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Chapter 8: Camp Fire Jam

"So this piece must go here then…"Alex frowned slightly when it didn't look right.

"Let's try this!" Jason suggested, taking the piece of wood that Alex was holding it and turning it around. "That's it!" He began jumping up and down.

"Damn your good." Alex gave him a wide smile and held the piece up as Jason began hammering in the nails. They laughed when one went flying across the room.

Nate and Shane walked over to the wood shed and grinned at each other when they heard a din of laughter floating towards them. Quietly they opened the door to watch the scene unfold before them.

"Okay so we need to figure out how to make the chimney now." Alex smiled as she surveyed the basis of the birdhouse and the remaining wood. Clicking her tongue as she thought, Jason began gathering the spare pieces of wood. "Ready to use the cutting board?"

Jason nodded enthusiastically as they walked over to the automatic saw and began measuring pieces before cutting them. "Careful Alex!" Jason cautioned her when her finger neared the saw.

"I am being careful." Alex told him.

"Well you wouldn't want to cut off a finger." Jason rolled his eyes like it was the most obvious thing in the world causing Alex to giggle. When they were done with the wood they began nailing the tiny pieces together.

Finally Alex looked at the clock, "I think this is our stopping point for today, we've got to get ready for the Camp Fire Jam."

"Okay, let's clean up." Jason replied as he and Alex began putting all their tools away before heading out the door. They both stopped short when they saw Nate and Shane standing there.

"How long have you guys been standing there?" Alex asked with arched eyebrows.

"Long enough to laugh at you two for a good month." Nate responded good-naturedly.

"Very well then, laugh all you want, but we will have completed a birdhouse. Have you ever done that?" Alex challenged her boyfriend.

"No…" Shane and Nate responded despondently.

"Didn't think so, come on Jase let's go." Alex held her arm out and Jason eagerly looped his own through before the two strutted out of the cabin attempting to hold in their laughter.

After they were standing in between their cabins they burst out laughing, "The look on their faces." Jason shook his head, "Thanks Alex!" he said giving her a hug, "See you at Camp Fire Jam!" he waved before skipping off causing Alex to double over laughing before she headed inside to get ready for that night.

The fire was in full force when the campers that were performing arrived. Alex could feel the pre-performance jitters that she got before shows filling the pit of her stomach. To let them all out she let her feet take her wherever they wanted, which ended with her pacing about a 20 foot space while Brown lectured them all about how this was going.

"I'm here!" Everyone groaned at Hannah's high-pitched voice, she was the opening act of course, and that led into Alex, Tess and Ella, Mitchie, Lola, and Connect 3.

Brown solemnly nodded, tossing an apologetic smile towards everyone before realizing that Connect 3 was not present, "Where are my nephews?" He asked, directing the question towards Mitchie and Alex, both of whom shrugged silently.

"We're right here, we weren't about to stand you up Uncle Brown." Shane smiled slapping his uncle on the back.

"Right Superstar, right." Brown shook his head and smiled as Nate separated from the group to talk to Alex.

"You okay Babe?" he smiled down at her.

"Oh yeah, just a little nervous, but it's all good." Alex gave him a full on grin. Nate smirked looking down at her plump lips and couldn't help but swoop down and capture them with his own.

Her arms immediately flew to his muscular arms to steady herself, as his wrapped tightly around her tiny waist, letting his tongue slip into her mouth when she moaned slightly. He smiled into the kiss, allowing his tongue to memorize every detail and crevice over her mouth. Air suddenly became a necessity and the two pulled back resting their foreheads against each other in their usual fashion.

Giggling Alex lightly shoved her face into Nate's neck, taking a deep breath. His scent overwhelming her nostrils and calming all her previous nerves. Pulling back she smiled slightly, "I love you Nate."

"I love you too Alex." Neither of them noticed that Hannah Montana was finishing up her performance and that Alex's cue was coming.

"Hate to interrupt you lovers but Alex you're up in a minute." Mitchie whispered in Alex's ear, causing her to jump to attention.

"Good luck babe." Nate dropped her one last kiss on her lips before releasing her from his grasp.

Taking the mic from Brown, Alex took one more deep breath before Dee LaDuke ran on stage to introduce her.

"And that was Hannah Montana!" Dee screamed in her most enthusiastic voice. "Now I want you to give it up for the awesome Alex Russo!" Cheers went up through the crowd as Alex walked on stage clad in white skinny jeans, maroon boots and a green halter top ready to sing her heart out. As the music started Alex began rocking to the beat:

State the obvious

I didn't get my perfect fantasy

I realized you love yourself

More than you could ever love m

So go and tell your friends

That I'm obsessive and crazy

That's fine, you won't mind if I say

That by the way

I hate that stupid old pickup truck

You never let me drive

You're a redneck, heartbreak

Who's really bad at lying

So watch me strike a match

On all my wasted time

As far as I'm concerned

You're just another picture to burn

There's no time for tears

I'm just sitting here planning my revenge

There's nothing stopping me

From going out with all of your best friends

And if you come around

Saying sorry to me

My daddy's going to show you

How sorry you'll be

'Cause I hate that stupid old pickup truck

You never let me drive

You're a redneck, heartbreak

Who's really bad at lying

So watch me strike a match

On all my wasted time

As far as I'm concerned

You're just another picture to burn

And if you're missing me

You better keep it to yourself

'Cause coming back around here

Would be bad for your health

'Cause I hate that stupid old pickup truck

You never let me drive

You're a redneck, heartbreak

Who's really bad at lying

So watch me strike a match

On all my wasted time

In case you haven't heard

I really, really hate that

Stupid old pickup truck

You never let me drive

You're a redneck, heartbreak

Who's really bad at lying

So watch me strike a match

On all my wasted time

As far as I'm concerned

You're just another picture to burn

Burn, burn, burn, baby burn

Just another picture to burn

Baby burn

Alex stood, center stage, out of breath, the fire making crackling sounds behind her as the crowd erupted in cheers, causing Alex to blush a deep red as she waved before quickly exiting the stage running straight into Nate's open arms.

