Chapter 6: A Special Announcement
Tess, Peggy and Ella were walking their way to their next class, Production with Nate. Mitchie was MIA and Caitlyn was nearly MIA.
"Hey guys. Where's Caitlyn?" Nate asked the girls.
"Seen Mitchie? Then you will see Caity." Tess replied with no excitement. "Sorry Nate. We're just pissed off. Shane and Mitchie were getting along and then with just some simple insignificant others they're off fighting again."
"I understand." Nate told them. "Maybe they're jealous." Nate told them out of nowhere.
"What do you mean?" Tess asked then suddenly it dawned on her.
"You're right!" Peggy chimed in.
"Yeah. Shane got jealous when Mitchie ran off with Jess yesterday to practice, I must say and Mitchie got jealous last night because Shane didn't dine with us." Tess explained.
"Which has an explanation too. He dined with the girl to apologize." Nate added. Shane told him everything with what happened with Phoebe. "Hey. I've got a plan."
Then Nate told them what it was. He dismissed the class early and went straight to Brown to discuss some matters. Tess and the others went off to find Caity and Mitchie. They found them at the docks.
"Hey you two… do you plan on skipping all your classes this day?" Tess called to them.
They turned around and waved at their friends. "Sorry, was Nate mad?" Caitlyn asked.
"No. But he told us to pull you to our next class. You too Mitch." Tess told them.
"Yeah. I'm fine now. So what's next?" Mitchie replied. Her eyes were kind of puffy from crying.
Tess looked at their schedule. Then she got horror strucked.
"What is it Tess? What's the matter?" Mitchie asked her.
Tess hesitated. "Fine. Dancing class with Shane, first meeting." She replied.
"Now, I'm not fine." Mitchie said simply and faced the lake again.
"Mitch! We've talked about this!" Caitlyn told her. "You promised you'd be fine even if Shane's around right?"
"But with our act this morning I don't think I can keep my promise anymore." Mitchie told her.
"Mitch. You can do it okay? We're here for you." Tess told her as she rubbed Mitchie's back. Peggy and Ella went to them too.
"Thanks you guys." Mitchie told them. "Sorry if Caity and I are so drama queens."
"Hey I am not!" Caity called.
"Yes you are!" the other four called.
xoxo
Mitchie and the rest of the gang went to the dancing class cabin. Shane and a few others of their frequent classmates were there already. After the girls went in, Nate also came in. Some of Shane's morning class was also there since he missed it, he asked the ones who were free to join his afternoon class. Mitchie and Shane were avoiding each other. Nate went to his Caitlyn.
"Hey, missed you this morning." Nate whispered to her. They were not allowed to do PDA so they just kind of talked.
"Sorry." Cait told him pouting. "I can't help it if Mitchie's sad."
"I understand, babe. Just have fun this afternoon okay? I have a plan to at least make Shane and Mitchie talk or more be at peace." Nate told her.
"Really? Is that why you're here?"
"Yup. So just chill okay? I promised you this drama of them will be fixed." Nate told her as he ran his hands on Caitlyn's cheeks and went to Shane to discuss why he was there.
"Hey man. Why are you here? To check on your darling? Don't worry I won't worn her out." Shane joked. He is trying his best to still be himself. But he can't also deny the fact that he is stealing glances at Mitchie.
"No. I am here to tell you that your Uncle Brown approved my proposal of a Ball Night Theme Night." Nate told him.
"What do you mean?"
"Well, you are not going to teach hip hop today but instead, social dancing! Waltz!" Nate told him.
"What?!"
"Yep. So I am here to help you out since it's my idea."
"This has nothing to do with…"
"You guys are the reason why this is happening so you have to deal with this." Nate told him
"What?!"
"Stop with the WHATS Grey. And teach Waltz!" Nate told him. Then Nate took the liberty to explain to the class what is going to happen. He told them that in one week's time, a Ball Night was going to take place. So they must learn social dancing. Some groaned to this idea but a lot was listening. Shane just let Nate do all the teaching stuff because he was bummed off. Mitchie was talking again to Jess.
"Hey. Truce?" Jess stretched his hands to Mitchie.
Mitchie looked at him and smiled. "Fine. Truce. I can use all the friend power this time."
"So I've heard." Jess told her. "Mitch. If it's okay, we can use this chance to write. This might give you some ideas. You're in the peak of your Shane emotion or whatever it is called."
Mitchie laughed softly. "You really are going to grab every chance to just make me sing huh?"
"Of course! That's what friends are for." Jess replied.
"Thank you Jess."
"No biggie." Then they turned their attention to Nate and Shane.
