Thanks to all that reviewed the previous Chapter. I really treasured further a due, here is the next chapter. : P

Chapter 26:

Mitchie was met with grins and smiles on 19 faces as she entered the dorm room minutes later. She blinked innocently. "What?" They eyed on the ring on her finger. Caitlyn raised her eyebrows suggestively.

Mitchie nodded her head, also beaming like an idiot. A mere moment after, squeals and shouts of happiness for their friend filled the room. All of them took turns to hug Mitchie in the very cramp dorm room. It was like a celebration. They were lucky no one came to complain about them. Mitchie giggled at her friends.

"Thank goodness you two made up. Gosh, you two belong together." Priya stated a matter of factly. This earned approving nods from the girls. "Guys? Can I say something now?" Inquired the teen, straightening up and looked at her two best friends in the eye.

Instantly, Caitlyn and Ella looked slightly worried, knowing this was serious stuff. "Well, we talked about the situation just now..." Mitchie trailed off, not knowing how to phrase her words. Caitlyn bit her lower lip, knowing what was about to come.

The other 6B girls, knowing they all might need some time alone, left the room.

"And?" Caitlyn prompted.

"Do you think Miss Fleming would let us go for an interview on Wednesday?" There was an eerie silence in the room after that statement.

"You mean us, as in the three of us?"

"Yup, with Connect 3."

"But don't we have classes on Wednesday?"

"It's Alfea's founding day Ella."

"Oh right. I forgot."

"Are you guys okay with this? Going to the interview and all."

"Do we have a choice in this?" Caitlyn gave Mitchie a pointed look.

"Unfortunately, nope. According to Shane, there are rumors about you guys too." Mitchie sighed sadly.

Ella hugged her friend, and smiled. "We'll do it. It would be helpful. And besides, I do want to see Jason again..."

Mitchie and Caitlyn exchanged knowing looks and grinned. "Oh come on Gellar! Don't tell me you don't want to see Nate too!" Ella teased, noticing their looks.

"Guilty" Caitlyn murmured, a slight blush forming. She still wasn't used to the attention being on her and Nate's relationship, even after 3 years... And she did missed her boyfriend, although she did see him at the hospital some time ago, when Mitchie ran away from Alfea.

"So shall we go ask Miss Fleming for permission now?" Inquired Ella.

"Maybe we should. It will be better; if we can't make it at least Shane can cancel the interview."

"You got a point there Mitchie. Alright, I'll go update the girls on what's going on. Meet the 2 of you outside Miss Fleming's room alright?"

"Okay!" Chorused Mitchie and Ella.

The trio parted ways. Mitchie and Ella made their way towards the headmistress' office, walking at a slow and leisure pace, knowing it would take some time for Caitlyn to get there.

After a while, when they were all at their destination, they entered Miss Fleming's office...

As Mitchie expected, Miss Fleming allowed them to go for the interview, knowing that the trio should sort all of this mess out as soon as possible. She handed them a letter, which contained the permission slip. The 3 teens were told to hand it over to Miss Jenks. However, Miss Fleming expected them to be back by dinner.

Mitchie texted Shane, confirming that they could go for the interview. Shane replied, writing that they will be picked up at around 11.

The days slowly passed. Each day, reporters swamped Alfea College's gates as well as the Connect 3 tour bus. However, the guards certainly did a great job, keeping them from entering. Finally, it was Wednesday, the day when the truth would be revealed.

Wednesday, Alfea's Founding Day (10th February) 09 50hrs

Mitchie, Caitlyn and Ella were in their dorm room, preparing for the interview later that day. Liana and Alyssa were sitting on Mitchie's single bed, while Natalie, she was rummaging in the girls' wardrobe, matching outfits for them.

The rest of the 6B girls were busy studying; despite the fact that they wanted to help as well of course, but the room would be extremely cramped up yet again.

Mitchie was dressed in a plain white blouse and orange floral skirt that reached her knees, her hair held together by a hair band. Liana and Alyssa thought their friend looked lovely. Nodding her thanks, Mitchie sat down in front of their dresser. Despite her protest, Alyssa began to put on light make-up for her- foundation and a touch of lip-gloss. For the final touch, Mitchie slipped on a simple silver necklace with a music note on it as well as a matching charm bracelet. They were given by her parents and her best friends respectively for her 17th birthday.

Natalie picked out a light pink top and a pair of skinny jeans for Caitlyn. Her curly hair was let down to give her a very natural look. She was wearing a simple pair of ear rings, given by Jason and Ella for Christmas. Just for fun, she also wore the charm bracelet, similar to the one Mitchie had on. The 3 of them had matching bracelets; Caitlyn and Ella got theirs when they were shopping for Mitchie's birthday gift. Liana applied a light blusher and lip-gloss for Caitlyn. In all, she looked perfect, not too casual nor formal.

