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Chapter 14.

Lonely... I am so lonely... I have nobody... God I'm pathetic!

Mitchie shook her head, biting hard on her lip as she pretended to be engrossed in a TV show about squirrels. Looking down at her phone wistfully she let out a low growl, chucking it over to the other couch getting it away from her.

She was mad. Mad that the Gray's had left her for 3 DAYS! Whilst the boys recorded some new songs, the producers said they were due some 'studio slumming time'. Mrs Gray having promised she'd look after Mitchie whilst Connie was in Italy occasionally popped in throughout each day to check she was still alive. As for Shane and the other two Gray brothers they stayed in the hotel near the studio which was just over an hour away from home.

Mr Gray having strict rules when it came to studio recording confiscated all their cellphones and refused to let them have access to any sort of communication.

In short, Mitchie had been stuck in the Gray's home on her own, feeling completely isolated and she realized how annoyingly desperate she was just to see or hear Shane's voice. She missed him, and so tried to supplement him with youtube videos or documentary's about Connect 3 that were regularly played on MTV.

"God I'm pathetic," she repeated turning off the TV as her heart began to beat furiously watching Shane perform with Nate and Jason on one of their recorded tours. One other reason for her lack of company would be that Mitchie refused to talk to Rachel after their little argument when she'd phoned her up, demanding an explantion for kissing her boyfriend.

The only answer she got however was "you were with Shane anyway" and "I was doing it for you!" oh yeah I'm sure those were her exact intentions... Mitchie thought sarcastically rolling her eyes at the memory. Suddenly she jumped up as the front door opened and in strolled Mrs Gray, Mitchie peered over her shoulder hopefully but her eyes dulled as she realized Mrs Gray was alone.

"Hey! Where's everyone? How is everyone? Have they recorded yet?! I cleaned the kitchen for you... and I tried to clean Shanes room... that was slightly horrifying... How're you?" Mitchie almost yelled, thankful for the company.

Mrs Gray remained silent, observing Mitchie's over enthusiastic nature then cracked a small smile, sighing regrettably. "I'm sorry Mitchie, they haven't quite finished-" she started, smiling again as Mitchie's face dropped, but she tried to recover putting on a fake smile. "-But-" she continued seeing the hope glint in Mitchie's eyes.

"They should be done by tomorrow, and we were thinking perhaps you'd like to join us today? and stay at the hotel?" A huge smile began to cross Mitchie's face, her heart beating excitedly.

"Really?!" She screamed jumping up and down slightly, totally energized after doing nothing for days.

"Yes, and the boys have the afternoon off, they've been working so hard... well Nate and Jason have," Mrs Gray laughed grabbing her keys ready to set off again. "What do you mean?" Mitchie asked politely not wanting to seem to interested.

"Oh you know Shane, acting up cos he can't have his phone that sort of thing. Saying "I have someone important to call", probably just one of those girls he meets on tour."

What? What girls?!

Mitchie sat silently in the car not bothering to reply. On one hand she was happy, hoping that she was the 'important' someone he'd needed to call, but... seriously what girls?! She couldn't stop the smile though as she realized she was finally going to see the boys!

"... The spot light,

Always give you stage fright,

Wish this song would end right,

Wish that you would stop, making my head spin..."

"EEeeee," Mitchie let out a small squeal as she followed Mrs Gray into the recording studio, Shane's distinctive voice just audible through the walls as she made her way inside. Finally they turned a corner and her breath caught, there he was!

He was sitting on a stool, stooped over his guitar as he plucked the strings gently, singing lyrics Mitchie hadn't heard before. His eyes were closed in concentration, a small smile playing on his lips as he breathed out the words.

"You'll play the love, and baby I'll play the lead,

So strike a pose and fake a smile, you're coming with me..."

"He wrote that last night, must've been some midnight muse," Mitchie grinned turning on her heel and hugged Nate who's eyes were dull and tired. "Are you okay?" she asked concerned, he had big bags under his eyes and his whole body was slightly off balance.

"Yeah just tired, we've all been staying up trying to finish this... mom and dad are at us all the time," Nate murmured, keeping his voice low so Mrs Gray didn't overhear. "Aww Nate, I'm sorry... I've missed you," she added hoping to cheer him up slightly. He smiled down drawing her back into a hug, "missed you too," he mumbled sighing into her hair, "you're mom said you had the afternoon off?" Mitchie questioned looking back up at him, she bit her lip... he really did look exhausted.

"Yeah, but I might just sleep," he looked at her apologetically, but she shook her head gently, "no I have an idea for all of us... don't worry you'll be able to sleep," she grinned turning round in his arms to listen to Shane who had just started singing again. Nate's arms were still tightly around her, resting his chin on her shoulder comfortably.

