"I love you, too. More than you'll ever know." Brining up his hands to my hair then smoothing it as delicately as possible. "Don't worry about anything. I'll be here with at all times."

All the more that proves Shane Gray was absolutely a perfect guy. His words assured me of forever, but how much is forever? What will happen when he finds out? Is forever enough to support both of us plus the child within me?

We danced all evening under the glimmering moonlight and soft violin tune. But stingy pain was stuck down in my throat, knowing a secret that can ruin all of it. Oh, for crying out loud, can't I have at least one normal teenage life? I mean, I know having a rock star boyfriend isn't at all 'normal', but adding a humungous belly next to it equals not-so-normal-teenage-life.

But to think that my own rock star is as sweet and adoring as the man who's dancing with me, well, that makes it a little better. Maybe it won't be terrible after all. Maybe we'll live a normal life with our child and out of the public's eyes. And maybe I'm one crazy lunatic like Jason.

"You awake?" The man who I adore whispered to my ears.

I realized I was almost sleeping on his shoulders as the night loomed over us.

I nodded, "Yeah."

"Let's get you home. It's getting a little late." He slung his arm on my shoulder, carrying my weight back to the limo. "Your parents might get a little worried."

I laughed, "Don't worry my mom won't even care if I didn't come back 'till the next morning as long as she knows you're with me."

"Oh, I'm not talking about your mom. Your dad scares me a little." Shane said.

"You know how dads are. They're just overprotective at times."

"Yeah, I guess I understand. I mean, I think that's how I'm going to be if I ever had a daughter."

Oh, you have no idea, I thought.

By the time we reached the stretched limo, Robert had already opened the passenger door for us. Shane smiled thankfully at him then led me inside. Meanwhile, my mind was still in the pretty wonderland, dreaming and imagining our future child. Does it really fit into the bigger image?

The whole ride back home, I found out that sleep was just a few miles ahead and I was gently resting on Shane's arms. He hummed our special song to help me relax better and it did. My eyes were fluttering shut, but I resisted the searing urge to close my eyes. I didn't want this night to end just yet.

"Sleep for a moment. I'll wake you up when we get there." Shane whispered.

He held me closer, rubbing his chin on my chocolate brown hair.

"I'm not tired." I said sleepily.

Shane sighed in defeat then continued to hum our favorite song. After a couple of minutes, we arrived at the front of my house and Shane led me to the front door. The house was dark so that must mean my parents were asleep already. I'm guessing it's already close to midnight.

"I had a wonderful time." I said. "Thank you."

"The pleasure is all mines." Shane responded. "As long as you loved it, I'm happy."

He, then, kissed me on my forehead. I felt myself blush, but hid it as much as possible. Without a moment to waste, his lips found mine. I reciprocated his actions and soon, both of us were in wonderland.

He broke off; gasping for air, but his smile was very much visible. I, too, couldn't help but feel like it was our first kiss.

"Stay." I said. "Just for a while 'till I sleep."

For a moment, he was contemplating about this. Then, "Alright, just for a while. I don't want your dad finding me on your bed late at night and have a wrong idea."

I nodded off in agreement. Then, we headed for my room as quietly as possible, avoiding even a tiny mouse to wake up.

Sleep found me quiet easily as Shane stayed by my side what felt like the whole night. He sang then he hummed different various songs including our own. His loving, smoothing voice caught up even in my dreams. Absentmindedly, I felt my hands rubbing my small stomach beneath me and something happened inside of me. I felt like a real mother.

I really had no idea what I was doing at the moment. Shane continued pat my hair then I felt myself wishing to see my baby. It was if I wanted to hold it in my arms with Shane stood right next to me, adoring this little bundle in my arms. Maybe I really did love her or him. Whatever the reason behind it, I knew that for a single moment, I felt glad to be called a mother.


My eyes fluttered open as the sunlight reflected at every corner of my room. I searched for Shane, hoping he would still be next to me, but found an empty space where he used to be. My heart dropped with disappointment and longed to see him again.

Then an aroma of fresh eggs and bacon filled in my nose. I walked downstairs, still in my pajamas, following that delicious smell. Mom stood in the kitchen preparing our ordinary American family breakfast.

"Oh, morning sunshine." Mom held a plate of eggs and bacon then kissed me on my cheek just before placing it on the dining table. "Did you stay up late?" she asked.

