Chapter 4

There You Are

"Shane's here."

My eyes grew big as I stared at the one boy I truly cared for.

What do I do? I can't let him see me! I'm not pretty at the moment. I looked at my outfit and scrunched my face. Since when did I care about how I looked like? Argh, since I met Shane, that's when.

"I understand that you all know Mr. Shane, Mr. Nate, and Mr. Jason so there is no need for introductions." Mrs. Busto continued talking, but I ignored her.

The only thing that entered my mind was the fact that Shane was a few feet away from me and it was possible for me to see him up close again.

"Mitchie, oh my gosh, we have to talk to them." Caitlyn said as she hit my shoulder.

"Shh." I said, but she ignored me.

"Peggy!" Caitlyn shouted and instantly I pulled my stand up so it covered my face.

I hid behind it, feeling a bit shy and told Caitlyn to shush again, but it was too late. Peggy saw Caitlyn.

"Caitlyn!" I could hear Peggy say and I peaked and saw and the three boys and Peggy waving at Caitlyn.

"Seems like our very own Caitlyn knows Connect 3 and Margaret. Margaret Dupree won to sing a song with Connect 3 and they asked her to help them with this class, which she gladly did so she'll be attending this school from now until the end of the year." Mrs. Busto said and cleared her throat.

Whisperes could be heard from behind, and I annoyed me. It's not that I'm sad that Margaret's here, it's just; there will be one more person in this school that will know of me and Shane and with Shane there, who knows what will happen. Shane and I…. I just wonder what will happen when he sees me.

"Well, anyway, you all will get to meet with them and talk to them, but today I'm assigning certain groups to talk with one of these four. They'll be your main coaches."

"Yeah!" A few cheered and Mrs. Busto smirked.

"Group 1 is with Jason and Group 2 is with Nate. Your groups will stay here and show what each of your talents are. Group 3, Shane's group will have practice room number 1 and 2. Finally, Group 3 will be with Margaret and will have practice room number 5." She explained and looked at the group. "Anything you want to say?"

Shane stepped forward and smiled. "Don't need to be shy with us and relax. Have fun and don't stress out."

"Thank you." Mrs. Busto said and put her hands on her sides. The only time she does that is when she's being 100 percent serious. "And kids, do not, I repeat, do not ask for their autographs, pictures, or anything of that manner. If you do, I will remove you from this class and allow one of the alternates to be in it." She warned.

"It's okay if it's for yourself or something, but don't ask for your uncle or aunty or for your cousins in some foreign count-" Jason started saying but was cut off with Nate elbowing him.

"I think they get it."

People laughed from behind and a few hands went up. Mrs. Busto chose only one hand, which happened to be the person right behind me. Ah stupid Brent with his questions, why'd he have to sit behind me anyway?

"Can we tell people about them?" He asked and she smiled.

"No, there will be a time when the school will find out, but not yet." She lastly said before taking a sheet of paper on her desk and looking over to what looked like the list of the groups. "Now, to put you in your groups."

I sighed and hoped that I wasn't in Shane's group. If I was in it, I'd get alone time with him, sure, but how do I do it without wanting to talk to him about us? I want to know what we are, but we have to work on school stuff. I just have to relax and take deep breaths, when the time comes, I'll know what to do.

"Those of you, who made it into the pop and hip hop dancing, go to Nate and Jason's group. Jason will have the hip hop group and Nate will hold the pop group." She signaled for Nate and Jason to go in the back of the class, where most of the dancers were.

"What if we're a part of two groups?" Caitlyn asked.

I quickly went behind my stand and closed my eyes. Ugh, thanks Caitlyn, another reason for the boys and Margaret to look in our way.

She was the only one in class who made it in hip hop and producing. She's good enough to take spots 19 and 20 from the list. It's amazing.

"Go to one and once you're done, go to Margaret Dupree's group." She said and hit her forehead. "Well, the band, meaning the guitarists, bassist, producers/remixers, and the drummer are with Margaret's group."

People in the back laughed and I bit my lip. That means I'm with-

"Singers are with Shane's group. So go to your group and be nice, when you're finished with your talent, you're able to leave and go home."

I looked at Caitlyn for some support, but she raised an eyebrow at me and looked from Shane and back to me. She it seems like she really wants Shane and I to reunite and she wont stop anything from happening.

