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|Chapter Nine|
Shaggy was outside of the house's balcony with a cigarette between his lips and a cup of beer in hand. It was a chilly night and it was starting to get late when Shaggy checked his phone. Shaggy was lost in his thoughts, he was thinking about Velma. He wished for so many things...he wished to graduate on time, get the girl, and just be happy but he knew that it was rare for a good ending to happen, especially in real life.
Shaggy felt awfully alone tonight. He had saw how beautiful Velma looked and how happy she was tonight. Velma looked like she had already moved on from him. He had hoped she didn't because he still had feelings for her and the thought of anyone stealing her attention away made Shaggy jealous. It made Shaggy jealous when he saw the way Greg looked at her.
Shaggy was so sad even though he was at a party surrounded by drunk people who were having fun. He never had anyone to vent to because he knew he couldn't trust Greg or Freddy and Daphne. His parents didn't know Shaggy too well so if they had known half the things he did, they'd be utterly ashamed and kick him out of the house.
Shaggy only trusted Velma, he only vented to her about half of his problems. Never once did she judge him. That was something that Shaggy liked about Velma, but now things were awkward. Things were tense between them. Shaggy truly felt like he lost his best friend, someone he'd come to adore so much.
Shaggy decided to throw his cigarette away and chug down the rest of his beer. He took out his cologne and sprayed some on before going back inside the party house. He bumped into a few people and some couples who were making out. Finally spotted Freddy and Daphne, who were sitting down on the staircase laughing and talking.
"Hey guys..." said Shaggy, standing in front of the couple.
"What's up! Where have you been all night?" asked Freddy, putting his arm around Daphne's waist.
"Nothing, just talking to some friends outside." lied Shaggy.
"We're gonna leave right now, it's getting pretty late. Would you want a ride?" asked Daphne.
"I'd appreciate that...did Velma leave already?" asked Shaggy.
"Nope, we saw her talking to your friend a while ago." replied Fred.
That asshole... thought Shaggy.
"Oh..." said Shaggy.
"We're gonna take her home too, can you go let her know that we're leaving please?" asked Daphne.
"Sure." said Shaggy.
Shaggy started walking up the stairs looking for Velma, he heard a loud thud inside one of the rooms and the sound of Velma's voice. Shaggy opened the door then and saw Velma on the ground and Greg standing next to her body.
"What the fuck?" said Shaggy bluntly.
Greg looked up and grinned. Shaggy walked inside the room and shoved Greg hard. "What the fuck were you doing to her?" said Shaggy. "Calm the fuck down, she just fell down."
Shaggy looked at Velma, she passed out on the floor. He looked back at Greg and asked "Why does it smell like pot in here?"
"I started smoking and she asked for some so I wasn't gonna resist." said Greg, lying.
Shaggy was angry, his blood was boiling. "Dammit Greg! Get the fuck out of here or I'm gonna kick your ass." Greg chuckled, "I like it when you get rough, baby."
"Shut the fuck up." said Shaggy, shoving Greg again. Greg rolled his eyes and started walking out, "She was a nice fuck."
Before Shaggy could react, Greg already walked out of the room. Shaggy kneel down next to Velma, he started shaking her away.
"Velma, wake up." said Shaggy, he saw her open eyes slowly. Velma was looking all over the place. Fuck she is really stoned. thought Shaggy.
"Velma, we need to leave already." said Shaggy. Velma looked at Shaggy and said, "Did I fall?"
"Yes, you did." said Shaggy shortly. "Where did Greg go?" asked Velma.
"He left already." replied Shaggy. "Oh...oh my god, that pill fucked me up..." said Velma.
"What did you take?" said Shaggy, his skin was boiling with hate for Greg now. "...Xa...nax?" said Velma, her words were slurred.
"Fuck...fuck." said Shaggy, he shook his head in disappointment. There was no one he could let anyone see her like this.
Shaggy stood up and took his hand out, "Fred and Daphne are waiting for us, we need to leave."
"No! I wanna stay." said Velma.
"Velma..." said Shaggy, he knew he couldn't let his other friends see Velma like this.
"I feel so fucking happy, Shaggy. I've never been so happy ever since you..." Velma stopped mid sentence because she started laughing then. Shaggy shrugged and said, "Come on, you need to get up..."
"I can't feel my legs...jinkies! I feel like I'm literally fucking floating." again, Velma continued to laugh.
Shaggy sighed, "Hold on, I'm gonna go tell Daphne and Fred something. I'll be back."
Velma nodded and rolled onto her side into fetal position. Shaggy walked down the stairs, he saw Fred and Daphne by the door already. "Velma left already a long time ago, she texted me." lied Shaggy.
Daphne frowned and said, "That's strange, do you know who she left with?"
"She left walking home." said Shaggy.
"Oh okay...well, do you still want a ride?" asked Fred.
"Nah, I'm good. My friend is gonna give me a ride." replied Shaggy.
"Alright, well see you on Monday." said Fred, Daphne waved goodbye.
Shaggy went back upstairs to find Velma still on the floor, she had fallen back asleep. Shaggy took out his phone and called Greg.
