Fighting For him
Chapter 14: LA
It is finally the 3rd weekend of January. The 3rd Saturday I have been in LA and we have done 2 weeks of rehearsals so far and they have been amazing. There was lots of stuff to do in LA and lots of us have become fast friends. I am actually unpacking right now. I had been living in a hotel but earlier this week Demi asked if I wanted to stay with her, in her house, which is gorgeous, until we leave for tour. We had become fast friends and have hung out a lot when we aren't in rehearsals and such. We have so much fun joking around and laughing together. We both have a very sarcastic attitude and it fits so well.
She was letting me stay with her at her house and I am unpacking in the room she had leant me. I had brought my stuff over earlier this morning from the hotel. She kept saying she liked the look of my Ferrari in her lane-way and I just rolled my eyes. She had a gorgeous Mercedes so they looked good together. I was just so happy we became fast friends and that it wouldn't just end up being a dancer-artist relationship. She also loved my tattoo said it was gorgeous and even though I hadn't explained it she knew that it meant more than just her tour, I was just not ready to share the whole Shane thing with her, yet.
On the other hand I have spent so much time with Evan as well. We were getting really close, we aren't a couple but he has taken me out on a date and I definitely liked him, there was no doubt about that at all. I talked to Demi about it because my friends were back in New York, I told them but it was also dangerous territory since he was after all Shane's cousin, troubled water for sure. Shane was out of my life, Evan was amazing and romantic, he treated me with so much respect and we were taking things slow which was what I needed right now.
After I saw Shawn and got my stuff from his trunk a few weeks ago we really didn't talk. I didn't think we could be friends. I had told him I couldn't be with someone than I was with Evan but I couldn't explain it to Shawn and also he was in New York I was here and leaving, so it wouldn't have worked anyway.
I was honestly enjoying everything LA had to offer, the amazing friends I made and that I got to see Bryan, Josh and Mandy a few times, it was great being able to actually talk to them face-to-face. Mandy was just over 4 months pregnant and her baby bump was starting to show, she looked amazing and I knew she couldn't wait and Josh seemed very excited too, I was so happy for them.
I sit down on the bed after finishing putting away most of my clothes. They had all been folded into my suitcases so I just had to put them in the drawers or hang them up; thankfully it wasn't going to take me too long. I loved the room Demi was letting me stay in, it was breathtaking.
I looked out the big bay window that had a window seat and it looked over the backyard. The backyard had a beautiful infinity pool but just beyond was the ocean and that made it so much better, I would never get over this view, I was sure the sunset on that window seat would soon become a habit. It was just reaching noon so the sun was beaming down on a gorgeous LA Saturday.
I have been taking pictures and videos of my trip sending them to the girls who were all happy for me, and couldn't wait till April when the concert would be in New York for 2 days, so I would get to visit them for a bit, which would be amazing.
I smile thinking about my friends and pull my duffle back to the bed and took out the two photo albums I hadn't put away. The first one was one I didn't look at anymore, mine and Shane's but the second one was the one I made for me and the girls, we all had one to remember our times, and first semester in New York.
"Knock knock" I heard Demi's voice and turned to see her knocking on the open door.
"Hey Dems come on in" I said smiling and she smiled walking over and sitting down.
"You settling in"
"Yeah, I love this room and the view, it is perfect" I said smiling and she nodded.
"I though you would like it, I remembered you mentioned a window seat at your house so I figured you would like one in the room you were staying in, lucky I had one." She said teasing.
"Any room would've been fine but thanks I feel so special"
"You should" She said nudging me and I laughed.
"Thanks, doing anything today?"
"Funny you should ask I was about to ask you the same thing. I was thinking about going for lunch and some shopping, if you wanted to come, are you doing anything tonight with Evan though?" She asked, she knew we were getting closer and I was happy I could talk to her about it.
"I believe I am actually going to see Mandy tonight, Evan said he was hanging with his buddies" I said and she nodded.
"Well guy time is definitely needed, well apparently anyway" She said laughing "Has he mentioned anything about being an official couple?"
"No, and I don't even know if I could do that, it would be a little weird."
"Weird? For who?"
Weird for me, remember in New York at the showcase well after we went for dinner. You met Shane?"
