Together at 18
Chapter 5: The Offer and She What?
Shane's Point of View
I was really nervous waiting for Brett or Bruce to speak. I needed to know what was going on and I was in panic mode. I didn't want to be but it involved Mitchie, of course I would be worried. I still have no idea what it could be about. If it is about my image I swear I would freak out. I sigh looking at them wanting to know what it is.
"Can someone please tell me before I flip out" I half shouted
"It's okay Shane calm down nothing is wrong?" Bruce said
"Then why are you not talking. Seriously don't freak me out" I said
"Okay well as we said we talked to the record label and they were talking about Mitchie"
"Yes what about her Brett" I said wanting to know exactly what they were talking about.
"Okay well they have been following the concerts and the reviews about her carefully. This never happens and is so very rare. However Savannah, a manager of the record label, have been following carefully and she would like to sign Mitchie a record deal." Brett said
"Oh my god really that is so amazing" I said smiling
"Yeah it is. Now it won't affect the tour or anything as there is no reason for that. Now they faxed the contract over so Mitchie can look it over with you or your parents but this is real Shane, they don't want anyone else to get another star in the making."
"I understand but wait, why are you telling me about it, shouldn't you be talking to her first, I mean she is the artist I'm not I don't really see what I have to do with it"
"Pretty much everything Shane. You are the one who got her to sing, who encouraged her, who let her shine bright. You are right we don't usually do this at all but because of this situation we wanted to make sure this was okay with you? That there would be no conflict since you will both almost be doing the same thing, same career, and due to her full situation we wanted to know if you think she would be able to handle it?" they asked
"There will be no conflict. We are always so happy with each other we don't mind at all. Now we do have a house in Santa Barbara for after the tour which you are both well aware of, so Savannah will have to be willing to work with her at the studio there, as you agreed to do so with me, they have to accommodate our life as well" I said seriously
"We understand that Shane" Brett said
"I also think she can handle it. She has handled a lot of things some people don't know the full story so she can definitely handle this. This is truly amazing and will honestly make a dream of hers come true, when are you guys telling her?" I asked anxious and very excited
"Well if you want you can tell her, we are going to talk to her tomorrow before the sound check and give her the contract to read over with you and/or your parents depending on what she wants. We also trust Savannah and she won't push Mitchie to do anything that makes Mitchie uncomfortable. However I can always apply to sign her but there can be a huge fight of interest conflict within that."
"Savannah is fine, I trust your opinion but I know Mitchie she will want to meet her before she signs anything, she is very cautious which is a good thing." I said and they nodded "So when do you want me to tell her" I ask
"You can tell her anytime you like. Maybe tomorrow morning. We are spending the night driving again due to the 8 hour drive we have ahead of us to the next town. The whole crew is going for breakfast including all of you and everything, so we can also talk there as well" Brett said
"Alright well I will tell her this is very exciting I am glad someone recognizes that talent and know she deserves it. Thank you guys but I should get back we will be running our set soon" I said and they nodded and left. I smiled running my hands through my hair like I can't believe it. This was beyond amazing and she would not be able to stop smiling when she found out, and I was excited they asked me. I mean of course I would be happy about it. I was also happy I would be the one to tell her, let's just say this was amazing news.
I walk out of my room and get back stage sitting where I was as she was half way through me, myself, and time. I couldn't stop smiling to myself as I saw her singing, having the time of her life like she always did on the stage. She was going to be insanely happy as I am. I smile as she finishes and walked over to us. I stand up hugging her tight as I always do. I laughed as people from the sound check party cheered as I hugged her.
"Hey" I said smiling
"Hi what had got you so smiley" She asked
"I just love watching you perform"
"You better" She said giving me a soft kiss which I return
"Always, now sit and watch our set" I said and winked as she saluted and sat in the chair I had been in. I laughed rolling my eyes as I went onto stage with the guys running our set. I knew the smile was still constantly on my face, I knew when I would tell her and I was happy to see how she would react.
