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"I hope you all are working hard on your assignments." Mrs. Anderson lectured. Mitche sent Shane a small smile while the rest of the class stared at the teacher with a blank expression. She continued, "It will be due this Wednesday and I hope all of you put a lot of effort into it."

The bell rang and kids quickly shuffled out of the classroom, mumbling and complaining about the amount of homework they were getting. Mitchie slowly started to collect her belongings and was the last to leave. She walked to her locker and greeted Caitlyn.

"Hey Cait." Mitchie smiled, as she took books out of her locker.

"Hey Mitch. How was your weekend? You didn't return any of my calls." She eyed her best friend curiously.

Mitche smiled at the memory. As much as she hated being stuck in a room for an hour, she actually enjoyed Shane's company. "Oh. I was just with Shane for most of the weekend. We were forced to go to this party with our parents…" She trailed off.

"Huh? What did you say? Sorry, my mind went blank after you mentioned Shane. It must be torture for you to hang out with that man whore." Caitlyn said with utter disgust.

Mitchie rolled her eyes. "Cait, he isn't that bad. You should give him a chance."

Caitlyn let out a humorless laugh. "That is never going to happen. I hate that stupid, jerky, good for nothing-"

Mitchie interrupted her. "Caitlyn, can you please stop?"

Caitlyn muttered a hasty apology and looked away.

"Now that we're done discussing about him, let's go get some lunch." Mitchie giggled.

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Shane quietly watched Mitchie laughing with her friend Caitlyn.

She's so beautiful when she laughs... wait why am I even thinking this? She's a loser, why am I falling for her?

Shane shook his head angrily and banged it on the locker.

"Uhh dude, what're you doing?" Nate asked curiously.

Nate chuckled as Shane's face turned red from embarrassment. "I know that look you were giving. Who are you checking out now?" Nate followed Shane's gaze and his eyes fell upon Mitchie.

"Mitchie?!" Nate choked on his spit.

Shane scoffed, "I wasn't checking out anyone. Dude, you need to relax."

Nate rolled his eyes. "Right. Anyways, I'll meet you at the Cafeteria." Nate said and walked away.

Shane ignored Nate and glanced back at Mitchie. He took a deep breath and ran his fingers through his straight hair. Shane approached Mitchie and Caitlyn, keeping his eyes glued to Mitchie. He cleared his throat and leaned against the locker, grabbing their attention.

"Hey Shane!" Mitchie smiled.

Shane smiled back to her and ignored the glare Caitlyn was giving him. "Hey, I was just wondering if you'd like to have lunch with me and the guys." He gave her his killer smirk.

"That would be great." Mitchie said quickly. "Is it alright if Caitlyn joined us?"

Shane fought the urge to say 'no', but instead he put on a fake smile. "Sure, I guess." He shrugged.

Caitlyn scoffed, "I'd never have lunch with that creature."

Shane's eyes darkened and he was about to retort something rude back, but Mitchie beat him to it.

"Caitlyn, will you please stop it?" She snapped.

" Whatever. Have fun having lunch with your lover boy." She muttered sarcastically and walked away indignantly.

Mitchie sighed, "I should go check if she's alright." She started to walk away, but Shane held onto her wrist firmly.

"Just leave her for now. She seriously needs to cool out. I don't know how you manage to hang out with her." He shuddered.

Mitchie rolled her eyes. "Shane, stop acting so jerky."

"Sorry." He smiled sheepishly. He extended his arm and reached for her hand. "Come on, let's go to the Cafeteria."

Mitchie blushed as they started walking to the Cafeteria. Students were giving them odd looks and mumbled things, while some girls glared at Mitchie in envy. Mitchie nervously pulled her hand away from his.

He raised an eyebrow as he studied Mitchie's nervous face. "Is there something wrong?" He asked.

"Huh? I-It's nothing." Mitchie replied.

Shane noticed that people were mumbling and staring at them. "Will you guys shut up and stop gossiping?" He yelled over the mumbles.

The people surrounding them quieted down and quickly walked away.