"Yeah, I had a blast last night." I strode off to the table. "Shane was really sweet."

"I can imagine. Your smile this morning is as high as the heaven above." She smiled teasingly. "I think someone is in love."

"Mom!" I exclaimed.

"Oh, honey, I know you love him and don't worry I won't tell your dad about last night."

"Last night?" I asked nervously.

"You know what I mean and I'm perfectly fine with that. I trust you and Shane to make the right decisions."

I gulped at the knowledge of this. "Yeah," I responded weakly, remembering the last night of Camp Rock.

Mom walked back to the kitchen, still a smile on her face. "I'm preparing a blueberry pancakes for you. I know you hate eggs and bacon…."

"No!" I yelled after her. She glanced at my direction then gave a questioning look. "I mean, I think I'll have a change for this morning."

"You sure? I thought you hate eggs and bacon." She said. "Since you were little, you told me it's the worst of its kind"

I really did not have an idea why my stomach wanted this greasy food, but the smell made my stomach grumble for it. "Yeah, I'm sure. I'm a growing teenager, mom." I defended.

"Okay, then. I'll just whip up another batch for your dad. He's been working awfully late for the past few weeks. I've been kind of worried about him." Mom began. "You know, your dad hasn't been very healthy ever since. He was always a weakling. I don't think working overtime is very good for him."

I listened carefully to her as she ranted more about dad's conditions. Meanwhile, I took plenty of bites of my oddly-delicious greasy food in front of me.

"I should be worried about you too." She continued on.

My head shot straight back at her. "Why? I'm perfectly healthy."

"Well, you've been looking kind of…I guess bigger."

"Bigger? Should I take that as a good thing or bad?"

"I guess it's not a bad thing." She said. "You've just kind of changed your appetite lately."

"How?"

"To start, you're eating eggs and bacon which you despise a lot. Then you've been more hungry than usual, eating everything in sight."

"Mom." I interrupter her. "I'm just going through adolescent. You know, puberty?"

"I guess so, but your boobs are growing much faster than usual."

"Mom!" Embarrassed to even have this kind of conversation with her.

"Alright." She held up her hands in defeat. "I'll leave you alone with your breakfast."

She left for the kitchen, cooking another batch of eggs and bacon. I couldn't help but look on my chest to check if she was right. And she was. My chest boomed bigger than usual and I guessed this is one of those 'mother' things. Although I could have sworn I felt myself smile at the knowledge of this. Oh, well.


Shane never told me about this. Not a thing.

Maybe because he's afraid of what I'll think when I found out. I guess we all have secrets. But can he really expect to hide something as big as this especially when you're on the news 24/7?

I watched, awestruck, at the news that's unfolding before my eyes.

"And the recent news about an upcoming movie." The reporter went on. "Shane Gray and actress, TJ Tyler's daughter, Tess Tyler will be costar in a new movie called 'Twilight'. The two were reported to be very excited about this upcoming movie as well as the fans worldwide."

I shut the TV off, escaping from the words. It couldn't be. Tess Tyler? In all the celebrities in the world, why did it have to be Tess Tyler? Why, oh why?

Just then the phone rang.

"Mitchie?" Caitlyn's voice came on. "Is that you?"

"Yeah, hi." I answered back on the phone.

"Good. You'll never believe what's on the news. Shane and…."

"Tess will be filming a movie together." I finished off for her. "I know. I just found out from the TV."

"You mean, Shane didn't tell you himself?" Caitlyn's voice was tensed or somewhat worried-like.

"No, but I'm guessing he has a very good reason not to."

"Yeah, like filming a movie with your girlfriend's arch nemesis. That's what."

"Caitlyn, I'm serious. I trust Shane. There's got to be a reason." I continued on.

I must say though, the news really gave me a big hit. No matter how I try to make up reasons for Shane to hide something like this, I can't eject the feeling of betrayal or even jealousy. But then Shane told me it's always business. Nothing personal. Then why am I in such a rage?

"Whatever. As long as Tess Tyler is involved, I have bad feelings about it."

"But Tess Changed. Remember what she told us after Final Jam?" Remembering the past weeks when Tess was an angel for a moment.

"Yeah but I still don't believe her. How did she even get that role so fast? That movie 'Twilight' is a big project."

"She has connections, remember? Her mom's a big artist." TJ Tyler, award-winning actress, she must be very proud of her daughter now.

