her a kiss and then give Lucy one too "I love both of you"
"You all are crazy" We all look up toward the kitchen at Dave and Fran "I may just end up moving in with Emma"
"You got some room?" Dave turns toward Fran "You can't leave me with the crazy"
"I can show you crazy!" Lucy gets up and starts chasing him "Get back here!"
We all laugh and watch until there's a knock. I get up and go to the door. I open it and get confused by the guest. It's Cherry holding a Wal-Mart bag.
"Uhh hi?" I motion her in "Come on in"
"I-I just got a question for all of you" I nod and lead her into the now peaceful living room "I have a question...Am I hard to love and be around?"
"No" Lucy looks at her confused "Why?"
"M-my dad said I was and so did my mom" Tears start to fall down her face "I-I just wanted to make sure I didn't ma-make your lifes bad"
"Oh Cherry-bomb" I pull her in to a hug "We love you so much"
-Santana- Everyone-
If you ever find yourself stuck in the middle of the sea
I'll sail the world to find you
If you ever find yourself lost in the dark and you can't see
I'll be the light to guide you
We'll find out what we're made of
When we are called to help our friends in need
You can count on me like one, two, three
I'll be there
And I know when I need it, I can count on you like four, three, two
You'll be there
'Cause that's what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah
Ooh, ooh, yeah, yeah
If you tossin' and you're turnin' and you just can't fall asleep
I'll sing a song beside you
And if you ever forget how much you really mean to me
Everyday I will remind you, oh
We'll find out what we're made of
When we are called to help our friends in need
You can count on me like one, two, three
I'll be there
And I know when I need it, I can count on you like four, three, two
You'll be there
'Cause that's what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah
Yeah, yeah
You'll always have my shoulder when you cry
I'll never let go, never say goodbye
You, you can count on me like one, two, three
I'll be there
And I know when I need it I can count on you like four, three, two
And you'll be there
'Cause that's what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah
You can count on me 'cause I can count on you
"What did I do to get friends like you?" Cherry starts crying and we all group hug "Thank you all"
We break apart and she starts walking "Uh" She turns to me "What ya doin?"
"Leavin" She points to the door "I got a place to go"
"Your car isn't a home" Cherry looks away and mom walks up to her "We have space"
"Really?" Cherry looks up nervously "Do I have to get a job for rent?"
"No" Judy walks over to her "Why don't I show you to the room"
We watch Judy walk her upstairs and stay silent. We all know what the other's are thinking. It doesn't need spoken. We know what the other's want to do.
We want to fix Cherry back to the way she was before.
