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LONDON BAYBE! - One of my random outbursts I have since learning that i'm going to LONDON BAYBE! okay so maybe I'm a little TO excited but I heard it's koooool and I get to stay in a reaaaaaaaally nice hotel and go on that eye thingy :)

Can't wait!

Anywayy here is... (drummmmmmm rollll)

Chapter Eight

"I'm mad at you," Mitchie pouted into the phone. She was sitting in her house on the downstairs sofa, cross legged and glaring moodily at the tv.

"I'm so sorry honey, your Dad and I got sidetracked-" Mitchie then heard a weird giggle erupt from her Mothers mouth and cringed deeply. "Ew Mom!" She whined though she dropped the mood and laughed.

"So what have you been up to? In the two days you haven't called?!" Okay so maybe she hadn't dropped the mood completely. But hey if Mitchie went abroad somewhere and didn't call every night her Mom would personally grow wings to retrieve her.

"Oh it's been so hectic, Antonio's amazing! And he said he liked my SOUP!" She practically screamed into the phone, Mitchie held it away from her head grimacing slightly but smiled at the news. "That's great Mom," she said sincerely.

"Mitchie what have you been up to?" Her Mom asked though she sounded kind of rushed, "nothing much, helped Shane with his-"

"That's really nice honey! I got to go, Antonio's calling me over! Love you bye!"

"Lo-" Mitchie sighed disheartened as her Mom cut the line before she could even get out the worst word. She'd never regretted telling her Mom to leave her and follow her dreams; until this second however.

"Hey Mitch what's up?" Nate and Shane both entered her house and looked at her slightly worried. "Nothing, just my Mom's to busy to call me for more than five minutes," she grumbled throwing the phone at the opposite sofa next to where Shane flinched thinking it would hit him.

"Aww Mitchie, at least she's having fun," Nate offered trying to comfort her, she sighed "I know, it's just hard," she said struggling for words.

Shane suddenly got up and stood before her, offering out his hands which she gingerly took. "I'm making up for last night," he smiled softly but before she could ask how Nate interrupted. "Why what did you do Shane?!"

Mitchie laughed pulling her hands away from Shane's, though she felt a slight resistance from him. "I taught algebra for 3 hours last night, and he listened to about 30 seconds of it," she told Nate who nodded understandingly, "yep his attention spans worse than a squirrels."

Mitchie laughed as Shane pouted at the two, "I was concentrating!" he tried to defend himself, "on what? Certainly not on the math," Mitchie giggled then stepped aside, "I'll just grab my coat," then she dashed upstairs leaving the two brothers in the living area.

"I bet I know what you were concentrating on," Nate grinned in a sing song voice, Shane narrowed his eyes shaking his head, "don't," he mumbled; then as Nate continued to taunt him under his breath he smiled slyly up at him.

"Oh Mitch?-" he called out, Nate now silent figuring out what his brother was about to do. Shane had that same sly smile on the day he convinced Nate to sneak out of their room back in the old house.

"-Do you have Caitlyn's number? I have the sudden urge to tell her something," he smirked at Nate who was now scowling, "drop it now?" he questioned, Nate nodded holding out his fist, "dropping it."

"What are you guys doing?" Mitchie shooting them odd looks as she buttoned up her coat. "Nothing," Shane brushed her off, then joined her in the hallway, "lets go Bi-atch," he winked before heading out the door. "He did not just say that," Nate groaned following him outside. "He's so camp sometimes," he rolled his eyes watching as Shane flicked his hair out of his eyes before looking back at the two.

"You love it!" He yelled from the car which was parked outside Mitchie's house; as she got closer she realized it was Jason who was driving nodding his head to the music that was blasting from the speakers.

"No dude we don't," Nate laughed slapping Shane upside the head, then ducked into the front seat before Shane could hit him back. "Aww I do," Mitchie grinned at Shane's hurt face which then broke out into a smirk, "of course, I know you like this shade of gray," he winked stepping up close to her. His arm now leaning on the back door of the car, stopping her from opening it.

A faint blush tinged her cheeks as he got even closer but she pushed it away and chuckled, "nah I definitely prefer that shade," she pointed to Jason. Then as Shane stood back looking a little offended; she opened the door and gave a high five to Jason who was laughing loudly at Shane. "Bad taste..." Shane began to mumble as he went round the car and got in the other side, sitting next to Mitchie.

"So where are you taking me?" Mitchie asked once they were on the road for about 20 minutes. "The mall," Jason replied simply turning up the radio a little bit and began tapping out the beat on the steering wheel.

"Oh," was all she said and turned to stare out of the window. "Gee, don't sound too excited," Shane teased from beside her, poking her gently in her stomach. She squirmed batting his hand away; "stop it," she giggled as he continued to tickle her.