Greg: What do you want?
Shaggy: I need a favor.
Greg: Oh, after being a dick to me now you want a favor, how about you fuck off-
Shaggy: Look, I'm sorry.
Greg: Fine, whatever.
...
Shaggy: Are you still here?
Greg: I'm guessing you need to drop your little girlfriend off.
Shaggy: Yes...
Greg: Meet me outside in 5 minutes or your sorry ass stays here.
Shaggy heard Greg hang up, but he could care less. Shaggy started to pick up Velma but she woke up and smiled at him, "You're such a cutie, Norville." she giggled.
Why is she using my first name...
"Is your mom expecting you to be home?" asked Shaggy. "Oh no, she doesn't know anything." Velma smirked, "I told her I was spending the night at Daphne's. I'm such a rebel!" Velma poked Shaggy's nose. "
"We're like, going to my place, you're crashing at my place okay?" said Shaggy.
"Okay..." said Velma, "Can I sleep now?"
"Yes." replied Shaggy.
Greg was waiting inside his car. He hated that Shaggy cared more about that little girl more than him.
Shaggy had known him longer, they had done everything together and yet Shaggy is in love with her. Greg had been hoping that he'd get that Velma chick falling for him so he can just break the news to her that he has been screwing around with Shaggy for a long time.
Greg noticed Shaggy walking towards his car, holding Velma in his arms. Greg lowered down his window, "Should we put her in my trunk?" he asked, joking around.
"Can you help me open the back door?" said Shaggy, ignoring the joke.
Greg opened the back door and watch Shaggy put her in the back seat. Greg never understood why he did favors for Shaggy, maybe it was because he had nothing better to do with his life.
Shaggy got inside the passenger seat, he looked at Greg. "Thank you for this..." before Shaggy can continue, Greg cut him off.
"Don't even start with that shit. You were shoving me and acting like you're big shit when really you're a pussy." said Greg. "So don't thank me. I'm doing this because I fucking pity you."
"You drank a lot didn't you...?" asked Shaggy. Shaggy knew how aggressive Greg gets when he is really drunk. "I can still drive us all home." said Greg, the engine roared loudly and he viciously drove out of the party house.
The ride was quiet until Greg spoke again. "Where am I dropping your little girlfriend off?"
"My place." replied Shaggy.
"Gonna get sloppy seconds huh? I never thought you were that type of guy." said Greg.
"That isn't what I'm trying to do here." said Shaggy, he got bothered. "I couldn't let my friends see her all stoned, they would have made a big deal and her parents are really strict. I wouldn't have wanted that for her."
"You better not cheat on me." said Greg. Shaggy looked off to the side, making a face. We aren't even dating...
Shaggy wished he never had done any of the things he did with Greg, he couldn't recognize him when he was drunk. Greg was a completely different person, he was controlling and intimidating. It made Shaggy wonder if Greg did do something to Velma, he was afraid to find out but he asked either way.
"Were you saying the truth...?" asked Shaggy.
"What are you talking about?" replied Greg.
"You and Velma...you know." said Shaggy.
"Fucking? Hah. I was just trying to get to you. I offered but she declined right away." said Greg, "You got yourself a little virgin here. Pretty sure she wanted you to be her first."
"Alright." said Shaggy quietly, he felt his cheeks burn a bit.
Greg parked in front of Shaggy's house, Shaggy unbuckled his seat belt and said, "Thank you, Greg. I appreciate it." Greg stopped Shaggy by gripping his arm roughly.
"Aren't you going to give me a kiss at least?" asked Greg.
Shaggy was hesitating, he looked to the back to see that Velma was quietly snoring in her sleep. Shaggy looked back at Greg and leaned forward to give him a quick peck on the lips.
Greg smiled, feeling content. He watched as Shaggy got out of the car and opened the back door to carry Velma's unconscious body again. "See you later." said Greg, driving off.
Shaggy stood on the sidewalk, holding Velma in his arms, he looked down at her and smiled. She looks so beautiful with her eyes closed.
Shaggy managed to get inside the house through the back door without getting caught by his parents. He walked over to his bed, feeling his arms give out when he placed Velma's unconscious body on his bed. The room was dim, the nightlight outside Shaggy's window shined on Velma. She was slightly snoring, Shaggy stayed looking at her for a few minutes until he heard Scooby wake up.
"Raggy?" said Scooby.
"Oh hey there bud, I barely just came back." replied Shaggy. "Roh, rokay." said Scooby, he yawned and stretched himself out on the couch. "Go to sleep, old pal. Its pretty late." said Shaggy. Shaggy didn't a response back, instead a loud snore. Indeed, Scooby was asleep.
Shaggy decided to go to the restroom and take a shower. He stayed in the shower for a long while, thoughts ran through his head honestly. How could she do those things...? I never thought she'd ever go that far. How am I going to explain everything to her tomorrow? At the same time, Shaggy was relieved that nothing else happened with Greg but he needed to make sure to protect Velma from him because he knew that Greg could have bad intentions most of the time. Shaggy needed to protect her from finding out the truth.
But at the same time...how?