"I wonder who he wrote this about..." he mumbled sarcastically, then laughed softly as she nudged her elbow into him playfully.

"...I'll strum my guitar, cos girl I know how you are,

You're just a little bit camera shy,

But you're still a star."

Finally Shane opened his eyes, connecting with Mitchie's through the glass, she could see the surprise on his face but also the huge grin that appeared suddenly at her presence. He winked at her before turning to the producer, setting his guitar down gently. As she watched him talk to the older man she could see his agitation to get out of there, he continuously wrung his wrists, his eyes constantly glancing back at Mitchie as if to check she was still there.

"Miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitchie!" He yelled once he got out, pulling her away from Nate and into his arms, lifting her so her feet left the ground. "Hello Shane," Mitchie smiled stepping back once he set her down, Mrs Gray was still in the room after all. "Are you okay?" he asked softly stepping closer, but not to obviously as Nate went to chat to Jason. "Yeah, are you?" she asked slightly worried, if Nate was having a hard time with his parents she could only imagine what Shane must be feeling.

"I'm fine," he brushed her off, but then seeing the hesitation in her eyes added "better now you're here," she smiled up at him reaching forwards slightly wanting him to hold her again. "I've missed you," she pouted, he smiled down at her, briefly grasping her hand and squeezing it tightly, "so have I Mitch."

"So whats this idea of yours?" Nate stepped over to the two, raising an eyebrow as Mitchie quickly dropped her hand from Shane, hastily putting some distance between them as Mrs Gray also stepped over.

"Well... on the way over here, I kind of saw a... beach," she chewed her lip looking at Nate impishly, "oh great," Nate rolled his eyes playfully but nodded along with Jason, "awesome!" lastly she looked at Shane who was just staring absentmindedly at her with a playful look set upon his handsome face.

"Yeah sounds great."

The four finally reached the beach and all got out of the car after searching 10 minutes for parking. There were people everywhere; couples, families, teenagers, the whole place was absolutely packed.

"I knew we should have come earlier, but nooooo someone had to spend half an hour doing their hair!" Mitchie said while looking over at Shane who smirked, "Hey, you cant rush art!"

"Styling your hair is not classified as art!" Mitchie argued crossing her arms and rolling her eyes.

"Maybe to you it isn't"

"Will you two shut up, you sound like an old married couple." Nate said while pulling his bag over his shoulder.

"Whatever lets go look for a space," Shane suggested pushing Mitchie forwards gently, she yelped as sand quickly filled her shoes. Groaning she pulled them off and threw them back into the car, the guys copied her shortly afterwards.

"Where should we sit?" Shane asked, looking up and down the beach.

"Anywhere, as long as I don't have to walk far... the sands burning my feet" Mitchie laughed shading her eyes from the sun.

"Do you want a piggy-back ride?" he smirked, Mitchie laughed and shook her head, "I think I'll pass but you can carry my bag"

Shane shot her an odd look and moved closer, Mitchie moved backwards but he just took another step towards her, she raised her eye brows confused by what he was doing when suddenly he wrapped his arms around her waist and lifted her up.

"SHANE!" I laughed, pushing his chest, trying to escape from his grasp.

"Haven't you two found a place to sit yet?" Jason's voice came from behind them, Shane's arms left her waist as she swivelled around to face Jason and Nate.

"Well come on, we'll go down there." Nate said, waving his hand over her shoulder. Jason and Nate walked off together staring at all the girls in bikini's flouncing around. She looked up at Shane, but he just he smiled and turned away. He began to walk away slowly and once he got a few feet in front of Mitchie she ran up to him and jumped onto his back, throwing her arms around his neck.

"God Mitch!" Shane laughed while bringing his hands around his back holding her legs, "You can at least give me a little warning."

"Sorry." She giggled as Shane began to walk again, following Nate and Jason to a deserted spot.

Mitchie was sunbathing with Jason enjoying the warm rays against her skin, she still hadn't gone into the water since they'd arrived, much to Shane's annoyance and wasn't planning to for awhile. Nate and Shane were still splashing around in the water, occasionally stopping to talk to some girls who had recognized them.

"Shhhh... she'll hear us." Mitchie heard someone whispering from in front of her.

"You idiot watch where your stepping!" Another voice whispered as she opened her eyes, sat up and removed the sunglasses she'd borrowed from Shane. She looked up, Shane was standing in front of her with a mischievous grin plastered on his face while Nate was standing suspiciously over Jason with a play bucket swishing with sea water.

