AN: Woah, I can't believe how many of you reviewed my last chapter! Seriously, you guys are amazing, and I can't stop thanking you. OK, I kinda have to, since you want the next chapter. But before I do that, I have to thank everyone who reviewed.
epobbp, thanks so much for reviewing. Here's the next chapter.
Angie-ange, there's plenty more Naitlyn where that came from. And Smitchie too.
Nrisley19892007, aww, thanks so much! I'm happy you love it. It's one thing if I love it, but it means so much more when other people do.
Live Like Music, I honestly wasn't sure if any IS fans would like it, even though both Camp Rock and IS are about people trying to make it big in the music business. You never know…I might just use Golden. If not in this chapter, then sometime soon, if the lyrics fit the storyline, or vice-versa.
Arya, I love Jason and Ella too. It's funny that some characters have their match. There's Smitchie, Naitlyn, Jella, Tess (and herself)…Anyway, I gotta stop rambling. I'm like Jason that way .
fantasticalicious xX, me too. Poor Jason, I feel so sad for him and Ella . She's got a huge decision to make, whether she decides to stay friends with Tess and be popular, or pick Jason and be happy. Who will she choose? We'll just have to wait and see…
AlexaJ, I think so too. I'm still stunned by all the reviews. I never expected so many . About the Smitchie kiss, it just wasn't time yet. But you just might see one in this chapter, or not. I haven't decided yet. I'm hoping Jella will be able to work out their Tess problem. I love Naitlyn together, but there might be some problems up ahead. Not just for Naitlyn, but for everyone.
justme123, no, you rule (for reviewing)! And I don't think you're bossy at all. I like seeing what people want to see in a story. It helps more than you think. And like I said, there's a lot more Smitchie and Naitlyn to come.
iDreamt, lol. I love your reviews. They always make me smile.
Ersy, as always, thanks so much for reviewing. Here's the next chapter.
Two more things…I know I said there was going to be Smitchie in here, but it just was way too long, so I'll have Smitchie for next chapter. And maybe a little Jella/Tess. But I don't know when I'll be able to post it. My computer at home is having problems (so I can't go online), so I'm at the library right now, retyping this chapter just as fast as I can, just for you). I hope I'll get it fixed soon though. I'm so ready to post the next chapter (the one after this one).
OK, I lied. 2 more things, and then I'm done. #1, what does OC stand for? I see it in the summaries sometimes, like Shane/OC, or Nate/OC. What does that mean? #2, since I'm doing a 2-parter, would the next chapter be Chapter 6 (Part 2), or would it be Chapter 7 (Part 2)? I think it's Chapter 6 (Part 2), but I just wanted to check with you awesome writers.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything except my ideas.
Chapter 6: Double Date (Part 1)
"Guys, come on!" Mitchie grabbed Caitlyn and pulled her out the door. Caitlyn threw Nate an apologetic look as she was dragged outside.
"Right behind you," Nate said, smiling as Shane gave himself one last glance in the mirror before they grabed their guitars and walked out the door.
They went down to the lake, where everything was set up on a picnic table not far from the edge of the water. There was a picnic basket full of food and juice, and candles set up in the center of the table. They ate, and talked for an hour, and then Nate had a great idea.
"Hey, why don't we go on a canoe ride?" Nate suggested.
"YEAH!" Caitlyn was excited. So was Shane.
"Mitchie, you in?" Nate asked.
"Yeah, sure, I guess so," Mitchie said in a fake tone.
"OK, I'll go with Caitlyn. Mitchie…" Nate looked at her, silently asking her if it was OK that she got stuck in a canoe with Shane. The last time Shane and Mitchie were out on the lake, it had destroyed their friendship.
In Nate and Caitlyn's canoe…
"Wow, it's so beautiful out here…" Caitlyn murmured.
"Yeah, it is," Nate said. "It helps me write whenever I'm stuck on a song,"
"And it's especially pretty at sunset," Caitlyn added.
"Mmm hmm…" Nate couldn't take his eyes off Caitlyn, who blushed.
"Caitlyn, I want to ask you something…" Nate said nervously.
"What's that?" Caitlyn wondered.
"It's this song I've been working on," Nate explained. "I can't get the words right."
"Why don't you play what you have so far?" Caitlyn suggested.
"OK," Nate said, just before he started playing. (AN: I changed the lyrics a little by taking out all the oohs and aahs, other than that, it's the same).
Never has it been so hard
To push a little song
Through my lips
Never in my life 'til now
And never did someone I know
Teach a broken heart
To love again somehow
Never in my life 'til now
But 'til now is then turned to might have been
And here in solitude I finally realize
I was pushing too hard
Trying to make you feel
What you weren't yet feeling
Pushing too hard
Wanting so much to know
That we'd see this all the way through
But losing you
Would cut me like a knife
So please don't let me
Push you out of my life
(please don't let me)
Never will words come again
Quite so sweet and warm
As when I spoke your name
Never in my life, I know
And never could I be so bold
Once again to reach and hold
The stars above
Never in my life, my love
But it was not my part
To be rushing your heart
With time your only wish
I should have granted it
But I was pushing too hard
Trying to make you feel
What you weren't yet feeling
Pushing too hard
Wanting so much to know
That we'd see this all the way through
But losing you
Would cut me like a knife
So please don't let me
Push you out of my life
Each night I pray
That it was just too soon
And now that it is not too late
Someone like you
Far between and so few
All I can do is wait
Why was pushing too hard
Trying to make you feel
What you weren't yet feeling
Pushing too hard
Wanting so much to know
That we'd see this all the way through
But losing you
Would cut me like a knife
So please don't let me
Tell me I have not
Pushed you out of my life
"Nate, that's beautiful!" Caitlyn hugged Nate, who seemed stunned. They immediately pulled back, their eyes never leaving each other's gaze.
"Caitlyn, that song…it's not really how I feel about you. The lyrics aren't right, but I'm trying to tell you…I like you. A lot. As more than just Mitchie's friend. As more than the famous guitarist/singer of Connect 3. But I don't know if…" Nate trailed off as Caitlyn gave him a long, passionate kiss.
After what seemed like forever, they broke apart, breathless and flushed. "I like you too, Nate. A lot." Caitlyn said shyly.
"I know, Mitchie told me," Nate laughed, relieved that she liked him back. He paused for a moment, then looked her in the eyes. "Caitlyn, I know this is kinda jumping ahead, but…will you be my girlfriend?"
"YES!" Caitlyn screamed, jumping up. Then she screamed again. "AHHH!" She'd forgotten she was in the canoe, so she lost her balance and fell in the lake.
"CAITLYN!" Nate's face drained of color. He immediately sprang into action, jumping in after her, and helping her back into the canoe. After catching their breaths again, Nate held her close and looked at her.
"Are you OK?" Nate asked, worried.
"I couldn't be better," Caitlyn said, lost in his eyes. She smiled back at him.
AN: So, what'd you think? Was it good? Bad? What did you like about it? What did you not like (besides the fact that there was no Smitchie)? Please review, I'd really appreciate it.