"Settle down back there! Or you can walk home!" Jason put on a deep voice causing them all to burst out laughing. "Sorry Dad," both Mitchie and Shane said at the same time, she blushed as he grinned down at her and whispered, "jinx."

"Guy's won't people recognize you?" Mitchie asked as she saw groups of girls milling towards the entrance to the mall. "Maybe, but we have these," Nate said pulling down his hat just far enough to see under. The other two followed suit, Shane putting on his white sunglasses and drawing his coat up against his neck.

"Real conspicuous," she rolled her eyes playfully, tugging down his hat until it covered half his face, knocking off his sunnies. "Hey!" He whined readjusting his hat, "you got a better idea?" he raised an eyebrow smugly. "Yeah just be normal, you're more noticeable now acting like spies or something," she laughed walking towards the mall entrance. "We're not normal though," Shane said arrogantly walking behind Mitchie with Nate, whilst Jason was skipping up ahead.

"Where to first?" Mitchie asked as the guys rallied around her once they were inside.

"Do these look good on me?" Shane approached Mitchie whilst she was looking through clothes racks. She glanced up at him then did a double take, laughing. Shane was wearing a bright pink headband with the words 'i'm too sexy' and to top the look donned a pair of yellow star shaped sun glasses.

"Wow, you look so hot," she laughed not really thinking about the implications of saying those words to Shane; who lifted off the glasses and grinned down at her. "I knew you'd think so," he said quietly brushing deliberately past her. "Put them back," she sighed snatching off the headband causing his hat to fall off.

"Hey!" He cried out causing numerous people to look. Of course as Mitchie learnt it only took just one of those people to recognize just who exactly Shane was. And before she knew it she was running hand in hand with Shane who quickly yanked her out of the shop.

"SHANE GRAY! AHHHHHHHHH!"

Mitchie's jaw dropped, she couldn't believe how many girls were chasing them, this is ridicules he's not that important... she felt Shane tugging on her hand, but seeing the shop Rachel worked in she quickly dragged him inside. "Here!" She hissed pulling him into one of the Women's changing room cubicles, and quickly drew the curtains.

They were both breathing hard as they looked at one another. "Thanks," Shane said sarcastically narrowing his eyes at her, "what? I wasn't the one that yelled out, drawing attention," she defended herself trying to move away from him slightly. Although the amount of space in the cubicle she was surprised anyone could possibly move in there.

"I dropped my hat," Shane pouted suddenly dropping the attitude, "I'm sorry," he added after a moments silence. She looked back up at him in surprise. "For what?" she questioned finding it difficult not to just stare at him. His hair was messed up from where his hat had been knocked off and his cheeks were slightly flushed from running, though his eyes were wide and alert with a sort of boyish charm.

"I just wanted to thank you for tutoring.. and my thanks is getting us stuck in a cubicle whilst demon girls chase us." Mitchie laughed softly and shook her head, "it's fine Shane, I really don't mind," as soon as she said those words she saw the smirk creep back onto his face.

"I guess being squished against me in a changing cubicle is already thanks enough eh?" he winked pushing against her slightly until her back was against the wall. She blushed deeply and tried to avoid his eyes, "shut up," she murmured her hand pushing on his chest slightly trying to get him to back off. Being in such close proximity with Shane was making her head spin, his face was so close to hers she could feel his cool breath hitting her boiling hot skin.

"Make me," he whispered if possible trying to get even closer to her. He was enjoying this, she knew, he loved making her squirm and this was definitely the way to do it. "Shane.." she warned again trying to push him away.

"Excuse me... is everything alright madam?"

The girls voice broke the two apart, Shane stepped back almost stumbling over himself and Mitchie stepped forwards towards the curtain; she'd recognized the girls voice; Rachel.

Poking her head out the curtain, making sure Shane was out of view she smiled at her friend. "Rachel how you doing?" she could see the confused look on Rachel's face as she smiled innocently. "Mitchie? What're you doing in here?" she frowned trying to tug the curtain open some more, obviously suspicious.

"Urm... I... uh-" Mitchie stuttered, she was never good at lying especially to her best friend, she felt Shane shove her shoulder slightly which spurred her on. "I was... just trying some clothes on," she shrugged smiling impishly. "Mitchie this is a 'Plus Size' store, I don't think anything fits you," Rachel said pointedly her eyes narrowing, definitely suspicious now.

Mitchie glanced back at Shane who was grinning at her, she sighed shaking her head then drew back the curtain. She heard Rachel gasp and turned to look at her friend whose eyes now resembled saucers. "Oh my God Mitchie! You were having sex with Shane Gray in my cubicle?!"

