A/N: Ughh! I hate short chapters... Like the first chapter of this story. I thought it sucked.
Well... Just a heads up, but it really really irritates me when people read my story but don't review. I mean, I'm like DESPERATE to know what you thought about it and what you think I should change. I'm not trying to suck-up to you and force you to review, but I really appreciate it when you do.
The song is 'I'm Just a Kid' by Simple Plan.
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That really scared me.
"What?" I said, blankly. I looked up above the people and there was a huge banner that read 'Congratulations!'. What the heck?
Shane came up to me and gave me a kiss on the forehead. "Surprised?" He asked.
"Uh yeah. Also confused. Why are you congratulating me and how did you manage to gather the friends I just made today?" I wondered.
"Well... I talked your parents into letting you quit the job. I know you wanted to go on that huge splurge, but I decided to make that your birthday present from me. I saw you hanging out with Weston at the park. When you left, I asked him about your friends and managed to pull this together. This is the surprise I was talking about on the phone." He explained.
"Wow. Uhm... Do you spoil every girlfriend you've had?" I joked.
"Only the one that means the most to me." Shane smiled. "Here comes the actual surprise." He looked over my shoulder.
A strange man was walking towards me. The color of his suit was disgusting, and his tie was so hideous that I wanted to run and hide in the woods.
"Mitchie Torres?" The guy asked me.
"He's my agent, Eugene." Shane whispered in my ear.
I nodded. "That's me."
"I'm happy to tell you that Full Swing Records wants to sign you!" He said.
My jaw dropped.
"Really? Like, REALLY?" I was still in shock.
"Yeah. Since Shane has spoken an abundance of good things about you, they trust his judgment enough to say that you're going to open for them every night during the Play My Music Tour! They still need to find one more act, but they want you to travel with Connect 3!"
"Thank you!" I jumped really high and hugged him. He smelled really... funky. It was like year-old fish, white-out, and sweaty gym socks with a touch of wet dog.
"Shane, you are AMAZING!" I hugged Shane really tight.
"I've been told." He laughed.
"I'd love to chitchat with you, but I want to get some cake." Eugene left for the food table.
"Wait! Is the record label looking for any band with talent? Or do they have to be signed, or what?" I asked him. I had a little idea in mind.
He turned around. "As long as they can play before or after you and they are decently good."
"I know this band. They are actually here at this party right now. They're called "By The River". I bet they could play something for you."
"Really? I'd love to here it. In the meantime, I'm going to get that cake." He said.
I caught up with Giselle. "Hey, how does going on tour with Connect 3 and me for two months sound?"
"Amazing but impossible." She answered.
"Well... What if I told you that there's a pretty good chance you can make that happen if the band plays a few songs like, right now?"
"Are-... What-... Huh-?... But-..." Giselle stuttered.
"Just get them to get their instruments and tell them to play the song that they did at the talent show!" I said.
"Okay, okay."
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"Can I have your attention please?" I spoke into the microphone.
Everyone turned around.
"This is a band called "By The River". I hope you enjoy them!"
They started playing.
I woke up it was 7
I waited till 11
Just to figure out that no one would call
I think i got a lot of friends but I don't hear from them
What's another night all alone?
When your spending everyday on your own
And here it goes
I'm just a kid and life is a nightmare
I'm just a kid, I know that its not fair
Nobody cares, cause I'm alone and the world is
Having more fun than me
Tonight...
And maybe when the night is dead, I'll crawl into my bed
Staring at these 4 walls again
I'll try to think about the last time, I had a good time
Everyone's got somewhere to go
And they're gonna leave me here on my own and here it goes
I'm just a kid and life is a nightmare
I'm just a kid, I know that its not fair
Nobody cares, cause I'm alone and the world is
Having more fun than me
What the fuck is wrong with me?
Don't fit in with anybody
How did this happen to me?
Wide awake I'm bored and I can't fall asleep
And every night is the worst night ever
I'm just a kid
I'm just a kid
I'm just a kid
I'm just a kid
I'm just a kid
I'm just a kid and life is a nightmare
I'm just a kid, I know that its not fair
Nobody cares, cause I'm alone and the world is
Nobody wants to be alone in the world.
I'm just a kid and life is a nightmare
I'm just a kid, I know that its not fair
Nobody cares, cause I'm alone and the world is
Nobody wants to be alone in the world
Nobody cares, cause I'm alone and the world is
Having more fun than me tonight
I'm all alone tonight
Nobody cares tonight
Cause I'm just a kid tonight
Everyone started partying. Even Eugene was dancing although I would call it twitching because that's what it looked like to me. It was a hilarious sight to see and I would probably pay good money to see him do it again.
The entire party was a blast. I got to know Rachel, Joanne, Giselle, Matt, Weston, and Hallie pretty well. Eugene liked their sound and he was going to talk to the record company.
People were leaving since it was already 10 and we still had school the next day.
"Mitchie! I heard the great news!" My mom said as she approached me.
"Yeah! Wait, you do know about the going-on-tour part, right?" I wanted to make sure.