"Yeah the tall raven haired one, with amazing brown eyes" She asked and I couldn't help but smile and let out a small laugh.
"That would be the one, well he is my ex-boyfriend."
"Okay, what does that have to do Evan."
"On thanksgiving I found out that Evan and Shane are cousins, so it might be weird. I mean I really like Evan and our date was amazing. I just don't want to upset their relationship because I understand how important family is.
"Yeah that it a tough situation but you like Evan and he likes you. Do you still like Shane though?" She asked.
"Well I will always have feelings, he is my first love but the feelings our locked away. I am happy being with Evan and I think I could be really happy as a couple with him, and Shane doesn't love me he made that very clear, and actually he inspired Fix a Heart." I said and she smiled.
"Ahh well I definitely think you moving on would be amazing, and you and Evan are really cute together, you shouldn't be afraid of that."
"Yeah but I still put up some guards. We went on our first date and it was so much fun and we took this adorable picture and he said we should post it on twitter saying first date. I immediately said no because I don't want to cause something between them. Evan said he didn't care but I don't know." I said sighing, she was becoming an amazing friend and I was very happy about that, I knew after the first week we could easily become best friends.
"I do understand but you shouldn't be afraid to be happy. You are living this dream of dancing and doing what you wish. Also I think you should post it with first date. Honestly Shane didn't want you, he doesn't love you, he has no say in who you see, and they can work it out, it's no stupid unwritten rule, those don't really exist." She said and I started laughing.
"I have heard that before and I am beginning to believe it" I smile huge "and you are right Dems I should post it and they can work it out, Evan said it doesn't matter so it will be up to Shane and I know family is important to him, so you know what you are right thank you so much" I said smiling hugging her as she hugged back.
"You are very welcome, now lunch and shopping?" She asks and I smile.
"Sounds good, just one tweet to send out first" I said removing my phone and signing onto twitter. I write out a tweet attach the photo and send it off.
First Date (picture link)
I loved the picture of me and Evan. We went bowling for our first date and it was so much fun. We just bowled on a lane the two of us, and even though I was horrible at it, it was very fun. The picture was with his arm around me and we were both standing by the lane holding a ball, with huge smiles on our face. We had asked someone to take our picture and they did. Demi was right we did look cute together. I smiled remembering the night and quickly typed one more quick tweet.
Heading off to lunch in LA with [a}ddlovato ,loving LA.
"Let's go" I said standing up as me and Demi get into her car and head into town for a good lunch and some shopping. I had to admit shopping in LA was much better than Anaheim and being so into fashion as I am, same with Demi, shopping and fashion was definitely something we could enjoy together.
It was 6:30 and I just sat down at a table in a café I have become familiar with. It was a 5 minute walk from UCLA and I was meeting Mandy here. We have met here once for the last two weeks and I have also seen Josh and Bryan here, I loved hanging out with them again on a semi-regular basis. I ordered water for now and started playing on my phone waiting for many to arrive.
I smiled scrolling through my twitter seeing some of my friends have mentioned me.
Hey {a}mitchietorres, you two looking cozy details hunny?
Hey {a}mitchietorres, we all miss you loads, how's LA?
FIRST DATE! RT "{a}Mitchietorres First Date (picture link)"
The first two were from Kenzie and Amy which made me laugh and the last one from Evan I was sure he was happy I finally posted it, and I was too, thankfully Demi talked me into it. She was right, Shane didn't want me, therefore, he had no say in who I saw and if who I wanted to see was his cousin then that was my choice.
{a}EvanDancerD you know it, see you Monday DANCE PARTY!
I quickly typed sending Evan and I would get back to the girls later. I put my phone into my pocket just as Mandy, with her baby bump sat down across from smiling.
"Hey you" I said smiling.
"Hey Mitchie, I am so hungry!" She said and I giggled
"We should order then" I said smiling and as if on quo the waiter came over. We placed our order and then he walked away.
"So Mitchie, I hear there is a new boy in the picture, I also see that you two are adorable?" She asked and I blush.
"Twitter, and yeah" I say smiling.
"Well dish on it, how do you know him, where did you meet him, who is he?"
"Well I met him at the auditions for the tour. We were partnered up and selected together so he is my dancing partner for the tour. We our dating currently as you know. His name is Evan Daring." I said smiling and she looked at me funny. "What?"