Rachel smirked at Mitchie as she blushed scarlet looking down at her shoes, then she looked back up at Shane who was laughing softly. Holding out her hand she smiled "Hi I'm Rachel, Mitchie's friend," she introduced herself, he smiled back politely shaking her hand, "I'm Shane, Mitchie's cubicle sex partner," he grinned back. They both laughed as Mitchie groaned covering her face embarrassingly with her hands.

"Aww only joking Mitch," Shane laughed at her putting his arm around her shoulders. "So what were you two really doing in there?" Rachel asked ignoring the angry looks she was receiving from the other workers. "Hiding," Mitchie admitted pointing to the girls outside the store who were looking round frantically. "Oh I see, running from the price of fame," she nodded wisely smiling at Shane, "something like that" he agreed.

"Anyway we should probably find the other two," he looked down at Mitchie who nodded, "and I better get back to work," Rachel said dryly giving them a thumbs up. "Who doesn't enjoy helping large women zip up their dresses... and jeans," she shuddered, causing Mitchie and Shane to laugh out loud at her.

"Well hey it was nice meeting you, see you soon," Shane smiled at Rachel as he stopped laughing, "you too, and yeah now I've met you, Mitchie has no excuse not to invite me over," she smirked at Mitchie who nodded rolling her eyes. "Yeah you can come round tomorrow I suppose," she laughed then said goodbye, however as they were discretely exiting the shop Rachel called over and quickly ran up to them.

"I forgot to say; Matt emailed me yesterday to tell me, to tell you to reply," she said in one breath "so do it, later" she grinned then waved goodbye heading back behind the till to serve some old lady. Shane shot Mitchie a curious look as they exited the shop and retreated down the back stair case to the first floor.

"So whose Matt?" he asked nonchalantly looking at his phone, "oh urm... just this guy I'm friend's with," Mitchie mumbled staring at the floor ashamed of herself.

Matt! How could she forget about him, sure he'd been on holiday for two weeks but... that was no excuse. I'm the worst girlfriend in the world! she thought bitterly, even more so now that she'd lied to Shane about him. Who she had to admit to herself, was partly the reason she'd forgotten about Matt, with Shane around it was like no one else existed for her.

"A friend huh? Weird of him to demand an email from you," Shane pressed not looking away from her. She chewed her lip shrugging, "he just wanted to know something," she lied then before he could press her further she pointed to the music store, "there they are!" then ran over to them leaving Shane behind frowning.

For the rest of the day Mitchie tagged along with Nate, avoiding Shane as much as she could. She couldn't believe herself, first off forgetting her boyfriend and secondly lying about him to Shane. As if she was ashamed... maybe she was. She could see Shane was getting aggravated from her change of attitude towards him, in the car ride home he kept staring at her silently. His eyes narrowed trying to work her out in his mind, she was the most confusing person he'd ever met, and yet he couldn't get her out of his mind.

Matt,

I'm so sorry I haven't replied, I've just been so busy like you wouldn't believe. Mom's gone to Italy, leaving me all alone for a month how suckish? :p lol but it's great she's got this chance.

And other news... you know the band Connect 3? Who I met over the summer, well they moved next door! So I've just been spending some time with them, helping them move in and stuff...

Anyway I hope you're having fun, I'll see you soon!

Miss you, ily Mitchie x

"Wow he must be some friend," Mitchie heard a dry voice comment from behind her. Jumping suddenly she closed her laptop down and turned to face Shane who was leaning in the doorway, his arms crossed.

"Yeah, he's nice," she brushed it off, trying to wipe the guilty look off of her face. "You say to all your friends 'i love you'?" he was frowning and staring at her accusingly, she could feel herself caving but was scared of what the truth could do to their newly formed friendship.

"Urm well he's... okay he's my... boyfriend," she stuttered out looking down at her lap. She heard a small sigh escape Shane's lips and looked back up at him curiously, why is he so upset?!

"Oh." He said shortly then went over to his own bed and plugged his Ipod in, seemingly ignoring her. "Shane... it's nothing serious, we're haven't even been out on a date," she said quietly, unsure of why she was explaining herself to him. He took one earphone out and shrugged, "whatever Mitchie, I don't care," she opened her mouth to respond but no words came out. She continued to watch him wondering if that really was the truth.

Catching her looking he sighed, "seriously Mitchie, you can go kiss whatever guys you want, it's nothing to do with me," he said rather bitterly, turning away from her. "I haven't kissed anyone," she said softly, not sure if he heard or not. Deciding she'd had enough of him ignoring her she got up and made her way into Nate's room. "And yet you 'love him'" she heard Shane call out after her.