"Again, if any of you fans do anything, I will ban you from this workshop." Mrs. Busto lastly said.

"Have fun with Shane." Caitlyn winked and nudged me and I clenched my fists, closing my eyes tightly and got up from my seat.

"I'm afraid to." I said.

"Don't be scared Mitch. He's practically yours. I think he would be happy to see you." She hugged me. "Now go and have fun. I'll see you after class."

I looked down and walked slowly to Shane, only for everyone to rush to their coaches and ask numerous questions. Coach Shane. Wow. It sounds weird calling Shane coach.

I sighed and looked at Shane. He was already talking to Anna Allen, Chris Struck, and Brent Adams.

When I made it to the group, I shyly looked at Shane as my heart pounded in my chest. I felt numb, overall afraid, but I had to do this for the class.

Shane was talking to Anna when he finally looked my way and back, but looked once again and gaped at me.

"Mit-" He started to say my name, but stopped when Mrs. Busto came by.

I blushed and looked down. Ah I don't know what to say for once. I looked up and saw Anne looking at me with raised eyebrows, but rolled her eyes and looked away. Whatever.

"So, I'm going to tell you what you're going to do." Mrs. Busto said and looked at each of us.

I kept peering over Shane and saw he was staring at me with a soft smile pasted on his mouth. Ah, way to make me feel even more embarrassed.

"Practice room 1 has an acoustic guitar and in practice room 2 there's a keyboard. Each of you will choose what you want to play and sing, just to show Shane," She put her hand on Shane's shoulder. "And he'll give you advice on what you need to work on."

"I'll do acoustic." Brent said first and Anna rolled her eyes.

"Acoustic for me too."

"And me." Chris said and I sighed.

"I'll do piano." I said and pursed my lips, looking down. Why do I feel so shy? He's just a boy Mitchie! A boy who I practically love. That's why I'm shy.

"Good. Now Brent and Shane will be in this room. You three can sit in your seats and wait until you're called." Mrs. Busto said and left us.

I looked at Shane, smiled, and mouthed a hi and he grinned. I quickly turned and went to the nearest seat from the practice rooms. Anna and Chris sat near me, only to talk of their excitement with Connect 3 being there.

I glanced at the practice room and through the tiny window of the door, I could see t he back of Shane's head.

I smiled and looked over at Caitlyn's group, seeing her break dance. I searched for Sierra's group and she was showing Margaret one of the remixes she'd done. It seems like everyone's excited and pumped today, but I don't know what to say to Shane. This is the first in months since I last saw him.

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More than half the class was done with their project and I think Chris and Shane were almost done. From the tiny window, I could see Shane talking to Chris, most likely giving him advice.

All the butterflies went away for a while, but I was still nervous. I'm next and I'm calm, but who knows how I'd feel just being next to him.

I closed my eyes, but felt a tap on my shoulder. I looked and saw Nate and Jason smiling at me.

"Hey guys." I said and each of them hugged me.

"How have you been Mitchie?" Jason asked and sat down next to me.

"I'm okay. A bit nervous, but fine." I said and laughed.

Nate grinned and put patted my back. "Shane's always talking about you.

I blushed. "Sure, stop it guys, I don't want anyone to know about that." I shook my head and looked at my lap.

"Don't worry." Nate laughed and left my shoulders to sit in the seat in front of mine. "We wouldn't want you to have people hate you because you had a past with-" He started and I punched his shoulder.

"Stop." I smiled.

I knew he was joking with me, he always joked with me whenever I'd call Shane and he'd answer. But still, it makes me wonder what people would do if they did find out about our thing at Camp Rock.

"And it looks like your time is next." Jason said. "Good luck!" He smiled.

I looked at the practice room and saw Shane and Chris shaking hands. I bit my lip and got up. I looked at Margaret's group and saw that she and Caitlyn were talking and joking around. Ah, I just need some support.

Shane looked in my direction and smiled. I suddenly felt my stomach gush with butterflies. Not now, I told my stomach, but it didn't stop. I guess it really is my turn. I walked to Shane and smiled.

"Hey." I said and he replied.

"Mitchie." It looked like he tried so hard not to hug me and he walked to the practice room where the piano was. He pushed the door open and waited for me to go in.

