I'm so like SORRY! I just had SERIOUS writers block, a SERIOUS amount of school work to catch up on - Paris plus xmas break, aint always a good thing! You go back to school and all my teachers are like... "wheres this essay?" "wheres your presentation?" It was bad! :P

But I'm back, I think I have a little more inspiration now andddd I know you guys want happiness and rainbows and smiles back so I'm letting that come back. Don't be too angry at the end... mwahaha :p

Anyway ThankYou for reviewing the last chapter! Although they went down which was an indicator that I was loosing it - why I didn't update straight away as well.

But I feel bad for not updating so here's a small chapter, or long I can't really tell on here.. :P but anyway I hope you enjoy!

Chapter 28

"-Hi Mitchie, I stole your Grandmothers bracelet, it didn't fit, so here have it back!"

Nate glared at Shane, not appreciating the uncalled sarcasm. God knows he got enough of that from Caitlyn. "No you don't have to say that," he glared indignantly, looking down at the bracelet held carefully in his hand, which was outstretched to Shane.

"Just take it back, and tell her you found it," Shane sighed turning away from Nate. He, unlike Nate could not understand the pure brilliance of Nates idea.

"No, dude listen, this will work! Just say you went by the house, was clearing out your old room and found it!" Nate said, verbalizing the plan he'd been forming in his head since he'd found the bracelet last night.

Shane frowned, running his hands through his hair. "And what if she does think I stole it?" He asked hesitantly, though Nate knew he was coming round to the idea. After all he would do anything for Mitchie to even smile at him these days.

"She won't! She'll just be so thrilled she'll want to jump..." Shane raised his eyebrow at Nate who started to get a little carried away with his imagination. Shane started laughing at the embarrassed look on Nates face.

"Here," Nate thrust the bracelet in Shane's face moodily, "now come on we're late for school."

Shane smiled down at the bracelet, remembering the times he'd play with it on her arm when they cuddled. "Shane!"

"Come, jeez. You need to unwind man," Shane laughed patting Nate on the back. "You're the one that got me wound up."

Shane grimaced at Nate's cold tone but brushed it off, he'd already apologized and he knew Nate wasn't holding a grudge.

"God I haven't been to school in so long." Shane sighed, "I'm never going to be able to catch up."

"Sure you will, I'm sure Mitchie will..."

Shane sighed. This was going to be a long day.

"Class settle down."

There was an uproar when Shane entered the classroom. It was almost like the first day when Connect 3 arrived. Whispers, pointing and staring, giggles and calling out, Shane bowed his head keeping close behind Nate who kept his head high as he walked through the halls. It was almost like they'd had a personality swap.

"Shane take your seat please," the teacher called out to him as he shifted on his feet by the door. He saw Mitchie at her desk scribbling hard onto her paper, she glanced up as he went by and flashed him a small smile.

"It's good to see you in here again."

"It is?" Shane asked quickly.

Mitchie sighed, "Shane, you need to pass this year. Get your head on straight."

"Okay." Shane replied frowning, she was being unusually harsh this morning and he was suddenly thankful for Nate's bracelet idea. He felt the bracelet in his pocket and smiled before writing down the equations that were on the board.

Mitchie didn't want to admit it but she was impressed. Shane was already on the second extension piece of work, shooting ahead of the rest of the class. He'd actually listened to what she'd said! She smiled as she watched him subtly, as he bent over his desk his hair fell into his eyes and he brushed it away aggrivatedly a deep frown set on his face. She knew he was struggling but he kept working.

He suddenly glanced up and his eyes locked with hers, Mitchie felt her heart give an involuntary flutter.

"C-an you he... uh never mind," Shane shook his head quickly turning back to his work, sighing deeply.

Mitchie leaned over, "which one you stuck on?" Shane looked back at up at her surprised, "friends remember?"

"Oh okay, thank you." Shane smiled, though his eyes shined with disappointment, he didn't want to be just friends with her.

Mitchie spent the rest of the lesson bent over Shane's desk, helping him solve each equation. The teacher didn't seem to mind, as long as he didn't have to get out of his seat he was fine with his students doing his job for him.

"Mitchie I have to-" Shane paused as the bell rang. Mitchie smiled then went back to her seat packing her bags quickly before catching up with Caitlyn who was on her way out of the door. "Mitch wait!" She stopped feeling like she was being pulled to him.

"I need to give you something-"

"Come on Mitchie!" Some girl from her science class called her over, she nodded to the girl then turned back to Shane who was looking at her desperately. "Later."

Shane signed dejectedly and turned round to see Nate heading outside with Caitlyn. Rolling his eyes he groaned, who was he supposed to sit with now?

Spotting Matt and Rachel sitting a near by table Shane squinted, "I must be desperate," he muttered before collapsing in a seat beside the two.

"Hey, whats up? How's everything? Good. Great." Shane gritted out, ignoring the two very surprised looks from Matt and Rachel. They both remained silent obviously unsure of what to say.

They probably think I'm tricking them, Shane smirked bemused at their expressions.

"Just chill guys I need someone to sit- HEY!" Shane snapped yanking his arm out of the hand that had just pulled him half way off his seat.

Shane gulped. It was Mitchie.

And she looked, furious.

"Mitch, MITCH!" He yelled out as she huffed and stormed off out of the hall. Quickly weaving through the tables he ran after her, ignoring the whispers and, to his annoyance laughter.

Shane finally caught up with her when she was out on the quad. The bell must've rung because everyone was heading in, he saw Caitlyn and Nate pause on their walk to watch the two, but Nate quickly ushered Caitlyn inside waving quickly to Shane.

"Mitchie I'm sorry."

Mitchie rounded on him looking furious, "Shane! God are you trying to make this difficult for me?!"

