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As my Mum's catering van pulled into a car park, I let out a small, excited squeal. After the long drive we had finally arrived. Camp Rock. It was the place that I hoped I could just be myself and escape reality. Just focus on my music with other people like me. People who hopefully would get me.

'We're here, hon,' Mum told me, stating the obvious.

I just rolled my eyes and jumped out of the van, observing my surroundings with eager eyes. There didn't seem to be many people there yet. Mum and I had arrived early so she could get a head start on dinner. The only way Mum could afford to send me if she was the caterer. I didn't mind – I was just glad to be here.

'I'll see you later, Mum,' I called to her before running off, leaving her with my bags.

I wandered over to the huge, beautiful lake and smiled to myself as I sat down by it. This place seemed like a great place to get inspiration for new songs.

'Who will I be, it's up to me. All the never ending possibilities,' I sang softly to myself.

'Not bad,' a voice said and I turned around so fast I hurt my neck.

A girl with long, curly brown hair was standing just behind me, a smile on her face.

'Uh … thanks,' I said, a little embarrassed.

'No problem,' she said and sat down next to me without invitation. 'Did you write it?'

'Oh, yeah,' I said with a shrug. This girl was so friendly it made me feel awkward.

'Cool,' she smiled. 'Hi, I'm Caitlyn Gellar, camper today, top selling music producer tomorrow.'

I laughed. 'Awesome. I'm Mitchie Torres, camper today, uh … camper tomorrow.'

Caitlyn laughed too. 'Well, nice to meet you Mitchie. This is your first year, right?'

'Yeah,' I said. 'What about you?'

'I've been here the last few years,' she shrugged.

'So you create music?' I asked in interest.

'Yeah. My Mum has high expectations for me,' she gave a short laugh. 'She says that the sun came out when I was born and she was blessed to have such a talented daughter.' Caitlyn let out a snort.

I stifled a giggle and a short silence fell between us. I tried to imagine Mum saying something like that to me and fail. The sun came out when you were born, Mitchie darling. No, I don't think so.

'Caitlyn!' someone called and we both turned to see a girl waving at Caitlyn from the path next to the lake.

'Lola!' Caitlyn jumped to her feet and ran up to her friend, giving her a quick hug. 'Come meet Mitchie.'

I sighed in exasperation at how friendly Caitlyn was. By the way she talked with me; it was like I was already her friend.

Caitlyn dragged Lola over. 'This is Mitchie. She's a singer and song-writer.'

'Hey,' Lola smiled at me. 'You any good?'

'Oh, I don't know,' I muttered, feeling awkward. I'd never been good at mixing with new people.

'She is,' Caitlyn told Lola. 'I heard her singing before.'

'Well, guess what?' Lola said, her face lighting up with excitement. 'Guess who's going to be at camp this year?'

'Who?'

'Shane Gray!' Lola screamed, bouncing up and down on the spot. 'And he's going to be teaching one of our classes!'

Caitlyn gasped. 'Oh my god, that's awesome! It would be so cool to meet him! Are you sure?'

'I overheard Brown telling someone,' Lola said, a huge grin on her face. 'Did you know he's his nephew?'

I just raised my eyebrows. I didn't care that much about Connect 3 and I definitely didn't care about Shane Gray. As far as I'd seen on the TV lately, he's just a spoilt brat and complete bastard.

'Woah - really?' Caitlyn grinned. 'This is so cool! Aren't you excited Mitchie?'

'Oh, uh … I guess,' I shrugged.

Caitlyn and Lola just looked at me in disbelief.

A second later my phone started ringing – Mum.

'Hey Mum,' I answered.

'Mitchie, I'll need help with dinner soon,' she told me. 'Can you get someone to show you to the kitchens?'

'Yeah, okay,' I agreed. 'Be there in a minute.'

'Thanks, hon,' she hung up.

I turned back to Caitlyn and Lola. 'Can you show me where the kitchens are?'

'Uh … sure,' Lola replied. 'Why do want to go there?'

'My Mum's the caterer this year,' I admitted, with a slight blush.

'Cool,' Caitlyn smiled.

I smiled as well. Although I didn't care that much if people turned against me because my Mum was the camp's cook, it was good to know that they didn't judge me.

'Come on, we'll show you the way,' Caitlyn grinned encouragingly at me. 'You're going to love it here, Mitchie.'

I know, I thought, I already do.

I know it's short but it's only the first chapter … is it worth a review? :P Let me know what you thought of this chapter and if you think I should keep going with it!

Lucy xox