Until You're Mine

Chapter One

"Mitchie, guess what?!" Caitlyn yelled as she ran to me. I just arrived at Camp Rock and was on my way to my cabin.

"What?" I asked as I hugged her quickly.

"I'm going out with Nate!" She beamed. Good for her. They make such a cute couple. I'm glad they hooked up. Now only if I could hook up with Shane.. Too bad I missed my chance last year. He really seemed to like me and I blew it! What is wrong with you, Mitchie?!

"That's awesome!"

"I know. So wanna stay at my cabin?" She asked. I replied, "Sure," I'd thought she'd want to share a cabin with Nate, though. We grabbed our luggage and Caitlyn led me to the cabin. I set my stuff down on a bed, which now made it mine. At least, for the summer.

Caitlyn set her stuff down on the bed beside me. I couldn't help but notice two empty beds in the room. So I just had to ask, "Hey, who's taking those two beds?" She turned to me and answered, "Um, Nate said he might stay with us.. And for the other bed.. It could just be an extra in case we make a new friend or something."

"Alright then." I replied. "So, should we check out the new additions? There's no classes today anyway." There wasn't really much to do on the first day. It's just like meeting new people and hanging around camp.

While we walked around camp, Nate approached us. "Hey, Caitlyn. Mitchie." Nate gave Caitlyn a kiss on the cheek. Aw, how sweet. Caitlyn greeted back, "Hi, Nate."

We continued walking with Nate when I asked, "So, how long have you guys been going out for?" Hm, I wonder if they dated for so long and Caitlyn forgot to tell me. I would so get mad at Caitlyn, but, she's my best friend. So I wouldn't really get that mad.

"Uh, beginning of this year." Nate answered.

"Oops." Caitlyn let out an innocent smile. "Sorry, Mitchie. I had lots on my mind since then and forgot to tell you."

"No, it's okay. As long as my best friend's happy," I smiled.

"I never really noticed Caitlyn since she went to our concert," Nate said. Wow, really? Caitlyn went to their concert and didn't take me?! Some friend she is. Kidding, Cait. But it'd be awesome to have seen Shane again. Hopefully I'll see him around camp.

"Hey, um, Nate, do you know where Shane could be?" I was hoping to ask him out. I've missed my chance last year, but it's not too late now, right? Nate answered, "Um, I think I left him in the mess hall."

""Kay, thanks. I'll meet up with you guys later!" I said and ran to the mess hall. I saw Shane sitting at a table alone eating cupcakes. He really did like those cupcakes with the blue icing. I remember that from last year. As I approached him, I fixed my hair. I wanted to look good, after all.

"Hey Shane," I smiled and sat with him.

"Hi Mitchie." He greeted back.

"So, how's it going?" I asked.

"Eh, you know, normal rock star stuff. You?"

"I just continued writing songs and surviving school."

"Bet you wrote awesome songs," He smiled.

"Not really." I denied. Everyone keeps telling me that I write great songs. And I keep denying it. But trust me, I suck at song writing. I just write down what I feel. Oh, don't tell me that you're gonna convince me that I'm a great song writer. Please.

"Oh, come on. Have a little faith." Shane reassured me. I really knew that Shane was a kind person. It was just the fame that got to his head.

"Mitchie!" I heard a familiar voice call. I turned around to see Lola walking towards us. I was somewhat annoyed. Because I was having such a nice talk with Shane. But at least it's nice to see some of my old friends again.

"Hey Lola."

"Oh, hi Shane," She greeted when she saw Shane with me. Shane smiled and waved. "Uh, Mitchie, I have a favor to ask."

"Sure,"

"So for Final Jam, mind if you write me a song?" She asked. I hesitated and answered, "Are you serious? You know I'm not a great song writer." Lola and Shane laughed. Lola replied, "Trust us, you are! And I just need a pointless song that's upbeat and funky. Nothing about boys or anything." Oh, if it's about that, then I guess I could help a friend.

