LONDON! I'm here! It's cold! COLD! But i love it :P its quite refreshing and new haha

I went on the tour in the Houses of Parliament! It was awesome! An I got to stand IN BIG BEN! I WAS LIKE HOLY FREAKIN CRAP IM IN A CLOCK! :P

So obv I was excited haha

I finally unpacked my laptop anddd I can't sleeeeep as it's only like 8? well it's like midnight here but im not on this time justttt yet :P

ANYWAY

THANKYOUU for all the reviews :D I was like, log on OMFG YAY REVIEWS! :P

and i promise I won't doubt myself any moreeeeee, i trust you faithful readers!

So heres my dilemma, i don't want to rush their relationship but I don't want it to take forever so you'll probs see me trying to do both in this chapter :P

Chapter 12.

"Mitc-Ohh! Woah" Nate's eyes widened as he opened his front door. Mitchie was standing in the rain, her curled hair from last night hanging loosely around her face, strands sticking to her face. Her bangs were straightened, too long, hiding her eyes.

"Ready?" she whispered, her voice hoarse from to much crying. "Yeah, is Rach here yet? we're ready," he smiled gently pulling her inside the house brushing the hair out of her face for her.

"We're?!" she raised her eyebrows anxiously, hoping to god he wouldn't say-

"Shane and I," Nate bit his lip as he saw the tears spring to her eyes. "It's raining so I thought... and Shane said he'd... I'm sorry," he stuttered as she sniffed then stepped forward and hugged him. "Do you know what he thought? God he's such an idiot!" She whispered harshly feeling him chuckle against her. "I know, we already had a fight about this a week ago," Nate sighed pulling away slightly.

"To be fair Mitch, he was really mistrustful back then," Nate defended Shane but seeing Mitchie's hurtful face he shook his head, "but it was stupid and he hurt you because of it," he added quickly nodding his head vigorously. Finally she cracked a smile batting him on the arm, "way to argue both sides," she laughed brushing the hair out of her eyes. "He did hurt me," she agreed then jumped as she saw Shane watching the two from the stairs.

He flashed her a saddened smile which she refused to return. "Let's go," Mitchie said pulling on Nate's arm, "yeah you ready dude?" Nate asked Shane who stomped down the rest of the stairs. "Yeah whatever," Shane mumbled pushing past the two and opened the door, running through the rain to the car. Mitchie sighed stepping outside and waiting for Nate, she could already see Rach walking towards the house.

"I'm nervous Mitchie!" Nate whined turning in his seat to look at her and Rachel who were sitting in the back of the car whilst Shane drove. "Don't be you have us two, we'll protect you from all those little girls," Rachel smirked checking her reflection in the mirror. "Uh Rach? Although you're a good view-" Shane paused his eyes snapping to Mitchie for a split second before he continued, "I uh kind of need to see the road," he winked and laughed as she blushed.

Trying to make me jealous?! That is SO 5th grade Mitchie shook her head angrily looking out the window, she didn't want to see Rachel blush at his stupid attempt at flirting.

She could see they were vastly approaching the school, and like Nate; she was beginning to get extremely nervous. Not only would she have to deal with all those old bullies, she now had another place that she couldn't escape Shane.

Shane. Now that made the butterflies grow into huge, jungle size moths that started attacking her insides and the mere mention of his name. She chanced a peek at him and caught him watching her. He smiled sadly averting his eyes, she sighed loudly ignoring the questioning look from Rachel, still haven't told her about last night...

She had thought about last night so much, it felt more like a memory of a memory. She'd blush every time she imagined his lips back on hers, gently kissing her and holding her so fragilely as if he thought she'd break. "You took my breath away..." God he'd made her feel like the most prettiest girl in the world, the way he'd looked at her, emotion shining pure in his eyes. How could he be so stupid? Was the question that revolved around her head.

That night, waiting for Shane; she remembered it so clearly.

"Hey Mitchie," She'd spun around, her heart beating rapidly. She saw Nate and tried to mask the dissapointment that it wasn't Shane instead. Putting on a bright smile she nodded stepping towards him. "Hey Nate, what are you up to?" she questioned looking around quickly for any sign of Shane.

"Oh just taking a walk, thought I'd come talk to The Girl" He laughed shoving his hands in his pockets. "You sang amazingly," he complimented her looking out across the river. "You too," she smiled, he shot her an amused smile and she quickly added, "I mean the other day..." she laughed also turning towards the lake.