Phoebe. She is also in the class. She approached Shane without anyone noticing her walking to him. "Hey you jealous guy." She whispered to Shane.
"Hey you sneaking gal." Shane replied back. "And what make you say I'm jealous."
"Because if looks can kill, you could have killed Jess." Phoebe told him.
"You know him?"
"Yup. He's my brother Cole's best friend."
"Really?" Shane asked her as he raised his brows.
"Really."
Then Nate cut off their conversation as he paired up the guys into pairs. He made sure that Caitlyn was his partner and Mitchie is paired with Shane.
"Okay, last two girls." Nate referred to Caitlyn and Mitchie.
Mitchie has understood the situation. Nate you're sneaky. I am so gonna get you later. Caitlyn can't help but smile.
"Well, Caitlyn, is paired to me and Mitchie, Shane." Nate called and winked at the two of them.
As the people get to settle, Caitlyn smiled at her man in front of her. "Natie, you're my hero." Caitlyn joked.
"Anything for my lady."
Then Mitchie and Shane stood before each other. They didn't talk or anything but just followed Nate and Caitlyn's lead as the music started to roll.
Take my hand, take a breath
Pull me close and take one step
Keep your eyes locked on mine,
And let the music be your guide.
Shane put his right hand on Mitchie's waist. Mitchie then put her left hand on Shane's shoulders. Then their free hands touched and locked themselves. Then their eyes met and locked on each other too.
Won't you promise me (now won't you promise me, that you'll never forget)
We'll keep dancing (to keep dancing) wherever we go next
Then Shane led Mitchie. They danced not only to the rhythm of the music but also to the beat of their hearts.
It's like catching lightning the chances of finding someone like you
It's one in a million, the chances of feeling the way we do
And with every step together, we just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance (can I have this dance)
Can I have this dance
They danced as if no other else were in the room. They spun and danced without taking off their eyes off each other. Then the group made a huge circle, an exchange of partners were to take place.
Take my hand, I'll take the lead
And every turn will be safe with me
Don't be afraid, afraid to fall
You know I'll catch you through it all
Shane spun Mitchie to her next partner and Mitchie let go of Shane to his own next partner. They danced with their insignificant others. But it was so very different when it was them who danced.
And you can't keep us apart (even a thousand miles, can't keep us apart)
'Cause my heart is (cause my heart is) wherever you are
Then after that, they reverted back to their own partners. Shane and Mitchie were back to each others arms. Shane and Mitchie can't help but smile at each other.
It's like catching lightning the chances of finding someone like you
It's one in a million, the chances of feeling the way we do
And with every step together, we just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance (can I have this dance)
Can I have this dance
That smile just signified that they were going to be fine and okay. There is always this connection with them that even if they don't talk about it, there's a given fact that they're okay and it's settled.
Oh no mountains too high enough, oceans too wide
'Cause together or not, our dance won't stop
Let it rain, let it pour
What we have is worth fighting for
You know I believe, that we were meant to be
Shane and Mitchie continued to spin around and danced with their hearts. There is nothing like dancing with the person who already has your heart.
It's like catching lightning the chances of finding someone like you (like you)
It's one in a million, the chances of feeling the way we do (way we do)
And with every step together, we just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance (can I have this dance)
Can I have this dance
As the song starts to fade, they just stood there in the dance floor, face to face. Eyes still locked.
Can I have this dance
Can I have this dance…
"Okay! That's it! Thank you guys! See you next meeting!" Nate called. But this didn't stop Shane and Mitchie to just stand up there and just look at each other. The class went and the gang just remained there.
Nate, Caitlyn, Tess, Peggy and Ella just stood there before Shane and Mitchie who were still looking at each other. "When do you think they'll stop staring at each other?" Caitlyn whispered to Nate and the others.
"Or hell even blink!" Tess called softly.
Shane and Mitchie were still standing there. But they decided to just blurt out anything that is on their head. "I am jealous of him." "I am jealous of her." They called to each other together.
"What?" They called again together.
"Okay. I think this is our cue to go." Caitlyn called to the gang. "You guys talk okay?" she called to Shane and Mitchie. "Not kill or shout at each other okay?"
Mitchie stood there still looking at Shane pouting. "Fine! I admit it! I am so jealous of her that I exploded! Shane! Please stop talking to her!" Mitchie called to him. Tears were now flowing her cheeks. "Sorry. It's impulse. I know, I don't have the slightest reason of stopping you to talk to her or do anything with her. As I say… impulse… Fine! Since I'm babbling again, I think you get me now."
Shane just stood there in disbelief. He can't believe that Mitchie just said those words. Then he laughed.
