SCHOOL OF LOVE

RATING: T (just to be sure)

CHARACTERS: Shelby, Scott, Wendy, Harmony, Jess, Jill, Brian

SUMMARY: AU. Shelby, Wendy, Scott, Brian and the others are all in high school. Walt still exists, but is slightly different in comparison with the show. Elaine happened but is now out of the picture.

DISCLAIMER: I don't own any of the original characters. The others are completely made up, unless my subconscious worked on things I saw on TV or something…

A/N: Thanks for the reviews. And sorry for the wait... I am actually passing my exams... Also, you can notice I got rid of the characters introduction before every chapter. I figured it would annoy readers... I'll try to update the page as much as possible.

Queen of Shadows: I'm waiting the most patiently possible for your new chapter of TTCO... Glad to have news of you!

Ghostwriter: A little more about Walt's history with Shelby... Thanks for the compliment.

ShalBrenfan: Thanks. Here's more, I hop you'll like it. When are you gonna update your story Broken Soul? Soon I hope.

CHAPTER FOUR

"Scott, where were you? The coach called home to tell us you weren't at practice." Arms crossed Susan Barringer asked her son, as soon as he entered the house. Scott sighed, putting his schoolbag on the floor and hung his coat on the coat-hanger, turning his back to her.

"I was at the Merrick house. I had a break down with the car while dropping Shelby back home." Scott explained, hoping she would buy it without asking further questions. He was tired and didn't really want to talk to his mother.

"You could have called to tell us at least." Susan disapprovingly said, following him to the kitchen. He took a glass of water and drank it at a sitting. She noticed he didn't have his wife beater anymore and jumped to the conclusion he had been with a girl.

"Sorry. Can I go upstairs; I need to take a shower." He said, walking back to the corridor and taking back his schoolbag.

"Sure, go. Oh, do you need to eat something?" She coldly asked him as she watched him heading to the stairs.

"No, Shelby fed me, thanks." Scott said with a small laugh. Susan shook her head not really amused and walked back to the living room. She couldn't believe he would have sex with a sweet girl like Shelby. The poor girl, if she knew he was only using her for fun… If it came to Wendy's ears, this one would be so mad…

"So…" Harmony curiously asked "Watcha doing with the pc? Does Scott know you're using it?" She curiously inquired, looking at the screen above Wendy's head to see what she was writing.

"I'm sending a mail to Ben. I told his parents I wanted to write to him so they gave me his address on the internet. And no, Scott doesn't know but he's not here anyway." Wendy replied with a small smile. Harmony sat on Scott's bed, not knowing what to do with herself. "What's up? Do you need something?" Wendy then asked, noticing her sister was here to stay.

"No, I just wanted to use the pc too. I have some major work to do." The fourteen year old replied, inspecting her nails. They had been doing painting today at school and she still had traces.

"Already? We're what? We just had our third day of school and you already have homework!" Wendy exclaimed, slightly surprised. She turned to look at her sister and this one avoided her eyes.

"Um, um."

"You're lying." Wendy stated, and then turned back to the screen. She clicked on the button 'sending' and smiled to herself. She hoped Ben would answer quickly. Shelby had been right but Wendy hadn't wanted to realize it: she had been (and maybe still was) in love with Ben, even if she didn't want to admit it. She preferred people to see her tough than sensitive and romantic.

"No, I'm not. Just because you're not conscientious doesn't mean I have to be like you." Harmony retorted, slightly angry.

"Hey sisters, what are you two doing in my bedroom?" Scott asked as he entered the room and saw Wendy and Harmony. He let out an annoyed breath and threw his bag on the floor. "I hope you're not surfing on porn web sites…" He added with a small smile. Wendy shook her head not really amused and Harmony rolled her eyes at his attempted funny joke.

"Wendy was just sending a m-" Harmony began then saw the glare her old sister threw her. She smiled a mean smile and Scott frowned, not understanding what was happening.

"I was sending a mail to Clary." Wendy stated and Scott nodded and turned to leave the room.

"Oh, okay. Well, I'm gonna take a shower."

"Where were you? The coach called earlier to say you weren't at practice." Harmony asked, a bit confused by her brother's behavior. Why did he need to take a shower if he didn't have sport? Unless…if he was with a girl…and they had hot steamy sex… Scott stood up frozen then slowly turned around.

"Oh, well, Shelby, uh… I had a problem with my car in front of her house, so I had to repair it." Scott stammered a little as he felt his sisters' gazes upon him. But after all, it wasn't that big of deal…he hadn't done anything wrong, had he?

