Disclaimer: I don't own Camp Rock or the song "Happy Girl" by Martina McBride, which this story is based off with.

A/N: Hi, all! Thanks for all of the PM's about wanting this story back up online. It was deleted about a month ago and I haven't had the heart to rewrite it and post it back up. But, now, here it is, by popular demand.

"Happy Girl"

I was rearranging my things in my room when I heard this song by my favorite artist, Martina McBride, come on Lola's radio. It was like she was telling the story of my life. I used to live in a darkened room. Neighbors said that I had the face of stone. I didn't smile or cry. I just stood in a corner when my parents would throw parties.

I used to be the unapproachable child. I hated talking to people when I didn't have to. I always locked myself in my room at any chance that I get. People thought I was strange. I couldn't walk down the hallway at school without someone chuckling or saying some snide comment. I lost hope in trying to find myself a friend.

At night, after my parents went to bed, I re-opened my curtains and stare at the stars knowing that all of my hope was gone. I was so far gone. I cried myself to sleep every single night.

My parents didn't understand me. They didn't understand that this was just my way of growing up. They didn't understand why I never invited friends over to hang out. They just thought that I was going through a phase, but I know that it was taking its toll on them.

I was lost until the day I ran into the perfect boy. I was just walking through the woods at Camp Rock, a music camp where I wanted to learn more about music so that I may one day become a music producer. I ran into this really cute, curly haired boy. It was Nate Grey of Connect 3! His best friend, and brother, was dating one of the nice girls that I had met earlier in the week.

He made me smile in that moment when he stood there in front of me while running a nervous hand through his head of curly hair. He did the unexpected thing and grabbed one of my hands gently in his and pulled me into a hug. I was so surprised that I almost didn't hug him back. I couldn't believe that here I was hugging Nate Grey. He was the perfect guy in the world in my eyes.

We walked around a bit and talked about ourselves. He told me about his family, friends, and life back home. I reluctantly told him my story. I didn't want to scare him with the idea that I was just a nobody, but I don't know what compelled me to just tell him everything.

"I was the girl that was always in the corner at a party. I always felt left out. My parents didn't understand me at all," she told him. "They kept thinking I was going through a phase. They told me that I would grow out of it. But, after all these years, I'm still waiting for that moment."

"People didn't talk to me because they thought I was from a different planet just because I didn't want to hang out with them or I just didn't like them. I always kept a frozen smile on my face pretending to be social but I wasn't," she said. "But, now that I'm here at Camp Rock and being here with you, I feel so much better. I'm glad I broke out of that shell and became friends with Mitchie, Shane, Jason, Lola, Peggy, Ella, and you. Tess is – well – Tess," I said laughing. He laughed along too.

Now every time that I am sad, I will always remember his melodic laugh. I rolled my heart out like a welcome mat for Nate. He took me by the hand and pulled me into a hug. "I'll be strange with you, Caity," he said and I felt a real smile forming on my face. I snuggled closer into his warmth.

Now, I'm happy and am glad that my parents were right. I did grow out of that phase. People loved being my friends and I loved them for being the way they are. I understand now that I can be myself and people would still like me. I'm a happy girl and everyone knows that that is the sweetest thing that you will ever see in the world is a happy girl.

I have friends out there in the world. It doesn't matter that it's not at school. I still have people that I can talk to outside of school. They like me for me and not because I was trying to be someone else. I can laugh when I feel like it. I can cry when I feel like it. That's just how my life is and I know that it will be fine.

And, to top everything off, I got myself a great boyfriend. Yup, that's right. Me, Caitlyn Geller, is officially dating Nate Grey. We kept seeing each other throughout the whole few weeks left of camp, and hanging out when Shane and Mitchie wanted to be alone together. We bonded and became closer and closer as the days came to a close. We had a few mini-dates while at camp. He, full out, asked me to be his girlfriend a few nights before Final Jam. I think I totally annoyed Mitchie that night when he asked me. She was happy for me, but I kind of had a feeling that she was also kind of annoyed that I wasn't letting her sleep. I was just too excited to sleep that night.

Let the people at school call me names or don't even talk to me. I know a couple of things for sure. I have amazing friends and even more amazing boyfriend. I know for a fact that I can now say that I am a "happy girl."

Nate came into the cabin and pulled me into a hug. He smiled at me and kissed me slowly on the lips. Oh, yeah, I am a happy girl.

A/N: HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! I hope this will be a good year for everyone and all of your dreams will come true.