As for Ella, she wore a violet spaghetti strap top with a matching silk 'jacket'. She wore a white skirt that separated at her thigh, flowing down like a pair of jeans, but it was not really a pair of jeans nor a skirt. Her hair was let down too, but she held her fringe up with a butterfly clip. On seeing her friends wearing the charm bracelets, she laughed and got hers out as well. She than put on mascara as well as lip-gloss. She looked stunning once she was ready.

By the time all 3 of them were done, it was close to 10.45 already. Slipping on their footwear and picking up their purses, they thanked their friends for all the helped they had given to them. Natalie insisted on taking a few photographs. After that, the trio bid Liana, Alyssa and Natalie goodbye and left.

When they exited the gate, a black limo was already there, waiting for them. The trio glanced at one another and smiled. Their boyfriends and fiancé were leaning against the limo, chatting. When they caught sight of their significant other, they walked up to them and gave them a warm welcome. Hugs and kisses were exchanged between the 6 friends.

The Connect 3 all proclaimed that the girls looked simply splendid in their outfits. "Cut the flattery guys. Don't we have an interview to get to?" Caitlyn teased. "Lunch first right? I'm starving." Jason commented. Everyone chuckled/giggled. Jason was not only an air-head; he also had a rather huge appetite.

"Yes Jason, lunch first." Ella answered, hugging her boyfriend.

They all climbed into the limo and they were off.

"Where are we going for lunch Shane?" Mitchie inquired.

"We were recommended by David to go to a café nearby." Shane replied.

Caitlyn: What's the name of it?

Nate: It is 'Max's Café.' Ever heard of it?

Ella: Max's Café? They serve good food there!

Shane: I take it you guys heard of it then?

Mitchie: Are you kidding? We usually go there during our visits to town on Sundays for an afternoon snack!

Ella and Caitlyn: Yeah!

Mitchie: (sighs) Sweet Memories...

(A/N: If there IS such a place as Max's Café, do let me know...)

Soon, the six teens reached Max's Café. Their limo driver decided to have lunch somewhere else, a simple meal that is. They had a scrumptious meal. The Connect 3 had to agree with Ella, the food tasted absolutely good! After the boys paid for the meal, they set off again, this time to the interview...

It was totally obvious the girls were extremely nervous, even though it was not their 1st interview with the guys. The boys tried to calm their significant other down, telling them that they were with them and everything will be alright.

Shortly, a huge building came into view with the words' The Celebrity Gossip Show' printed in gigantic bold letters. Mitchie gulped as they approached the building and laced her fingers though Shane's, squeezing them softly.

Shane dropped a kiss onto her forehead and flashed her a small smile. The limo stopped near the backdoor of the building. "This is it." Caitlyn murmured to her two best friends.

"Yeah." Ella replied. Mitchie hugged her dorm mates. "Let's get this over and done with." She said.

The building was huge on the outside; it was even bigger on the inside. The girls all gaped when they first entered. They were backstage, and could see all the crew members preparing for the interview/show. People barking orders filled the air and crew members ran around, getting ready for the live show.

Shane beckoned the group to follow him, since he WAS the one who personally wanted to arrange the interview. He led them up to a lady whom was speaking with a man with a cap that read 'Stage Manager.' The girls presume the lady was in her early thirties. They stopped their conversation upon seeing the 6 teens approaching them.

Shane: Irma and Kelvin I presume?
Kelvin(stage manager): Welcome Mr. Grey and company. (Shakes hands with all of them)

Shane: Please, call us by our given names; there is no need to be so formal.

Kelvin: If you don't mind than I will Shane.

Kelvin: Please excuse me; I have to make some last minute checks. Pleasure to meet all of you. (Leaves)

Irma: Hello Shane, Nate Jason. It is great to see you all on my show again!

Nate: It's great to see you too Irma. Let me introduce. Girls, this is Irma Tang, the host for the show. Irma, this is Mitchie, Caitlyn and Ella.

Irma: It is nice to meet you girls. (Shakes their hands.)

Mitchie: Likewise Irma.

Caitlyn and Ella: Nods.

Irma: Well, later I will first invite Connect 3 on stage, after I ask a couple of questions about the tour; I'll ask the 3 of you to come up and join us is that alright with you?

All of them: Yup!

Irma: Alright then, you guys can chill on the couch here for now, the show will start in 5 minutes. And if you don't know, it's live broadcast.

Shane: See you in a few Irma.

Jason and Ella: See you!

Caitlyn: A pleasure to meet you Irma. (Smiles)

Irma: Thank you Caitlyn. I'll see all of you later. (Disappears behind the curtain.)

The 6 teens plopped onto the couch, their eyes on the small television screen in front of them.

"And we are going live in 5, 4, 3, 2..."

Haha. I have to end here, or this chapter would be much much much longer. So what will happen during the interview? What about Lindsay? All will be reavealed in Chapter 27. So stay tuned!

TrixieNancy124.