Perfectly Imperfect
Story explores Mitchie's and Shane's thoughts during "Wouldn't Change a Thing" as well as two missing scene chapters to tie everything up in a nice bow. I tried to explore the minds of the characters, so the first two chapters will have no dialogue.
Mitchie POV
"Wow!"
Shane and the guys never fail to rock awesome. "Heat and Soul" pumped the crowd up, bolstering the campers' spirit. I was also flying high right now. Shane seemed to have forgiven me for last night and I now feel like I don't have to shoulder all the burden of saving the camp all by myself.
"Shane!" I run up to him just as he jumps off the stage. "That was awesome."
"Thanks Mitchie." He smiles gently like he did when he handed me my tea earlier, making my heart flutter and insides warm. "Can we talk?"
"Sure." I follow him without hesitation, not letting myself worry about the competition for the moment.
We circled the Beach Jam stage and wander down to the edge of the water. Behind me I can hear the campers begin to break off and work on the Final Jam performance. My mind was spinning. What was Shane going to say? Was he disappointed in me?
"Shane I -"
"I'm so -"
We broke off laughing as we stood facing each other on the beach. Taking my hand Shane led me to one of the log benches, skin warm against mine. Peace flowed into me from his touch, warming me as I sat down beside him.
"Shane, I'm so sorry I've been such a pain." I confessed before he could start, wanting to clear the air.
"No Mitchie, I'm the one who's sorry." Shane ran his hand though his hair, ring flashing. "This camp is Uncle Brown's; my brothers and I should be standing up for the camp more than we have."
"I know Connect 3 has still been working; you have to." I understood, having learned much about the industry over the last year.
"But that doesn't mean you have to do this by yourself." Shane laid a hand on my shoulder. I leaned into his touch, craving more. He shifted sideways and slung his arm around my shoulders. We were snuggled close as he continued.
"You've got me, Nate, Jason, Caitlyn, Peggy, Ella and all of the campers." He rested his head on mine, the two of us gazing across the water. My heart swelled and I smiled.
"Thank you PopStar."
"That's RockStar to you." Shane hugged me tight. "But I'll forgive you if you let us help you."
"Okay." I sigh happily. "And I'll try to spend more time with you."
"Deal."
