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The Reason That I'm Singing: Chapter 3

School begun too soon, the remaining days of the holidays flew by and I hadn't seen Shane since the day after camp when he and the boys came to surprise me.

I spoke to him several times a day on the phone and texted him a lot as well.

The first day of school I got a lift from my mom to take most of my books in, as they would be too heavy to carry.

I saw Sierra just before I walked into my home room, I gave her a quick hug and then had to get into my home room because the bell rung.

"Okay everyone, there is going to be a talent show at the end of the week to start the school year. It will be on Friday to be exact. The winner earns a hundred dollars and also will get to sing at the school assembly the following Tuesday." Mrs Baxter informed us after welcoming one everyone back.

Smiling to myself, I signed the piece of paper that was going around the room. If I planned to visit Shane in the city I would need to start saving money, I couldn't expect him to come and see me all the time.

I had more confidence since singing at Final Jam; crowds didn't seem to bother me now.

"Mitchie, I see you've signed up." Brianna announced to the class, turning around in her chair to taunt me.

"Yes, I am." I said simply, looking past her to the front of the class.

"Good luck, Mitchie. After all, you are going to need it. You are competing against me" She smirked before turning back around.

She was a pretty good singer; nothing amazing but she had won her fair share of talent shows over the years. I didn't care if I didn't win, I just wanted my school to see the new me, my more confident side.

My phone vibrated on my lap. I flipped it open and opened the new text message.

'What you up to, Mitch? – Shane'

'Just in home room, got a whole day left of school. I signed up for a talent show that's on Friday night. I like performing much more now. ;)' I replied, flipping my phone shut.

After no more than twenty seconds, my phone vibrated again.

'I'll see if I can make it for you.'

'Don't worry if you can't. I'm sure Caitlyn or my dad will film it anyway."

A moment later I had another text.

'Cool. Anyway I have to go, meeting. Boring."

'Have fun, Pop Star."

Instantly I got a new message, 'Rock Star.'

I laughed quietly to myself causing Brianna to turn around, "Who would have thought, Mitchie had friends to message."

"What of it?" I said as politely as possible.

"Nothing." She replied, a tad bit annoyed at my response.

...

"So what are you going to sing, Mitchie?" Shane had called me as soon as my class was over. I literally was walking out of Calculus when he called.

"Hello to you too, Pop Star." I joked, "How was your meeting?"

"Boring of course, just going over the normal routine stuff for the band. So what are you going to sing Friday?" He questioned me as I headed to my locker to be met by Sierra.

"I'm thinking 'This Is Me', and maybe I won't get cut off singing it this time." I teased him.

"Yeah, I think that may possibly sway the outcome of the show." He laughed.

I wedged my phone in between my shoulder and ear as I put books in my locker and pulled my bag out, closing the locker door behind me.

"I'll talk to you later?" I offered. Sierra was watching my reaction.

"Of course, talk later Mitchie." He replied.

"Okay bye, Shane." I smiled and hung up the phone.

"Okay spill, Mitchie. What did you leave out at lunch? You didn't tell me anything at lunch besides that you had a good summer." Sierra said closing her locker.

"Wait until we are out of school and I'll tell you." I told her.

"Why?" She asked.

"I don't want anyone to hear."

We walked in silence until we were out of the school gates and were a fair distance away from anyone else.

"Spill." She demanded.

"Well..." I began, "You know that I went to Camp Rock and that Connect 3 were there right?"

"That's right; I remember hearing that. I saw on Hot Tunes that they were there and for some reason Shane Gray did a complete turn-around while teaching there and now isn't acting like a self-centered celebrity."

"Well, I'm kind of dating Shane Gray." I whispered.

"You're what?" She squealed.

"Sierra, lower your voice." I pleaded.

"How did this happen?"

"Well he heard me singing at the start of camp but didn't know it was me because he couldn't see me and I had no clue he was listening. He spent the summer searching for 'the girl with the voice' as he called it. When I sung at Final Jam, he recognised the song I sung earlier and joined my performance on stage with a part of the song he wrote inspired by my song when he first heard it."

"Oh my god, I can't believe it. You are dating a celebrity! Oh my god!" She was shocked and still was the whole way until we reached my house. She bid me goodbye and continued on to her house.

I sighed; she would be like that for a few more hours at the least.

...

I emailed Caitlyn and told her about the talent show and she told me she would definitely come.

I practised for at least for an hour every night up until the Friday night.

No one in my school had heard me sing before except for Sierra. Brianna's crowd seriously doubted my abilities, especially when they found out that I would be singing a song I wrote myself.

She used to have me in tears by some of the things that her and her friends would say. She ridiculed me like usual but I wasn't as affected by it as I used to be.