"You know, I'm going to miss you," Nate suddenly said turning to face her smiling sheepishly. "I'll miss you too Nate, you're like a brother to me," she grinned back hugging him quickly. After a few minutes of chatting Nate began to shiver noticeably. "You okay here? Cos I want to go inside, its freezing," Nate grimaced rubbing his arms.

"Urm yeah I'm actually meeting someone," she said mater-of-factly wondering whether he knew it was Shane of not. "Oh cool, well I'll see you later," he grinned hugging her again, he pulled away a little and whispered in her ear.

"You brought him back to me, thank you," then he kissed her cheek softly before pulling away smiling, "you're welcome, see you later?" she smiled back thankful that along with Caitlyn and Shane, she'd also found anther great friend.

"Yeah course, Night Mitch."

"Mitch!" Rachel shook her shoulder getting her to snap out of the daze, she blinked quickly and looked around at the three staring at her oddly, "sorry day-dream," she muttered before swinging out of the car. Nervously she looked up at her highschool and sighed as she saw all the cheerleaders sitting out front catching up on the latest gossip. All the jocks 'beating' each other up and howling like a bunch of animals.

"On second thoughts, I don't need to graduate," Rachel laughed nervously turning on her heel, "hey me neither!" Nate cried out following in her footsteps. "Guys!" Mitchie called after them reproachfully, once the two had slouched back to her she hooked arms with both of them.

"We'll face it together," she declared stepping forwards with them. "What about me?" Shane pouted standing on his own, holding his backpack in his hand, letting it drag on the floor.

"You're a big boy, you'll cope," Mitchie snapped no sympathy felt in her voice. "Mitchie!" Rachel laughed unhooking her arm, "don't be mean, I'm sure he's just as nervous, even more cos he look's stupid repeating," she said in a state the obvious tone. Shane rolled his eyes, "thanks," he laughed and began to walk behind Mitchie and Nate with Rachel.

"First period... and second... double math..." Mitchie read dryly, but then seeing everyone else's schedule she brightened, "hey we're all together, let's get a seats in a row!" she grinned dashing off to find the classroom. "Someone's eager," Shane smiled as he watched Mitchie skip ahead with Rachel.

His smile slowly slipped off his face as he remembered last night. He'd finally kissed her! And it was everything he'd ever imagined, then he had to go mess it up, God I'm such an idiot! He'd been mentally kicking himself all day and night for telling her. After arguing with Nate about it, he'd realized what a loser he had been leaving her there and had sworn not to tell her... But he had to, he couldn't keep lying...

"You okay man?" Nate asked placing a hand on his brothers shoulder. "No, i've screwed up big ti-"

"OH MY FRICKIN' GOD ITS SHANE AND NATE FRICKIN' GRAY!"

"Fuc-"

"Come on!" Nate yelled dragging his brother down the hall in the direction Mitchie and Rachel ran in. "I told mom this was a mistake," Shane growled as all heads turned in the corridors, and feet followed them.

"In here!" Nate grabbed Shane yet again and pulled him quickly into the classroom Rachel was waving them into, "thanks," he laughed as Rachel bowed letting them in. "No problem, welcome to the class of death!" She stated dramatically pointing to some students who had already fallen asleep on their desks.

Shane however wasn't even listening, he had his eyes glued to Mitchie, or rather the guy ON Mitchie.

"Mitchie I've missed you so much! You know they said 'vacation on a tropical island', I say 'sure'... they didn't mention I'd be babysitting my grandma the entire time," the guy hugging Mitchie groaned. Mitchie laughed hugging him back, "missed you too Matt."

"Really? Cos I don't know... the 1 email you sent me in reply to 6, kind of made me feel you were glad I went," Matt said looking a little worried. Mitchie shook her head, "no I was just busy..." she gave him a weak smile, knowing it wasn't much of an excuse.

"With the neighbors..." Matt finished grinning, he then cast an eye to the audience watching them and waved, "you must be the neighbors," he stepped over to the three, then looked quickly at Rachel. "Urgh not you again," he growled, Shane looked at him in surprise, nasty! "Watch it Carrey!" She scowled back slapping his arm, "oh you wanna go?!" Matt yelled squaring up to her. It was only when Rachel cracked a smile Shane realized they were joking and rolled his eyes.

"Uh... anyway, yeah this is Nate, Nate this is... Matt," Mitchie continued introducing the two, "hey man, what's up?" Matt grinned shaking Nate's hand. Mitchie ignored Shane and pushed Matt over to the second to back row, where there were four seats next to each other in a line. Everyone got a seat except Shane.

