Chapter 4:

Shane was on t.v, singing. So was Nate. And Jason. 'Connect 3' and 'Play my music' came on the bottom of the screen. Shane watched her nervously. 'What is this?' Mitchie said when she finally found her voice. "Well Nate, Jason and I are in a band called Connect 3 and that was our latest music video play my music." Shane replied quietly. "Why didn't anyone tell me this?" she asked, standing up. "I thought you knew." Shane said quietly again. "Shane, I've spent the past 11 years in England. Nothing happens there." She sighed sand walked over to the window. She felt Shane get up and stand behind her. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have snapped like that." She looked up to see him smiling. "It's okay. It's not your fault. But I'm surprised you didn't know." He replied, looking out the window with her. "My best friend the rockstar." Mitchie smiled. "I like the sound of that." Shane said. "Shane! We're going!" 's voice called from downstairs. Mitchie and Shane quickly ran out of the room and down the stairs to join the small group of people at the door. Mitchie hugged Jason and Nate goodbye, but waited until she and Shane were alone until he would receive his. AS he stood in the doorway, she wrapped her arms around his neck and rested her chin on his shoulder. "Ahh, my long awaited hug." Shane said as he put his arms around her waist. When they finally pulled apart, they were both smiling. "I'll see you later." Shane said and set off down the driveway to his house next door. Mitchie closed the door and quickly ran up to her she changed into her pajamas and hopped into bed, she thought about Shane. He's gotten so hot. It felt good having his arms around me then. I wonder if – Stop it Mitchie. He's your best friend, nothing else. Just a friend. But he's so cute – Stop it! As Mitchie rolled over, her eyes widened in shock. I have feelings for my best friend. Oh crap!

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"Mitchie! Get up! Time for school!" Her mothers voice called from the kitchen. Mitchie groaned as she obeyed to her mothers orders. It was now Monday, and she hadn't seen Shane since the night she had moved in, which had been Friday. It had at least give her time to think. She decided that the next time she would see Shane, she would tell him how she felt. She hoped it wouldn't ruin their friendship. "Thanks Mum" Mitchie grinned at the stack of her mother had just put in front of her. When she was done, she kissed mother on the cheek and walked out the door. Her new school was only a few streets away so she could walk. Mitchie was nervous about starting a new school. There was only a month left of school and she knew everyone would already be in groups. When she reached the school, she felt everyone's eyes on her. She ignored them as she made her way to the reception to pick up her timetable and locker key. "Thank you." She said to the receptionist and walked into the main hallway. She felt lonely as she walked along. "Mitchie!" a voice called and she turned around. She smiled as she recognized Nate running through the halls to get to her while pulling a girl with curly brown hair behind him. "Hey. I didn't know you were going here. Wait till I tell Shane." He said in one breath.
"Where is her?" Mitchie asked, her eyes scanning the hallway for him. Nate just rolled his eyes. "He'll be with Camilla. She never lets him out of her sight."Mitchie looked at him with a puzzled look, and he responded with 'Don't worry. You'll meet her soon." The girl next him cleared her throat, and Nate turned and smiled at her. "Mitchie, I would like you to meetCaitlin." Caitlin smiled warmly at Mitchie. "She's my girlfriend." He said quietly. "What about the paparazzi? Being in a band and all…" Mitchie asked, looking back at him. "They're not so bad during school terms. And everyone here is used to it." He responded. "Awww, wittle Natey has a girlfriend." Mitchie in a voice as if she were talking to a baby. Caitlin giggled and Nate glared at them both. "What do you have first?" Caitlin asked, looking at her timetable. "English. Cool, I'm that class too. It looks like we have a lot of classes together." Mitchie grinned. She had a feeling she was going to really like Caitlin. "Come on, we'll go to your locker and drop off what you don't need." Caitlin said. "Well, I'll be off to Forensic science." Nick grinned and kissed Caitlin on the forehead before walking off down the hallway.

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"So you've known the Grey's your whole life?" Caitlins jaw dropped. Mitchie nodded. "Wow. I know so many girls who would kill to be in your shoes." Caitlin said. "What about you? You're going out with one of them." Mitchie replied. "Good point." Caitlin said and her eyes moved towards the door. Mitchie turned around to see a girl with short black hair walk by. By the way she acted, Mitchie could tell she was the most popular girl of the school. "That's Camilla." Caitlin whispered into Mitchie's ear. Mitchie turned back to her seat as the teacher walked in and turned her full attention to the lesson. After English was a free period, so Caitlin and Mitchie went outside and sat down underneath a tree by the oval. Ironically, Shane's class was playing Soccer. He waved at them before returning to the game. "He's showing off." Caitlin said. "How do you know?" Mitchie asked, looking at her. Ignoring the question, Caitlin responded with "He must be doing it because you're around." Mitchie turned away and smiled. "Come on, I don't feel like watching guys show off." Caitlin stood up. "It would be a different story if it was Nate." Mitchie teased and followed Caitlin. Caitlin's jaw dropped, and she chased Mitchie up the hill to the main building.