"Ah, I see…" Harmony said with a suspicious smile. She didn't believe him, and neither did Wendy. Scott lifted an eyebrow at his younger sister and turned to leave for the bathroom, shrugging.

"Shelby…" Jess asked her sister as she sat next to her on the sofa where the whole Merrick family settled, minus Mark who was already in bed. Alice looked at her daughter surprised that she was only joining them. She had lost the first twenty minutes of the movie. She looked over at her but couldn't see her face.

"What?" Shelby whispered, meeting her sister's eyes. She heard her sniffing and knew she wasn't feeling good.

"Can we talk please?"

"Sure, I'm coming." Shelby tiredly uncrossed her legs and got up, following her sister upstairs. "What is it?" She asked as soon as they entered Shelby's bedroom.

"Well, I heard Mom and Dad talking together while you were saying goodbye to Scott…and I heard strange things." Jess explained, sitting on Shelby's bed. Shelby stood back, slightly confused by her sister's behavior.

"What? What did they say? Is it about me?" Shelby carefully asked; she hadn't done anything wrong, had she?

"Oh, well, not exactly…well, yes."

"What is it?" Shelby was now anxious, what could be possibly so wrong that Jess wanted to talk about it in private? And why had she dried tears on her cheeks?

"Walt is sick, isn't he?"

"Jess…" Shelby started, but stopped, not knowing what to say.

"Shel, I'm 14, and I'm not stupid. Tell me why it's involving you."

"Well, how should I begin…?" Shelby wondered then took a deep breathe. "Uh, you see Walt is seeing a psychiatrist…and if he does it is because of his behavior with children…" She blurted out and looked down at her hands.

"Meaning?" Jess asked, though she almost knew what she was talking about but still hoped it wasn't…

"He's like a…a pedophile." Shelby announced, sitting next to her on the bed. She tried to take a hold of her hand but Jess pulled away before.

"Oh, god!" Jess said putting her hand over her mouth in shock. "Did he? Did he do that to you?" She asked after a moment of uneasy silence.

"No. Let's say I told Mom before he went too far." Shelby said, looking down at her bed sheets.

"What did he do to you?"

"He only caressed my thigh and tried to kiss me once." Shelby admitted, looking back at her with tears in her eyes. "I told him to stop when he touched me but he just wouldn't, and then he kissed me on the cheek and said he would come back in the night."

"Oh god, that's awful. When did it happen?" Jess said nicely, fellow feeling for her big sister. Anger was slowly rising inside of her and she would soon explode.

"Seven years ago."

"And since that day, he never…"

"No. And mom warned him that if he tried once again, she'll kick him out and would take him on court."

"That's why when mom told us that if something ever happens to us, she would trust us?" Jess asked and Shelby nodded softly.

"Um, um."

"That's great, just great! We have a fucking pedophile living right here with us and nobody ever told me!" Jess finally exploded, ready to storm out of the room. Shelby took her arm in her hand tightly and stopped her, forcing her sister to sit back on the unmade bed.

"Jess, how do you think he's living the situation? Do you think he enjoys having feelings for kids?" Shelby tried to reason her sister, who she knew was devastated by the news she had just learned. Jess closed her eyes, trying to rationalize. Maybe it wasn't that bad since he hadn't touched her either… but what about his own son?

"And what if he's touching Mark?"

"He isn't."

"How can you be so sure? I can't believe it." Jess angrily said, getting up again and this time Shelby didn't force her to sit back.

"I just know. Okay? He admitted it at once when mom asked him the first time. He's sick but wants to heal."

"Yeah right… Look, I don't know if you realize what you're saying to me Shel. He is… he's a monster and I don't want to ever talk to him again. Send the message." Jess said, leaving Shelby's bedroom and slapping the door behind her, not caring if her little brother was sleeping or not.

Friday

"Hey Wendy, why are you calling me this late here? Is everything okay with you?" Shelby answered quickly to her phone hoping nobody had heard the ringing as it was already pretty late.

"I'm just fine!" Wendy exclaimed with a big smile, that of course, her bestfriend couldn't see.

"Do you know what time it is?" She asked slightly annoyed by her bestfriend perky tone.

"Ya, almost eleven. Look, can you go out tonight? Jill wants us to go to Tim's party. It's gonna be awesome, there are gonna be a lot of school people and even older that were in Tim's class last year." Tim was one of Scott's new made friends. They both were in the same class now, since Tim hadn't passed his class last year because he had been too sick. There were rumors spreading around the school that he had taken a pill of ecstasy to relax before his exams but that it hadn't worked like it should have. Wendy smiled when she heard her bestfriend sighing. That meant she wouldn't go out tonight…even if her parents were okay with it.

