On regards to sleep texting; YES it CAN happen, trust I should know :P I'm so paranoid that I'm gunna ring or text someone in my sleep now so I have to turn off my phone :P

BUT I don't think anyone caught onto the hints... it wasn't Nate that sent the text...? :P

I should've made it more obvious; my bad :P

Anyway thanks for reviews, they made Rose smile, like this; :) haha

Presenting...

Chapter Six.

It'd been a few quiet days for Mitchie. She hadn't seen much of the Gray brothers due to their heavy work duties, though she'd received a few texts from Nate every now and then, one from Jason even, but...

Not a word from Shane.

Mitchie hated to admit it, after seeing him so upset the other night and after their little 'talk' and his promise that they would be friends, she wanted him to talk to her again. She wanted him to make the effort and prove to her that he was telling the truth. .

Checking her phone for the umpteenth time that afternoon she decided to turn it off and concentrate on her school work. However before she had a chance to really get into writing her English essay her mum burst into the room almost glowing.

"Mum what's going on?" Mitchie smiled seeing her Mum so bouncy and happy as she shuffled round Mitchie's room straightening out everything. "Oh this and that..." Connie replied crypitcally, then as Mitchie raised her eyebrows she threw her arms in the air.

"OKAY! So I just got a call from Antonio Darraz..." Connie started grinning from ear to ear, Mitchie's eyes widened and she jumped up from her chair, knowing what this could mean. Antonio was a famous Italian chef and there was a competition for cooks to go and join him for a month and create a recipe to be used in his restaurants around the world.

"I WON!" Connie screamed grabbing Mitchie's arms as they jumped up and down giggling like a pair of teenagers. "Oh my GOD MUM!" Mitchie screamed back excitedly, "thats AMAZING!" she grinned hugging her mum tightly. "Well done," she smiled happily but it faultered as she saw her Mum hesitate and straighten herself up, a serious look crossing her features. "What? What's wrong?" Mitchie frowned, suddenly confused by her change of mood.

"Well I decided that I would discuss me going; with you first, afterall you would be left here... I mean I've asked Mrs Gray, and she said it'd be fine for you to stay there..." Connie started to babble nervously, Mitchie could see how much this Italian chef thing was a HUGE deal to her Mum and wouldn't stand in her way for the world.

"Mum it's fine!" She interrupted hugging her again reassuringly. "I'd just stay there nights though?" she questioned sitting down next to her Mum who nodded, "yeah I don't want you to be alone at night... but during the day, well you have a key," she smiled down at her daughter, extremely proud of the mature woman she was quickly growing into.

"I'm so excited for you Mum," Mitchie grinned slinging her arm around Connie's shoulder who leaned her head against Mitchie's. "Your Father is too, he's all set for all that pizza," she joked the smile never leaving her face. "I better go tell Mrs Gray, that you'll be staying there for a month then," Connie stood up squeezing Mitchie's hand breifly, "thank you for being supportive of this, I know it'll be hard for you," the guilty look crossed her face again but Mitchie shook her head furiously.

"Mum this is like a ONE in a MILION chance, I'll pack your bags myself if I have too!" She threatened, Connie remained silent for the few seconds then the smile returned to her face and she squealed. "I love you," she hugged Mitchie once more before dashing out the door and picking up the phone.

So I'll be staying at the Grays house for... a month. The idea didn't appeal much to her but she had to do it for her Mum. Besides its not like she had to spend every waking second with him she'd keep firmly out of his way.

"Well look who it is," Mitchie's eyes widened slightly as Shane answered the door, she'd just text Nate 5 minutes previous and was expecting him to let her in. "Hey... Is Nate in?" she questioned peering over Shane's shoulder into the empty hallway. Frowning she looked down at her phone, the text message by him still on the screen.

"Nope," Now he was grinning at her, his eyes sparkling, she felt her spine tingle but shook it off and held up her phone. "Then what's this?! Why did he text me that I could...YOU text me?!" She ended up yelling when he waved Nate's phone in front of her. He shrugged shooting her an apologetic smile.

"I didn't think you'd come if you knew it was me," he admitted his tone slightly bitter, Mitchie rolled her eyes throwing up her hands, "and for once I guess you were right!" she said exasperatedly before turning round and heading back to hers.

"No wait, come inside!" Shane pleaded with her, catching up to her he stood before her, his hands resting on her shoulders stopping her from moving.

Mitchie scoffed, though she was trying to avoid his eyes as she could feel herself warming just from his touch. He knew she'd cave, he knew it before he even added the "Pleeeeeeaaaaseeee?!"

"Fine," She said dejectedly stepping inside his house, she turned back round to see him standing in the same place, a look of shock on his face. "Coming?" she almost smiled as he shook his head like a confused puppy then grinned back at her.