"Why are you laughing?!" Mitchie pouted.
"Because… because… I was hoping you'll say that." Shane replied honestly. "And please, I want you to have the biggest reason of stopping me to talk to her or any other girls that makes you jealous. Makes me happy to know you're jealous." They were exchanging conversation as if nothing ever happened to them. LOVE.
Mitchie smacked him. "Really huh? You're so bad Grey." She smacked him again.
"That smacking hurts Mitch." Shane told her playfully and jokingly soothed his shoulders.
"Hey. You also told me that you are jealous of him… who? Jess?" Mitchie asked.
"You're changing the topic."
"You're putting me on spotlight. I just indirectly told you that I still love you and you are here laughing your ass out." Mitchie told him still pouting.
"You still love me?" Shane asked.
"Ugh! Shane! Stop it!" Mitchie called then she turned her back on Shane and crossed her arms.
Then Shane hugged her from the behind and whispered. "I love you more, Mitchie Torres."
Mitchie smiled. Then she faced him. "You do?" She asked. She was still beneath him.
Shane nodded in agreement. "I do. I do. I do."
"Shane, I am so sorry." Mitchie told him and she buried her face on his chest.
"Hey. Why are you sorry?" Shane asked her as he pulled her off from his chest so he can see her beautiful face. Then he wiped the tears forming in her eyes.
"Because… I broke us off. I broke up with you. I gave in to what Sandy told me." Mitchie admitted.
"What do you mean you gave in to what Sandy told you?" Shane asked
Sandy was Shane's publicist. She was or is still in love with Shane Grey. That was why she told Mitchie to back off.
Flashback:
"Hey." Sandy called to Mitchie one Saturday morning. They were at Shane's apartment. Shane was off to the nearby coffee shop to get his and Mitchie's breakfast. Mitchie frequently sleepover at Shane's and this was one of those times.
"Hey Sandy. Why are you here?" Mitchie asked. She was on Shane's clothes.
"Did you two just had… umm…" Sandy trailed off. She can't finish her sentence.
"Sex? No. We have purity rings." Mitchie replied. Then she showed her right hand and there her silver ring sparkled. "I just get cozy on his clothes so I use them as my pajamas whenever I am here." Mitchie told her as she took water from the fridge.
"Okay." Sandy replied with relief. "So um, here's the thing." Sandy handed Mitchie a magazine.
Mitchie took it and looked at the cover page. There at the cover was Shane with the headline: Shane Grey, THE NEXT BIG THING. "Okay? I don't get it. Why are you showing me this?" Mitchie asked her.
"Because… Mitchie, you are my friend or so I think. And I don't want to hurt you. But I am also Shane's publicist. And it is my job to see to it that Shane would fulfill that NEXT BIG THING tag line."
"So what is your point?" Mitchie asked, annoyed.
"My point is. Mitchie, you are going to make Shane lose that." Sandy told her directly.
"Wha—" Mitchie started but Sandy beat her to it.
"Shane's fan base are mostly girls. And once you two get in this relationship too long, they will think that it is really impossible to have Shane, even though it really is. But he is the fantasy of every girl in this country. Hell the world. And you keep him distracted Mitchie. Before, it was always his goal to make everyone happy. But now, his goal is to make you happy. Don't you see? Every time you two get in a petty fight, Shane gets irritable and he get to be detach and he forgets what he really has to prioritize. Mitchie, you are going to ruin his life." Sandy told Mitchie with brows raised. "I am sorry to break this to you. But it is true and you have to think about it. Your happiness or his? Think about it Mitchie." Then she went off the door and that was the last time Mitchie saw Sandy.
Then after that Mitchie thought hard about what Sandy told her. Then that night, Mitchie broke things off with Shane.
End of Flashback
"What? Sandy told you that?" Shane called to her angrily.
"Yeah." Mitchie told him softly. "And I am so sorry if I…"
"Hey, you don't have to be sorry, baby. So this is all her fault. She is so going to get fired." Shane said.
"Hey. Hey. One way or the other, she's right Shane…"
"No Mitch. Because of what she did, she ruined my career more. Mitchie, before you even came, I was a big mess. And it was you who restored me, you saved me. And when you left, it felt like that restoration didn't even took place. I can't compose, I don't sing that well. I was always drunk. And hell, I was always irritated. You are my world Mitchie Torres. And I can't bear it anymore if I lose you again." Shane told her as he buried her in his arms.
"No, baby, you will not lose me again." Mitchie replied and hugged him back.
