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I would've had this chapter up sooner, since I'd written at least half of it yesterday, but I had the worst time picking a title. If you have any suggestions, let me know, and I'll change it. I'm sure they'd be a lot better than what I came up with. I couldn't think of anything for the longest time, so if the title sounds stupid, just ignore it and read the chapter.
AN: I don't own Camp Rock or any of the characters. If I did, I'd get to go there, and Connect 3 would be all mine! Just joking ! Lol.
Chapter 3: Secret Crushes
"Dude! Go away, and leave me alone!" Shane snapped as Nate tried to block his path toward Mitchie's. "Because of you, I asked her out, and now she thinks I'm stupid for reading too much into our relationship, and we can't even be friends now. This is all your fault."
"Shane, I know things didn't work out the way you wanted them to. But now, we can focus on our music. Isn't that what we're supposed to do? No distractions, remember?"
"MITCHIE'S NOT A DISTRACTION!" Shane shouted, causing some campers nearby to stare at him.
"Shh, keep your voice down," Nate hissed. "You're gonna need it for singing."
"No, I don't," Shane moaned. "I can't sing without Mitchie. She's…"
"I know, she's the voice inside your head, the reason that you're singing…" Nate quoted Shane's song back to him. He knew how much Shane hated being reminded, especially when it came from one of his songs.
"Stop quoting me!" Shane said. "And fix this!"
"How?" Nate wondered.
"Since everyone thinks you're the smart one, YOU figure it out," Shane said, walking back towards his uncle's cabin.
Nate's POV: I'd better talk to Mitchie. Maybe she'll give me an idea of what's going on with her and Shane, so I can find out how to help.
Meanwhile, with Jason…
"I'm gonna get my birdhouse, I'm gonna get my birdhouse," Jason thought to himself happily. "And then all the birds will…"
"Hey! Watch where you're going!" Someone bumped into Jason, as he was lost in his thoughts. Jason looked around, and saw the most beautiful girl he'd ever seen down on the ground.
"Can I get a little help here?" The girl had long, dark brown hair, and the most beautiful eyes to match. She was busy wiping away the dirt off herself, and hadn't bothered to look up.
"Here, take my hand," Jason offered. "I'm sorry if I bumped into you."
"It's fine," The girl said, finally looking up. "OMG, you're Jason! You're in Connect 3! You're so hot!" Realizing she said that out loud, she blushed. "I mean…"
"It's OK, I get that a lot," Jason smiled at her. "Not as much as Shane, but still…"
Ella gladly took Jason's hand, and got to her feet.
Jason quickly asked, "What's your name?"
"Ella," Ella answered, still lost in Jason's eyes.
"Ella, you have the most beautiful eyes," Jason murmured. "And I love your smile."
Ella's POV: OMG, Jason, lead guitarist of Connect 3, just told me I had the most beautiful eyes! And he loves my smile! And I got to hold his hand! Just wait 'til I tell Tess and Peggy, they're gonna be soooo jealous!
"You too, Jason," Ella blushed, loving the way she felt as she said his name. "What are you doing out here?"
"I'm trying to making a birdhouse," Jason said.
"Cool, can I help?" Ella seemed genuinely interested.
"Sure!" Jason smiled. Ella smiled back, and they went off to make the best birdhouse ever.
Back with Nate…
"Mitchie?" Nate knocked on Mitchie's cabin door, but hadn't gotten a response. He looked around, then opened the door slowly.
"Hello?" Nate said, preparing to be surrounded by screaming fangirls at any moment. Not that he didn't mind it, but he really wanted to talk to Mitchie.
"Guess she's not here," Nate said to himself. He looked around the room, wondering which bed was hers. He looked around for some paper and a pencil or pen, so he could write her a note and leave it on her bed.
"Hey, what are you doing in here?" Someone said in the silence.
"I was looking for Mitchie. Who're you?" Nate said, curious.
"I'm Caitlyn, Mitchie's best friend," Caitlyn said. She never expected to see Nate in her cabin. "You're Nate, right?"
"Yeah…" Nate trailed off as he looked at Caitlyn.
Nate's POV: Wow, I didn't know there were people who didn't start screaming or jumping up and down once they see me. It's cool talking to someone who doesn't freak out just because I'm famous. And I can't believe Mitchie didn't tell Shane she had such a beautiful friend. Maybe I'll ask Mitchie to set us up on a date…
Nate shook his head to clear it, as Caitlyn continued staring at him. "Um, can you tell her I'm looking for her?" Nate asked.
"Sure," Caitlyn pretended like she wasn't Nate's biggest fan, even though she was screaming and jumping up and down on the inside. "I don't mean to pry or anything, but why do you want to talk to her?"
"There's…something I want to talk to her about. In private…" Nate said.
"OK…" Caitlyn said. She made a mental note to ask Mitchie about it later.
Nate left, and Caitlyn waited a minute, before running off to the kitchen.
"Mitchie, guess what?" Caitlyn squealed.
"What?" Mitchie laughed at her friend's excitement.
"I just talked to Nate!" Caitlyn shrieked. Mrs. Torres looked over at them, and motioned for them to keep it down. They went outside.
"And?" Mitchie prompted.
"Nate told me to tell you that he was looking for you," Caitlyn looked puzzled. "I wonder what he wants to talk about."
"Me too," Mitchie wondered.
AN: Next up, Shane + Mitchie talk, Nate + Caitlyn might go on a date, and maybe even more Jason/Ella (if I can fit it in). Tess might even make an appearance, but who knows? Please review. Tell me what you liked or didn't like, what you want to have happen, etc. 4 reviews, and I'll post another chapter .