Again, for the First Time
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Scott and Shelby finally prove their love to each other, but when Mother Nature and Mr. Stork decide to give them a "little" souvenir, things go totally wrong.
Disclaimer: UGH!!! I DON'T OWN ANYTHING!!!!!
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It was break time for the Cliffhangers.
Shelby sat on a bench just beside the basketball court where Scott was playing Horse by himself. Being on Shuns was sure as hell lonely.
Shelby wrote as fast as she could. Her grades had improved a lot since she was on Shuns. For one thing, she had lots of free time considering she couldn't socialize. So, an alternative was studying.
Scott came over and sat next to her.
"What'cha studying for?" He asked wiping sweat off his brow.
"Ugh, Trigonometry. Blah. Hey, but at least I've pulled up my average from an F to a C minus!" She smiled softly. "A young mother's gotta be educated." She looked away.
"Well, the child is going to be more impressed with its mother than its father." Scott laughed.
They slowly pulled in for a kiss.
"Mr. Barringer, Ms. Merrick!" Ezra ran up to them.
Shelby groaned. "What is it Freakin, you know we aren't supposed to be talking?"
"Oh, well, making out DOES count as a conversation!" Ezra laughed. "Naw, the Pete man wants to talk to both of you."
"Bout' what?" Scott asked nervously.
"Oh, I don't know, but he looked really angry. Boy would I like to be a fly on the wall in this conversation!" He laughed harder and ran off.
Shelby bit her lip. "Well, suppose we better go see what he wants."
Scott nodded. "Yea, I suppose."
Scott and Shelby cracked the door open in Peter's office, a place they had been a lot lately.
Without looking, Peter yelled "C'mon in guys!"
They sighed and walked in and sat down.
Peter twirled around in his chair.
"So, I talked to both of your parents."
They didn't reply.
"Scott, well, your dad seemed to think it was funny at first, but then I told him the pregnant part and well."
"He flipped out?" Scott asked wincing.
"Yeah, flipping out would be the words for it. But lucky for you kid, your dad is letting you stay."
Scott smiled at Shelby and grabbed her hand. Peter coughed and they instantly let go.
"Shelby, well, you aren't as lucky."
"Wh-what? I, I can't stay?!" She looked shocked and scared at the same time.
"Oh yeah, you can, but well, longer than I'd expected."
Shelby knew what was coming. So did Scott.
"Shelby, your mom is putting you up for adoption. She's sending the papers tomorrow."
Shelby couldn't comprehend this. Adoption? She needed a mother now, and now her mother was abandoning her? Her breath exhaled from her body and she felt lightheaded.
Peter looked on sympathetically. "Look, I'm sure she was just mad, it'll cool over."
"No, no it won't. My mom is dead serious." Tears flowed openly down her pale cheeks.
"Shelby, now listen. Sophie and I have taken you in as your legal guardian, for now at least. But we will have to put you on the listing, so you might be leaving Horizon."
"I can't leave! My home is here, at Horizon! I can't leave!" She repeated.
"I know, I know, but just calm down okay? We already have a volunteer family that is going to come interview you here. But Shelby, YOU choose who you go with."
She shook her head. "No, I'm staying here, at least until I graduate."
"Well, Shelby, there's no harm in meeting them." Peter tried to reason with her.
Shelby sighed and thought for a moment. "I-I'll give it a shot......but it's not likely." She got up and walked out.
Shelby groaned as the door cracked open.
"Shelby? Wake up, y-your volunteer family is here." Sophie whispered shaking her.
It was Sunday morning at 7 AM. None of the others were awake yet.
Shelby pulled the covers up higher. "Nope, I change my mind. I don't want to meet them."
Sophie giggled slightly and pulled the covers down to Shelby's feet.
"Up, sleepyhead! You don't want to leave a bad impression. They'll expect you in fifteen minutes." And with that, Sophie walked out.
Shelby reluctantly slugged out of bed. She then got dressed in whatever she could find; clean or dirty clothes.
Then, after combing her hair slightly, she left the cabin and slowly walked towards the Main Lodge.
Now Shelby, keep an open mind. her mind told her. But her heart said something completely different. To hell with the open mind! We, Shelby, are slamming the open door to the mind! Your home is here.
She moaned and opened the door.
The first impression the family gave, was small. Literally. They were midgets.
"Um..." Was all she could say.
Peter walked up to her from his chair.
"Shel, I'd like you to meet the Littlies, from Dartmouth Pennsylvania."
The lady Littlie came up to Shelby's waist in height. She flung her arms around Shelby.
"Oh, Potter! She's adorable, really!"
"Its Peter and yes she is quite 'adorable' as you say."
The man Littlie smiled. "Well, hello Shelby. We are the Littlies!"
The lady stepped back and stood next to the man.
Shelby just wanted to laugh her head off, but kept her composure.
"Nice to meet you." She shook hands with both Littlies before sitting down.
"So..." Was all Shelby could say.
"I'm Martha Littlie and this is my husband Earl Littlie." They both beamed at her. "So Shelly Belly, tell us about yourself."
"I was sexually abused by my stepfather, before I ran away from home to become a prostitute and then I came to Horizon where I met a boy named Scott and he got me pregnant."
"You had to bring up the past, didn't you Shel?" Peter sighed as he walked Shelby back to her cabin.
"I had to do something! I mean, Shelly Belly? What the hell!" Shelby smiled.
"Now Shelby, those were very nice people."
"Please! If we ever went out, people would be asking me if they were MY kids."
"Shel, what have I told you?"
"Never judge a book by its cover. I know. That lame little saying that comes off of Barney or whatever."
"Well, I guess that means that the second family will be coming soon. You got off easy. My complements..." They shook hands and Shelby laughed.
"See ya Pete. I got to-" She stopped; she was going to meet Scott. Telling Peter wasn't a smart thing to do. "Study. Yeah, big tes-I mean, quiz tomorrow. So, ya." She looked away.
"Okay Shel, call me if you need anything." He turned and walked away.
Shelby ran as quickly as she could to the Docks. There Scott sat waiting for her.
When he saw her, his face lit up.
"So, how was the fosters?"
Shelby giggled and leaned in for a kiss.
"Don't ask."
YES!!!! I'VE UPDATED! IN YOUR FACE! Sure it's short, but I'm not SuperGirl! R&R!!!