We finished the sound check as well as the party with the fans. The stadium was a good set up so me and the boys were doing the crowd walking again to set this party off. We however had a really good idea. The boys and me have talked about this. Because Mitchie is a big part of this show we wanted her to be a part of it. So when I arrived at the platform singing she would come up through the floor singing along with all of us. So we would do the end pose with her. She had to be there with us, she was part of the party as well. Caitlyn was definitely not impressed but Bruce approved so it was happening. It would definitely be a surprise for the fans, she seems excited as I knew we all where.
After the sound check party and when we were all ready for our concert we sat backstage and just talked and took pictures of many different things. We were goofing off and it was not stop laughter. My stomach actually hurt from laughing so much at one point. Soon Mitchie went on stage a smile was constantly playing on my lips. I was going to tell her tonight when we were alone, after voting on the picture of the night and such just so it would be more private, I rather Caitlyn and Lisa not know about this right away.
I was excited as me and the boys laughed and Mitchie went underneath the stage to the platform that was under the cat walk that we don't usually use but it was perfect for our surprise this night. The boys started the music and we started walking down the aisles doing are song. I was half way through the song and the crowd and luckily no kisses this time. It was the last minute of the song and I was now on the catwalk singing the boys going to be coming up soon. I stood behind the square that would rise. Soon the dry smoke started and I sang. Soon Mitchie's voice sounded and we kept singing as the smoke cleared and we were singing together the boys now behind us playing the guitars. The fans were going insane and it was so much fun. We ended and the pose we did, I loved it. Mitchie and I were beside each other her left and my right hand raised holding out microphones. Her arm crossed over mine. Jason was on my other side and Nate was on hers. They had there guitars off their shoulders and held up over there head. It was really fun, we might have to do this more often.
"How are we doing tonight" I called and everyone clapped as did Mitchie
"Mitchie Torres everyone" Nate called and the fans cheered as she waved and ran off stage changing for the turn right number, God I really loved performing with her and that smile on her face. I am officially now more excited to tell her the news.
We get onto the bus just before 12 and we are all pretty pumped and not really tired we have been getting a lot of sleep lately. We were driving through the night again but we all knew we weren't going to sleep for a while the adrenaline was a lot more fierce then earlier shows. This was definitely one to remember. We all sat down along the living area and grabbed bags of chips and we ate them and drank soda looking through the pictures. We had seen them all and we were all talking about two to choose from. It was either a picture of Mitchie reaching out into the crowd during Me, Myself and Time when she was on the catwalk touching hands of some fans or the one of all four of us at the end of our opening number.
"They are both really good" I said
"I actually prefer the one of Mitchie" Nate said
"I like the one of the four of us" Mitchie said "I mean I like the one of me, but I rather the other one, for tonight, I know I can do much better" She said winking at me and I laughed
"Don't be so cocky" Caitlyn snapped
"Jeez sorry for joking around, I still want the four of us to be the picture of the night."
"Alright Jason Shane you okay with that" Lisa asked
"That's fine with me" I said smiling and Jason agreed. Lisa then turned off her computer and we all played the Wii except Mitchie, she said she would just watch and Caitlyn was just sitting cheering on Nate. We were playing, guess what… Mario kart… It was actually an amazing game especially high on adrenaline.
"I'm going to go write alright" Mitchie asked kissing my cheek "Maybe check the net"
"Sure love" I said quickly kissing her as she said goodnight to the others and went into her bunk, leaving the curtain open as I saw her turn on her laptop I smiled continuing the game for a while.