"Awesome," he whispered stepping in behind her and closing the door. They both stood in silence in the hallway just staring at each other both at loss for words.

"So wanna... go upstairs?" Shane asked, Mitchie nodded silently making her way up to his room, remembering where it was from last time she entered without hesitation. "Woah..." she muttered as she opened the door. Unlike last time his room was completely unpacked. His walls now covered in music posters; his guitars attached to the walls, a desk to one side with his laptop sitting open playing music quietly. Finally he had a small sofa put against one of the walls facing a huge TV, with an X-Box attached.

"This is great," she smiled at him, forgetting herself for a moment. "Thanks," he grinned back, suddenly he reached forwards and brushed a strand of her back behind her ear, she blushed scarlet jumping back quickly. "Sorry," he murmured stepping closer to her again.

"S-Shane," she stuttered as he advanced on her slowly until finally her back pressed up against his wall. "Mitchie I'm so sorry-" he was looking down, his black hair falling in front of his face. He was scaring her slightly; not in the 'Oh my god he's going to kill me' kind of way but a 'Holy crap my hearts going to explode if he comes any closer' way.

Just as he approached the point where he couldn't possibly get closer without touching her; he looked up, a mischievous sparkle in his big brown eyes. "Shane?!" Her voice was no longer weak but questioning, wondering what he was up too.

"-I really am sorry that I have to do this, but... you left me with no option... so I'm just going to have to-" he raised his arms slightly his fingers stretching out like claws, "Shane" she squeaked almost inaudibly, wishing that somehow Nate or Jason would appear to save her. What is he going to do?!

"-TICKLE YOU TILL YOU FORGIVE ME," He yelled grinning wildly as his hands grasped her stomach and began to tickle her madly. "No!" She gasped laughter already bubbling up her throat as she stooped over weakly trying to push his hands away.

"Say you forgive me!" He commanded not letting up as she slithered down the wall laughing so hard she was having trouble breathing.

"Can't... breathe!" she gasped out, he laughed and gave her a playful smile, without warning he picked her up slinging her over his shoulder before dropping her on his bed and resumed the tickle torture.

"You better hurry up and forgive me then," he whispered in her ear sending shivers down her spine. "God, Shane!" She moaned trying to find his hands with her own so she could push him off her. "That's nice Mitchie, but save that for later," he winked then laughed at the angry expression on his face. Not once did he consider this could end up backfiring on him...

Luckily for Shane though, Mitchie valued her life and so stopped struggling and laid her hands on his forearms, "okay, okay!" she sighed a giggle escaping her lips as he smiled down at her. Wait since when did he get on top of me?!

"Okay what?" he smirked his hands pausing their tickle torture as he awaited her reply. "I..." she started still trying to catch her breath, she looked at her hands still grasping his arms, muscle rippling beneath her palms. She looked back at him, her breath catching in her throat as she realized just how close he was to her, his eyes wide with excitement and his hair messed up from his playful games.

"I forgive you," she whispered, and she did. She couldn't quite believe it herself, after all that heartache it seemed just looking in his eyes it was all forgotten, a distant and unimportant memory. A slow smile grew on his lips as he turned his ear towards her, "say it again?" he demanded to which she leaned up till her lips were almost touching his ear. "I FORGIVE YOU!" She then cried out loudly, making him jump back in surprise.

He narrowed his eyes at her rubbing his ear as she laughed beneath him, deciding to play him at his own game. "Oh you think thats funny?!" He raised an eyebrow, then as she nodded still laughing to herself he smirked, "well just for that I'm not letting you go!" gripping her wrists he pushed her arms back above her head till she was pinned beneath him. "Shane!" She squirmed trying to get away but his hold was too strong.

"Let me go," she whined pouting up at him. "What's the magic phrase?" he whispered his face now inches from hers. "Please?" she guessed trying to control the smile that was threatening to crack on her lips. "Nope, 2 more guesses," he grinned shaking his head, his hair tickling her cheeks as it briefly touched.

"What happens after the 2 guesses?" she questioned quietly still trying to wriggle out of his grasp. "That Mitch, counted as your 2nd guess, so now you have one-" he smirked then continued talking as she was about to interrupt, "-and in answer to your question... you die," he tried to sound menacing but the cheeky smile gave away his demeanor. "Mwahaha!" He added just for affect then looked back down at her, "so last chance Mr Bond?!" he joked, she laughed and tried to think real hard what it would be, but in honesty the only thing she was aware of was his thumb tracing light circles in her palms sending bolts of electricity up and down her arms.

"Shane Gray is a jerk! But I forgive him," she whispered already giving up on trying to figure out what he wanted her to say. He remained silent for a couple of minutes his eyes flickering from her to the doorway then avoiding her eyes he quickly replied, "close enough," and with that he let her go and sat up and away from her. So quick were his movements she felt a little paranoid, do I smell or something?!

