"Can you believe the guys are being interviewed by the most watched news channel in the whole of America?"
"I know Caitlyn, how cool"
Mitchie and Caitlyn were currently in the apartment of Connect 3, who were being interviewed live in 5 minutes. Neither of the girls were pleased at having to be awake to see the interview at 8 o'clock in the morning, especially Mitchie, who considered 11 am too early for any normal person to be awake. They'd snuck the keys off Jason and spent the morning in the guy's apartment after they'd left, unknown to Shane and Nate, who both thought they were still asleep in their own apartment.
The theme tune for the news started and both girls jumped onto the large sofa in front of the TV. The screen flashed to show a beautiful reporter with long dark lock of hair and a lovely slim body, Mitchie's face instantly darkened. The reporter, neither of them had paid attention to what her name was, was giving background information about the band and how big they were in the music industry.
And then there they were.
Mitchie's boyfriend Shane walked in first, a cocky grin plastered all over his face. Jason followed; a rare look of interest in his surroundings covered his face instead of his usual spaced out look. Last but not least Nate walked onto the screen. His trademark curly hair showing signs of having run his hand through it. He'd been quite stressed about this interview, it was the first live one they'd ever done.
"Nate looks less stressed than he did this morning, that's gotta be a good sign right Mitch?"
"They'll all be fine as long as Jason stays focused, Shane keeps his arrogant side hidden and Nate stays calm."
They both laughed at the ridiculous ways of the boys but soon quietened to hear the reporter start the interview
"Well hello boys" Mitchie's faces scrunched up at the way the reporter spoke in a flirtatious tone and leaned a bit too close to Shane. The interview began with the typical questions about their lives at home, the new album and their last tour. How they kept themselves grounded and what was coming next for them. And then the conversation took a turn that all of them had dreaded. The intruding questions about their loves lives.
"You're well known in the music world and have thousands of fans worldwide. You get a lot of attention for such young men, especially from your female fans. What's that like? Having so many women so interested in you?"
Caitlyn shot a worried look at Mitchie to see her friend completely focused on the image of Shane. She was completely unsure of how Shane would answer this question but she hoped it hurt Mitchie as little as possible.
"It's an amazing feeling to get the attention" Shane began; he looked over at Nate who gave him a nod which probably went unnoticed by half the nation except Mitchie and Caitlyn. "However the female attention we get doesn't really affect me, as I am already in a relationship"
"OH MY GOD" Mitchie shrieked, Shane had been the one to suggest keeping their relationship low key yet he was the one to tell the whole of America. Live! She was overjoyed and began bouncing in her seat on the sofa. "He told everyone. Its official! We're in a relationship"
Well done Shane! Caitlyn thought, he gave the best answer he could, making Mitchie the happiest person alive.
"Well that's news to us" the reporter laughed "What's she like? This mystery girl?"
Mitchie held her breath as Shane opened his mouth to explain.
"She's amazing. She's a talented singer who's very well-grounded and loves a good canoe ride" Jason and Nate let out small laughs at the last statement, they'd been told about the legendary canoe rides back at Camp Rock. "She's the reason bad-boy Shane disappeared."
"We'd like to say thank you to the mystery girl for bringing back the real Shane Grey" Jason added and the reporter responded with a very patronising aww
"So is this mystery girl your inspiration for the long songs on your album, which we know were all, wrote by yourselves?" the reporter looked very curious now about the details of Shane's love life. She leaned even closer to him and flipped her dark brown hair over her shoulder, flashing a perfect smile at the camera. She knew she was onto some juicy information.
"Actually, you'd be better off asking Nate that question" Jason's input into the conversation earned him a death glare from Nate and Shane had a hard time keeping in his laughter.
The girls were very confused. They knew Nate had written most of the songs but they had no idea about his inspiration. Shane and Jason obviously knew where their songs came from and they found it very funny that Nate would know have to tell the whole country where he got his inspiration for his love songs. It was now Mitchie's turn to be worried how the answer to this question would affect Caitlyn. She had been in doubt about her friends feelings for Nate and had come to the conclusion that they were more that just platonic feelings.
"Well well, thanks to Jason's input" another death glare was sent Jason's way "it seems as though you wrote your love songs using certain inspiration, Nate. Care to explain?"
Nate bowed his head, suddenly interested in his shoes. His hand came up to run through his hair again and the friendship bracelet that Caitlyn had brought him for his birthday when they were 10 made itself seen from underneath his long sleeved shirt.
"Well…I get…I mean…er…" Nate stuttered as he tried to explain his answer, he looked as if he was in a battle with himself as to answer truthfully or lie. Lying being the least embarrassing option. As the girls watched on from the sitting room, they saw Nate finally make up his mind and look the reporter straight in the eye as he clearly answered the question he had fought to answer.
"I get my inspiration from… from one of my closest friends. She's one of my favourite people and she's the reason I write all the songs I do."
"And the fact that there love songs?"
The word love was heavily emphasised and Nate once again looked away from her and the camera.
"Well that's because…well I write the songs to stop myself from telling her how I really feel about her" there was a collective gasp from the news station and all eyes turned to Nate who carried on with his explanation.
"I know... how cliché falling for a best friend but if it wasn't for her Connect 3 would have no songs at all"
For the first time since he began his explanation he looked directly at the camera, looking proud that he'd managed to answer without completely admitting who she was. Shane leaned over and gave his friend a good slap on the back, he was proud of Nate for finally admitting it even under the worst circumstances.
This left Mitchie and Caitlyn sitting there contemplating who the girl was when Jason's voice was once again heard.
"Dude, you did it, you finally told Caity"
Silence.
No-one said a word.
Not in the news room or in the sitting room.
Nate got up and left the room; he didn't apologise for leaving and didn't look at either of his band mates. Shane sent Jason a glare that rivalled Nate's glare.
Caitlyn sat in shock staring at the screen which Nate had disappeared from.
"Caity?...hello Caitlyn"
Mitchie tried her hardest to bring her out of the trance but nothing worked.
Nate black had just admitted he loved her.
Live on air.