"What? N-no!" Shane stuttered running his hands through his hair, Why do I always screw up?! Maybe I should give her the bracelet...

Mitchie rolled her eyes and sat down on the bench. "So you just sat with those two because you're great friends?" She muttered sarcastically, gritting her teeth.

"Well, I didn't have anyone else to... sit with," Shane said lamely wishing he had a better excuse. "I didn't talk to them."

Mitchie frowned remaining silent, Shane took this as a good sign, or as good as it could get. She could've by all rights ripped out his hair by now.

"Mitchie," he said softly, kneeling in front of her, "there's something I need to give you," he began to reach into his jacket pocket but Mitchie's hand on his shoulder caused him to freeze. His dark eyes flickered up to hers questioningly.

"Y-you're not going to propose are you? Cos that would be a seriously stupid move right now," she said glaring at him. Shane couldn't help but laugh at her expression and shook his head. "No," He smiled then felt a stab of pain at the relief on her look. Would I be that awful to marry?!

"Urm anyway-" he continued smoothly, "I was clearing out the rest of my room... yesterday," he said trying to remember the story Nate had thought up for him. "And I found this," he opened his hand revealing her Grandmothers charm bracelet.

Shane smiled, feeling his heart flutter as he watched her face brighten at the sight. "Oh my gosh!" She reached forwards tentatively as if afraid he'd snatch them away. Reacting before she could he took her hand gently and slid the bracelet on.

"It looks beautiful on you," he breathed out as her eyes connected with his. A faint blush tinging her cheeks. Shane winced as a rain droplet splashed on his cheek, perfect timing he groaned, the first time he'd got a good reaction from her and it starts raining. He expected her to dash off inside, worrying about her newly straightened hair, but he was mildly surprised to see her staying put.

"I've been looking for it, for so long." She whispered looking down at the bracelet lovingly, "I thought I'd lost my piece of her," she choked out.

Shane smiled up at her, his hands rubbing her knees soothingly, "where did you find it?" He paused biting his lip, Nate never told him this bit, and he was a terrible liar.

Be vacant! He thought, "ugh, it was under the... bed," he said narrowing his eyes in concentration. Mitchie nodded, "from when I stayed in your-" Shane watched as she tried to compose herself, "yeah..." he added looking down for a second. This was his chance.

"Mitchie?" More rain splashed down, he could feel his tee shirt begin to stick to his body and watched as Mitchie's hair started to flatten and stick to her face, though she still didn't seem to mind. "I-uh... can you, would you be able to come over tonight?"

Shane waited in torment as he watched a range of emotions flicker through her big round eyes, "I don't know Shane," she sighed eventually but he took this as a positive sign, she wasn't saying no straight out.

"Please? I need help with my homework and Apollo needs walking.. Not that I want you to walk him! I'll walk him, with you..." Shane sighed defeatedly, annoyed by his sudden lack in confidence that only Mitchie was able to take away from him.

A second later he heard a noise that made his heart sore, she was giggling. "You talk like an idiot when you're nervous," she laughed before composing herself, "okay, but nothing weird!" She pointed her finger at him warningly. She herself couldn't deny that she'd missed spending time with Shane.

It was hard being in love with someone you were forcing yourself to stay away from.

Shane held up his hands, grinning from ear to ear. "Nothing weird I swear," He stood up and held out his hands for her to take. By now they were both soaking wet, their clothes clinging to their bodies making them shiver.

"Thank you, Shane." Mitchie smiled, blushing when she noticed him staring at her chest, her white top now see-through showing off her purple bra. Crossing her arms across her chest she glared up at him. He caught her look and smirked, "here," He quickly tugged off his own shirt, smiling as he heard her gasp rather loudly.

"Shane what're you do-"

"Here take it, at least to cover yourself up. I don't want people staring at my- at you." He corrected himself handing her the top. She stared up at him shocked for quite some time, trying not to let her eyes wander lower.

"Shane I can't you're topless," she laughed hollowly, wondering whether his sanity was still intact.

Shane shrugged, shoving the top into her arms, "its fine, I'm going home now anyway. Put it on," he ordered and with one more questioning look Mitchie pulled it over her head with some difficulty. Once she'd tugged it over her body he smirked, the bottom of the top reaching just above her knees.

"Very fitting," he laughed as she pouted, "giant," she muttered shaking her head. "I'll see you later Mitchie," Shane smiled and began walking off out the gates.

Mitchie watched bemused, there was her ex-boyfriend, Shane Gray walking out of school topless, casually as if he meant too. Her heart was beating furiously and the butterflies that had exploded in her stomach were making her feel slightly queazy. Oh! I didn't say...

"Shane!" Mitchie yelled out, wiping her hair out of her face as the rain dripped down her cheeks. She jogged up to him quickly, stopping just short of touching him.

"Thank you, for finding this," she said softly, biting her lip. Shane inaudible groaned, usually he loved it when she chewed on her lip, it made him want to kiss her senseless, now of course. With that being under the label of 'inapropriate' he had to refrain from doing so.

"It's not problem Mitchie," he replied pulling in for a hug. She was tense at first but soon relaxed into his embrace. He moved his arms further around her, pulling her tightly against his bare chest. She breathed in deeply, his scent making her dizzy. Her eyes snapped open and she began to push away, "I said no more weird stuff," she whispered and felt his arms leave her.

"Sorry," he smiled stepping back. "You better get to class Mitch, see you later."

With that Shane walked out of the gates with a glorious feeling, elated, happy, fantastic he had the intense urge to run around in celebration. He was getting her back. He was getting the love of his life back!

I definitely owe Nate for this one!

Shane grinned, shaking his head in joy he stepped across the road and froze as headlights embraced him in light.

Uh oh.

There you go! I hope it wasn't toooo awful!

Writers block - rubbish!

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- M x