"Thanks," she gave him a small smile sitting up also, then blushed deeply realizing just why he'd let her go so suddenly.

There standing in the door way was Mrs Gray, her mouth opened looking at the two like they'd been caught doing something they shouldn't, though in the position they were in Mitchie could see how one would think that.

Nate was standing next to her, a smirk playing on his lips as he tried not to laugh. "Urm... hi Mrs Gray," Mitchie mumbled standing up off of Shane's bed, who remained seated looking completely comfortable with the awkward tension building up in the room.

"Mitchie," Mrs Gray nodded curtly then looked at her son who hadn't taken his eyes of Mitchie since she'd stood up. "Shane, we need help with the groceries," she ordered, he rolled his eyes and flashed Mitchie a smile as he walked out of the room behind Mrs Gray who was frowning slightly.

"Oh," she heard Shane exclaim then seconds later he came back into the room striding over to her and engulfed her in his arms. "Told you we'd be friend's again," he whispered kissing her cheek, "See you later friend," he then repeated loudly grinning at Nate who shot him a questionning look then nodded understandingly.

"Laters" Mitchie smiled back chewing on her lip dreamily as he left. "Oh Shane I love you SO much!" Nate gushed holding his hand over his heart dramatically, Mitchie gasped hitting him on the arm. "Shush!" She chastised covering his mouth with her hand. He grinned, reaching up his hand he ruffled her hair, "Oh Mitchie, Mitchie, Mitchie..." he sighed slinging his arm around her shoulder.

"Go careful," he whispered then before she had a chance to question him he pointed out the room, "your mum wanted a word," he informed then said goodbye as she dashed home.

"Mum?!" She called then hearing a clanging noise from upstairs made her way to her Mum and Dad's bedroom. "Hey you wanted to see me?" she smiled happily, it was weird how she could go from the worse mood to the happiest in just hours of hanging with Shane again.

"Mitchie honey, good you're home," her Mum sounded out of breath as she dumped clothes hurriedly into a suitcase, "what's going on? I though your plane was in two days?" Mitchie asked watching Connie frantically search for odd items to throw in the case.

"Oh yes but our flight was cancelled but theres one tonight, if we ever make it," her voice was distressed as but after a few more minutes of chucking stuff in the case she zipped it up and sat on top of it completely shattered.

"Oh right," was all Mitchie could say to the news, she wasn't ready for her Mum to leave just yet. She hadn't even got used to the idea of not seeing her Mum for a whole month and now she was leaving that night.

"Honey if you're not okay with this...?"

It seemed like only a few seconds had passed since she was standing in her Mum's room, persuading her to go and that she'd be fine with the Grays. Till this moment when she was now standing in the airport terminal hugging her Mum goodbye. Without her consent tears began to pour down her face as her Mum whispered in her ear.

"Ring me everyday?!" She sniffed looking up at her Mums own tear stained face, "Everyday," Connie confirmed giving her daughter another quick hug. "Oh this is silly, I'll speak to you in a couple of hours," Mitchie giggled sadly as they both shed fresh tears, "yes we will," Connie smiled kissing her daughters cheek then turned to the three boys behind her.

"You take care of my daughter you hear?"

Mitchie looked back at Shane, Nate and Jason who each in turn saluted her Mum, "yes mam," Shane smiled stepping up to the two and putting his arm round Mitchie, "the greatest of care," Nate added his hand resting against Mitchie's back, standing beside her. "I'll cook her pancakes," Jason promised picking up Connie's bag and holding it out to her. "Thank you boys, and I'll see you soon," she quickly kissed Mitchie again before running to catch up with Mitchie's Dad who'd already said his goodbyes and was handing the tickets to the air-hostess.

"God, a month with you three, how ever will I live?" Mitchie sniffed jokingly wiping away her tears, Shane pulled her into him for a one armed hug and she smiled, "I'm sure you'll cope,"

One month with the Grays. And she was excited as hell! Wondering about all the possibilities and things that will happen in those 4 weeks. "Yeah it'll be good... oh by the way; did we mention you'll be sleeping in the haunted basement?" Nate grinned, Mitchie's mouth dropped open in horror, "What?!" She squealed in alarm, "hey!" She gasped as Shane pushed her softly then all three boys ran off laughing.

This is going to be one hell of a month, Mitchie thought grinning then began to run after them, feeling so happy she just couldn't wipe the wide grin off her face as she chased them around the airport.

"Catch me if you can!"

:O THEY'RE FRIENDS?!

(Me: Not for long.... MWAHAHAHA)

haha, i kinda wanted this chapter be like the end of a cheesy movie where everythings so happy with doves and bells - totally thinking of Home Alone, lost in NY :P

HAHA

greaaaat film :P

anywayyyyziees

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