Chapter 1: Not me, Not I
It's been one year since Camp Rock and I must admit; I've come a long way. Not all of it was good, thanks to him, but I'm better than I have been for the past 5 months. I haven't changed that much except for the fact that I'm no longer as naive as I was a year ago and I can easily be a world-class bitch when I have to. But all in all I'm still the same sweet, caring & fun Mitchie everyone me last summer.
So here I am, on my way back to where it all started; Camp Rock.
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"We're here sweetheart," My mother announced as we entered camp grounds. I rolled my eyes; as if it wasn't obvious.
"Whatever," I muttered quietly, but she still heard me and made a disapproving tut.
"Mitchie dear, I know you really don't want to see Shane, but is the attitude absolutely necessary?" she asked me sternly.
I had to bite back a nasty comeback that would have landed me in hot water, not that I cared, after all, the worst mom can do is give me kitchen duty. Yes that's right! Since dad's hardware was doing exceptionally well this year, my parents could afford to send me here without me having to help mom in the kitchen and I get a regular cabin like the rest. Mum's still catering this year but who really cares?
As soon as the van was parked I ran away to the cabin assignment stand, and got in line. I was standing behind a curly haired brunette who was just a little shorter than me. There was something familiar about her but I couldn't quite place it. Unfortunately she was looking straight ahead so I couldn't see her face.
We moved up in the line as people were getting their room assignments and their names ticked in the register by the counsellor. I peeked at the desk and was surprised to see that Dee was said counsellor.
"Name?" she asked without looking up from the list of names.
"Caitlyn Gellar," she answered.
My jaw dropped. I can't believe I didn't recognise one of my best friends. Though, in my defence, it has been a year since I've seen her. And I don't really use my Twitbook account that much, and seriously why would I? Just read the name; Twitbook.
"Cabin 12,"she told her, looking up with a smile. Caitlyn nodded and started walking away. Before she could take more than two steps, Dee looked at me and smiled in recognition, I think? Or was it amusement? 'Cause I probably looked funny with my eyes wide and mouth open.
"Well what do you know; your roommate is right behind you. Mitchie, we're glad to have you back. You're in cabin 6 with Caitlyn. I think you too will be quite surprised with your other roommate, she won't be arriving until opening jam."
I smiled gratefully at the sweet woman and caught up to Caitlyn who was waiting for me with a grinning from ear to ear, like a Cheshire Cat.
"Caitlyn," I squealed. She did the same and I engulfed her in a hug.
"It's been far too long," she said when we pulled back.
"You're right it has," I agreed. "But we've got a whole summer to catch up! I can't believe we're roomies!"
And that's who Caitlyn and I found out selves jumping up and down and squealing like maniacs.
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"Well, this looks comfy," I commented as I entered out cabin.
It was a medium sized cabin; not too big, not too small, warm and cosy. There were three beds to the left side of the cabin with corresponding closets opposite them. To the back of the cabin there was a sofa and coffee table, as well as various instruments. A keyboard, a bass guitar and an acoustic guitar, as well as a desk that I'm guessing is for the producer of the group; Caitlyn.
"Well we've got about an hour until opening jam, are you singing anything?"
"I have a song I want to sing but I don't have any music for it," I replied.
Caitlyn gave a melodramatic sigh. "What would you do without me?"
"Oh shut it."
She only smirked in response.
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"Hi every one, I'm Dee."
"Hi Dee," all the campers replied.
"Here at Camp Rock we sing."
"Hi Dee!"
"That's better," she exclaimed. "So everyone ready for a summer of singing, dancing, learning and having fun."
There was a mixture of replies ranging from "yeah" to "You got it!"
"Good. Because this year we have another surprise for you! Some of you may be aware that Shane Grey was an instructor here last year." She paused, waiting for some kind of confirmation. Many of us nodded for her to continue. "Well this year ALL OF CONNECT 3 WILL BE INSTRUCTING HERE!"
Suddenly deafening screams from the girls except for Caitlyn and I could be heard.
"Well that's all for now, I'll leave you in the capable hands of your favourite Camp Director Brown Grey!"
Dee ran off stage as Brown jumped onto it.
"Hello everyone," he yelled as he faced the crowd of teenagers. "Are you ready for some noise?" After some cheering he continued, "Well you've got it! First up we have last year's Final Jam winner Peggy Dupree.
Peggy jumped walked onto the stage from the side and began to sing:
"You know my ringtone (why don't you answer the phone)
If you don't get here (I'm dancing alone)
Get in the fast lane 'cause someone will ask me
If you don't
I hear the music (I'm ready to go)
You better get here ('cause I'm dancing alone)
You better get driving and turn on the siren
Cause you're in the danger zone
You know it's Friday
Why don't you call me
You got my number
Hey I'm still waiting
Why don't you call me
Aren't you my boyfriend?