I walked in and sat down on the seat. I looked at Shane as he closed the door and sat next to me.

"It's good to see you Mitchie." He said and instantly hugged me.

I hugged him back and held tight. He smells the same, just like camp. I pulled back and we held gazes before I realized I had to play a song for him, not stare at him and say nothing.

"So what are you going to play for me today?" He asked and I shrugged.

"What do you want me to play?" I asked him and he chuckled.

"First of all, you act like we haven't met before." He said which stunned me.

How do I play it cool?

"Well," I looked at him and smiled. "We have to be professional. I don't think Mrs. Busto would like it if we are just talking and not playing. We can talk more after my song. Now tell me what to play." I ordered him.

Oh yes, that's how you do it.

Shane thought for a few seconds before a huge smile was brought to his face. "Our song."

I sat for a few seconds and nodded. Our song. It's not like I haven't played it on the piano before, but was he going to sing his part?

I started playing and took a deep breath once it hit my part.

"I've always been the kind of girl/That hid my face/So afraid to tell the world…" I started. Once it hit the chorus the second time, I got into it, and forgot that Shane was there. "There's no way to hold it in/No more hiding who I want to be/This is me…." I extended the last note and played the piano. "You-" I started, but was cut off with Shane's voice.

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

The song inside of me

I need to find you, I gotta find you

I smiled and looked at Shane as he sang. He moved closer to me and smiled back at me, and finally it hit my part.

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 want to be

This is me

I sang softly and noticed that Shane was growing closer to me. He put a hand behind my seat and had a serious look on his face. I stopped playing and sat still, just waiting for Shane to say something. His face was inches away from mine and then I realized what he was going to do.

His eyes slowly closed and my breath caught my throat. I felt my face flushed and just as his lips was above mine; I turned my head, with his kiss landing on my cheek.

"Shane." I said and blushed madly. "Not now."

He pulled back and put a hand over mine on the keys. "I really did miss you though. I keep thinking of our last kiss."

I blushed. "Me too." I admitted and looked at him. "But not here."

He nodded and understood. "Well, you're still perfect." He stroked my hand and grinned. "Our voices mesh well; I wished I sang with you instead of Peggy."

"Well, I did win." I smiled to Shane and held his hand. "I won you and your feelings. I reminded you of what you used to sing…" I trailed off and suddenly remembered why I was shy to be here in the first place and pulled my hand from him.

"What's so different now? Why can't we pretend that the space from the last time we met and now wasn't there?" He asked me and I looked at the keys.

"This is my home town, where I live. I'm not as 'cool' as I was then." I said and glanced at him.

"Coolness doesn't matter. I care for you and what's inside you. Don't treat this as anything different. I just want to be with you Mitchie."

I nodded and got up from the keyboard. "Well, how are we going to do this?" I smiled at him and he took my hand.

"You do owe me a canoe ride." He stood up and entwined his fingers with mine.

"I think it would be a little too cold for a canoe ride. It is December Mr. Smart pants." I laughed and started walking toward the door.

"Go on a date with me then." He suddenly said and I stopped.

A date. The one thing I've never done. If my first kiss was with a famous guy, my first date will be with a famous guy, how do I do this? Plus if we went out, how will we go out and be on a normal date?

"I'll think about it." I flashed him a smile and he pulled me back and to a hug.

"Hey." I scrunched my face and he chuckled.

"Fine fine, I'll make you want me to take you on a date."

"Is that a promise?" I stuck my tongue at him and suddenly the door of the practice room opened.

I threw his hand and his my hand behind me, only to see Caitlyn, Margaret, Nate, and Jason looked into the room.

"What's taking you two so long?" Caitlyn asked and smirked at me.

"Being friendly huh." Jason winked at Shane.

"Ooh lala. Mitchie and Shane's thing will be back on huh?" Margaret said making the four of them burst laughing while Shane and I stood blushing.

"Come on you guys, we were about to get out." Shane said and walked forward, pushing everyone out.

I smiled at Shane and walked out behind him. Maybe it wouldn't be as scary as I thought. Now that Shane's here, it would be fun. Maybe that goodbye from Camp wasn't needed after all.

A/N Aw, Shane and Mitchie found each other :P. Hope you liked this chapter!