"I like Kristen Stewart to play Bella's role. She fits the character better than Tess Tyler." Caitlyn ranted on. "No offense, but Shane doesn't fit the character too. He's just too soft to play Edward. They should have chosen Robert Pattinson from 'Harry Potter' to play the role. He's just so sexy!"

I said, intrigued, "Wow, you actually said 'sexy' for the first time."

"Yeah I know. But I'm in love with that book. I'm just really disappointed to hear that Tess Tyler will be playing Bella."

Yeah, me too. I thought. After a while, Caitlyn went on with the whole 'Twilight' dilemma while I caught myself thinking of a serious matter. Should I tell Caitlyn? She is one of my best friends. I think I could trust her.

"Caitlyn…" I interrupted her dramatic scene.

"Yeah?"

"There's this thing…."

"What is it?" Her voice sounded curious.

Well, here goes nothing. "I have a huge problem and I just…" My voice was softer now and more serious.

Caitlyn realized that I was talking for real now, and then listened intensely at me. "What's wrong, Mitchie?"

I sighed, "Remember the last night of Camp Rock?"

"Yeah. What about it?"

"I was with Shane...at the canoe." I took a big breathe, hoping everything will go well. "We sort of…made love."

Then there was silence. "Caitlyn? Did you hear me?"

It took her long to answer back and I assumed she was surprise as I was. "Yeah. Loud and clear."

"Yeah…"

"Wow." She breathed out.

"But that's not my problem. You see…." Debating if I should continue on. "I….I'm…"

"Just spill!" Caitlyn exclaimed at the phone.

"I'm pregnant!" My voice was loud and boomed through the whole house. Luckily, my parents were out of the house.

"Wh…What?" Caitlyn stammered. "You...you're pregnant? With who?"

"'With who'? Of course with Shane. I told you we made love the night before we left Camp Rock."

"Holy Guacamole! Are you sure?"

"Pretty much." I said nervously. "I mean, I took three pregnancy tests already."

"You should go to the doctor. Make sure that you're really…you know, pregnant." Caitlyn said.

"Doctor? How? I only have a pediatrician. And if I go to the doctor, I'm sure my parents will find out."

"Does Shane know?" Finally realizing my big dilemma.

I paused. "No."

"You have to tell him." She said. "He'll help you through all of this. I'm so sure."

"But…"

"Mitchie, trust me. Shane is the only one who can help you right now. I'm all the way over here so I can't help you. Tell Shane and everything will be alright."

"Shane has a bright future ahead of him and this baby…it will just ruin everything." I was on the verge of tears, but I didn't want Caitlyn to know I was. "I love him."

"I know you do and if Shane really loves you, he'll give up everything to be with you and the baby plus you can stop him from filming that movie with Tess."

I hesitated to answer, deciding if this is the right way to approach it. "Caitlyn…it's just a cell, right?"

"Oh no, Mitchie." Realizing where I was going with this. "No, no, no! You are not going to kill that baby!"

I couldn't stop the lump that's building up inside my throat. I can't help but admit that it hurts me so much to hear that, to know that I've made that option. I've always been against the idea of abortion, but at this time, at this place, it just seemed so right.

"I'm too young. Shane's too young. We're not ready." My voice fainted into the background. "I just…"

Caitlyn heard me sob. "Oh, Mitchie…just tell Shane and everything will turn out fine. Don't cry. I'll be here when you need to talk to someone." Her voice was comforting now, a voice of a true friend. "Tell me you love that baby inside of you no matter what its form right now."

I didn't answer back. I didn't know how. Do I really love this baby? It is in fact Shane's baby, his child. I remembered his soft kisses that night we made love. He gave me the best feeling and now, this is the results. Everything was made of pure love. This baby of mine…was made of pure love. I lowered my hands into my stomach and rubbed it gently.

"So tell me." Caitlyn demanded.

Then as if coming from nowhere, I heard my voice. "I love this baby. I love my baby."


So many of you might have realized that there was an allusion in this chapter. Yes, you guessed it. Twilight! I love that series and I couldn't think of a good movie so I wrote about that. I know Tess and Shane aren't a perfect match for Bella and Edward especially Tess, but I said 'What the heck' so I did. I wanted to add a little more drama into Shane and Mitchie's relationship. So any of you guys excited for the movie 'twilight'? I know I am.

With Love,

Lay