"I know that name, how do I know that name?" She asked
"Don't judge, the attraction was immediate, it didn't happen though until after I knew, he is Shane's cousin" I said and her eyes went a little wide.
"Wow a little bit of troubled water there" She said and I nodded.
"I know but I really like him and he didn't want me so it was my choice. I don't know how far it will go, but I am really giving him a chance because I am so happy and he helps with that." I said smiling.
"Nothing wrong with that Mitchie and I can tell you are happy and if he is part of that so be it. I would never judge anyone for feeling happy with someone else, but there will be some backlash, from a certain someone."
"I know, and you can say the name Shane it isn't poison. We will be civil with each other as need be, so anyways, how are you and the little one?" I asked now done on the subject and our chatter continued throughout out dinner which was again really good and satisfying.
We were just sipping tea after our meal when her phone rang. I recognized love you like a love song immediately and knew it was Josh. "Hey baby" she said smiling
"I say hi" I say and she smiled.
"Mitchie says Hi… yeah I know… well that's not really a decision that involves him.. yes I know Babe but honestly it was not going to stop anything, he really isn't a part of the situation anymore, he walked away remember… and well you know, we all know, we have for 3 weeks now" She said and I sadly knew that it was about Shane, he was mad, and I knew he knew, well he had no say in anything, she was right he walked away, from me and my love.
"Yes I am on my way babe, I will be back soon Love you" She said and hang up.
"Shane is mad?" I asked and she nods.
"Mad, upset I am not really sure, he's been pouring himself into his game since he went back so little outbursts come from time to time. Don't worry about that silly, you seem to be doing amazing and I am so happy, he is adorable with you so keep that up alright, maybe I will meet him sometime." She smiled.
"Definitely my friends need to approve, and Demi does so that helps, I will see you later and say hi to Bryan for me, I will talk to him later" I said standing up as did she and I gave her a quick hug.
"Love you Mitch" She said smiling.
"You too" I said smiling and we both made our way outside of the café and both got into our cars heading towards our separate destinations.
It is now 10:00 and I was just finishing getting ready for bed. I tied my hair up, washed my face and am just brushing my teeth. I got home after dinner and me and Demi watched clueless, a chick flick classic, well we did our nails. We both had quite the polish collections so we put all of it together and had a girl's night.
I crawl into bed and turn off the light and look at my phone. I wanted to see what was happening on twitter, seeing if anything else was said, which I was sure there would be, that could be interesting, I also had to reply to the girls.
I go straight to a new tweet.
{a}KenzieJulliardDancer and yes we are cozy and I will give you some when there is some to give, nosy as always miss you
{a}JazzyAmes Yeah I miss you bunches too, all of you, see you in April if not sooner, much love xo
I then go to my news feed and see what is going on I go a few down and stop as the screen fills with 6 from Shane, oh this is going to be interesting.
They always say you can't pick your family and eventually you are okay with that, but at some point
Things happen and that's when you can hardly consider them your family anymore, it's the principle of things
They matter and some things people don't get to be sorry about, walking away is a choice I made for the better
And for some family member to just take it anyways when it was yours first is not what family does that is
Untouchable territory…#rantingwasnecessary
First dates ARE something special, always, even if they involve a bumblebee (picture link)
I read them in shock. I wasn't his and I was touchable. It didn't matter who and I was into Evan and Shane wouldn't change that I was just worried, hoping Evan was okay, like he assured me he would be. The only thing that scared me was the link Shane posted and first dates and bumble bees. My finger shook as I pressed the link on my phone and it opened. That was what I was afraid of.
There on the screen was a familiar picture. His arm was around me and our lips were connected. I had my natural brown hair in this photo, and you could tell we were on the beach. He had no right to post that, he wanted to fight with fire, FINE! It was what felt like years ago, and almost to my surprise it had little to no effect on me. He shouldn't have posted it, but if that was his choice, it didn't bother me truly, he was allowed his freedom of speech as was I.
I wasn't fighting him anymore but I was not going to let this go unsaid then I would leave it alone. This was his issue and he can deal with it, without me. No more fighting or chasing after him, new beginning changed its meaning every day and in a better way, which I was sure of.
