Here's a new chapter that I have a feeling you will like. I still own nothing except my own characters.
ersy: hehe, yeah. It's cute.
Snowee: they are recording in this chapter, yay!
Jommy23: love Jason too, and Tess is actually changing. She's seen how her mom is caught up in show business and doesn't want to end up like that, having no time for the ones she cares for. And the recording is right here ;)
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The Reason That I'm Singing: Chapter 14
Recording day came and, as promised, I rested my voice and refrained from singing as much as I could in the car on the way up.
We arrived a little bit earlier than we were suppose to and met Greg, talking with him about the drive up.
"While we wait for the guys do you two want to see the studio?"
"Yes!" We both answered eagerly.
He laughed at our enthusiasm and led us into a studio down a hallway. He opened the door and I was awestruck.
It was more than I had imagined, all the equipment to mix the music was there and then there was the glass window looking into the music studio, which contained instruments and microphones.
"Wow." I gasped.
"Yeah, Peggy had the same reaction." Dave chuckled coming in, "How are you two feeling today?"
"Pumped." Caitlyn grinned.
I nodded in agreement.
"Well we'll just wait for the guys to get here; they are probably stuck in traffic." Dave laughed.
Greg went on to explain all the different parts in the studio, showing us how they worked and such.
"Nice to see you've arrived." Greg said when Nate, Jason and Shane walked in about ten minutes later.
Shane kissed me lightly, "Morning."
"Morning." I replied.
"Any way let's get this underway," Greg instructed, "Mitchie I want you and Shane to sing the whole song like you usually do. After that we'll get you to sing your parts on your own. Then we'll decide which version to use, the one of the both of you together or the one of you two separate but merged together."
I nodded, trying not to be nervous. I didn't want to mess anything up at all.
"Caitlyn, you will sit out here with Dave and myself and observe what I do. Then you get to help me with the mixing process."
"Okay sure." She answered sitting down next to him at the panel of controls.
Shane grabbed my hand and we went into the sound-proof recording room, shutting the door firmly behind us.
I looked through the glass window where Greg, Dave, Caitlyn, Nate and Jason were all watching us intently.
"Just sing like it's you and me." Shane said as we stood in front of the main microphone in the room, he put a pair of giant headphones on himself and put a pair on me.
"Okay guys, let's go." Greg said over the intercom system.
The music began playing and I felt extremely confident, singing to Shane and Shane only.
He sang back to me when it was his turn and we ended the song singing together.
We kind of got lost in each other's eyes for a moment.
"There are no words to explain that." Greg said over the intercom.
I looked over at out observers who were all grinning madly.
"I don't think we will have to mix your voices togethers at all, the chemistry is simply indescribable. That was perfect. To be safe though, we will get you to sing it a few more times and also get you Mitchie to sing the first part of the song until Shane comes in with only you in there."
We did just what Greg wanted us to do; we were given a short break after the first thirty minutes of recording.
"You are doing fantastic, not being biased but you are doing better than what Peggy did." Shane said, we remained together in the studio alone whilst the others left.
I sat down on a stool in the studio, "So I'm not doing a bad job?"
"Far from it." He said handing me the drink bottle I had been sipping from between takes.
I took a sip, "Thank you Shane, for helping to make this possible."
He stood there in front of me, resting his hand of my knees and looked directly in my eyes.
"You mean everything to me, Mitchie Torres. Don't forget that." He said softly, leaning in and kissing me.
Pulling away I looked into his eyes, "Shane, I lo-"
"Hey your mom wanted photos remember." Caitlyn interrupted (unintentionally) coming into the studio with Nate and Jason, camera in hand.
She took one of Shane and me and one of me with all the guys.
Jason then grabbed the camera off her to take one of her with me, Shane and Nate.
I then switched with Jason and took a photo of the four of them and finally I took one of just Caitlyn with Nate.
Dave and Greg returned and took one of the five of us before we got back to work.
I recorded the first part of the song on my own a few times and for good measure Shane and I recorded once more together.
"That's a wrap you too." Greg announced clapping, "Now we are just going to have to record the instruments and get Caitlyn back in to help me mix it afterwards."
We came out of the recording room and he shook both our hands, "I think we are going to make this the next single, after 'Play My Music'."
"Are you serious?" I asked.
"Yes, even though this hasn't been mixed together I can tell that this will sell."
I was so happy; Shane squeezed my hand and smiled down at me.
I knew I had definitely fallen for him.
