Chapter 40 Velma and Shaggy realize their feelings
As time went on during Velma's days in College a few guys who were just as smart as she was asked Velma out. At first she said yes and went on dates to have a nice meal or enjoy a trip to a science museum. However she never felt a spark with any of the guys she went on these dates with. She admitted to herself but not to anyone else. Truthfully Velma enjoyed spending time with her friends and studying. Plus she sort of missed Johnny but didn't want to get back together because of something she was feeling within her heart. The more time Velma and Shaggy hung out the closer they became. One day Velma met up with Shaggy for a study session in the park because it was such a beautiful day outside and Velma suggested studying outside for a change instead of the library or study hall. "Like you were right Velma. Today is a nice day to be outside" Shaggy said. "I agree with you on that now let's get started" Velma said as she and Shaggy opened their text books. Shaggy pointed out what he was having trouble in and lucky for him Velma and Shaggy were taking classes together again so she understood the work. Shaggy had a better understanding of the material. "Wow Velma thanks for all of your help. I wouldn't have understood anything if it wasn't for you. May we continue these study sessions?" asked Shaggy. "Of course and if you want if there are more nice days to come we'll study outside inside of being at the Library or Study Hall all the time. Does that sound good to you?" Velma asked with a smile. "Like I'm up for it" answered Shaggy who smiled back at Velma.
From that day on Shaggy and Velma studied together as much as possible whenever they weren't busy with the other things that went on with their lives. Freddy, Daphne and Scooby noticed how Velma and Shaggy were spending a lot of time together and they all wondered the same thing, "Did they get back together?" Sometimes Velma and Shaggy just hung out together if they weren't studying. One day while Shaggy and Velma were hanging out in Shaggy's dorm room just the two of them because the rest of the gang including Scooby Doo had other plans. "If you want Velma we can watch a Vincent Van Ghoul movie" Shaggy suggested. Velma was fine with watching a horror movie and recalled that he and Scooby have always been big fans of Vincent Van Ghoul and his horror movies. She also wondered to herself, "How can Shaggy enjoy horror movies and be totally chicken whenever we solve mysteries?" Shaggy made popcorn before popping in the movie. He was excited to be watching a movie with his favorite horror movie actor. As soon as Shaggy popped in the movie he turn the lights down and the movie began. Velma had seen a couple of Vincent Van Ghoul movies with Shaggy when they used to date and she enjoyed them. But at the last time she admitted to herself that sometimes these movies freak her out but never told Shaggy because she didn't want to spoil it for him. As the movie continued Shaggy was starting to get a bit scared because this movie starring his favorite actor was the director's cut of a horror movie that he seen before but with all the new scenes that were added to the original movie it sent chills down Shaggy's spine. Both Velma and Shaggy were munching on the popcorn which was extreme butter their hands touched and they looked at each other. "I'm sorry you take some popcorn first" said Velma. "No you go first" Shaggy told her. Even though the lights in the room were dim Velma and Shaggy were blushing as they have done a few times before.
As the movie continued Shaggy and Velma were both starting to get scare. All of a sudden as they were watching the movie a monster in the movie popped out of nowhere which not only scared the actor in the movie but Velma and Shaggy as well because they were holding on into each other. "Are you scare Shaggy?" Velma asked. "Like yes because these director's cuts are really good and freaky at the same time. Velma agreed with Shaggy on that but at the same time they were both enjoying the movie and decided to sit closer to each other. Even though the Vincent Van Ghoul movie they were watching was a horror movie there was a love scene which was an extended scene that wasn't featured when the movie originally came out. Vincent Van Ghoul had just rescued his love interest from a monster and has they were making their escape they hid somewhere so the monster wasn't able to find them. As they were hiding Velma and Shaggy were sitting closer together to the point where they were holding hands. All of a sudden the monster in the movie popped out of nowhere scaring the actors. Velma got so scared that she jumped on to Shaggy's lap and held on with dear life. "It's ok Velma. It's only a movie" Shaggy said as he tried to comfort her. Velma did calm down and started staring at Shaggy and he did the same to her. Both of them were blushing a deeper shade of red than normal because their faces started feeling really hot.
Shaggy brushed some of Velma's hair out of her face because it was a bit of a mess. Velma did the same thing to Shaggy and the both of them started to move in closer. All of a sudden Shaggy and Velma's faces came closer together and they started kissing. It took Velma a moment to realize what she and Shaggy were doing and they stopped kissing. "What in the world are we doing?" Velma asked. "Like we were kissing" Shaggy answered right away. Both of them were very embarrass at what just happened but deep down they thought it was nice. Shaggy turned the movie off and the lights back on because there was no way they were going to considerate on the movie now. "I think I'll call it a night. I'll see you later Shaggy" Velma said as she quickly got up and went back to her dorm leaving Shaggy alone. Velma got herself ready for bed but wasn't able to go to sleep. Shaggy was the same way and the both of lied in bed wide awake with the memory of what happened earlier. Eventually Velma was able to fall asleep but before she did Velma thought to herself, "Am I starting to have feelings for Shaggy again?" Shaggy was going through the same thing as he thought to himself, "I think I still have feelings for Velma." Only time could tell what was going to happen with Velma and Shaggy because of what happened that night.