"Wow Shane, you're so nice!" Mitchie said sarcastically and giggled.

Shane chuckled and simply shrugged. They entered the Cafeteria and walked up to Nate and Jason. Mitchie giggled as Jason was enthusiastically telling Nate a story while Nate was giving him a dull look.

"Hey guys!" Mitchie chirped.

Nate's eyes immediately brightened and he scooted over, making room for them. "Hey!" He smiled timidly.

"Mitchie! I am so glad you're here. I was telling Nate about what I read on a magazine about birds, but he didn't seem to care." Jason pouted.

Mitchie smiled and sat down on the table.

Jason, for the millionth time, no one cares!" Shane rolled his eyes.

"I care! So I'm apparently a no one to you." Jason said.

"Anyways, how's your history assignment going? Is Shane making you do all the work?" Nate smirked.

"Hey!" Shane yelled and glared at Nate.

Mitchie giggled. "Nope. Surprisingly, he's actually a help. We're almost done."

Shane smirked at Nate. "See, I told you I was smart."

Nate chuckled, "Yeah, which explains why you're failing History cllass."

Mitchie laughed, nodding in agreement.

Shane sent Nate a glare and bit on his pizza angrily. "Shut up Nate."

Mitchie giggled and nudged Shane on the arm. "Why are you two always arguing?"

Shane shrugged and gazed at Mitchie. God, she's so beautiful. He thought while he marveled her beauty.

Mitchie blushed a light shade of pink and glanced away. Why is he always staring at me like that?

Jason watched them, confused. "Why are you guys always staring at each other like that? I read a book about love which stated that if two people stare at each other a lot, they're in love."

Shane choked on his pizza. He never expected Jason to say something like that.

"What?!" Mitchie and Shane yelled in unison.

"There are two things wrong with what you just said. First of all, why the hell were you reading a love book and second, Mitchie and I are not in love." Shane scoffed.

Mitchie blushed and looked at her toes. "Err… I'm going to get going… Caitlyn must be waiting for me. Uh, B-Bye guys." She stuttered.

She hurriedly threw her lunch in the garbage can and walked towards Caitlyn's table.

When Mitchie was out of sight, Nate turned towards Shane. "Seriously, what the hell is going on between you two?"

Shane scoffed, "We talk to each other, sue us." He replied sarcastically and bit on his pizza slice again.

"It's not that. I swear, a few days ago you guys hated each other and now you two are so close. Did something happen between you two?" Nate asked, curiously.

Shane smirked, "You're just jealous that your little crush likes me better than you."

Nate fumed, "She does not like you! Plus, she wouldn't go for a guy like you."

Shane rolled his eyes, "Ouch. Was that an insult? I'll prove to you that Mitchie is completely wrapped around my finger. Every single girl out there loves Shane Grey." He smirked.

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Mitchie took a deep breath and approached Caitlyn.

"Err… Hey Lola and Cait…" She said nervously and bit her lips.

Caitlyn folded her arms and sighed, "Mitchie, we need to talk. Now." She said sternly.

"About what?" Mitchie asked, trying to sound oblivious.

"Your relationship with Shane." She said, in a 'duh' tone.

"Cait, you've got it all wrong! We're just friends, nothing more." Mitchie insisted.

Caitlyn eyed her best friend. "It looks like someone is in denial. Seriously Mitch, I'm not blind. I see the way your whole face lights up when you see him."

Mitchie grew red and glanced away.

"Look Mitch, you're still new here and I'm just advising you. Not everyone you meet in high school is sweet and kind… you just have to watch your back. I'm not saying this because I hate Shane; I'm saying this for the best for you… Just try your best to stay away from Shane. Trust me, I've known him for seven dreadful years and I know exactly what type of guy he is. Just… be careful." Caitlyn gave Mitchie a sympathetic look and a small smile.

Mitchie looked down on her apple and suddenly didn't feel so hungry anymore. What Caitlyn said taunted her mind and she doubted him. Shane couldn't be that bad… could he?

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You guys will find out soon why Caitlyn hates Shane so much. :P