Sighing deeply she knocked on Nate's door. "Why 'ello Mitchie," he smiled putting on a British accent, "hey Nate," she sighed sitting down on his bed, and leaning her back against the wall. "You wanna talk?" Nate asked putting down the controller to the X-box and sitting beside her. She smiled shaking her head, "nah you carry on with your game," he grinned excitedly grabbing back the controller, "I'll put it on two player," he suggested giving her the other controller.

"Thanks Nate," she said leaning her head against his shoulder, "you're a great friend," she murmured before they engaged in one on one combat in the fighting game. Mitchie of course lost all the games apart from one. Nate needed the toilet so paused the game, and taking this opportunity she unpaused it and beat his character down as it couldn't defend itself. "Cheater!" Nate cried on reentering the room, messing up her hair badly.

Later that evening Mitchie left Nate and returned to Shane's room. He was now laying on his back, staring moodily up at the ceiling. "Shane?" she said standing next to him, and looking down. He shut his eyes quickly pretending to be asleep.

"Shane!" She groaned shaking him lightly, then as he remained still, she smirked before throwing herself on top of him. "God Mitch!" He moaned his hands grabbing her arms and pushing her up and off of him. "Oh sleeping beauty finally awakes," she said sarcastically, he scoffed rolling his eyes, obviously still angry at her.

"Come over to my house with me? I need to get my stuff but it's so creepy at night," she pleaded hating to go into her house when it was empty. He looked at her exasperatedly to which she then pouted, "please Shane" rolling his eyes again he stood up and whacked his shoes on. "Come on then," he grumbled stalking out of his room before she could answer.

"It's so silent," she whispered as they made there way inside her house, "duh there's no one in it," he snapped, she grimaced at his tone and feeling a little braver than normal, perhaps due to the cover of darkness she couldn't see him; she decided to call him on it.

"Shane what is your problem?!" she groaned standing up on the stairs once again so she was level with him. She could see him clench his jaw but he remained silent. "Shane! Look I'm sorry I didn't tell you about Matt okay? There's really nothing to tell!" she said still unsure of why she was explaining herself to him, its not like she'd done anything wrong. He was the one that had left her after all!

"Oh yeah-" he scoffed "he's your boyfriend Mitch, of course there's something to tell!" he spat pushing past her he went up to her room. "What are you doing?" she yelled running after him seeing him grab her night clothes, turning round he shoved them into her arms.

"I want to get some sleep tonight, so hurry up or I'm leaving without you," he glared but she stood her ground, chucking her clothes back at him. "Urgh you're so frustrating Shane!" she stomped her foot on the ground shaking her head.

"Why didn't you tell me Mitchie?" he asked grudgingly, staring at a photo of her that was stacked up on the shelf. "I honestly forgot," she admitted then seeing him frown she added, "he asked me out like right before he went to Spain... why do you care so much anyway?!" she demanded now annoyed that she'd had to explain the whole situation to him.

"Because!" he protested throwing up his hands, "because?" she pressed not letting this one go. "Because we're friends," he replied stubbornly looking at her straight in the eye, "or at least I thought we were," he sighed running his hands through his hair.

"Of course we are," she muttered softly into the darkness, she could only see a vague outline of him from the moonlight. "Get changed Mitch," he ordered changing the subject quickly. "No, not until you hug me," she said matching his tone.

"Fine," he said bluntly then swooped forwards and picked her up over his shoulder. "I said a hug Shane! A hug!" she squealed as he marched towards her bathroom, "you're not going to dunk my head in the toilet are you?" she asked unsure of him. He let out a low chuckle before putting her on her feet, "hurry up and change... please?"

That was the end of the argument.

Mitchie couldn't sleep that night, one reason being she could here Jason snoring loudly in the room down the hall. The other reason being what Shane had murmured to her before they'd said they're goodnights.

"You know you should invite Rachel round, she's hot."

Gritting her teeth Mitchie rolled onto her side, looking at Shane who was facing her, his hair brushed across his face. Not hiding the frown marring his features, she chewed on her lip feeling a heavy weight inside. "She's hot." did he really think that?

Oh my God! What if he dates her?!

She knew she was getting ahead of herself, she wasn't even sure if he was being serious. However she couldn't shake the daunting feeling she got and knew that there was no way that she was going to invite Rachel around now... Or at least, not when Shane was around.

Oh God. Rose does not have a good feeling about this chapter :/

I'm sorry it kinda sucks, I've re-written about 7 times :P

AND I was ill off school today and spent the entire time either throwing up...or watching the Jonas Brothers on Youtube :P

I've possibly watched just about all the videos LOL but hey Joe is like... amazingly hot! and Nick of course, and not forgetting Kevin. You would not BELIEVE the amount of times I've wrote, 'Joe' instead of Shane in this fic :p

I'm like god sake backspaaaaaaacee :P

Anywayyyzieeees

I hope you guys forgive me for my sucky update and keep Reviewing =]

Rose x