...
Caitlyn stayed back to begin the editing process with Greg and Nate stayed with her.
Jason and Shane dropped me off to see Peggy and Caitlyn at a shopping mall where the two were waiting at the entrance for me.
I said goodbye to Shane and Jason and hoped out the car and went over to them.
"Hey guys."
"Hey Mitchie." Peggy said hugging me.
"Hi." Tess said, hugging me as well to my surprise.
I stepped back and she was in flashy clothes of course, I couldn't help but smile at her.
"Let's go shop." I said.
We headed into the mall and visited various shops.
"So how was recording?" Tess asked.
"It was great, it only ended up taking a bit over an hour. I can't wait to hear the final outcome."
"I know how you feel." Peggy said.
We spent the next hour shopping until Shane came to pick the three of us up and took us back to the recording studio to get Caitlyn.
We left out shopping bags in the car and all went to the studio that Shane and I recorded in earlier.
Caitlyn was there sitting next to Nate and Jason (who had beaten us back to the studio in his own car), and Greg and Dave were chatting to themselves.
Caitlyn and Tess seemed hesitant with each other but managed a 'hello'.
"Okay boys, now that your back we have something to show you. 'Video Girl' is complete and we were waiting until after 'This Is Me' was recorded to show you as we knew you two would be eager to record first." He said, indicating Shane and myself.
Peggy sat down next to Caitlyn; whilst Tess, Shane and I stood.
Greg hit a few buttons of his computer and a catchy beat began to play.
"You met her at work
But you should've known better
It's gonna suck
When the camera stops rollin'
And you find out soon
That the treatment wasn't worth it
They're all the same,
They all want the money
They're all insane,
They live for fame, honey
They laugh at you
When you're not even being funny
Well I've been here before
And I've seen firsthand and front row seat
This little thing they call
A video girl
Video girl,
Rocked my world for a whole two seconds
And now I know
I'm not about to be another victim
Of video girl syndrome
Get out of my face
Get out of my space
Get some class
And kiss the past
I'm not about to be another victim
Of video girl syndrome
You know it's bad
When your momma doesn't like her
All your friends sayin' she's a liar
Never ending phone call's not enough
(It's not enough, it's never enough)
Move to LA
Got no talent
Not even like you won a Miss Teen Pageant
Daddy pays your bills but you still whine
Well I've been here before
And I've seen firsthand and front row seat
What happens to him next
(What happens to him next?)
When he gets in the hands
Of a
Video girl,
Rocked my world for a whole two seconds
And now I know
I'm not about to be another victim
Of video girl syndrome
Get out of my face
Get out of my space
Get some class
And kiss the past
I'm not about to be another victim
Of video girl syndrome
You are never gonna see me miss her
Video Girl Syndrome
I'm not gonna be another victim
Of video girl syndrome
Yeah, oh, hey
Video girl,
Rocked my world for a whole two seconds
And now I know
I'm not about to be another victim
(Won't be a victim)
Of video girl syndrome
Get out of my face
Get out of my space
Get some class
And kiss the past
I'm not about to be another victim
Of video girl syndrome
I won't be a victim
Of video girl syndrome"
It was good, amazingly good. It was sure to be a hit.
"That is awesome!"Caitlyn exclaimed.
"Who is the video girl?" Peggy asked.
"That would be Alison Belle." Shane answered.
"Oh my god, she is such a bit...diva." Tess corrected herself.
"You know her?" Shane asked.
"Yeah, she opened for my mom on tour last year. She thought she was all that and was all 'look at me I'm a famous singer, I used to date Shane Gray, I'm better than you. I'm so hot!'" She imitated Alison, making the boys laugh. Obviously this was actually how Alison acted.
"You are Tess Tyler right? TJ Tyler's daughter?"
"Yes, and you are?" She asked.
"Greg Adams, the producer. I have an idea and I'm sure the boy would go along with this. How do you feel about imitating Alison saying stuff like you just did and we'll overlay it over the song?"
"I don't want to intrude." She said. I was surprised I thought she would have leapt at the opportunity to record let alone record to be in one of Connect 3's songs.
"It's a great idea. You wouldn't be intruding." Shane said sincerely.
Tess smiled, "What do you want me to say?"
...
After around ten minutes of Tess recording a number of different things, Greg and the boys had decided on the final recording they wanted to use.
We left the room for twenty minutes as they mixed it in and we amused ourselves.