You didn't want me. You have no say in this #thingsthatneededtobesaid
{a}EvanDancerD sorry you are caught up in this, Night!
Night twitterverse
I turned my phone onto silence after sending the tweets and putting it on my bedside table as I let my eyes close and drift off to sleep. That was nothing I didn't expect, or was prepared to handle.
It was now Friday and Shane things have calmed down. Evan and I had been on two dates this past week after I made him assure me countless times he wasn't mad about me posting it and that Shane went off. He said it was our choice and he was okay with it. I was just so glad he didn't say I was worth it, I hate when people say that.
This week at rehearsals was insane yet so much fun. We had one week left so we were starting fully on the stage with Demi next week for the whole week. I couldn't believe that in just over a week we would be leaving until the end of May it was indescribable then we were officially going to do a Europe leg of the tour over the summer. That was the talk through the whole crew this last week as well.
The whole thing with Shane has blown over, on twitter anyway. I was over it, everything that needed to be said was said and it wasn't ruining anything between me and Mandy, Josh or Bryan. I felt bad that they were in the middle of things, but that's how it felt, Shane left so now he had to let it all go, I did, I let him go, which he wanted.
I just finish applying lip-gloss to my lips. Tonight I, Demi, Evan, her band and the rest of the dancers were all going out for a fun night. We were going to Disney Land before we headed out on tour. Apparently it was a Demi Lovato tradition. I remembered the last time at Disney Land and now it was time to make new memories with new friends, it would be very fun.
"Ready to go bestie?" I heard Demi ask and I turned smiling.
"Always let's go bestie" I said laughing as we locked arms and headed downstairs. I felt like a teenage giddy girl and I had to say I quite enjoy it. Me and Demi called each other bestie now because we are almost attached at the hip. She had actually surprised me on Wednesday.
They were getting the busses ready and she asked if I wanted to share her bus. Instead of staying with the other 5 girls on a dancer bus, as she said it would get crowed for us. Also she said we get along so well and the long bus rides could get boring when she was by herself and she would love to have her bestie with her. We had our own best friends as well but on tour we were each other's best friend and I had no issue with that. I took the offer so we would be sharing a bus and we were both excited for that.
We get into her car and we pick up, Kylie, Jared and Evan heading into Anaheim where we were meeting the rest of the group at the gates.
I was so bubbly holding Evan's hand as we all walked through the gates smiling, Sleeping Beauty's castle rising up in front of me, and all the gorgeous lights of the night shining through the park. It wasn't that busy, but then again it was January but there was a few people scattered about enjoying it.
We headed towards all the main rides getting in line waiting no more than 20 minutes to get onto them. We all took turns riding together in different groups. We were having so much fun and there was a smile on all of our faces. I definitely loved this tradition. We had not stopped riding rides for hours, it was unbelievable, the best night since I had been to LA, well other than Thursday, my third date with Evan, but with more than just him today was the best.
I loved being in familiar territory, Anaheim so before we left I had offered my house to the group if they wanted to maybe hang out here for the night or the weekend. There were only 3 people who were heading back to LA this weekend. The rest of us were staying at my house. I was excited about that and figured I should check up on things, since my dad said they were heading to Australia for a few months. That was the last time I heard from him, last week and I didn't know when I would again, but that was still an ugly situation.
We were making our way back towards the entrance when Demi lead us away from the castle going towards a kids section in the Magic Kingdom. We got there and there was a small stage set up and I smiled, was she singing for us, for kids?
"Alright so I am so excited to go on tour with all of you amazing people, new ones and returning friends. I am going to put on a little show for you all singing 6 of my favorite songs we all do together how does that sound" She asked and we all cheered and started chanting Demi as she laughed and her and her band went up. All us dancers piled around the front of the stage and started dancing and singing along as she sang her songs.
She sang Believe in Me, Hold up, Skyscraper, Catch me, Who's that boy, and then Give Your Heart a Break. I happily sang along to everyone and danced with Evan to catch me and who's that boy. I loved the dance we did on stage to who's that boy and I was excited to do it almost every night.
We then all got on stage singing really bad karaoke to random songs that all of us definitely ruined but it was fun all the same. Lots of us took pictures and videos of us having fun and it was an amazing night. It was almost 10:30 when we reached our cars and all piled in. We pulled out first as others followed heading back to my place, the weekend just began and I was going to enjoy it as it would be the last in Anaheim for a long time, and the second last of full freedom for a while as well.
