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Chapter 26

"I love you!" Mitchie's face scrunched up as Nate squeezed the air out of her. "You're welcome," Mitchie gasped out as he let her go, then turned to Caitlyn and kissing her quickly. The three were standing outside of school, the day after Mitchie had gone to see Shane.

"It's amazing you know? He's showering! Well he hasn't shaved yet.. I guess he likes the homeless look..." Nate shrugged happily to which Mitchie smiled. She was glad he was happy again, him and Shane. Caitlyn smiled at her too, "yeah that was great of you Mitchie, we know it wasn't easy..."

Caitlyn had been awake when Mitchie was crying into her pillow last night, whimpering Shane's name. "It wasn't," Mitchie replied blandly, not wanting to go into it. "I said we'd go round tomorrow after school, is that okay?" She suddenly remembered what she'd promised to Shane. The other two exchanged glances before nodding. "Yeah actually we were thinking-"

"Well I was thinking, Nate's not to good in that department," Caitlyn interrupted him, patting his head. Nate glared at her playfully "watch it Geller," he growled pushing her slightly, but keeping his hand on her arm so she didn't fall.

"You watch it, curly!" She stuck her tongue out playfully, grinning up at him as he patted his hair subconsciously. "Hey! It's my 'fro!" Nate whined pulling on one of her curls, Caitlyn giggled in response and leant into him. Before they could do anything else Mitchie sighed loudly.

"Hello? Back to the story!" She said moodily, not looking at the two. Again she could see them exchanging glances and knew what they were thinking, heck it was what she was thinking. She was jealous. She used to have that, that relationship with Shane. It was like her and Caitlyn had swapped places, and although she was happy for her friend, she wished she'd be the person with the boyfriend. Not the person that was alone.

"Yeah sorry," Nate cleared his throat and stepped beside her, "we were- Caitlyn was thinking we spent a bit of Connect 3 money and use it to make Shane and Jase's apartment more bearable to live in."

Mitchie smiled nodding, "thats a great idea... Nate," she giggled as Caitlyn shot her dark look, "my idea," she grumbled stepping through the door as they entered Mitchie's house. "What's yours is mine honey," Nate grinned pushing the two through the door.

"So... movie night?" Caitlyn suggested looking at her two friends. Mitchie chewed her lip and shook her head, "I'll give it a miss, but you two can..." she smiled before escaping upstairs. Even though she wouldn't admit it to the two, it hurt a lot seeing them as a couple. Jealously... Mitchie thought shaking her head before grabbing her guitar.

"I'll always remember,
It was late afternoon.
It lasted forever,
And ended too soon.
You were all by yourself
Staring up at a dark gray sky...

In places no one would find
All your feelings so deep inside...
It was then, that I realized
That forever was in your eyes
The moment I saw you cry..."

Mitchie felt a tear slip down her cheek and was quick to brush it away. Maybe singing out her emotion wasn't the best idea either.

Downstairs Nate peered up towards Mitchie's room upon hearing the strum of her guitar. They listened to her singing softly and sighed, "this is so messed up." Caitlyn whispered looking down at her shoes. Nate nodded and put his arm around her, "why don't you have a night with Mitchie?" Nate whispered back, she looked up at him questioningly. "I think she needs you more than I do tonight," Nate smiled before bending down and kissing her gently.

Caitlyn pulled away and hugged him, "you're the best boyfriend, you know that?" Nate smirked, "of course," he replied smugly, before kissing her again quickly. "And you're a great friend to Mitchie." Caitlyn smiled, loving how caring he was of others. She really was lucky to have him, he'd often stayed up talking to her about her Dad. She'd literally told him everything about her life and he'd helped her deal with some of the issues. He was the best.

"She's like my sister... I wish Shane would know that..." he smiled wryly before shaking his head, "I might go visit him tonight anyway," he added squeezing her hand before leaving. Caitlyn waved goodbye before heading up the stairs.

"Mitch?" She called out poking her around the door. Mitchie looked up from the book she was reading and nodded, trying to hide the tears cascading down her cheeks. "What movie are you watching?" Mitchie asked distractedly looking out of her window. Remembering back to the day when she saw the Gray's car pull into the drive next to hers.

"We're not-" Caitlyn shrugged then when Mitchie shot her a questioning look over her shoulder she explained, "I'm yours tonight... that sounded weird." She laughed it off and sat on her bed. "You know, you never really did tell me how you're feeling... and what happened last night?"

Mitchie took a deep breath before sitting down next to her friend and resting her head on Caitlyn's shoulder. "He was so... he was talking about like... not living... I said we'd be friends, but its going to be hard." She whispered fresh tears rolling down her cheeks.