Caitlyn and Tess hadn't really said a work to each other; they still held a grudge I guess.
We were called back in to hear the newly edited final piece.
As the song started to play Tess' voice ran through the speakers.
"O-M-G, did you hear? I dated one of Connect 3. That is so hot!"
The rest of the song played.
"I love it." Jason said.
"Yeah, we have to use it." Nate agreed.
"I'm happy to help and also to get back at Alison as well. She stole my dressing room on tour." Tess said frowning.
"Why would you need a dressing room if you weren't even singing?" Jason asked confused.
"I'm female, duh."
...
After going to dinner and TJ Tyler's concert later that night, the four of us girls decided to hang back at the hotel Tess was staying at.
Her mom was busy in an interview in her room so we were in Tess' room, eating ice-cream from room service.
"Glad to know you are eating good food now." Caitlyn said to Tess.
"Yeah, not worried about the carbs?" I smirked at her.
"No, I'm not anymore. I should enjoy life and that includes eating the good stuff." She answered.
Caitlyn smiled at her, "Tess, I want to put everything behind us. I mean, I know we have fought non-stop since we stopped being friends, but we are both muature women who should be able to get along."
I was seriously impressed with her; she really was mature to be able to say that after the history that she had with Tess.
"I agree, friends?" Tess asked.
"Friends." Caitlyn agreed.
...
TJ Tyler's limousine driver dropped Caitlyn and I back at the apartment later that night.
Jason was in bed already, Shane was watching television and Nate was in the kitchen making pancakes.
"Hungry?" Caitlyn asked.
"Yeah, a bit."
"You cook?"
"Let's just say Shane burns everything he tries to make and Jason, well enough said. Last time Jason attempted to cook he almost burnt the whole building down."
Caitlyn giggled at this.
"He's being serious, Caitlyn. He was too busy staring at a couple birds outside the window. We had to call in the fire brigade and everything." Shane said seriously.
"Oh, god." Caitlin gasped, her whole demeanour suddenly changed. "No one was hurt were they?"
"No, everyone was fine." Nate told her placing his pancakes on a plate.
"You mind if I send Sierra an email?" I asked Shane.
"Not at all."
I followed him to his room and he pulled out a shiny Apple laptop from under his bed.
He opened it up, connected to the internet for me and passed it over.
I sat down on his bed and signed into my email.
"I'm just going to go get ready for bed." He kissed me on the cheek and grabbed a pile of clothes and went in his bathroom.
I wrote Sierra a long detailed message about recording the song and what had been happening at school.
As I hit send, Shane came out in some sweats and a loose singlet top.
"You want a shower as well?" He asked.
"No, I had one this morning. I'll just have one when I wake up. It's been a long day." I said shutting his laptop.
"Not to sound like a teenage guy or anything but did you want to sleep in here tonight? I like having you close to me."
I smiled, "Same here. I hate leaving you, you know."
"I do too. How do you fancy meeting my family for dinner tomorrow night?"
"What?"
"You heard me."
"Oh my god, what am I going to wear? What if they don't like me?" I panicked.
"Chill, Mitch." He chuckled. "I'll take you shopping for clothes and I'm sure they'll love you. Plus you're the one who wanted to meet them." He reminded me.
I nodded, "Okay, well I'm just going to get changed, I'll be back."
"So you'll stay here?" He asked.
I nodded, "Be right back, Pop Star."
Before he had a chance to attempt to correct me I went into the guest room to get changed.
Caitlyn came in a minute later, to get changed as well.
"Nate and I are going to watch some television; I'm just going to get more comfy and change. You and Shane want to watch with us?"
"No, I think I'm just going to go talk with Shane for a bit and go to sleep."
"In his room or ours?
"His and don't worry I won't do anything."
"I know Mitchie, night." She hugged me and I went back to Shane's room.
He was lying down under the covers, "Told you I'd be back."
He smiled and pulled half the covers back so I could get in.
I got in and moved straight into his embrace, he put the covers up over me and held me in his arms.
"Your hair smells like apples." He commented a minute later.
"You're smelling my hair?" I asked looking up at him.
"Maybe."
I rested my head back in the crook of his neck.
Strangely I couldn't fall asleep as easy as I thought I would after having such a tiring day, "Shane?" I asked softly a little while later once I felt drowsy.
No response, just his steady-breathing indicating that he was already asleep.
"I love you." I whispered, finally letting sleep consume me.
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww :)
Oh and any thoughts on JONAS that premiered the other night?