You were supposed to be here
like an hour ago
...!"
Everyone started cheering and clapping like crazy! Peggy was even better thanI remembered. Brown joined the stage with big smile on his face. He'd clearly enjoyed Peggy's performance. "Next up we have the Queen of Camp Rock; Mitchie Torres!"
I was shocked. Had he really referred to me as the Queen of Camp Rock? Caitlyn pushed me forward onto the stage where microphone stand was waiting for me. I adjusted the microphone.
"Hi everyone," I said nervously. "I'm going to be singing something different to what I usually sing; I'm trying out a new sound." I scanned the crowd before beginning but a group of people at the back caught my attention. Connect 3 and Tess; who had Shanes arms wrapped around her. My eyes narrowed as the flashbacks started.
Shane and I were supposed to be having a dinner date at some big fancy restaurant but he never showed up. I called Jason, who was with Nate, and asked him if Shane was with them but he said Shane took the day off.
So that was how I found myself outside his apartment, hearing some very interesting noises. I quietly opened the door and sneaked in to see Tess backed up into a wall by Shane and them making out like '"they were the only two in the world. Of course that changed when I let out a little shocked gasp. They separated like repelling magnets.
"Mitchie!" he exclaimed. I couldn't believe had the nerve to talk to me after what I just saw, let alone the breath. "This isn't what it looks like!"
I felt tears gathering in my eyes. "No?" I asked quietly. "Because from where I'm standing, it looks like you're cheating on me."
"I can explain." He rushed out desperately.
"Don't bother, we're done Shane. If I ever hear from you again there will be hell to pay." With that I stormed out of that room angrily all the way to the elevator. Once inside, however, my anger dissipated, I almost broke down into tears and I felt my deep pain from heart. Is that how heart break felt? Like your heart was ripped into pieces and you can barely breathe? I trusted him. I loved him! And he just threw it back in my face!
I was never the same after that day. I went through a deep depression that only the concern of my parents could snap me out of. I never cried, I just felt incredibly... sad, I guess. I didn't want to come out of my room; I couldn't listen to the radio or watch TV because I couldn't handle seeing him or hearing hi voice. I had these thoughts, these homicidal thoughts that scared me to death. I wanted to kill them; to show them as much pain as he showed me.
But that was months ago. I've been getting better. So take that Shane Grey, whatever power you had over me is gone now!
Turning my gaze away from their group, and I doubt that they noticed me, I gave Caitlyn the signal to start the music.
"You mixed me up for someone
who'd fall apart without you
Yeah you broke my heart for the first time
but I'll get over that too
it's hard to find the reasons
that can see the rhyme?
I guess that we where seasons out of time
I guess you didn't know me
If you think love is blind
That I wouldn't see the flaws between the lines
Surprised that I caught you out
On every single time that you lied
Did you think that every time I see you I would cry
No not me, not I, not I, not I
The story goes on without you
And there's got to be a happy ending
But yeah you broke my heart, it won't be the last time
But I'll get over them too
As a new door opens we close the ones behind
And if you search your soul I know you'll find
You never really knew me
'Cause If you think love is blind
That I wouldn't see the flaws between the lines
Surprised that I caught you out
On every single time that you lied
Did you think that every time I see you I would cry
No not me, not I, not I, not I
All you said to me
All you promised me
All the mystery never did believe
No I never cry no I never not me not I
If you think love is blind
That I wouldn't see the floors between the lines
Surprised that I caught you out
On every single time that you lied
Did you think that every time I see you I would cry, No not I, I won't cry
No not me, not I, not I."
I smiled at the deafening applause. I didn't expect people to like my new sound that much. (1) I walked off the stage and made my way to the kitchen to see how mum was doing. I didn't even turn to look at Connect 3 and Tess, who were all, except for Shane who had his head down, were looking incredibly impressed. Nor did I notice a certain member of Connect 3 take off and head to who knows where.
You can tell that there's a lot I didn't notice.
(1): The songs Mitchie will sing in this fiction are going to be a mixture of a lot of different artist's songs. (Mainly Delta Goodrem, Leona Lewis, Ally & Aj, and some Demi Lovato) I would use Demi's songs but I don't know many. Nor do I know many Jonas brothers songs. I'm a fan of Camp Rock and its characters but I'm not really into Demi and Jonas music. But if you are really against this, I will try to include some.
Peggy's song: 'Emergency (911)' by Jordin Sparks
Mitchie's song: 'Not me, not I' by Delta Goodrem
I don't know when I'll update next because while I usually take 2 weeks to write a chapter, I wrote this in 5 hours. This is a feat I'm immensely proud of!