The feeling of guilt filled Mitchie's body as she sat on her cream colored bed. Ever since her encounter with Shane, she couldn't think of the words to describe the butterflies in her stomach and the ache in her heart. It was just sorta…there. Mitchie couldn't even remember most of the times that she was with him. This started a month ago. She could still remember the doctor's words perfectly.

"She's losing her memory. We confirm a certain disease for it, but her heartbeat is just slowing. Like whenever she has a memory flash in her mind, her heart beat slows. At this rate, she only has one month left."

One month. That's all she had. Suddenly, there was a knock on Mitchie's door. In came Connie; along with her was none other than Shane. He just doesn't give up does he? Mitchie thought. Growling silently, Mitchie curled up on her bed and hid her face slightly in her pillow. Connie sighed and left, leaving Shane to sit quietly on a chair by Mitchie's desk. The silence grew as Mitchie let silent tears pour down her face. A ringing rung in her ears as Shane moved soundlessly over to her bed side. A little 'Thump!' was heard throughout the room as he seated himself next to her. A sob escaped her throat, but she didn't allow Shane to comfort her. The only thing she did was sob, and to Shane's surprise, sing.

I'm losing myself
Trying to compete
With everyone else
Instead of just being me
Don't know where to turn
I've been stuck in this routine
I need to change my ways
Instead of always being weak

[Chorus]
I don't wanna be afraid
I wanna wake up feeling beautiful…today
And know that I'm okay
Cause everyone's perfect in unusual way
So you see, I just wanna believe in me
La la la la la la la la

Shane sat there quietly as she continued, silently comparing her voice to his mystery girl's voice. It was the same, but different. The other girl's voice had a spark or joy when she sang. Mitchie's is just, well…sad.

The mirror can lie
Doesn't show you what's inside
And it, it can tell you your full of life
It's amazing what you can hide
Just by putting on a smile

[Chorus]
I don't wanna be afraid
I wanna wake up feeling beautiful...today
And know that I'm okay
Cause everyone's perfect in unusual way
So you see, I just wanna believe in me

[Bridge]
I'm quickly finding out
I'm not about to break down
Not today
I guess I always knew
That I had all the strength to make it through

[Chorus]
I got to be afraid
I'm going to wake up feeling beautiful…today
And know that I'm okay
Cause everyone's perfect in unusual way
So you see, now, now I believe in me
Now I believe in me

Shane didn't move, for one reason he couldn't. His body was frozen in place, due to the sadness radiating off of Mitchie. He just wanted to do nothing but…hug her. And that's what he did. Bending over, Shane gathered Mitchie in his arms, cradling her like a small, new born child. Only, instead of Mitchie pulling away, she just wept in his arms. But her song bugged him. He liked it, but a question still lingered.

Did she believe in herself?

Sighing noiselessly, Shane placed his mouth towards her ear and whispered softly in a soothing voice. As he whispered, a thought flew to his head. Why did he care so much about her? Shane put that thought aside as Mitchie froze at his words.

"I believe in you."

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Hey thanx 4 reading! Sorry this chapter was short. I could only think of a little bit to write and tried to make it a little enjoyable (I hope) to you guys. I'll try to make it longer next time. Think of this chapter as a filler chapter to the upcoming one.

Preview:

What was happening? I didn't know, but I didn't want to stop. The tears were never-ending. The only question I could think was…How did he find out?

Hope this gets you thinking or satisfied with what you've read so far.

Bye,

E.O.T.S17