"Come on, Mitchie. It's just one song." Shane said. I sighed and gave in. Lola skipped off happily. Let's hope no one else comes and asks for me to write a song. Shane and I continued our conversation.

"Shane, I've been meaning to ask you something," I began. I really wanted to ask him out. But I don't think I have the guts. I'll try anyway.

"Okay, go."

I continued, "Well—" That's when Jason approached us. Jason said, "Dude, you never told me that you don't build a birdhouse here!" Jason talking about birdhouses. AGAIN.

"No, duh," Shane answered. "It's a rock camp! What do you want anyway?"

"Uncle Brown wants to know what classes we want to teach."

"Oh, you could choose?"

"Yup."

"Hm, they never did that last year. Well, I gotta go. Bye, Mitchie." I smiled small and waved to him as he walked away with Jason. I stood up and met with Caitlyn again.

"Mitchie, you're back." Caitlyn said.

"Yeah. Nate went to Brown, right?"

"Yeah." We stood in silence for a few minutes until she spoke up, "So what should we do now?" Since we have nothing to do I might as well start on Lola's song. I said, "Wanna help me write a song? Lola wants me to write her one for Final Jam."

"Sure," Caitlyn agreed. As we walked back to our cabin, we passed by Tess and her too cool crew. We heard Tess say, "Well look who's back. Ms. I-can't-afford-Camp-Rock-unless-I-help-my-mom-in-the-kitchen." What a long word just to describe me as a liar. I ignored her and continued walking.

"So," Caitlyn began as she plopped onto her bed. "what kind of song are we writing for Lola?"

"Something upbeat, with a dance-feeling, not really about boys." I answered.

"Alright, then let's get writing!" I sat next to Caitlyn with a notepad and pen and began writing. Since Lola wanted something with a dance-feeling, then what about a song about dancing? Genius, right?

About half an hour later, we only came up with the first verse. I'd share it with you guys, but then one of you might try to steal it. Haha. But you'll have to wait 'til the Final Jam to hear Lola's song.

"This is going great!" Caitlyn beamed. Usually she'd be the one mixing the track and making the beat and whatnot, but she was really inspired by writing songs too! She could become another one of those song writing producers like Timbaland or something.

"Yup. I can't wait 'til Final Jam," Which is kind of strange, considering we just got here a couple of hours ago. But then again, a little excitement won't hurt anybody, right? "Which reminds me.. I have to write another song for me to sing."

"Don't you have a book full of songs?"

"Yeah. But those were all about breaking out of my shell. But now that I've done that, I'm gonna start working on sound and writing about new things.. That kinda stuff."

We continued to write the song. We were now only finished a verse and a half. We'd usually do the chorus last. I felt so tired. My hand felt like jelly. So Caitlyn decided we take a break. We went to the mess hall to get something to eat.

"Guess who?" Someone asked as he put his hands over Caitlyn's eyes. We were waiting in line to get some food. Boy, was I hungry. Who knew writing songs could get you this hungry? I didn't.

"Hey, rock star," Caitlyn smiled as she took the hands off her eyes and turned to see Nate. Haha, 'Rock Star'. Perfect little nickname for Nate, eh?

"What are you guys doing?" He asked as he waited in line with us. I'm guessing he didn't notice we were in a line. I replied, "Getting something to eat." Caitlyn added, "We're hungry." She put emphasis on 'hungry'.

"So that's why you're in this line?" Caitlyn and I nodded. "So, do you mind if I join you?"

"No, not at all." We waited in the line for five minutes and got our food. Luckily, the food here is free. But then again.. when you think about it, the fee for the camp might have already included the food.

I got a piece of apple pie, while Nate and Caitlyn had a piece of chocolate cake. The only reason why I didn't get the cake, was because I was really tired of it. My mom would always make chocolate cake. Even if there's no occasion. She just really loved cooking/baking. And I appreciate her for that.

"So, where's Shane and Jason?" I asked as we sat at a table.

"Um, I have no idea where Shane is, but Jason's out with Ella." He responded. Really? Jason and Ella? They'd make a cute couple. They're both 'out there'. But I wonder what Shane's doing.. Probably not thinking about me, that's for sure.

