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Misery and broken hearts

Shane was slowly wondering where Jason went. He said he would meet them at breakfast in the mess hall, but never showed up. Maybe he was breaking down once again after everything that happened the day before. If he said he wouldn't care it would sound harsh, but that's exactly how he felt. He didn't care. He didn't care that Jason was maybe breaking down right that moment, but not because he wasn't concerned, but because he learned that Jason needed to be left alone. The best medicine would be to leave him alone, moping in a quiet room, maybe strumming his guitar. Shane didn't like to be yelled at, so he left Jason be, as Nate and Jason did when he, himself was breaking down. Sure, he'd never admit that he was actually hurt, but truly, he was. More than anyone probably. Mitchie was his first, no scratch that, his only love. She broke him the moment she left, not even realizing it. Never would he admit that out loud, but it was the truth. They didn't even have a proper relationship before she left them, all that was going on between them at that time was harmless flirting and showing their affection towards one and another. He was her older brother's best friend after all. Haunting him, was a memory that he would never forget and you guessed it, it was about Mitchie. The day they first met. Looking out at the Lake he felt memories come back. Memories he once lived for, but that now hurt him more than anything.

Flashback

Shane was excited for his third year of Camp Rock, so was his best friend, but not just for the obvious reasons of going back there, but because his little sister was coming with him. Shane, Nate and Jason all lived far apart, but for the summer they'd all meet up at Camp Rock, to 'connect', as they called it. A few weeks prior his best friend had told him that his 3 years younger sister would accompany them this year and at first Shane was less than excited about that, but as Jason told him she was about as much into music as they were he was suddenly excited to meet her. The first day of Camp Rock arrived soon enough and the best friends met up once again at the tree beside the main stage, as they did the year before.

Shane was the first to arrive, followed by Nate.

Nate slowly walked up to him, grinning from ear to ear, what earned him a smirk from Shane.

"So, I guess you met up with Caitlyn before you went to meet your best friends?" the sixteen year old Shane Gray told his buddy with a mock hurt voice.

"Guilty." Fifteen year old Nate admitted sheepishly.

Caitlyn was Nate's crush. They met the year before at, you guessed it, Camp Rock. She is now fourteen, the same age as Jason's sister, he had been told, and was crazy about producing. Yeah, not to common, even if this was a music camp. Well, moving on. Next in view came an overly excited Jason accompanied by a girl, Shane didn't see the face of yet. Jason stepped forward and hugged his best friends tightly - that was Jason for you – before stepping aside and leaving the view open for Shane to see the prettiest girl he had ever seen in his life. Mitchie.

"Guys. This is Mitchie, my sister. Please be nice, you know it's her first year." A seventeen year old Jason exclaimed frowning slightly as he caught the look Shane threw his sister. Was he drooling? Snapping his fingers in front of Shane's face he got him back to reality and out of his dream world.

Looking at his little sister, after shooting Shane a serious glare, Jason introduced the two boys. "Mitch, this is Shane and Nate. I told you about them, remember?"

The fourteen year old Mitchie grinned widely as she engulfed the two unfamiliar boys in a hug. Definitely Jason's sister!, Shane thought amazed. Pulling back he took in her full appearance. Mitchie had shoulder length dark brown hair, that was hanging loosely. She wore a plain dark red shirt, matching ankle boots and dark jeans. Her favorite as he would know them as later.

This day changed Shane's life forever. Mitchie and him had so many things in common and if they didn't have classes and she wasn't hanging out with Jason or Caitlyn – her new best friend – they were always together. They fooled around, went canoeing or did absolutely nothing, but most of the time they just talked. It was pure bliss, but obviously Mitchie had to ruin that just a little over a year later. The day she got signed and pushed away all her friends and family.

Back into reality. The now eighteen year old Shane Gray was sitting on the shore of Lake Rock and was drowning in his thoughts, when he felt a presence behind him. He turned around just to see Nate standing there.

"Are you alright, Shane?" Nate asked him worried, approaching him with hesitant steps.

Remaining silent Shane just looked back out over the silent lake. The sun was slowly going down. A sign that it was soon time for dinner.

Sighing, Nate sat down beside him. "You know, Shane, you don't have to act as if this all doesn't affect you. We all know it does. Cait and I are worried, Shane."

Quickly looking over and seeing the seriousness in Nate's face, Shane looked down. "Don't bother, Nate. I know, that I can't hide anything from you, but I don't want to talk about it just yet."

"Alright, Shane. Just know that you can always talk to me. Same goes for Caitlyn."

"I know, Nate, thank you." Shane gave him a slight smile, but they soon fell silent again. Minutes went by without them talking, but Nate spoke up as the sun was about to be swallowed by the lake.

"Let's go to dinner, Shane. Maybe Jason will be there and he'll tell us where he went today." Nodding, Shane stood up, followed suit by Nate and they went to the mess hall.

--Shane--CampRock--

Walking into the mess hall, Shane couldn't believe his own eyes. Was that his best friend, laughing? If that wasn't weird enough after all that happened the day before, but he was laughing with his sister. Mitchie! The cause for his misery. For his tears. Looking to his right he expected to see a shocked Nate, but what he saw surprised him more than anything did until that time. It was Nate, smiling, smiling at the view of Jason and Mitchie. What was up with the world today? Was what Shane thought. Was everyone against him? Slowly, Shane walked over to the table, determined to get some answers out of his best friend, before exploding in public. He felt Nate try to hold him back, obviously scared of the look in Shane's dark brown eyes, but nothing could hold him back. He was unstoppable as his heart was broken once again by someone he dearly loved, even if it just was as a friend.

A/N: Sorry, I can't believe it has been two MONTHS since I last updated this, but I seriously hope you like this.

School started almost 3 weeks ago and I had kind of a writers block! I hope you can forgive me ...

Please review and tell me what you think! This means everything to me!

xx Corinna