The day of the talent show came and I walked home with Sierra as usual and headed up to my bedroom after saying hi to my mom.

I opened my bedroom door and found a rather large surprise for me waiting on my bed.

"Shane!" I exclaimed bolting over to him and wrapping my arms around him.

"Surprise, babe." He said responding to my hug.

"I thought you weren't going to be able to make it until later tonight." I said, recalling the phone call that I had with him the previous night.

"Yeah, but I pulled some strings and managed to get here early. Nate and Jason wish you good luck and said they're sorry they couldn't come."

"That's fine, you're here." I said letting go of him and setting my school bag down.

"Still got the Connect 3 poster up I see." He indicated at the poster Jason had asked me about previously.

I blushed at this, he saw this of course.

"You're cute when you blush." He told me sincerely, placing a hand on my cheek.

"Yeah?" I asked.

He leaned down and placed a soft kiss on my lips, "Does that answer your question?" He whispered.

I nodded my head, I felt like I was floating.

Caitlyn arrived in a taxi not too long later, courtesy of her parents who were always either working or on vacation. She was spending the night at my house and then would spend the next night at her grandmother's house, who happened to live not very far away from me at all.

"Mitchie! I can't believe that I haven't seen you since camp!" She blurted out as soon as I greeted her at the door.

She gave me a hug and also Shane one who was standing beside me.

"What are you planning on wearing tonight?" She asked me.

"I don't know, I'll throw something together."

"Take me to your wardrobe." She demanded.

I giggled and led her upstairs.

Shane laid on my bed as she devoured my closet, eventually deciding on my signature boots with some nice jeans and a fancy green shirt.

I found myself a few hours later in said outfit.

I walked downstairs; my mom, Caitlyn and Shane were waiting for me on the couch.

"Mitchie, you look...wow." He let out as I reached the bottom of the stairs.

My mom and Caitlyn were talking, catching up as mom had gone out grocery shopping and just came back home.

I went over to him and he held my hand in his.

Caitlyn and my mom both smiled at this.

"Let me take a picture of you guys." My mom said getting the digital camera.

She took one of me and Shane, me and Caitlyn and then one of me with Caitlyn and Shane.

Half an hour later I found myself in the car with my mom, Caitlyn and Shane (who was now wearing sunnies and a hat to not be noticed).

"Your dad said he would meet us here." My mom informed me as we pulled up in the school parking lot.

I got out the car and had to admit I was a tad bit nervous.

"You'll do fine." Shane assured me sensing my nervousness.

"He's right, you'll be fine." Caitlyn agreed.

My dad met up with us in the car park, and wished me luck, along with my mom.

They went inside, Caitlyn and Shane would head in at the last minute in order for Shane not to be noticed.

I stayed out as long as necessary until it was vital for me to be backstage.

Caitlyn gave me a hug and Shane gave me a kiss on the cheek, "You'll be great, Mitchie."

I made my way backstage to be met by the music teacher who organized the event and was told I would be on last.

Waiting was evil; I grew more nervous as I waited.

Finally it was almost time for me to go on, Brianna had just finished and the crowd were applauding her like crazy.

She walked off stage after the curtain closed and right pass me, "Beat that." She said under her breath so only I could here.

"Next we have Mitchie Torres singing a song she wrote herself." The music teacher announced.

The curtains opened and I took a deep breath before walking on stage.

I headed to the grand piano that was located at the front left corner of the stage and took my seat, adjusting the microphone to my height and switched it on.

"This is a song I wrote called 'This Is Me', I hope you all like it."

I started playing the familiar tune and began to sing.

"I've always been the kind of girl, that hid my face,
So afraid to tell the world what I've got to say.
But I have this dream right inside of me,
I'm gonna let it show, it's time to let you know, to let you know.

This is real, this is me,
I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be now,
Gonna let the light shine on me.
Now I've found who I am, there's no way to hold it in,
No more hiding who I wanna be, this is me.

Do you know what it's like to feel so in the dark?
To dream about a life, where you're the shining star,
Even though it seems, like it's too far away
I have to believe in myself, it's the only way.

This is real, this is me,
I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be now,
Gonna let the light, shine on me.
Now I've found who I am, there's no way to hold it in.
No more hiding who I wanna be, this is me."

I finally spotted Shane in the crowd, sitting over to the side at the very back row. He was just smiling at me and I couldn't help smile back and now sing as if he was the only one in the crowd.

"You're the voice I hear inside my head, the reason that I'm singing,
I need to find you, I gotta find you.
You're the missing piece I need, this song inside of me,
I need to find you, I gotta find you.