"You were awesome baby!" he cheered, as he picked Alex up and spun her around in a circle before placing her back on the ground so everyone else could congratulate her as Tess and Ella made their way to the stage.

Everyone watched as Tess and Ella performed before Mitchie went on. Dee jumped on stage, "And now," she paused for dramatic effect, "a crowd favorite from last year: Mitchie Torres." Screams filled the night air as Mitchie took the stage.

You pull me in with your smile

You make me melt with your voice

Now I've been gone now for a while

Just to find that I'm your seventh choice

And I don't wanna pay the cost

But it best if you get lost

Cause you know you'll never change

Don't say that you need me

And don't play these games in my mind

You better get out of my head cause you're wasting your time

And don't say it's forever

And don't play cause you had your shot

You better stop messing around cause your gonna get caught

You promise me all of your time

I guess I'm not the only one

The thing it's my heart on the line this time

I'm your number one or I'm gone

Don't say that you need me

And don't play these games in my mind

You better get out of my head cause you're wasting your time

And don't say it's forever

And don't play cause you had your shot

You better stop messing around cause you're gonna get caught

No don't try to get me back

I won't forget about out pack

I never had the guts to leave

Now you're making it

Now you're making it much easier for me to see

And don't say that you're sorry

You're breaking every inch of my heart

I should've known from the start that it's all just a lie

And don't say that you need me

And don't play these games in my mind

You better get out of my head cause you're wasting your time

And don't say it's forever

And don't play cause you had your shot

You better stop messing around cause your gonna get caught

You better stop messing around cause your gonna get caught

Everyone flocked Mitchie the moment she was done, "You were so amazing!" Alex gushed.

"Let me through!" Shane demanded as Jason cut in front of him, "She my girlfriend and I want to give her a kiss before we go on."

Everyone laughed as Mitchie threw herself into his open arms, "I want it." She smiled up at him and everyone awed as they shared a sweet kiss.

"Um, dudes?" Alex pulled everyone out of their happy places, "Brown just introduced you guys…"

"Shit!" Shane and Nate chorused as they grabbed Jason and pulled him on stage

"Hey guys this is a new song, we hope you like what we've got." Shane nodded to Nate and Jason.

I'm hot

You're cold

You go around

Like you know

Who I am

But you don't

You got me on my toes

I'm slippin' into the lava

And I'm tryin' to keep from going under

Baby, who turned the temperature hotter

Cause I'm burnin' up

Burnin' up for you baby

C'mon girl

I fell

I fell

So fast

So fast

Can't hold myself back

High heels

High heels

Red dress

Red dress

All by yourself

Gotta catch my breath

I'm slippin' into the lava

And I'm tryin' to keep from going under

Baby, who turned the temperature hotter

Cause I'm burnin' up

Burnin' up for you baby

Suddenly Nate stopped playing the guitar and began singing, moving slowly towards center stage where his eyes could connect with Alex's.

Walk in the room

All I can see is you (Oh)

Staring me down

I know you feel it too

I'm slippin' into the lava

And I'm tryin' to keep from going under

Baby who turned the temperature hotter

Cause I'm burnin' up

Burnin' up for you baby

Slippin' into the lava

And I'm tryin' to keep from going under

Baby, who turned to the temperature hotter

Cause I'm burnin' up

Burnin' up for you baby

Out of nowhere Big Rob, the guys' bodyguard appeared on stage rapping with Connect 3, causing the energy to escalate to an even higher level as the crowd jumped up to dance with the song.

Yeah we're burnin' up in this place tonight

The brothers sing it loud

And we're feeling right

Get up and dance

Don't try and fight it

Big Rob for real

And that's no lie

Stop drop and roll

And touch the floor

It keeps on burning up

More and More

I got JB with me

Layin' it down

Now come on boys

Let's bring the chorus around

I'm slippin' into the lava

And I'm tryin' to keep from going under

Yeah

Baby, you turn the temperature hotter

Cuz I'm burnin' up

Burnin' up for you baby

Burnin' up

Burnin' up for you baby

The guys took their final bow as the audience clapped and screamed louder than ever, before jumping off stage and making a beeline for their friends. Hannah, unfortunately stopped Nate.

"Natey you were incredible. I love that song, but you know you've already got me." She seductively ran her fingertip down his chest.

"Gee thanks Hannah, but I don't want you." He lightly shoved her hand away, giving her an awkward smile he yelled, "Alex!"

Grinning like a loon Alex sprinted over to him, jumping on him. Luckily Nate caught her and she wrapped her legs firmly around his waist, "You were awesome Rockstar!" she cooed in admiration, "I love the song and I'm so proud of you."

Giving a little spin, Nate laughed, "Thanks Babe, it means a lot coming from you." He smiled as she grabbed his head and gave him a firm kiss.

"Alex?" A collection of voices came from behind her.

Craning her head around, Alex slid out of Nate's grasp, "Hey guys…" she awkwardly waved.

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Mollie XOXO

Songs: Picture to Burn by Taylor Swift, Gonna Get Caught by Demi Lovato (album comes out on September 23rd) and Burnin' Up by the Jonas Brothers