Then they broke and slowly, Shane put his lips on the lips of the girl of his life.
xoxo
After that class, Nate announced at Campfire Night the details about the upcoming ball. The kids would have to ask out for their partners or they could go alone. For the dresses and suits, tailors and seamstresses were to come for the next few days, bringing already made dresses or suits. Since the event was only in a week, already made dresses were advised and if they want revisions, a little time would be needed to finish such. Some kids have make-ups but some also requested for make up artists and stylists to come.
That night, the kids gathered around the stage for Campfire Night. A few kids were to perform on stage. But Nate asked to be first.
"Okay, sorry, I know I kind of have to use my status in camp and outside camp just to get this spot. But I really just want to do this. So here's the thing…" Nate started. Caitlyn was directly downstage in front of him. She was with Ella, Peggy and Tess. "… I've written a song. Only my buddies, Shane and Jason has heard of it and now, you guys will get a chance to hear it." The crowd roared. "But here's the catch, this song is not for you… Sorry… because it's for this one certain girl who already stole my heart. I have once let her go and that mistake I don't want to repeat again. And I am so happy that she gave me another chance and I promise that I won't blew it off because for sure four knuckles or eight, if they want to use both hands, are ready to tackle me if I get to make her cry again." He smiled to the girl in question. "So, this song is for you Cait. I hope you like it…"
Caitlyn can't help but cry. The asshole wrote me a song! Nate I hate you! You're making me cry… But it's tears of joy.
"Wait, does anyone know where Shane is?" Nate asked of nowhere.
"Babe, you really know how to ruin a mood huh?" Caitlyn shouted teasingly.
"Sorry, but it's much dramatic if he's here…" Nate teased back.
Then out of nowhere, Shane appeared on stage. "Sorry, I am late." He told Nate.
"I'll deal with you later." Nate mocked. "Let's begin." Nate was on guitar and vocals. Shane was on drums and Jason was on bass. Then Nate started to strum his guitar and sang…
If the heart is always searching,
Can you ever find a home?
I've been looking for that someone,
I'll never make it on my own.
Dreams can't take the place of loving you,
There's gotta be a million reasons why it's true
When you look me in the eyes,
And tell me that you love me.
Everything's alright,
When you're right here by my side.
When you look me in the eyes,
I catch a glimpse of heaven.
I find my paradise,
When you look me in the eyes.
How long will I be waiting,
To be with you again
Gonna tell you that I love you,
In the best way that I can.
I can't take a day without you here,
You're the light that makes my darkness disappear.
When you look me in the eyes,
And tell me that you love me.
Everything's alright,
When you're right here by my side.
When you look me in the eyes,
I catch a glimpse of heaven.
I find my paradise,
When you look me in the eyes.
More and more, I start to realize,
I can reach my tomorrow,
I can hold my head high,
And it's all because you're by my side.
When you look me in the eyes,
And tell me that you love me.
Everything's alright,
When you're right here by my side.
When I hold you in my arms
I know that it's forever
I just gotta let you know
I never wanna let you go
Cause when you look me in the eyes.
And tell me that you love me.
Everything's alright,
When you're right here by my side.
When you look me in the eyes,
I catch a glimpse of heaven.
I find my paradise,
When you look me in the eyes.
Caitlyn was really crying hard now. "Natie!" she called mockingly "Don't do that again." She laughed and cried at the same time. By the middle of the song Mitchie reached her friends already. Then she gave Caitlyn a tissue.
"Cait, I hope those are tears of joy." Nate told her. "I love you baby." Everybody got silent with what Nate just revealed. "Yes! I am in love with the girl before me."
Caitlyn ran up stage and went in front of Nate. "You asshole! Stop making me cry! And I love you too." Caitlyn smacked him in the chest and hugged him. Then they broke off and Nate wiped the tears on her eyes.
Everybody stood there and clapped. Others were bitter because Nate is already taken.
"Hey wait." Nate called through the microphone.
"Nate, what now?" she mocked again.
Nate kneeled before her, "Will you go to the ball with me, my princess?" Nate asked her as he took her hand.
Caitlyn just laughed and pulled him up. "Of course I'd love to." Then they kissed before everyone at camp.
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MUSIC: Can I Have This Dance? by: Zac Efron & Vanessa Hugdens
: When You Look Me In The Eyes by: Jonas Brothers
A/N: I hope you liked it! Sorry if there are more Naitlyn moments now. Don't worry, in the next chapters, more Smitchie… There you have it, the ball is announced. THANK YOU SO MUCH! Especially to those who are reading my fic… you're the best guys! God Bless you all! R&R! btw, this is the longest chapter i have written so far i think. :) please please please tell me what you think :)