Chapter 8: The Truth Is…
AU: So, I have no clue how they do the award shows, but I'm assuming the singers practice. So, forgive me if I'm wrong.. just pretend that it's right : )
August 9, 2009
Caitlyn groans as Mitchie takes her place on the stage for what seemed like the millionth time.
"Look, she's obviously not getting it so can't we just move on?" Caitlyn exclaims to the director.
The director, Tim, sighs and says, "I wish, but Mitchie keeps saying she'll get it right."
Caitlyn groans again, "She said that on her tenth try! Who all is in agreement with me that we need to seriously move on?"
Caitlyn watches as every celebrity in the room raised their hands. Mitchie glares at Caitlyn.
"This'll be my last try, I promise." Mitchie said sweetly to the director as everyone else groaned; she had said that last time.
"Come on Mitchie, just give someone else a chance to practice their song! We've been here almost all day!" Caitlyn exclaims and throws her hands up in the air in frustration.
"I'd like to see you try this song." Mitchie snaps.
Caitlyn huffs and marches up the stage steps. She snatches the microphone away from Mitchie and said, "Fine. I'll show you just how easy this song is."
Caitlyn signals for the band to start playing. At that moment, Connect Three quickly takes their seats. Every teen celebrity is in LA practicing for the Teen Choice Awards. Connect Three is to host the entire thing and even perform. Caitlyn and Mitchie were originally supposed to sing a duet, but at the last minute Mitchie changed her mind (AKA pulled a Tess Tyler diva move). Caitlyn sings the song while hitting all of the complicated dance moves and all of the high notes that Mitchie had been struggling with for the past several hours.
When the song ends, Caitlyn raises her eyebrows at Mitchie. Everyone claps loudly and even some whistled. Connect Three gives her a standing ovation.
"Not that difficult." Caitlyn said with a laugh and handed the microphone to the director.
Caitlyn rolls her eyes as she leaves the stage and goes to sit by Nate.
"Hey, how's it been?" Nate whispers as Mitchie throws a diva fit onstage.
Caitlyn sighs, "Don't get me started, because once I do I'm pretty sure I won't be able to stop."
Nate chuckles and puts his arm around her. She smiles to herself as Sierra, who somehow got an invite at last minute, glares at her.
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Caitlyn sighs in content as she lays her head on Nate's shoulder.
"I just don't understand." Mitchie exclaims.
Shane groans as he rubs his head in frustration, "Mitch, you cant fire the director and expect to get away with that."
Mitchie huffs and folds her arms, "I'm your girlfriend, and you're supposed to agree with me."
"Not if you're acting like a spoiled brat!" Shane exclaims.
Mitchie gasps and turns to glare out the window. Caitlyn opens her mouth to retort, but Nate shakes his head and whispers, "Let them argue it out."
Caitlyn nods and hugs Nate. He grins at her and kisses the top of her head.
"I'm not a spoiled brat!"
Nate sighs; it's going to be a long ride back to the hotel.
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"LALALALALA!" Caitlyn exclaims happily as she skips down the hotel hallway.
"You should not have bought her that red bull, dude." Shane whispers as Nate just groans.
"I know, but she wanted it."
"You spoil her." Shane laughs.
Nate bites his tongue about Shane's obviously spoiled girlfriend as he rolls his eyes as he waves goodbye to his friends. He walks to his hotel room door to find Caitlyn jumping up and down.
"I'm hyper!!" Caitlyn exclaims.
Nate laughs, "I can see that."
He pulls out his key and opens the door. Caitlyn skips in the room happily. He laughs, despite the fact that she will probably keep him up all night.
"I'm excited about tomorrow!!!!"
Nate laughs and sits on the couch.
"Me too, Cait. Come sit down and watch some TV."
Caitlyn giggles and quickly sits on his lap. She starts bouncing up and down before jumping back up again.
"I can't sit still!" Caitlyn laughs.
Nate rolls his eyes as he turns on the tv.
Coming up next..Is Caitlyn Gellar's dad gay?!
Caitlyn gasped, "What the hell?!"
"Calm down, it's most likely just a lie, Cait." Nate says, being the voice of reason.
"MOST LIKELY?! How can you say that?!" Caitlyn exclaims and glares at him.
Nate opens his mouth then quickly shuts it as he realizes HotTunes is back on. He turns it up.