"Alright, what are you guys up to?" she asked suspiciously. Shane didn't reply and gave her a strange look, she raised an eyebrow trying to figure out what he was doing. He smiled and moved closer to her as she shuffled backwards on the towel.

"What do you think you're doing?" She laughed as he suddenly grabbed her hands and pulled me her, lifting her over his shoulder.

"Shane you idiot, put me down! Oh gross... you're all wet!" She exclaimed, Shane just laughed loudly, "Sorry Mitchie."

Mitchie looked over at Jason who still appeared to be sleeping, none the wiser of what was going on. Nate suddenly began to tip the bucket and Jasons eyes snapped open wide in sh

"What the hell is happening?" he yelled, crying out as the cold water splashed over his naked torso.

Shane quickly moved over towards the water and immediately Mitchie knew what they were planning to do and started to struggle.

"Don't you dare!" She yelled at Shane, he laughed and walked into the water so it was up to his waist.

"If you throw me in, you'll be walking funny for the rest of your life!" She yelled warningly as Shane just laughed once again, keeping a tight grip on her, then as if to be safe from her escaping walked further into the water.

"Shane take me back to the shore, I'll do anything!" She pleaded but he just shook his head, his wet hair flicking her in the face.

"As much as I like that idea its still a no." He replied simply.

"PLEASE!!" She shouted, beginning to struggle wildly. Shane laughed and loosened his grip around my waist.

"I really am sorry." He smirked teasingly while letting go of her and throwing her into the water. Mitchie screamed loudly as she hit the water which was surprisingly warm.

"Shane!" she yelled angrily while resurfacing and brushing the hair out of her face along with the salty water in her eyes.

"I said I was sorry!" He said defensively, trying not to laugh.

"Great, now I can't see." She whined, still rubbing her eyes. Shane sighed and walked over to where she was, pushing the water away with his hands. He stopped directly in front of her and lifted up her chin with his hand, leaving her no choice but to look up at him.

"You're all blurry, I think you damaged my eyes." She laughed as Shane got his hands and brought them up to her face wiping the water out of her eyes with his thumbs.

"Is that better?" He smiled leaning down and kissing her gently, she squirmed a little as the taste of sea water filled her mouth, "ew" she laughed wiping her mouth. "Gee thanks," he mumbled sarcastically but smiled none the less. "So better?"

"Yes but now I want my revenge." She smirked dropped her hands into the water.

"Thought so"

Mitchie smirked and scooped up a handful of water and splashed him directly in the face before he had any time to react. Shane shook his head and wiped his face, "Now Mitchie that wasn't very nice."

"Neither was throwing me into the water." She retorted crossing her arms, Shane laughed and nodded his head, "I know, will you ever forgive me?"

"I'm not sure Shane, you broke my trust and now I will hate you for the rest of my life!" She said dramatically while waving her arms around.

"No Michelle! Anything but that!" Shane exclaimed with fake panic whilst snaking his arms around her waist, pulling her body against his.

"I'm sorry but you've brought this upon your self." She said trying to keep a straight face trying not stare at his body.

"Fine!" Shane laughed dropping his arms while splashing her with water.

"Is that all you got?" she laughed and scooped up as much water as could and hit him directly in the face, making him stagger backwards. After regaining his balance Shane shook his head and walked up to her. Mitchie panicked and pushed him backwards into the water before he had any chance to do something.

"How dare you push me!" Shane laughed as he resurfaced, spitting out the sea water than he'd swallowed.

"How dare you accuse me, I slipped and-"

"And conveniently managed to knock me backwards?" Shane grinned, cutting her off.

"Yeah something like that." Mitchie smiled innocently.

"This means war." Shane smirked, Mitchie screamed as he suddenly began chasing after her, he soon caught her, but by now they were quite far out in the sea, standing the water reached her elbows.

"Maybe we should go back," she said once they'd stopped play fighting.

"Maybe... Or maybe we should..." he smirked before crashing his lips against hers, "Mmm," her reply was cut off and she wrapped her arms around his neck.

A while later she pulled back breathlessly, staring off towards the shore, blushing slightly.

"Wow," Shane breathed resting his forehead against hers, "yeah... who's that?" Mitchie frowned shielding her eyes to looking towards the shore suddenly distracted.

"Who cares," Shane smirked leaning back into her, "No wait... oh my god is that...?!" Mitchie's voice drifted off and she squealed loudly, quickly pulling away from Shane and running as fast as she could towards the shore. Watching the figure who was standing with Nate and Jason, making sure she didn't disappear.

"CAITLYN!"

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