"Of course. Dad and I have to keep an eye on things with our businesses so we're trusting you to go with Connect 3. I heard there are going to be adults around so we decided that it was okay for you to go by yourself."
"Thanks so much, Mom!" I kissed her cheek. She had to go clean up and I just stood there. My life was perfect; great boyfriend, great friends, got signed, opening for Connect 3, got to quit job, and free clothes!
"Guess who?" A familiar voice said as they came up behind me and covered my eyes.
"Shane..." I turned around and hugged him. We stood there for a long time just hugging.
"I'm guessing you really enjoyed my surprise." He said.
"Are you kidding? Of course. Being signed and opening for you on like the biggest tour of the year? It's more than I could ever ask for." I kissed him tenderly on his soft lips.
He smiled through the kiss. "Not when your boyfriend is-" He paused, kind of like what the "President" does on 'Cory in the House', "Shane Gray."
We shared a good laugh.
"So where are you staying tonight?" I asked.
"Here. Your mom invited us."
"Us? As in with Nate and Jason?" I clarified.
"Yep. We're staying in the guest bedroom."
"Ah."
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KNOCK, KNOCK.
"What?" I sat up on my bed and rubbed my eyes. I glanced at my bedside clock and it said 2:00 AM.
KNOCK, KNOCK.
"Coming." I whisper-yelled. I put on my slippers and stood up. I sort of crashed into the wall a few times before I got to the door. I opened it slowly so it wouldn't creak too loudly.
"Hey." Shane said.
"What are you doing?" I whispered.
He walked into my room and sat on my bed. "My agent and manager feel that I should leave at 6. Since you don't get up 'til 7, I wouldn't be able to see you before I left."
"Aww. That's sweet, but I really really need to get my sleep." I said in a sweet, but serious tone.
"That's okay. I just wanted to spend some time with you before I left. Awake or asleep, it doesn't matter." He said.
"Uhm, okay. Then get under my covers and let me sleep!" I said in a more forceful tone than I meant for it to be.
We both got in under my sheets. I laid my head on his chest and slowly drifted off to sleep.
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It was in 4th period the next day, right before we, Joanne, Hallie, and I, went to lunch.
The intercom came on. "Would you please send Mitchie Torres to the front office? She has a phone call." Mr. Grayson reported.
"Sure thing." Our Spanish teacher, Senora Garcia, answered. "You heard him Mitchie."
"Right." I got a pass and went to the front office.
I reached the phone and answered it. "Hello?"
"Tell "By The River" to pack their bags. They're coming with us!" Shane yelled.
"That's really awesome, but uhh-... How did you get my school's phone number?"
"Simple. I'm Shane Gray. Oh, but I told whoever answered it that I was your dad." He replied.
"Very funny. I better get back to class; my teacher was reviewing for our test next week."
"Test? Today's only the second day of school!"
"Yep. Well, that's school." I said.
"Well go study!"
"Hah. Bye Sh-" I paused and noticed the principal staring at me. "Dad."
"By The River" initially agreed and we were leaving for the tour in three days. We would have to get tutored on the road, but hey, I wasn't objecting.
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Shane, Nate, Jason, Giselle, Rachel, Joanne, Weston, Hallie, Matt, and I were standing in front of three tour buses that were all ours. We were allowed to choose where we stayed and we came up with arrangement of Hallie, Weston, Shane, Nate, and I on one bus, and Matt, Giselle, Jason, Joanne, and Rachel on the other. The third one was actually for all the instruments and clothes cases and where all the adults stayed (i.e. Eugene, Connect 3's management, my new agent, Hallie's mom, and a representative from Full Swing Records).
We stood side-by-side and we all looked at each other.
"Are you guys ready?" Shane asked, looking pretty pumped to get on the road.
"Let's go!" Nate called. We all piled into our tour buses.
We were going on a trip; a trip where no rules apply and anything can happen since all the responsible adults are at least a good 20 feet away from us at all times.
A/N: Since I'm going to be outta town for about a week, I think I should tell you a few things...
First off, what did you guys think?
I didn't mention this before, but Mitchie's school is really weird; the homerooms aren't by grade, but rather by whose class you sign up for. Awesome, right? Haha, I just made that up. So if anyone "hits it off" with someone else, just keep in mind that they aren't all the same age and also, that's why the group of friends just HAPPEN to be in the same homeroom.
Something new: The last chapter of this story will ALWAYS be a list of character descriptions. Like, if I have 5 entries for this story, only 4 of them are going to substantial chapters. REMEMBER that it's always going to be the LAST chapter!
Warning! It's going to get so hectic and stuff, that the POV might turn to someone on the other bus sometimes because unfortunately, Mitchie isn't Superman/Superwoman and she can't see through walls/buses.
Now go to the bottom left side and hit REVIEW! lol
P.S. It might get a little... hmm... more mature in the future. Like, there will be mentions of sex, drugs, and some really really bad language. Just a heads up. Using those three things really makes a story much more dramatic and real. xP Oh yeah, tell me if it will bother you because I'll turn it down a notch, if needed.
And that's about it.
Love, Aimee Lynn. (: