Chapter 1

Alright. How about a little background. I'm Mitchie Torres. 22 years old. My best friends are Caitlyn (since Camp Rock) and Carly (who Cait and I met at college). And of course Tyler, my guy best friend.

My other friends include Dominic (Carly's boyfriend) and Jimmy. Oh and Allie, Jimmy's best friend. She's....annoying.

Anyway, I work at a fashion magazine here in L.A. I never dreamed I would work at a place like that but I needed a job and Carly needed someone to be an assistant with her at her "dream job."

"Mitchie!" Caitlyn shouted from the living room in the apartment we shared together, "You ready!?!"

I slid into my black heels and walked out of my room.

"Yep," I replied, "Let's go."

We walked out to the car where Carly and Tyler were waiting for us.

"Heyey," I laughed, climbing into the backseat next to Tyler.
"Damn," he said looking sexy as usual.

I laughed while he took in my red toenails, heels, right black skinnies, red tank top, black leather jacket. I had a light bit of makeup on and my light brown hair was poker straight.

"As usual," I joked, "So who's your date tonight?"

"Nope," he replied, "Rollin with my girls tonight."

"Really?" I said, shocked, "And by that you mean you'll find one there?"

Tyler smirked and looked away from me.

He was wearing a cool flannel and fitted jeans. His dirty blonde hair brushed over just the top of his forehead. He was hot, not gonna lie, and definitely a ladies man.

But don't get the wrong idea, we're best friends. Period.

Ty, Cait, and I were all currently flying solo.

Other than the fact that Ty often found girls to go on dates with.

As for me, I'm still pretty much single. Always.

My friends and I were now getting out of the car. We had arrived at the casino.

It was extremely dark when we walked in. Colored lights were flashing but they were merely for show. People were packed in the casino, playing machines, sitting at the bar, dancing.

It was hard to make out who anyone was unless they were right next to you.

We all sat down at the bad and ordered drinks.

"Wait a minute," Carly stopped us, "Who's DD?"

Her immediately shot to her nose, excusing herself.

Cait and I quickly followed suit.

"Shit!" Ty exclaimed, "I hate you all."

"Bartender!" I called, "Can I get a Cola for my friend?"

Car, Cait, and I all cracked up. Ty just flicked his hair and turned away.

"Let's dance!" Caitlyn exclaimed.

Yep, she still produced music and still loved to dance.

We hit the dance floor and a guy immediately grabbed Cait and started dancing with her.

After a few minutes I excused myself to go to the bathroom.

I slid through the crowd of people, unable to hear myself breathe over the blaring music.

I broke into a bit more of an open area and looked around the crowded casino.

It was the usual scene.

People playing slots. Everyone walking around with drinks in hand. Couples grinding and making out. Girls trying to get guys to notice them. Guys hitting on girls.

But then my eyes fell on something different. A man standing in the shadows. His pants were black and tight. A white v-neck was covered by a leather jacket.

A bottle of beer was loosely held in his hand.

He tilted the bottle back, sipping on his beer, but even then I couldn't see his face. His dark hair blended in with the shadows but I could see it was medium in length and a perfect mess. (imagine the current Joe-hawkish hair. haha)

I don't know why but I couldn't keep my eyes off him.

My friends and I came here almost every week but here was a guy I had never seen before.

I snapped out of it and rushed back to the bar.

Carly was sitting on a stool facing Dom.

"Hey Dom," I greeted as I walked by them.

He didn't respond, not that I expected him too. Carly was practically in his lap giggling at something he said.

"Tyler," I said casually sliding next to him and grabbing my drink.

"Sup baby?"

"Turn casually in your seat," I demanded, "Look at that guy by himself in the back."

Ty looked around.

"Leather jacket? Tight pants?"

"Yeah," I replied," Who is he?"

"Sorry Mitchie," he replied, "I've never seen him. Did he do something to you?"

"No," I replied, "No, he didn't."

My eyes were again planted on the mystery guy.

"Don't obsess," Tyler advised, sipping his Cola, "It's not attractive."

"Whatever," I turned around and changed the subject.

An hour later Cait was still dancing along with Dom and Carly. Tyler had found a girl to dance with as well.

My plan was to go to the bathroom then go dance near my friends.

After checking my short bangs in the bathroom mirror I went back to the dark casino.

I reached the very edge of the dance floor and meant to go to the middle where my friends were. I took on step and a firm hand gripped my waist.

"You could've asked me for a dance," a rough voice whispered in my ear.

I caught a glimpse of his hair and realized it was the mystery man.

Awesome. He had seen my staring at him.

Apparently I had blushed cause the guy chuckled sexily in my ear.

His rough calloused hand grasped mine and he pulled me to him.

"Don't be embarrassed," he demanded, "I wanna grind you to."
And with that we were dancing.

My back pressed against his chest.

His hands lay gently on my thighs. As we continued dancing he gripped me tighter. I let my head fall back so our faces were close.

Suddenly, expertly, the guy spun me around. He had me straddling his leg and his hands held my waist.

I suddenly took notice that I couldn't see his eyes. He had put on white Ray Bans before asking me to dance.

He leaned down to whisper in my ear again.

"Thanks for the dance," he breathed, as the scruff on his face scratched against my cheek, "See ya 'round."

His hand slapped my butt quickly and in another second he was gone.

I stood in shock for a minute or so.

"Mitchie!"

I turned as Dominic walked towards me.

"Y-yeah?"

"Everyone's looking for you, girl!" he joked, "Let's go!"

I followed him back to the bar where my friends were all sitting.

"Mitchie," Caitlyn said, "Do you have any idea who you were just dancing with?"

"No," I replied calmly, "I could barely see his face. And it all happened so fast."

"Mitchie," Caitlyn said, "That was Shane Gray."

Alright here's a few chapter story that I threw together over my snow days! Don't worry more Shane to come!! Please let me know what you think!