It was about an hour later when I decided to give up so now Caitlyn had joined in. I grabbed a bottle of smart water and made my way towards Mitchie's bunk and sat down behind her lap top. "Hey" I said smiling
"Hey Love" She said smiling typing and looking at the book beside her
"What are you up too?" I asked
"Putting together a track to a song I just finished" She said smiling
"Can I hear it" I asked
"It's a surprise for you, so I want to wait until it's finished alright" She said and I nodded
"Alright I'm happy you wrote about me" I smile "Is that the only one you are working on?" I asked
"Only track, yes I wrote another song I've been trying to finger out a tune to it"
"Can I read it?" I asked
"Sure I guess, it's cheesy and cute don't laugh" She said flipping to the other song and handing the notebook to me.
"What speed do you want it" I asked and she started tapping it out on her knee as I read along "That works, here" I said turning her computer as she removed the one track and I set just a normal beat"
"Now I just need the instruments and delete the beat and I could have it" she said smiling "what do you think about the lyrics"
"Fairy tale with a twist I love it" I smiled
"Thanks I tried" I smiled listening to the beats
"How about we work on the track together" I offered and she smiled
"Sure I'd love that." She said
We both leaned against the length wise wall against her bunk. Our feet were hanging out of the bunk the curtain open. I held the notebook as she held the lap top. It was fun sitting beside each other working on something that we were both passionate about.
About 45 minutes later we got a little bit done. Mitchie yawned and I noticed her adrenaline was falling. "Getting tired my love" I said and she nodded
"A little yeah, I'm going to get changed" She said and I nodded as she removed the lap top from her lap and went into the back room then the bathroom getting changed and ready for bed. When she got back I would cuddle with her and tell her about the record deal, I was excited to but wanted it in a type of romantic setting.
Soon she was back in her bunk with the computer and her book put away and I was laying beside her my arm around her shoulder holding her close. I was in only a wife beater and plaid pyjama pants. We had the blankets wrapped around us since it was a little bit cold in the bus. Together though it was fairly warm, body heat was always the best source.
"So Mitchie you know the talk I had with Bruce and Brett today" I asked and I was stroking her hair and we were having a loving moment in silence.
"Yeah, what was it about" She asked
"Well it was about you" I said and she looked at me
"Did I do something wrong?" She asked and I chuckled
"No not at all, it was about you and the record label"
"Are they not happy with me?" She asked
"It's nothing like that, this is happy. Savannah is a manager with the label. She sent over a contract to Bruce and Brett who will talk to you tomorrow. However I get the privilege of telling you now. She wants to sign you with a record deal for the label" I said with a huge smile upon her face and her eyes went wide with a smile.
"Your serious, me with a record deal" She asked
"Yes I'm serious" I said
"Oh my god" She squealed hugging me kicking her legs excited and I laugh
"I thought you would like that"
"Not at all, I love it" She said kissing me and I chuckled "When will it start though, I mean I want to stay on the tour, the whole tour" She said
"Don't worry they aren't taking you off the tour. I don't know the logistics just that she would like to sign you. Bruce and Brett are talking to you about it tomorrow with the contract so we can go over it, and my parents can if you want them too as well" I said and she nodded
"This is crazy" She said smiling and I nodded
"That's how I felt when we got one too. You will probably be recording the month we are off in September before our European concerts though, to get it started" I said and she nodded "So you better keep writing" I said winking
"Always" She said smiling "This is amazing"
"It is I am so proud of you" I said kissing her as she kissed me back
"I guess dreams can come true" She said
"Just like our fairy tale together came true" I smiled and she giggled
"You were so just cheesy and I loved it" I kissed her and she smiled curling up into me "I think we should sleep now though" She said getting tired
"I think I can allow that" I said kissing her fore head and she nodded soon falling asleep soundlessly.
It was about 3:00 when I woke up. I carefully slipped out of Mitchie's arms and out of her bunk closing the curtain so she could still sleep. I walked into the main room grabbing a bottle of water then climbing into my bunk quickly falling back asleep smiling thinking of Mitchie.
I woke up around 8:00 and sat up on my bunk just checking twitter and the net on my phone. I then played angry birds cursing the pigs every once in a while and then turned it off getting off my bed landing on my ass instead of my feet because I tripped.