Mitchie sat next to the window, with Matt next to her, then Nate and finally Rachel. Shane stood still for a few minutes contemplating what to do. Mitchie felt her heart twist as she looked at his confused face. God am I a bitch! She sighed putting her head in her hands. She hated doing this to him, but hell he was the stupid idiot... Okay been over this, she thought shaking her head.

Finally Shane chose to sit in the back desk right behind Mitchie, she looked over her shoulder and saw him scowling out of the window. The constant glares he was shooting at Matt hadn't gone unnoticed by everyone either.

"What's his problem?" Matt leaned over to Mitchie drawing a little cartoon on her paper. She shrugged and was about to reply when the teacher came back in the classroom, accompanied with a few of the cheerleaders, namely Bella, who was the Tess Tyler of the high school.

Mitchie gritted her teeth throughout the hour as she heard Bella giggle and whisper, of course she just had to chose the seat next to Shanes! Groaning loudly she banged her head against the desk, "wow i see someones excited to be back at school," Matt laughed along with Nate and Rachel.

"Hey check it out," Rachel giggled nodding behind her to where Bella was practically pushing her chest into Shane's arm. "Ew," all four of them muttered shaking their heads. Luckily they didn't have to stand any more of Bella's shrill giggle or Mrs Demons scratchy voice any longer as the bell chimed for lunch.

Matt jumped from his seat and caught up with Nate and Rachel, whispering something to them causing them to laugh hysterically. Mitchie took her time putting her books back in her bag. "So I'll see you later Shane," Bella winked flipping her long black hair behind her and blowing him a kiss as she exited the class.

"So," Shane said making Mitchie jump slightly. "You not going to introduce me to your boyfriend?" he said blocking the door, "as what? The immature jerk; who jumps to conclusions then runs away?!" she replied sarcastically trying to push past him.

"Or-" he said pulling her against him so his lips were next to her ear, "-how about the guy you kissed last night?"

Mitchie pulled back shocked, "Shane!" She spluttered, not believing he was actually going to try and use that. In all honesty she hadn't thought about the repercussions last night would have on Matt.

"Leave me alone Shane," she pleaded feeling so confused. He was near her again, and that was never good. Her head would cloud and her heart would pick up the unnatural pace.

"Not until you forgive me," he sighed not letting her go. "You say that a lot," she pointed out rolling her eyes, "cos I screw up a lot, but Mitchie I never meant or want to hurt you... I really like you," he whispered his free hand taking hold of hers and squeezing it gently. "I really like..." she started but stopped suddenly closing her eyes, "what about Matt? It's not fair to him," she chewed her lip.

She could've almost laughed. She, Mitchie Torres, the quiet girl that never did anything rash or unexpected, was caught between two guys.. one being a famous pop star. She knew it was wrong, but the way he made her feel just by looking at her was worth it. Maybe Rach was right, in however twisted way Matt is now my un-needed rebound...

Shane began to smile, knowing what she was implying by those words. "So you like me then?" he asked not containing the grin spreading across his face. "What about Matt?" she repeated ignoring his question, though her own smile was beginning to form.

"Let him down gently?" he suggested then cried out as she slapped his chest, "great advice," she rolled her eyes playfully. "Hey I don't care, as long as I can do this again..." he smirked leaning down he kissed her quickly, his hand dropping from the door and pulling her closer to him.

Breaking away she let out a giggle, blushing bright red, "this is so not me," she sighed, Mitchie Torres - kissing in the math classroom...

"Well that's a shame, I kind of like this Mitchie," Shane grinned leaning down again, his hair tickling her forehead, this time however she had enough will power to pull away. "Seriously what about Matt?! And Shane I'm still really mad at you," she pouted crossing her arms.

"Break up with him?! And I'm sorry! God I really am! I just thought I'd lost you and it hurt like hell. You're right I ran, I was stupid and i messed up-" he sighed as she stared at him blankly, then a sly smile appeared on his face as he walked over to her.

"I confess I messed up-" he began to sing, already melting her heart, "drop in 'I'm sorry' like you're still around..." he finished towering over her again, singing one of her favorite songs. "Well that's one problem solved," she muttered sarcastically though didn't push him away as he kissed her swiftly again. "Awesome, now just to the drop the dude," Shane laughed licking his lips.

"Drop what dude?" Both Mitchie and Shane jumped away from each other startled, Matt had just poked his head inside the classroom door looking at the two oddly. "His band mate," Mitchie quickly replied brushing her hair out of her face, "But isn't your bandmate your brother?" Matt asked Shane slowly obviously confused.