"Spotted today in the men's section, Caitlyn Gellar's father was with another man. You tell us what you think!"
The tv showed Caitlyn's dad holding another man's hand.
"I can't believe this!" Caitlyn exclaims and reaches for her cell phone.
"Does your mom know?"
Caitlyn narrows her eyes, "He's not gay, Nate."
"The picture shows-" Nate agrues.
"I know what it shows!" Caitlyn yells and then adds, "I'm going to call my dad."
She quickly picks up her phone and dials her father's number.
"Hey dad it's me. Call me back." Caitlyn says sadly.
Her lip starts quivering and she stands there as she lets her tears fall down her face. Nate quickly gets off the couch and wraps his arms around her.
"I'm fine." She says softly as she leans into him.
"You don't have to be strong, Cait. I'm right here. Just let it out." Nate replies and hugs her tightly.
She bites her lip in decision as she turns around in his arms.
"When I was fourteen, I caught my dad with someone. He told me it was nothing and that it wouldn't happen again. I trusted him. I trusted-d-d him." Caitlyn says then starts sobbing.
He rubs her back softly and kisses her forehead.
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Shane flops down on the sofa and turns on the tv just as Mitchie enters his room.
"Hey Shaney" Mitchie grins.
Shane rolls his eyes, "Okay, what the hell is wrong with you?"
"What do you mean?" Mitchie asks innocently, with her big brown eyes.
Shane almost looses his focus but quickly diverts his eyes onto the TV.
"I mean—" he starts but HotTunes interrupts him.
Shane's eyes widen as he listens, "Spotted today in the men's section, Caitlyn Gellar's father was with another man. Tell us what you think!"
There, on national TV, is a picture of Caitlyn's dad holding hands with another man. To say Shane is shocked is an understatement.
"Wow. I can't believe someone would do this to Caitlyn." Shane says shaking his head.
"I can." Mitchie giggles and stops when Shane glares at her.
"This is what I'm talking about! You and Caitlyn used to be best friends," Shane says and jumps off the couch, "Why are you being such a brat?"
Mitchie opens her mouth but Shane interrupts her.
"Don't even try to deny it. You're not acting like the Mitchie I know and love. Honestly, I don't want this spoiled brat that you've become. You're turning into someone you're not. I know you better than anyone, Mitch. Just tell me why you're acting like this!"
Mitchie bites her lip in anticipation, "Because Sierra threatened me."
Shane frowns then growls, "I'll kill her!"
She stops him from running down the hallway and killing Sierra by putting her hands on his chest.
"She only threatened me because I wanted to tell Caitlyn the truth."
Shane pauses and looks at her in confusion, "the truth about what?"
Mitchie hesitates and squirms awkwardly. Shane looks at her and says, "Fine, but if you don't stop acting like this and you don't tell me what the truth is… we're over."
Mitchie's mouth drops, "You're giving me an ultimatum?"
"I guess so." Shane shrugs.
She struggles to find words and blinks multiple times.
"So, what's your decision?"
Her bottom lip quivers as she speaks, "I never meant for it to go this far, Shane. You have to believe me. I love you, so so much but I can't drag you into this. I just can't."
With that said, Mitchie quickly kisses Shane on the cheek and whispers, "I'll always love you."
Shane stands there with his mouth agape as she walks to the door.
"I'll never forgive you for this!" He shouts as a last attempt to get her to tell him the truth.
Mitchie turns towards him, "I know, but you don't get it. She has a secret of Caitlyn's and if I even act like I'm normal, she'll say something to Caitlyn!"
Shane rushes towards her and says, "You can tell Caitlyn and you can tell me, Mitchie. I promise. Why don't you trust me?"
Mitchie frowns, "Is that what you think? That I don't trust you?" Without waiting for a response she puts her hand on his cheek, "Shane, I'll always trust you. it's just that there are too many people I care about that could get hurt! I love you way too much to put you into this situation."
"Well, what about Caitlyn? You're just going to let your best friend slip away from you?"
Mitchie pulls away from him and exclaims, "Don't you get it? I've already lost her! She hates me because Sierra is my 'best friend'. The truth is that Sierra is a crazy person. She needs to be locked up."
AN: So, how was it? : ) sorry I haven't updated in a while! Please review!
