Mob of Men

[melody]

Hmm I wonder what Rick is going to do now. Come over to her house with another chicken? lol

[pendulous threads]

Lol, he will come over. But will have no chicken. I'm going to wait and post the next chapter tomorrow. I'm working on another fanfic right now, which I am going to post soon.

[Candyapple]

Woah nice chapter!

[pendulous threads]

Thanks. Here is chapter...five. Six is the one where Rick comes over...so you will have to wait.

Chapter Five: Best Friends Forever

Cliff just sat there looking confused for a second. “What do you mean?” he snapped at me. I rolled my eyes at his attitude.

“Ever since we came here you’ve changed,” I said, trying to put it the right way. I didn’t want to make it sound to personal, but I guess I might have to. “Your attitude has gone downhill, Cliff. Your so mean now.” I said crossing my arms. He just sat there staring at me.

“So?” he replied. “What does it matter to you?” There he goes with the attitude again. Can’t he even see that I like him...even a little? “Why are you so upset?” He sneered rolling his eyes. I could feel tears coming on as the emotional side of me took over.

“Because I want my best friend back Not some mean, stupid, idiot, that’s taken him over ” I screamed at him. I turned over, pulled the covers over my head, and cried. “Uh, Shelly, please don’t cry...” I could hear Cliff say. I felt him sit on the edge of my bed and then he rested his hand on my shoulder. I quickly sat up and embraced him tightly, happy I had him back. I was also glad I had a reason to hug him, instead of looking like an idiot by just hanging on him for no reason. I felt his arms wrap around me also.

“I’m sorry.” he whispered. “Whenever I get jealous, I stay mad.” I let go of him and looked into his eyes. This guy wasn’t lying. “I...was jealous that those guys were your new best friends.” he said softly. He blushed and then looked away. I smiled and took his hand.

“No one can ever replace you.” I said. I mentally slapped myself. Now he would know that I had feelings for him. I knew my face was getting red, but I couldn’t help but blush. I quickly let go of his hand, and Elli stepped into the room.

“You can go home now.” Elli announced, as a huge smile spread across her face. “You have to rest tomorrow though. No farm work for you ” My mouth dropped open and I immediately planned to argue.

“I have to do the farm work ” I protested. “There isn’t anyone else who can do it ” I crossed my arms to make my hissy fit look better. Cliff sighed and then mumbled to himself. Elli and I both looked over at him, waiting for words to come out of his mouth.

“I’ll do the farm work.” he decided. I groaned, knowing he would do a bad job at it. I could picture him accidently slicing his leg off with the sickle. This image made me gag. “It couldn’t be that hard.” he commented, his hand finding mine. I looked over at him and blushed. “I’ll do anything for my best friend.” I smiled broadly and decided to let him work for once in his life.

[Butterscotch]

Very cute chapter ^^

[pendulous threads]

Thanks. ^_^ I just don't have the heart to make them stay mad at each other.

[Kyattsuai]

Aww, squee! <3

[melody]

That's good. I hate when characters stay mad at each other. Especially when they secretly like each other. #shifty#

[pendulous threads]

Lol, yeah Cliff and Shelly like each other a lot. I already have a good ending planned out...

[melody]

Hmm I'm curious. Another chapter soon please.

[pendulous threads]

Okay...here one is.

Chapter Six: Wanting More

I nudged Cliff awake. He looked at me and then rubbed the sleep from his sparkling eyes. I smiled and bounced over into the kitchen.

“Time for you to go to work ” I chirped. He found a seat at the table, and sat patiently awaiting his food. I grabbed a pan and three eggs and then started cooking. “Here is what I want you to do,” I started as he listened intently. “Weed the field, buy some seeds, plant them, water them, feed the chicken, and collect herbs.” I concluded. I glanced over at him to see him nodding. I sat his breakfast in front of him and he ate without a word. Then he washed the dishes, got ready, and went outside. I knew something was up with him. What was it though? Why is he being so nice to me? And since when was he this responsible? I got ready while the unanswered question whirled around in my head.

About two hours later I decided to go make sure his head wasn’t chopped off or anything. I grabbed a book and sat in my yard under the apple tree. I watched Cliff as he picked up the chicken and stroked it’s feathers lovingly.