"Yeah and?!" Shane snapped with a bad attitude, receiving Mitchie's elbow in his ribs. "Ow!" he whined then shook his head, glaring at Mitchie who looked at him pointedly. "I mean, he's a bad singer, ruins my image," he laughed hollowly stepping past Matt and turning to face Mitchie making wild arm movements behind Matt.

"What?" Mitchie slipped out then grimaced as Matt looked behind him staring at Shane who pretended to yawn his already outstretched arms above his head. "Okay you two are really weird, but um you coming to lunch?" he asked walking over to Mitchie and taking her hand. "Urmm... yeah," Mitchie agreed shrugging at Shane who was glaring at her. He made a cutting movement across his throat and nodded at Matt.

"I can't..." she mouthed rolling her eyes.

What have I got myself into?!

By the last lesson of the day; Music, Mitchie was glad to be away from both Shane and Matt who had both been vying for her attention. Mitchie felt so terrible for what she was doing to Matt, practically cheating on him! But they hadn't exactly made anything official, but nevertheless he was still her friend and she didn't want to hurt him or lose him. Then there was Shane, he'd gone home after lunch had ended, P.E wasn't until tomorrow so he had the rest of the day free.

Before he left however he quickly pulled Mitchie aside when they were out of ear-shot. "End it!" He whispered pecking her on the lips secretly then left her in the extremely sticky situation. She'd never broken up with anybody before! She hadn't dated anyone before and now she had two! Mitchie, Mitchie Mitchie... she sighed then smiled up as Nate entered the room and took a seat next to her.

"Music!" He grinned putting his arm around her, "someones not so nervous anymore," Mitchie grinned leaning her head on his shoulder, "nah it's not to bad apart from the-"

"AHHH NATE GRAY!"

"Apart from that," he laughed waving at the two girls who'd screamed his name. "Well they'll get used to it... I on the other hand will not," she laughed watching as their teacher Mr Ray entered the room. "Why won't you?" Nate asked his voice lowering as the teacher took the register.

"The looks I mean, every girl hates me now I hang out with you two," she said gesturing to Louisa who was glaring openly at Mitchie. "Lets make her really jealous!" He snickered leaning over and pecking Mitchie on the cheek. Louisa scowled and made a gagging motion, causing the two to burst out laughing.

"Don't" Mitchie whined, "I don't need my love triangle turned into a square!" she groaned then put her hand over her mouth, realizing what she'd just said. Nate turned to her his mouth open, "what?!" he gasped eager for the gossip.

"Shane wants me to break up with Matt, and I can't!" she explained quickly in a hushed voice so people around them couldn't hear. "Well do you want to break up with him?" Nate asked, misunderstanding her.

"Well yeah? I can't kiss both of them! I've just never broken up with someone before," she sighed resting her chin in her hands. "But wait... I don't get it? So you and Shane are going out? Thats a bit fast, I thought you hated him?" Nate frowned at her obviously confused. Hell so was Mitchie.

"I don't hate him... I'm still mad at him but, I like him-" she began to blush deeply but carried on ignoring Nates growing smirk. "-and he kissed me... Its just not right to be with Matt, even if i'm not with Shane... its wrong so I have to end it." Mitchie tried to explain in the best way that she could, although her feelings weren't all that clear to herself.

"Oh well in that case, its easy, just say; 'lets be friends,'" Nate shrugged, it was in that moment Mitchie realized probably just how many hearts the Gray brothers alone had broken if that was their break up line.

"Okay thanks... lets do some work," she suggested rolling her eyes playfully, maybe I should ask Rachel...

"Home! Home, home, home, home!" Mitchie cried out as soon as she and Nate entered his house, "technically your home is 20 feet to the left," he laughed throwing his bag down on the floor and racing into the kitchen. "Good day?" she heard an amused voice ask her. Turning round she couldn't help but smile at Shane who didn't hesitate in putting his arms around her. "I hate school," she pouted pulling away and following Nate into the kitchen before Shane could ask anymore questions, though she hadn't missed the eager look in his eyes.

"Mitchie!" Shane whined chasing after her but halted when he saw Mrs Gray give him a frosty look. "No running Shane are you a little kid?!" she snapped then smiled pleasantly to Mitchie; she could see Shane clench his jaw tightly trying to retrain himself. "Sorry Mom," he gritted out then turned on his heel and left. "So good day?" Mrs Gray asked ignoring the slamming of the door above their heads.

"Um yeah..." Mitchie started feeling anger on Shane's behalf at Mrs Gray, time to do some damage control she thought, maybe if she could just get them to see all the great things Shane has done, and is doing... they'd see how great he is now.