"Look, I really can't." Shelby simply said and heard her friend curse in the phone.

"Look, I really don't want." Wendy mimicked her changing the verb and Shelby rolled her eyes at her even though she couldn't see it. "Why do I ever bother to call you everytime there's a plan? It's always the same answer." Wendy said with annoyance. It was like the girl was afraid of going out at night, and it was a crazy thing. It wasn't like she would be alone or kidnapped by a sexual maniac…

"I'm sorry Wendy. You know it's not my way of having fun." She answered, trying it would calm her friend's nerves but she knew better.

"Oh, c'mon, you really need to relax and enjoy your teenage years. You know, you're gonna regret it later." Wendy replied and Shelby laughed a little. She was talking like her mom was. Alice was always trying to make her go out with friends but she always pretended to have better things to do, like homework for example. The only time she had gone out was during last summer with Lex, but again, it was only to go to the movies.

"Oh yeah? Regret what? Being grounded by my parents because I went out without them knowing or because I screwed class again? Sorry but that's really not my definition of enjoying my teenage years as you put it."

"Okay, as you want. But I want you to promise that the next time there is a cool party, you'll go with me." Wendy insisted and she knew Shelby would be forced to agree and surrender, for once.

"Wendy…" She whined and Wendy giggled a little, and then put a hand on her mouth as a loud laugh menaced to escape. She didn't want her parents or siblings to know she was still awake and dressed up.

"Please, or else, I'll come taking you away by your window." She threatened her with a laugh. Shelby smiled and didn't have the time to think. "Well, what do you say?"

"Okay…" She muttered, already kicking herself for being so easily influenced by her cool but crazy best friend.

"Great. Good night lady." Wendy replied with a singing voice in the phone

"Night, have fun and try not to drink to much alcohol." Shelby warned though she knew she wouldn't take her advice. She never did and was always finding herself in trouble after.

"I will mom. See you…tomorrow."

"K."

Wendy climbed outside by her bedroom window, wearing a short but nice black skirt and a matching shirt. She looked around and saw Jill's car already waiting in front of the house. Jill was a friend Shelby and she had made last year. She was fun hanging out, less serious than Shelby…everything she needed. She smiled to herself and went downstairs by the outside scale. Jill opened the window and passed a head, ready to call her. Wendy motioned for her to say quiet and Jill smiled at her. Wendy entered the car, sitting on the passenger seat. "So, where are we heading?" She excitedly asked, buckling her seat belt.

"To Tim's, just like I said earlier. He's doing a big party and his folks are away for the week."

"Yeah I know about that. My father is friend with his father." Wendy said, pulling her cell phone out of her purse. She checked to see if there were any messages left but aside from the one Jill had sent two minutes before, no.

"But did you know it's already been two days he's partying the night? He plans on doing it every night until they come back." Jill announced and Wendy rubbed her hands together as if to show her enthusiasm.

"Nice? We'll have to convince Shelby to go before the end of the week."

"You know she isn't going to go for this. Especially if your brother's not there." Jill said and Wendy rolled her eyes.

"Oh, what do you mean?" Wendy asked after a pause, turning slightly in her seat to look at her friend.

"I think she likes him." The red-head concluded and Wendy shook her head, not believing she was thinking it. Shelby and Scott together…what a joke.

"Of course, everybody likes him."

"That's not what I meant." Jill pushed her and Wendy laughed a little at her attempt to tease her. No one than Shelby was good at that with her, well, except Harmony of course. But the last one knew where to take example on.

"I know but I had to say that to shut you up. She's just his friend." She explained and a doubtful smile played on her lips, Jill nodded but didn't agree.

"Right." She sarcastically said and Wendy narrowed her eyes a little.

"Look, could we talk about something else than that? It's gross to think of my brother and bestfriend together."

"Only because you already envision them fucking again his bedroom door." Jill retorted and Wendy smirked at the vision.

"God, you're so bad." Wendy said laughing along with her friend.

"We're here." Jill announced and stopped the car. Both girls looked at their reflections in the driving mirror to fix their hair and make up. "We look pretty good, don't we?" Jill said, and they both smiled.

"I know. C'mon, let's find us good and hot guys!" Wendy said, exiting the car before her and running excitedly to the house.

"Coming!" Jill followed pulling her hair back in place and they both entered the house without knocking.