“How’s it going?” I asked, raising one of my eye brows. He jumped, startled at my presence. All he did was smile and keep on working. I looked around the farm noticing that he had bought, planted, and watered seeds already. The field was also weed free. Wow, he did all that in two hours He is so amazing. I opened my book and started to read. I was so caught up in the book that I didn’t notice Rick walk onto the farm until he sat down beside me.

“Hey Shel.” he said sweetly, sticking his lips out. I gagged, and quickly got off the ground. Why was he trying to kiss me? Cliff looked over at us and started to walk over.

“What is your problem ?” I screamed at Rick. He just sat there, to dumb to think of anything else to do. He then stood up beside me, and looked me in the eyes.

“I just want more kisses from my Sweetie.” he replied, batting his eye lashes insanely.

“Rick, look, I don’t like you.” I said straight forward. “I was drunk I had no control over myself, and I had no clue what I was doing.” He crossed his arms and glanced from Cliff and then back to me. He got a sad expression on his face.

“Your cheating on me ” he yelled accusingly. “Aren’t you?” I growled in anger, and my face started to turn red. I want to take an axe and chop him into a gazillion little pieces. Cliff started to laugh, but stopped when I glared at him.

“Okay, number one,” I snarled. “I was never going out with you in the first place. Number two,” He watched me with a mean look on his face while Cliff tried to muffle his laughs. “I don’t like you, and I was drunk when I made out with you. Get the picture?”

“Your cheating on me with Cliff, aren’t you?” Rick screeched. Cliff immediately burst out laughing at this, like it was some kind of joke. “You two timer ” My anger took control of me, and before I knew it, I was stomping on his foot. He screamed out in pain and then started chasing me while yelling, “Get back here ” I grabbed Cliff’s hand and dragged him into the house, slamming and locking the door behind us.

[melody]

lol. Rick is so stubborn.

[pendulous threads]

Yeah. He sure is. ;D

[melody]

I'm sorry if I'm impatient but.....more?

[pendulous threads]

Sorry I forgot about it for a second. Lol, here is more.

Chapter Seven: An Unexpected Visit

I woke bright and early the next morning to the smell of bacon and eggs. I walked over to the kitchen and plopped down in a seat.

“Morning, sleepy head.” Cliff chimed. How could anyone possibly be that cheerful in the morning? I smiled at him as he set my breakfast down. “Eat up, buddy.” I wonder if his food takes as amazing as it smells? I took a bite to find it tasted better than it smelled. Cliff smiled at the accomplishment, and went into the bathroom to get ready. I stuffed my face with food, and then there was a knock on the door. Cliff came out of the bathroom and ran across the room to see who it was. He soon allowed someone to enter the house.

“Hello, Shelly.” I heard a familiar voice say. I could hear slight irritation in the voice. I was scared to turn around to look at this person, so I sat at the table, staring at my empty plate. My father had come to visit. “Ever plan on telling me where you ran off to?” he asked. I could hear his footsteps coming closer.

“Get out of this house.” I snarled, turning to face him. I stood up and looked right into the face of my hurtful father. “I said get out.” I repeated once he hadn’t left yet.

“I hired a private investigator to find where you had went.” he said angrily. “Ever plan on telling me you moved to a little town, and got married?” Cliff blushed and then a look of anger, confusion, and happiness all crossed his face at once.

“I don’t see why you even bothered finding me. I’m not coming back.” I said, my voice wavering. I knew what was coming next, and it soon did. A hand slapped me right across the face. I was so used to the pain I didn’t even flinch. “Find someone else to express your anger on.” Once again he slapped me, trying to make me change my mind. He soon backed me into a corner, and started repeatedly slapping me. Tears soon spilled out of my eyes as I lay on the floor shaking and screaming. My father was soon slammed up against the wall by Cliff.

“I don’t ever want to see you near her. Ever!” Cliff yelled at him, pushing him harder against my wall. For the first time, I saw fear in my fathers eyes. That little sissy was scared of the caring, loving, Cliff. “Get out of this house, now.” He let my father slide from his grip and run from him. Cliff rushed to my side, and embraced me tightly. He cradled me in his arms while I sobbed on his shoulder. Someone has sent me a guardian angel.