"Owe" I said making a loud thump. I heard a giggle escape from beside me. I pulled the curtain open "Get up sleepy head" I screeched in here ear tickling her and her legs started flailing all over the place and I laughed
"Stop Shane" She said
"Then say sorry for laughing" I said
"But you fell" She said smirking and I glared
"Alright, alright I am sorry for laughing" she said and I stopped tickling her. She pushed passed me going into the bathroom and turning on the shower, I guess today was her morning to shower first. I got dressed then went into the main room. We were going for breakfast in an hour so now I was just waiting for the rest to get up and get ready.
Finally the bus was at our destination and we all get out meeting our parents and getting cars and heading to the café we were apparently having breakfast at. We all arrived and sat down with Bruce, Brett the dancers and all the crew. It was going to be fun hanging out with all of them having breakfast. We pretty much took up the whole café and we got all the fixing to the most amazing waffle and pancake breakfast ever. We also had bacon and eggs if we wanted and unlimited coffee and juice it was definitely amazing.
Bruce and Brett said just a few words to Mitchie about the deal and we all decided we would talk after alone with my parents who wanted to be a part of it and Mitchie trusted them so I was happy she said it was okay. They went through it with us and everything. Mitchie would also learn more of the logistics for it.
After breakfast and all hanging out we all headed back to the venue where the buses were meeting us so we could get what we needed. We all got back on our bus and grabbed our concert bags and headed into the venue. After Mitchie and I helped set up and making sure most things were ready we went to a separate room with my parents to talk to Brett and Bruce about Mitchie's deal. She held my hand tightly and I squeezed it reassuringly so she wasn't nervous. We walked into the room and sat down.
"Hi Mitchie" Bruce said
"HI" She said smiling
"So we are guessing you were heard you are being offered a record deal by the label under the management of Savannah" Brett asked
"Yeah I can't believe it but I am very thankful"
"Well you are amazing and do deserve it. Now because you are with Shane we have made changed to regular contracts and the living situation which we also adjusted for Shane's. Savannah as also looked over them. She is willing to work with the Santa Barbara Studio so when is needed you can have recording time as we had scheduled with Shane as well."
"That sounds good" she said smiling
"Mostly the contract is just your rights as the artist and that you have duties as an artist for the label but they are fairly flexible to your manager and due to your age and everything, being with Shane and having a life as well Savannah will be very good at that. Now you will have a meeting with her the day we have off after the LA concert" he said
"It says on here to start recording as soon as possible" she said "that wouldn't be right after this part of the tour would it" She asked
"Yes, you will have to start recording along then, however you are able to continue on the tour maybe a single would be released by then, maybe two. These are all things you have to work out with Savannah. So far all the work you have done, the writing and music has been great; you just have to record with your tracks as Savannah had agreed. You do need more songs but I'm sure you can work that out so that was fine."
"Oh okay I understand this will be a big part of my life but I need to have my own as well" She said
"The rest of the logistics are with savannah. We just had to have you read over the contract. You won't be signing on until you meet Savannah and I am sure these three will be there with you that day" Brett said
"Definitely" I said
"We will be there too dear" My mom said and Mitchie thanked them.
We talked for another hour or so just about everything and Mitchie was really excited for this and she kept saying how she had a few songs in the works and I knew she did. We finally got to the sound check part of the day and everything. We weren't doing the set this partt off walk through the crowd as this venue's setting on the floor wasn't spaced out enough. So that was fine. After the sound check that last hour went by pretty fast and it wasn't long until I was backstage cheering on Mitchie as she did her set, which was again even better. There was also tons of applause for her and I smiled giving her thumbs up as she would laugh and be amazed by all the applause from the fans.
We then started off the concert and everything with our usual routine. Mitchie came and did the turn right dance and we did our much better duet, and then she came out again with the rest of the crew for Burnin' up it was a usual concert with not that many surprises due to the venue but it was still very fun and as always an adrenaline rush.