"Then why do it?" Caitlyn asked bluntly, not understanding why Mitchie would deliberately put herself in a situation where she'd get hurt.

Mitchie sighed and laid back against the bed, "because... he needs me." Mitchie answered simply before falling into a troubled sleep. Caitlyn frowned looking down at her friend and quickly grabbed a blanket to cover her with. "You sure are brave," Caitlyn murmured before going downstairs.

There was no way she could hang out with Nate if that had happened to them.

Nate sighed looking down at his phone, he was standing on Shane's doorstep when he received a text from Caitlyn. 'Mitchie's asleep, so movie?" He smiled at the thought of spending time with his girlfriend, but glancing at the door he sighed shaking his head and texted back; 'I need to talk to Shane, Cait. I'll call you later, sorry. xx'

He soon received a reply in which Caitlyn was completely understanding, something he always liked about her.

Rapping lightly on Shane's door Nate fidgeted in the doorway. He had a key, he was holding it in his hand, but he didn't want to intrude where he wasn't welcome yet.

"Nate?" Shane answered the door sleepily, though there was no anger in his tone which gave Nate a little hope.

"Hey big brother... you've shaved..." Nate smiled awkwardly, scuffing his shoes on the ground.

Shane nodded and gave a short laugh, "Yeah i was walking down the street and this old woman gave me money... i think the homeless look isn't working for me."

"Yeah I was thinking people would think we dumped you and picked up a monkey to sing with us..." Nate joked lamely, still not knowing what to say.

Shane smiled softly then looked down at his feet. The laughter died in Nate's throat as he saw the desperate look in Shane's eyes.

"I'm so sorry Nate," Shane whispered, still not looking at his brother.

Nate chewed slightly speechless, the jokes were a shock but this... this was nothing he would've expected.

"I just... felt like the whole family was against me, and the text and the old feelings. God I've really screwed up Nate. I love Mitchie and now she just wants to be friends!"

Shane was now on the verge of crying again and Nate felt powerless. What could he say? 'You've made your bed, now lay in it?' That would hardly do.

"I know..." Nate said, then mentally kicked himself, oh well done Nate!

Thankfully Shane cracked a smile again, "still shit at giving advice Nate," Nate smiled shrugging.

"Will you help me?" Shane asked suddenly, they were still standing on the porch. "With what?" Nate asked wearily.

"Get her back? Fix things?" Nate shot him a cautious look before saying slowly, "it'll be hard, Shane. You hurt her... you hurt all of us."

That was the best answer he could give right now. Shane seemed to contemplate his words before letting out a deep sigh.

"But... we're going to be okay? I am sorry," he added again looking down at his feet.

Nate smiled, "Shane-" he called, making sure Shane was giving him eye contact before he continued. "You're my brother, we'll always be okay."

Shane then grinned, his whole face lighting up. He suddenly grabbed Nate and pulled him into a fierce hug.

"We ride together, we die together.. urm... brothers for life," Shane laughed pulling away. Nate joined in shaking his head.

"Man you did not just quote that will smith film... then change it..." Nate laughed breathlessly, glad everything was on the up with his brother.

"I totally did-" Shane stifled a yawn, "sorry tired," he sighed before leaning against the doorframe.

Nate yawned too and nodded, "yeah I should head back... We're coming round tomorrow though, Mitchie, Caitlyn and I," Nate informed, wanting to give Shane another good thing to look forward too.

"Cool," Shane smiled, though it was twisted with pain at the thought of having to be around Mitchie as 'just friends'

"Yep, see you tomorrow bro," Nate smiled before turning on his heels and fishing out his car keys from his pocket.

"Nate-" Shane called out, "do you think things can be fixed?" He called out, wringing his wrists as he awaited the answer.

Nate smiled softly, "I think you can fix things."

And he left Shane with a feeling of hope. He would fix things. With the label, with his family and most importantly and above all; Mitchie.

Sorry it's short, I had writers block.

annnnd boy trouble again :/

Haha

I broke up with my boyfriend cos he's a neurotic looser who acts like a girl!

Seriously I know girls have PMS but seriously why do guys?

Sam, my friend is SO chilled out! And yet my bf spazzes out at the slightest things.

In the end I got fed up with being on the receiving end of abuse, like being called 'cheap' cos of the clothes I wear....

... white skinny jeans!

GRRR wtf is wrong with white skinnys?!

Anyway sorry for rambling, i guess i'm just upset lol

Hope you like the chapter!

I hope they're getting happier

contrast to my life haha

god im depressing myself sorry :p

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- M x