Finally the weekend has come and I could not be more excited. It was Saturday night and I was cutting off tags and washing new clothes with Demi, for tour as we did a power shop today. We were at the mall all day it was insane. Some of the other dancers joined us. I had tweeted a picture of all of us holding bags, it was crazy we had so many bags, our hands full, and I loved all my new clothes.
We were starting to pack as Monday we were playing at the staples center kicking it off in LA then getting on the bus that night and heading on the road. I was excited as there were many of my friends coming, well the ones in the area, the girls had front row tickets, courtesy of Demi for our New York stop in April.
It was unbelievable that Monday was so close and the rehearsals were over and it was becoming so real so fast and I was speechless. Last night was an amazing conclusion as Evan took me out to celebrate and that's when I became his girlfriend and it was another amazing feeling. Everything was coming into place for me and I just, no words describe this.
I started folding some of my freshly dried clothes Demi brought from the laundry room after putting more in. We have been doing this for the last 4 hours and finally the last load was in the washer. We had bought a fair amount of the same things, having similar taste. She was also really happy for Evan and me.
We listened to music and danced around packing and I soon finally decided it was time for bed and I would finish tomorrow. I am just curling up in my blankets my phone on silence ready for a good night's sleep. My body was anxious already and as I slip into unconsciousness dreams of being on stage with some of my new best friends and boyfriend fill my mind.
It is now 5am on Monday morning and Demi and I are up. We couldn't sleep at all last night so we just stayed up watching movies and making sure we had everything. I was ready for tonight. Bryan, Josh, Paul, and Anna were coming for the show. Bryan was working on Shane and Mandy couldn't be at a loud concert because it could affect the baby's ears, so just to be cautious. She said she would come to the last concert, closing this tour, again in LA so I was happy about that. She was due on the 5th of May and the concert was the 30th so she was hoping she would be there, as was I.
After showering and getting dressed and eating we grabbed our suitcases and left her house, our house, and got into the car waiting for us to take us to the staples center and the bus. I was also meeting All-Star Weekend and Big Time Rush who were opening for Mitchie on tour. I loved many of their songs and excited to meet them.
I was all smiles as we met everyone at the staples center where the busses and trucks were at the loading docks. I took a look around the bus placing my suitcases on the bus with Demi's. After heading backstage I met the boys who were amazing. I knew I would be friends with them and I made sure big time rush were singing worldwide. It still held a lot of meaning to me, even if Shane didn't. It was still a beautiful song they assured me they were.
I loved listening to sound check and seeing all the fans that paid money to meet Mitchie early. She was amazing with her fans and she deserved all of them, all of her lovatics.
My heart is beating out of my chest as the boys of All-star weekend were just heading onto stage. I was all dressed as we all were, cheering on the boys and then head on. We were all standing chatting and learning pre tour rituals I was happy to be a part of. I was also excited to see it all together as all of us helped make videos for the background and stuff.
It wasn't our turn and I would be stunned but when I heard the crowd go as loud as it did for All-star weekend my heart skipped a beat. It was like a roar of thunder and now I was more excited and adrenaline was pumping through my veins. LA BRING IT ON, this would be my first concert, something I would never forget, as the drums started, the earthquake of cheers began, an hour and a half before we went on and I could not wait.
UNBROKEN TOUR 2012 HAD BEGUN!
A/N: FINALLY TOUR! I am so excited to get going on the tour chapters. So some harsh tweets by Shane and an amazing blossoming best friendship between Demi and Mitchie which I am excited to keep going with. Evan and Mitchie are now a couple, don't be mad they are cute. Mitchie is moving on and loving life. But how is Shane holding up, Mandy mentioned outbursts? Will he show up to the concert? I guess we will have to see. CONGRATS TO ALL THE INDIECRAWARD NOMINESS, you all deserve it. Can't wait to see your comments, and hope this story is getting exciting again. Be sure to check out Ageless love my new co-written story with NverSayNver, I have a new one shot, the begging of our romance, check it out and let me know what you think. I look forward to your comments and thoughts on this chapter. Please read and review, ENJOY!
~Kim