This is real, this is me,
I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be now,
Gonna let the light shine on me.
Now I found, who I am, there's no way to hold it in,
No more hiding who I wanna be.

This is me.
This is me.

Now I've found who I am, there's no way to hold it in,
No more hiding who I wanna be, this is me."

As I finished my last note the crowd starting applauding me like crazy.

Shane was the first on his feet, closely followed by Caitlyn, giving me a standing ovation. Soon everyone else in the crown was on their feet as well.

"Thank you." I managed to say, astonished by the reaction of my performance.

I headed backstage and it was announced that the judges would deliberate for five to ten minutes to decide who the winner was.

Brianna approached me in this time, "Well, look who has some talent." She laughed, "It was a good effort for your first time." She said smugly.

I ignored her and took my place on stage for when they would announce the winner; soon I was joined by the other contestants (along with Brianna).

The curtains were pulled open not even a minute later to reveal us all to the crowd.

"Okay so we have a winner and a couple of honourable mentions to say first," the teacher told everyone, "There's Georgia Miller with her amazing ballet routine and also Brianna Jenkins with her rendition of 'Please Be Mine' by Connect 3."

At this Brianna's face dropped, causing many to laugh, including me.

"The winner this year was an obvious choice; it was Mitchie Torres with her original song 'This Is Me'."

I had won?

The crowd cheered and I stepped forward to claim my trophy and a cheque.

I saw my parents in the crowd, looking so proud of me. My dad even had the video camera in his hand; he obviously had filmed my performance. I waved at the camera and then looked over at Caitlyn and Shane, both cheering for me.

I was congratulated by many backstage; many of those were blown away at my singing.

I headed out into the audience; Caitlyn was now with my dad and mom talking to my principal.

"Mitchie, you did so well baby." My mom told me giving me a hug.

"You really did, Mitchie." My dad agreed hugging me as well.

"Thank you, I'll definitely give it a shot." Caitlyn told my principal then heading over to me and congratulating me.

"What was that with my principal?" I asked.

"Nothing, don't worry." She answered rather quickly, "Shane is waiting for you at the car, trying to be incognito."

"I'll see you guys at the car soon I guess?" I asked.

"Yeah, we will be right out." My mom told me, most likely knowing I'd want some alone time with Shane.

I rushed out to the car, to find Shane leaning on the hood, sunnies back on again (he had taken them off during the show).

"You did amazing." He whispered into my ear, bringing me into a hug.

"I loved performing." I admitted.

"I noticed you used the part of 'Gotta Find You' that I sung in Final Jam."

"Yeah, it kind of has become the song for me, hope you don't mind."

"Of course not." He said, kissing my forehead.

...

We all returned home together and it was almost midnight.

Caitlyn was staying the night with me which I was happy about.

My mom brought out a couple of snacks and we all sat at the kitchen table eating.

I was so tired but didn't want to say anything because that meant Shane would leave.

"Well I think it's time I should head off. I was going to drive down but Lava insisted on me using the limo and for me to call whenever to be picked up." Shane announced what seemed not long later, referring to his record label.

I could tell he was tired as well; it was over an hour and a half drive to New York.

He gave me an apologetic look and pulled out his cell phone.

"Shane, why don't you just stay here tonight? That is if you don't mind a couch." My dad offered him.

I was surprised that my dad suggested this, so was my mom.

"Of course I wouldn't mind, but only if it's no trouble." He said.

"None at all." My mom told him.

"Thanks Mr and Mrs Torres." He said reaching for my hand under the table, intertwining it with his.

"Call us Steve and Connie, Shane." My dad, reminded him.

My mom set up the couch with blankets and pillows for Shane and I went up to set up a mattress with blankets and pillows for Caitlyn in my room.

I got changed for bed and met my mom and dad coming up for bed as I was going downstairs.

"Hey Cait, you can go change now." I let her know.

"Night Shane, see you in the morning." She said.

"Night." Shane replied.

She headed upstairs and I headed over into my boyfriend's arms.

"Love the pajamas." He laughed, indicating my spotty pants and singlet top.

"Sorry, I don't think I have any for you."

"It's fine, I'll just sleep in my boxers." He smirked at me.

"You do that then, Pop Star."

"I let the authorities know I wouldn't be needing a lift tonight."

"The authorities?" I asked.

"You know, my manager. Otherwise he'd be thinking I've turned into a jerk again."

He pulled off his shirt at this, revealing his toned chest. I stared a little too long and he grabbed my face in his hands, planting his lips firmly on mine.

I pulled away reluctantly, "I better go to bed anyway."

"I'll see you in the morning, Mitch."

I nodded, "See you then."

"Sweet dreams." He whispered giving me one light kiss before I headed back upstairs, only to dream about him.

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