She smiled seductively at him and ran a hand down his chest. The simple touch made him slightly shivering. She giggled and took his hand, leading him to his red car, almost running. He followed her with small reluctance looking behind them to be sure nobody had seen them and was about to open the door but she stole a quick kiss from him before his hand could touch the knob. He smiled down at her and leaned completely against her, laying her down on the hood of the car. She pulled him into her as they shared a passionate kiss and ran her hands through his messy but totally cute hair. She didn't like guys with messy hair in most cases, but she had to admit it was when he wasn't taking care of his appearance that he was most handsome. She spread her legs to let him slide between her and he settled the best he could. He continued kissing her lips and began exploring her body under her tight top, roughly grabbing her breasts and firmly pressing them. She let out a small gasp as his newfound brusque gestures but didn't mind as she knew he was a sweet guy inside. He didn't need to act this way with her. She knew him like he was her brother after all. She took his hands in hers and intertwined their fingers together, pressing them against the car. He moaned into the kiss and she felt his hardness against her thighs, and knew he was almost ready. She wanted to tease him, very much. She pulled away for air and forcefully pushed him away from her petite body. They weren't going to have sex right there. Of course it would have been very hot and original but she preferred the sweetness of a good mattress than a hard hood. He frowned but let her getting up and kept his distance. "We should head back home…I mean, your home." She said then winked at him with a sexy smile. He nodded and pulled his keys out of his pockets. They both entered the car in silence and she turned on the radio and was about to switch the channel when she heard what song they were playing. Sean Paul's Temperature song was one of the songs she loved most because it was so hot and sexy. After what seemed an eternity, he pulled off the driveway and stopped the car in front of his house. They both stepped out of the car and she leaned against the door for a second, taking in the view of the house before following him to the front door. "Why don't you invite me inside? I heard your parents aren't there after all?"

"You…you wanna get inside?" He stuttered and she nodded, kissing his check lightly when she walked past him.

"Ya, I'd prefer having sex in a bed." She whispered with a hoarse voice before turning to him and watching him with pure desire.

"You know it's not only about sex, right?" He said and pulled her to him and leaned in and kissed her, then pulled away, taking her hand and leading her to the stairs. She didn't answer, not sure of how to take his statement. They went up to his room in a hurry, finally stopping in front of his bedroom door then began kissing again. The kiss started to get intense but she pulled away quickly.

"We can't" She said after pulling away. She knew she had drunk too much and was beyond her best judgment. But those eyes…

"Why not?" He asked confused by her sudden change of opinion. She had been teasing him, kissing him, almost breaking him, making him driving whereas he was ready for her and that was for nothing.

"One world: my bestfriend." She said looking down at her feet ashamed.

"Wendy! What the hell does she have to do with this?" He yelled at her and she shivered a little.

"Because we promised each other that we wouldn't let a guy come between us again, you know after Steve's fiasco." she said, reminding him about the story that had happened two years before. Shelby had been asked out by the boy and this one had kissed Wendy while they still were together. It had taken a lot from Shelby to forgive her bestfriend…and she had made her promise only one thing: no guy between them, ever.

"So you're just going to walk from me…. From us? Just like that. Just because your bestfriend has a crush on me, thing you have no proof about." He said. But Wendy just stood there silent. "You know what fine? Go". He said harshly then started to walk into his bedroom, leaving the door opened. He just wanted to plop down on his bed and forget about everything that had happened.

"Brian Livingston!" she yelled with a sharp voice and he turned around, slightly surprised. That girl, she was too much.

"What Wendy? What?" he yelled back and she wiped a tear away from her cheek. She was silent again. They stood there looking at each. Their eyes seemed to be pleading with each other. Aching for the other's touch. There was so much lust there, anyone could have seen it. A lot of doubts were in her mind but she all see saw was his beautiful face.

"You know what, screw it!" she said then jumped into his arms and started to kiss him very passionately. Then he backed up into his room and kicked the door close with his foot. She quickly pulled off his shirt and then took off hers. Then he laid her down on the bed and got on top of her. Then he pulled of her jeans, and started to kiss her stomach and move up to her breast. Then took of her bra, and sucked on her breast, then moved to her neck. She started to yank on his boxers and he stood up and she pulled them down and smiled. After he pulled down her thong and started to kiss her again. She grabbed his back as he entered her. She had almost forgotten how good it felt. She wrapped her legs around him so he was deeper inside her. They started moving together and continued for what seemed like hours. She started to moan his name as she became close to exploding. As soon as she did so did he. Then he just collapsed on top of her trying to regain a normal breath. He started to kiss her neck then moved to her mouth. He pulled away and moved to beside her and pulled her close to him. They lied there in silence for the longest time, trying to regain some sort of sensible thought.

"I love you." She whispered to him breaking the silence. She didn't even know why she had told him that. After all, how could she be in love that quick? It was only a sex-partner, nothing more…

"I love you too." He whispered back then kissed her on the side of her head. Then they both drifted to sleep.

Please R&R.