"It was really nice of Shane to drive us to school," she added, Nate shot her a questioning look but hearing loud music begin to blast from the speakers upstairs he decided to investigate. "He did?" Mrs Gray turned to Mitchie mildly surprised, Mitchie smiled nodding her head, this was encouraging.

"Heaven help that boy! He's banned! That's another weeks grounding, I don't know what we're going to do with him, I'll have to tell his Father..."

"What?! No-" Mitchie started her smile dropping instantly, oh no! I've got Shane in trouble! She cursed at herself and groaned as Mrs Gray went out into the garden where Mr Gray was potting plants of some kind.

Deciding she'd better warn Shane, Mitchie climbed the stairs and entered his room. As usual he was laying on his back on the bed, staring moodily up at the ceiling. She felt slightly happy at seeing his expression visibly brighten just by seeing her.

"Shane there's something i need to tell you, I kind of-" but before she could explain he interrupted her.

"You didn't break up with Matt?!" He sighed, groaning he dropped his head back on his pillow. "Okay... so there's two things I need to tell you then," she chewed her lip tentatively sitting on the edge of his bed. Intrigued he sat up narrowing his eyes at her jokingly, "Oh Mitch you're going to break my heart aren't you?" he teased sitting up closer to her. "Shush!-" she laughed but felt slightly more at ease.

"Okay so first off... No I didn't break up with Matt, because I don't know how to...and don't tell me to say 'lets be friends'-" she rolled her eyes as he shut his mouth smiling sheepishly. "The second thing... I may have got you grounded for another week," her forehead creased worryingly awaiting his reaction.

"Urm... how?" he asked not looking mad but not exactly thrilled either. "I was trying to, you know show how good you're being to me and everyone to your Mom... I told her you drove us to school and then she said, you're banned and she'd tell your dad and your grounded. I'm so sorry I didn't know, and I just thought i was doing-"

"Mitch you're rambling." Shane cut her off finally, she looked at him timidly "please don't hate me," she whispered and to her frustration he started laughing.

"I could never hate you," he smiled leaning over he gently kissed her temple, his arm wrapping around her drawing her closer. "If I'm grounded though, means you're going to have to entertain me for a week," he smirked leaning closer to kiss her but she retracted and stood up. "Maybe... or maybe I'm still mad at you for ditching me that night... so now we're even?" she raised an eyebrow hopefully.

He laughed laying back down, "even," he muttered tiredly closing his eyes. Mitchie stood still for a few seconds wondering what to do, should I leave?

Just as she started to turn for the door Shane called out her name, "yeah?" she answered looking back over at him, he was looking up at her tiredly but managed to smile that heart stopping smile and patted the bed beside him.

"Lay with me for a bit," she hesitated wondering what he was up to, as if he was thinking along the same lines he held up his hands, "nothing weird I swear," he grinned again patting the space beside him.

Finally relenting she laid down and the previous night felt his arm wrap around her waist drawing her closer. "I really like you Mitchie," he mumbled into her hair drowsily, she smiled happily turning ever so slightly so she could see his face out of the corner of her eye.

"Do you like me too?" Shane asked, worry evident in his voice. She giggled seeing the slight uncertainty flashing in his eyes. "Yes I do," she whispered back, but felt him shake his head gently. "No say it? Please?" he murmured sitting up ever so slightly to get a better view of her face.

She looked up at him, making sure her eyes connected with his and grinned, "I really like you, Shane."

Blushing she tried to hide her face with her hands but he pulled them away. "Don't hide, you never need to hide around me okay?" as she nodded he lightly kissed her forehead then laid back down, closing his eyes.

Mitchie couldn't contain the grin that was forced onto her face by the enormous feeling of happiness coursing through her. Like adrenaline, her mind now wide awake, no way was she going to be able to sleep tonight. She glimpsed over at him, he was sleeping peacefully, lightly breathing. His lips were curved into a smile which mirrored her own, she couldn't believe how lucky she was at that moment.

Thinking back to the screaming girls in the hallway she smirked and whispered, "Shane Freakin' Gray Freakin' Likes Me!" she whispered out loud giggling at herself, "yes he freakin' does." Shane chuckled suddenly, she jumped and blushed profusely realizing Shane was still awake. "Uh... forget that," she giggled trying to mask her embarrassment. "Never."

SO there it is!

My chapter written here in sunny/rainy/cold/windy/BUT ABSOLUTELY AWESOME LONDON!

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