Chapter Three

It's been a week since the Gray brothers left on vacation. Only one more week to go till 2 of my best buddies get back. I am very anxious to see Noah, it's been 2 days and I already miss him. He and I are dating, well basically just this past week. We're practically inseparable, but I know someone is going to break us. Maybe it might be Tess, hmm...

Today is Friday or almost Saturday. I have been in my room all night trying to fix this one song that I think I'll sing for the talent show. While I was fixing my song, I kept on thinking about possibilities to why Caitlyn was so furious, and I also thought about Joey, which is very unusual.

"Mom?"

"Yes dear?" she said curtly.

"Do you know where Joey is?" I asked curiously.

"He's at a friend's house. He has been spending most of his time there" my mom tells me, with worry in her voice.

"Oh well that's nice" I had no idea why that is nice, oh yeah; Joey won't be here a lot, yes.

"Yes it is" my mom said sadly. Why was she so upset?

"Maybe it's a girl and their going out" I said out of the blue. Like Joey could ever get a girl.

"That's what I'm worried about" she shook her head.

"Huh" I was very surprised by my mother's answer, who cared about Joey anyways.

"What I mean is I never promised you're aunt that Joey would have a girlfriend" she said, and once my mom spoke those words I started laughing so hard, I also understood. After that little conversation I decided to check my mailbox to see if anyone sent me anything. To my surprise there was an e-mail from Shane.

Dear Mitchie,

Once I get back we really need to talk. If you're wondering how my vacation is then it's going great. Nate says hi same with Jason and Ella. I miss you so much bestie. Oh, and don't be mad but I got you something from here. Well I guess I need to go Bye.

That was very sweet of him to say that everybody else says hi, and he is going to pay for getting me something. I'm guessing that I should write back.

Dear Shane,

Ok we can talk after you get back. Also you are going to pay for getting me something. Just thought I'd let you know. If you don't mind telling everyone that I say hi and that I've missed them like crazy. I have also missed you too bestie. Bye ttyl.

Once I finished I hit send. Hopefully he'll get the message. The last thing on my schedule is to call Caitlyn once I'm finished my homework.

Finally. I finish the overload of homework. Maybe Caitlyn's still awake, and it is only 9:00pm. So I pick up my phone and find her number.

"Hey Cait" I say into the phone.

"Oh, hi Mitchie" she sounds stressed, it could be from homework.

"So what's new?" I question.

"Nothing really exciting" but she sounds excited.

"Oh come on you can tell me" I beg.

"Fine" she complained.

"Nate and Shane are coming back 1 day earlier, which means I get to see Nate again" she sounds really anxious.

"Their coming back one day early" I almost scream.

"Yeah, Why? Is that a problem?" Caitlyn questioned.

"For the problem thing yes and no" I hesitated "The reason is Shane has to talk with me and I have no idea on what he has to say" I tell her, worried.

"Don't worry it'll probably be about how he feels and stuff" she tried to reassure me.

"But that's what I'm scared of" I sighed.

"Why are you afraid?" my best friend asked trying to figure out this puzzle.

"Because I like Shane too, and if he asks how I feel then I'm screwed" I bet she has her mouth wide open.

"Then why did you say yes to Noah?" she asked, disgusted.

"Because I like him too" I said feeling so unsure of myself.

"Mitchie you're weaving a web that's getting tangled ever y time you start"

"I know" I whisper.

"Will you tell anyone Caitlyn?" I ask, while panic washes over my face.

"No, you're secrets safe with me" she replied. My face lit up.

"Thanks Caitlyn you truly are the best"

"Yes I know that I am" she stopped "But seriously Mitchie you need to fix the tangled web"

"I'll try" I say making no promises.

"Ok" she answered.

"Mitchie come down here for a minute" my mom demands.

"Bye Caitlyn, my mom's calling me talk to you soon"

"Bye Mitchie"

Before heading downstairs I put my phone on my dresser. I walk really slowly down the stairs. My destination is near.

"Yeah mom" I ask, hoping this is quick.

"I just need to ask you something" she told me.

"Mom don't be afraid you know you can ask me anything"

"Ok then this should be easy" she said with a sigh of relief.

"Do you still have feelings for Shane Gray?" anything but that. Why do moms always have to ask their children the most difficult questions?

"Um mom is it ok if I don't answer, I kind of want to keep this to myself, if you don't mind"

"No I don't mind but remember you did say anything" she reminded me about that word of betrayal.

"Yeah about that see, I thought you were going to ask me a different question not related to this" I reply.

"Oh ok, I guess I shouldn't force you to answer" she says.

"I'm gonna go to bed now ok" I say, tired of being put in the spotlight for answers.

"Night mom"

I rush to my room expecting an e-mail, hopefully. I turn on my laptop, type the password, and go to the mailbox. There was an e-mail.

Mitchie

Just to let you know that I'm coming home a day ahead of schedule. If Caitlyn hasn't already told you then I guess I should. Mitchie I'm..........

How strange, he didn't even say bye. Well whatever it is I'm sure it can wait. Maybe I should send him something to say....To say what. Caitlyn is right the web I'm weaving was already tangled from the beginning...

Saturday. One of the best days of the week. I wonder if Joey slept over his girlfriend's house last night. I think that I should make some plans with Caitlyn today if she hasn't already made plans. As I get my lazy butt out of bed, I realize that my stomach is growling. So before I do anything else I go downstairs, only to find my mother in the kitchen, making French toast.

"Morning mom" I say cheerfully.

She gives me the plate, and once I'm seated at the kitchen table I start to shove the French toast in my mouth.

"Is it good?" she asks.

"What kind of question is that, of course it's good" I reply.

"Are you going somewhere today?" again my mom's hovering.

"Maybe, if Caitlyn's free, then yeah I guess" I answer.

"That's great you two haven't been hanging out together in the longest time"

The second I put the dishes away I have to call Caitlyn. Maybe I should ask about Joey...nah besides what do I care. That's what I forgot to ask Caitlyn yesterday. Why she was so furious the other night. Well that's ok I can ask her today. I practically ran to my bedroom, wishing and hoping that Caitlyn was free.

"Cait?" I asked.

"Mitchie, why are you calling me at this time?"

"I wanted to know if you had anything planned today"

"Oh, well you could've at least waited to call at 10" she spoke sleepily.

"Sorry about waking you up, but you never said anything about not or having plans today?"

"No I do not have anything to do today, you happy?" she said sarcastically.

"Ok then, do you want to go to the mall with me today?" I ask.

"Sure, I'll go, but can I ask.

"Sure, I'll go, but can you come by my house at least at 11:00"

"Yeah, no problem" I reply.

"Bye Mitchie see you later" she hung up before anything could come out of my mouth.

I think I should take a nap now so that I won't be exhausted when we leave.

"What time is it?" I whisper to myself. Its 10, maybe I should get ready so I can get to Caitlyn's house on time. I put on my usual, a pair of jeans and any random top, with my converse.

As I walk out the door I hear loud noises coming from the house at the corner. It could be Joey torturing that poor, unfortunate girl. Since it's a long/short walk I should turn on my i-pod. While I'm listening to video girl I realize that I'm already at Caitlyn's house. She opens the door for me.

"Hi" I say very excited about our girl's day out.

"Hey Mitchie"

"So are you ready?" maybe I shouldn't have asked that.

"Obviously, can't you see what I'm wearing?"

"Yes I can see, i meant are you mentally ready?" I asked.

"Yes I am mentally ready" she replied.

"Ok then let's go"