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SHANE POV

Okay, breathe Shane, it's only a little gig, it's not like you haven't done it before...You've played at the local youth centre, this is totally the same.

Okay it's not.

Not even close.

I take a deep breath as I peer through the curtains into the main standing area of the club, if you could call it that, hell I'd call it a bloody concert arena! There must be at least 2000 people here. I begin to rock subconsciously back and forth on my heels, my heart racing at a million miles per hour, there's no way in hell I can do this.

I turn around to take a quick glance at Nate and Jason, Nate looked like he was about to puke and Jason, well Jason's dancing up and down on the spot, I swear nothing fazes that guy.

We had been solidly practicing for the past 8 hours in Nate's and Mitchie's appartment, deliberating what song to perform, how to perform it and who was to sing what, and it's safe to say I feel no more confident than I did when we started.

"Shane, stop worrying you're going to kick ass" my anxious daze was interrupted by her voice, my mitchie. My head snaps to the side to see her looking up at me, that heart melting smile spread across her face. I felt myself instantly calm as she wrapped her arms around my waist, burying her head in my chest.

I really don't know what I would have done without this girl, not just over the past 18 months of our relationship as boyfriend and girlfriend, but ever since I laid eyes on her aged 4. She was my good luck charm, my saviour, my psychiatrist all rolled into one.

"Have you heard them out there? We're nothing compared to some of them" I persisted slightly, my mind determined that we were about to be completely humiliated in front of numerous music lovers.

"Yeah, because you're better, and I'm not saying that because you're my boyfriend and they're my best friends. You're show men, and trust me; if you don't win then I'll...shave all my hair off"

My eyes widened "No! Please, never, ever, do that."

She let out a small laugh "Okay, I was only saying it for effect, I'm no Britney."

Phew.

I was about to say something else, before the current band finished playing, causing the audience to break out in an enthusiastic applause

"Okay guys, next we have 3 guys from New Jersey, give it up for Connect 3!"As the words left the announcers lips, I felt all the blood drain from my face as the nerves came rushing back again. Jason and Nate walked up to me, Nate placing a hand on my shoulder

"Ready to rock?" he asked

I nodded, my ability to speak non existent

"Go on boys make me proud, don't think about them, just pretend you're singing to me, or at least try some of those other performance calming techniques" Mitchie added

I let a small mischievous grin spread across my face "So I can imagine you in your underwear?"

She hit my arm playfully "What ever gets you going" she winked before nudging me towards the curtain "Go"

Nate pulled back the curtain as we were exposed to the numerous bright lights threatening to blind us, the crowd cheering us on. We positioned ourselves on stage as Jason behind the electric piano, and Nate and I behind the microphones, guitars in hand. Here goes nothing.

I can feel the color running
As it's fading from my face
Try to speak but nothing's coming
Nothing I could say to make you stay
Grab your suitcase call a taxi
It's 3am now where you gonna go?
Gonna stay with friends in London
and that's all I get to know

I took a milliseconds breath as I got the courage to look at the audience before breaking out into the chorus with Nate

Just a cigarette gone
No you couldn't be that far
I'm driving my car to where I hope you are
Maybe I can talk you down
Maybe I can talk you down
We're standing on a tiny ledge
Before this goes over the edge
Gonna use my heart and not my head
And try to open up your eyes
This is a relationship suicide
Cos if you go, I go
Cos if you go, I go

Taking shortcuts through the alleys
While you're racing through my mind
Cops can chase but they won't catch me
Not before I get to speak my mind
If there's still time oh

We're standing on a tiny ledge
before this goes over the edge
Gonna use my heart and not my head

And try to open up your eyes
This is a relationship suicide
Cos if you go, I go
Cos if you go, I go

Cos if you go, I go
Cos if you go, I go

We finished the last chords as the club fell into an uneasy silence for about five or six seconds, oh my god, they hated it, they actually hated it. I was about to close my eyes in a mix of shame and embarrassment yet was stopped when an eruption of applause and screaming filled the atmosphere.

Nate looked at me completely shocked, as Jason continued grinning that contagiously cheesy smile of his. My heart rate was still erratic as we slowly made our way down the steps into the audience to greet Mitchie who was wearing a make shift Connect 3 t-shirt, courtesy of our bet from last night.

"You were amazing!! Like I'm not even joking...wow. Why the hell hadn't I heard of that song before?" her eyes were wide, as she hugged all three of us in a rushed manner before looking at us in shock

Nate shrugged "I don't know... I wrote it a long time ago, didn't think much of it, but apparently your boyfriend over there thinks its okay"

"Okay?" she questioned "Okay? Nate that was fucking amazing, you lyrical genius!"

His cheeks went red at the compliment, but it was true, when he puts his mind to it, he comes out with the most awesome songs. I thought I was good, but compared to him, I look like an illiterate fool who writes in gibberish.

The rest of the bands played, keeping the audience going as the distinct smell of smoke filled my lungs, causing me to cough every now and again, yet I couldn't care less, the only things on my mind was; winning $1000, and how hot Mitchie looks in her outfit.

What?! She does. I'm a guy, give me a break I can drool over my girlfriend, it's a free country.

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The last band had finished as the middle aged announcer jumped back on stage, sweat dripping freely down his forehead, his shirt sticking to his body

"Right Ladies and Gents, this is the time you've all been waiting for, first of I'd like to stay congrats to all the bands who played tonight, some of you were freaking rocking, others well... not so" a select few laughed "So the winner of Battle Of The Bands 2010 is..."

I bit my lip, as the anticipation built up inside of me, c'mon spit it out already.

"CONNECT 3!" the crowd went wild as I swear I went into cardiac arrest.

What. The. Fuck.

What. The. Actual. Fuck.

Mitchie threw herself at me as I tried to process the words that had just exited the announcers mouth "You did it!!!!!!" she slung her arms around my neck, pulling my face down towards hers before crashing her lips upon mine.

Thanks Mitch, my minds pretty hectic as it is, now I'm shocked, dazed and now slightly aroused. Killer combination.

We pulled away after a few seconds as Nate and Jason were already pushing their way through the crowd towards the stage. I finally managed to drag myself to meet them when the announcer pulled out an oversized cheque for $1000 from back stage.

"Now we've got another surprise in store for the winners" All three of our heads snapped towards the announcer " As you all know, for these guys to win, there had to be a unanimous vote from the judging panel...but. They weren't just any ordinary judging panel"

I raised my eyebrow, now curious as to what the hell was happening, I'm being punk'd aren't I?

"They were in fact head hunters from universal records, and your second and secret prize is...drum roll please... a recording contract with none other than Universal records"

I'm having a heart attack/

No wait, I'm delusional.

Someone must have spiked my drink with drugs or something, this is one big hallucination, there is no way in hell that this guy is speaking the truth. I grabbed Nate, pulling him closer

"Did I just hear what I thought I heard?" I managed to choke out from my now dry throat. That's what you get for having your jaw on the floor for the past 10 minutes.

He nodded slowly, his expression reflecting how I was feeling

"OH MY GOD!"Jason exclaimed "REALLY?"

The guy nodded "Congratulations guys!"

The audience began to filter out of the club as I stayed glued to the spot in complete disbelief...how the...what the...a record deal? Us?

I felt a strong grip on my arm pulling me "Shane, dude, you've been standing there like a statue for the past five minutes, c'mon some executive wants to talk to us about the deal" I nodded, allowing Nate to continue dragging me off the stage.

Why wasn't he freaking out? Oh that's right, he's Nate Mr. emotionless

"Hi, Steve Jones" I looked up to be greeted with a guy who must be in his late twenties maybe early thirties, tall, dark hair and dressed casually in jeans and a tee, not how I had imagined an executive of Universal Records to dress, but I guess it takes all sorts.

I accepted his firm handshake, as we fell into an anxious silence, waiting for him to start talking again

"Bit of a shock aye?" he laughed lightly, obviously noticing our expressions and pale faces

"You could say that" Nate added "So...what exactly is included in this record deal"

"Well, initially it was a conditional contract. You have enough material and fit the cut; we produce a one off album. But we've changed our minds"

What? Our expressions fell, besides Jason who I think only has one expression.

"Its nothing bad chaps. In fact it's a hell of a lot better. We came here tonight, not expecting anything like you guys. I know it's a cliché but you were like a breath of fresh air. I called up my other associates putting you on loud speaker during your performance and well Universal Records would like to offer you a $750,000 contract, and to meet with our team as soon as possible to get things rolling. What do you guys say?"

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MITCHIE POV

I stood at the side silently, watching the scene unravel before my eyes, I couldn't believe it. This was only supposed to be a confidence boosting exercise not, making the guys famous!

I scrunch up my face momentarily as the smile which has been plastered across my lips for the past few hours has cause my cheeks to ache. But I wasn't smiling anymore. Not because I wasn't happy, because I was, honestly.

In fact i felt my eyes well up slightly as my gaze falls upon Shane; this is what he had been dreaming of since the age of 8. After all the shit he had been put through, he was finally getting something in return. I was still in awe from their performance, of course I was a fan, they're my best friends and boyfriend for heaven's sake but tonight they were incredible; Their voices harmonizing, their music and lyrics syncing with each other perfectly. They deserved it.

But If I was worried for anyone right now, it's Nate. Nate had always expressed to me that his love for music was never as deep as Jason or Shane's, he never saw himself in the music industry. It was always a hobby, nothing more, nothing less. And what about college? Surely he couldn't juggle full time education and recording an album, could he?

My mind flooded with endless thoughts; would they say yes? Where would they be situated? What if they didn't make it? But then again what if they hit it off, becoming international music sensations?

I sigh as the realization hit me... it's that time again, its time for change.

There you go, still setting the plot up but trust me, in a few chapters time you'll be on the floor in a heap from shock. Its going to be good, I've got storylines for Nate, Mitchie, Shane and Jason, so don't worry you'll get more POV in upcoming chapters

Keep reviewing and reading, I love it when I wake up the night after I've posted to see my inbox spewing with endless emails, it motivates me to write more for you

SPOILERS!

DO THEY SAY YES?

WE LOVE JASON, SO THEREFORE JASON POV

HAS NATE STILL GOT HIS GIRL?

LET THE CHANGE BEGIN.