That night we got back on the bus and found out we would drive through the night again. We would be arriving around 7, which wasn't bad. We could always wake up if we wanted or just go back to bed and sleep, it depended on lots of things and what was going on in the morning.
We all sat in the living area looking at pictures. Tonight we were all in pyjamas curled up warming up and watching the pictures. It was one of my favourite parts of the night. I held Mitchie in my arms and we watched all the amazing pictured of the night and Mitchie's set was always my favourite because she was beautiful in anything, so I always smiled watching her set pictures.
We voted on one of just Mitchie. It was an amazing photo. It was too the song believe in me. I loved that song and I remember the exact moment the picture was taken and everyone said this won the photo of the night and Caitlyn said nothing as usual and I had to say she really was pissing me off she had to get over it already.
Anyway the picture was in the last chorus when it said I'm gonna wake up feeling beautiful today. Her eyes were closed and her hand reached out but you could just see the raw emotion within her face and the way her body was positioned it was so powerful it definitely deserved picture of the night. I was so proud of the amazing performances she keeps doing every night, no matter what. She loses herself into the music and does the show for the fans, very admirable. That's something that makes a great artist, which she is.
After the picture we all went to bed in our own bunks. I played on my iPhone for a bit but soon enough the brightness of the screen tired my eyes and I turned it off closing my eyes and letting my body slip into the relaxing darkness we are all familiar with each night.
Mitchie's Point of View
I woke up the next morning rolling over feeling something crumple under my cheek. I groaned grabbing it seeing it was a piece of paper. I grabbed my phone seeing it was 9 and turned on my light. As my eyes adjusted a read the note that was left on my pillow apparently by Shane?
Hey love,
I didn't want to wake you but the boys, Lisa and I headed out shopping for something we needed and Lisa said she will get some stuff you might need as well. Caitlyn is there but we will be back soon. Please both be alive when we get back, don't need a murder case ;). Anyways I love you and see you soon babe. XOX or maybe in your case SOS :P
Love Always Shane.
I couldn't help but laugh at the note he left. I got up and walked into the main room grabbing orange juice and sitting on the couch just relaxing until Caitlyn walked in.
"Great they left me to look after the orphan trash" she said walking over to the counter
"I can look after myself perfectly fine" I snapped back
"They aren't stupid they made me sleep in so I would make sure you didn't steal anything when they left" She snapped sitting down, what a bitch.
"Okay seriously like I would do that. I don't know what the fuck your problem is with me, but you need to get over it. Are you jealous or something of me, because I did nothing to you?"
"Why would I be jealous of you" She asked
"I have no idea. Because I have Shane or something, even though you have Nate who is amazing" I said
"Oh you are going to steal him now too" She said
"What the hell are you talking about I never stole Shane. I'm sorry we fell in love and that I am part of this family but you should be happy for him"
"I will never be happy for him especially if you are involved"
"Why not, what's the big issue" I asked pissed
"You are way oblivious and naïve" She said
"And why is that"
"Because you should know why I hate you so god damn much"
"Well I don't I did nothing"
"You did"
"What did I do?"
"You are seeing Shane"
"Look I know you were friends with Erica but that was a tragedy that happened and you should be glad that he recovered form that and found love again" I was really pissed at her now.
"FOR FUCK SAKES BEFORE ERICA AND YOU I LOVED SHANE ALRIGHT!" She screamed.
As those words left her mouth I felt my eyes widen as my body froze. The breath I was inhaling stuck it my throat, she loved Shane?
A/N: I am ending it here so I am evil as of now. But I will be writing the next chapter as soon as I can. I know it was slightly shorter than Usual but I really wanted it to end it there. Thank you for all the current reviews and more recent story alerts. Here is a Halloween Treat for you. Let me know your favourite part of this chapter and what you thought of Caitlyn's reason without the explanation so far? Three more reviews and you guys get me to 400. Thank you all so much. Please read and review. Enjoy!