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"Hey guys." Caitlin said and sat down at a table in the lunch room. Mitchie shyly sat down next to her. Nate was sitting across from them, and gave Mitchie a warm smile. She smiled back. "This is Mitchie." Caitlin said to the other people that were sitting at the table. Mitchie looked up to see several faces smiling at her. "Mitchie, I'd like you to meet Lola, Peggy, Ella, Tess and Barron." Mitchie smiled at them and gave a little wave. They all smiled back and resumed to eating and talking. As Mitchie looked around the room, she saw Shane sitting at a table. Camilla was sitting next to him and was whispering in his ear. He then turned his head around and kissed her. Mitchies jaw dropped. That was what Nate had meant. Camilla was Shane's girlfriend. Shane had a girlfriend. She suddenly didn't feel very hungry. She could feel Nate watching her, but she didn't dare look up.

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The rest of the day was a blur for Mitchie. Caitlin talked, and she pretended to listen. She sighed with relief when the final bell rang. She ran to her locker and dumped her things in it. As she shut her locker, she jumped as someone was standing behind her. Mitchie whirled around to see Camilla fake smiling at her. "I'm Camilla Belle. You're Mitchie Torres right?" she asked. Mitchie nodded. "Yes, Shane's told me a lot about you." Mitchie looked up. "Really?" Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Shane walk around the corner and stop to watch them. Camilla obviously hadn't seen them. "Yes, and he's my boyfriend. I know we're going through a rough patch right now, but that doesn't mean you can just waltz in and take him away under my nose."
"I wouldn't-"
"I don't even know what Shane sees in you. You're just a little nobody and you'd never be in Shane's league. That's why we're perfect for each other."
"I would never-"
"I don't want to see you coming anywhere near Shane. Just leave him alone and he'll soon forget about you. He doesn't need someone like you in his life."
Camilla then turned on her heel and walked away. Mitchie grabbed her bag and ran through the empty hallway to the door. Just before she ran out of the building she quickly looked over her shoulder. Shane had pulled Camilla aside and was talking to her quietly. And her did not look happy.

Mitchie ran the entire way home. She didn't bother going in the house. She ran to the back where Berry was waiting in her paddock. She dumped her bag and grabbed her helmet and Berry's bridle from the shed. About a minute later, she was walking Berry bareback around the paddock. She loved the feeling of Berry moving underneath her. Riding was Mitchie's favourite thing to do when she needed to think. As Berry moved into the trot, Mitchies mind raced. What did Camilla mean by she and Shane were going through a rough patch? And why does she think i'm trying to steal Shane? By now Berry was cantering. Mitchie loved her canter it was smooth and easy to sit to, but also fast. After Berry was warmed up, she pulled out some poles and tyres out from the shed and made a little jumping course. Jumping was the best feeling in the world, and she had loved ever since she had learnt it. She set up two one footers with four strides between them. Mitchie gathered her reins and turned Berry towards the jumps. She suddenly realized something. She'd never jumped bareback before. But she couldn't be bothered saddling her. Mitchie squeezed her legs and Berry moved into her smooth canter. As she headed for the jumps, Mitchie felt a little nervous. What if she fell off? What if Berry hurt herself? She pushed those thoughts to the back of her head. She'd been riding since she was 10. And they were tiny jumps. 3 strides away. 2. 1. She pushed herself up and leaned forward. Berry landed gently and she sat back down. They graced the second jump. A huge grin spread across her face. As she turned Berry around, she heard someone clapping. She looked up to see Shane. Her smiled vanished as quickly as it had come. He must of noticed because his smile disappeared too. Berry, interested in the vistor, stretched her neck and walked towards him.
"I heard what Camilla said to you." He said as he patted Berry's muzzle.
"Oh."
"She had no right to talk to you like that. I told her that if she ever did that again, there'd be hell to pay."
Mitchie didn't know what to say after that.
"Hey Mitchie, can I ask you something?"
Mitchie looked up.
"Will you….."

I told you it would be long. 1,386 words.
Don't expect the next chapters to be this long.
Disclaimer: I don't own Camp Rock or Camilla Belle.
P.S
To Riley-the-Sadist848: I was fine. I landed on my feet and Sprite stopped instantly so there was nothing to worry about. I got straight back on.
To Eloisel54: My riding school is in Melbourne (About an hour from the actual city) and 15 minutes from my house. You can check out the website if you want. (The name of it is on my profile) And you're so lucky to have horses! I desperately want one.