We finished our pie/cake when we remembered that tonight was the Opening Night Jam. We would've gone back to the cabin, but Nate insisted for us to stay and watch the competition. Lola went first, singing a song she wrote. See, she could write her own song. Next, it was Tess with Ella and Peggy. They sang a song called, Hate You. I was guessing Tess was the one who wrote it.

After all the others went, Dee La Duke announced, "We still have some time left, so last minute performances are allowed!"

Nate and Caitlyn looked at me knowingly. I shook my head quickly and replied, "Oh, no. I'm not going up there."

"We have one right here, Dee!" Caitlyn pointed to me. Dee smiled and said, "Alright then! Please welcome, Mitchie Torres!" I took a deep breath before getting up. Nate was behind me with a guitar. Whoa, where did that guitar come from?

He whispered to me, "I got your back." He began playing some chords and I familiarized myself with the song. It was my song, Don't Forget. Caitlyn probably must've shown Nate my new songs and taught him the chords. What a nice friend, Caitlyn is. No, I'm not being sarcastic this time.

I began to sing and soon the pressure was off. I got used to it after a while. But when I was done singing, and when everyone was applauding, I felt this jealous vibe coming from Tess, who was just standing there, with her arms crossed. I had a feeling she was gonna do something bad again this year.

A few others sang before Dee announced that Opening Night Jam was over. So Caitlyn, Nate, and I went back to our cabin.

I headed to the bathroom to change into my pajamas. Caitlyn and Nate didn't really notice me because they were too busy laughing and talking to each other. What a cute couple. I bet Jason and Ella are like that. But with probably more laughing.

I returned to the room to see the couple watching TV. Okay, so I know what you're thinking, 'TV at a camp?!' Just remember, this was a rock camp, not a wilderness camp. And it's the camp's choice whether or not to include the TV. But I'm glad they chose to include it. The music channels inspire me somehow. Though there weren't any internet connection. Which sucked. At least there was TV, right?

"What you guys watching?" I asked as I sat on my bed and watched with them.

"MTV," the two said in unison. Caitlyn stood up from Nate's arms and gave him a kiss on the cheek. She then sat on her bed. Which was conveniently beside mine. "Long day, huh?"

I smiled tiredly, "Yeah. I never thought this day would end. So.. you and Nate had your first kiss yet?" Nate didn't hear me though, because he was in the bathroom, changing.

"Nah. Waiting for it to come," She smiled. "Hold on, I'm going to change." She headed into the bathroom with clothes to change into.

Nate sat beside me and asked, "You're Caitlyn's friend, right?"

I replied sarcastically, "No, I just like hanging out with her."

"So what does she look for in a guy?"

"Apparently you." I smiled. Okay, so I smile a lot. Sue me.

Nate shook his head and rephrased his question, "I mean, what kind of things she finds romantic? Does she like walks on the beach? That kinda stuff." I gave him an 'oh' look and answered, "Yeah, she likes walks on the beach. But since there's no beaches around here, serenading her by the lake would be good." I remember when Shane serenaded me by the lake. It was an unforgettable moment. Nate thanked me and smiled. He got up and laid in his own bed when Caitlyn came back in the room.

I laid on my bed and pulled the covers up. I announced, "I'm going to bed. Good night." I closed my eyes and hoped for a better summer than last year. I mean, sure, I said I had a great summer last year, but I could wish for a better one, right?

All night I dreamt of what might happen this year. But all it was about was Shane and I dating. I'd want that to come true, only if I have a chance to ask him out. He may like it when he's the one 'making the moves' but.. if he liked me, he might've already asked me out! He probably might not have a crush on me, but isn't it worth the shot? Then again, I could be embarrassed in front of the entire camp if Tess ever found out he rejected me.

But that's all in a dream. Anything can happen. Wait a minute, why am I not focusing on music? That's the whole reason why I wanted to go to this camp. I might as well forget about Shane for now, focus on my music, and then ask him out before Final Jam. Sounds like a plan?

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