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Chapter 10: I Still Love You
"NO!" Mitchie cried, sobbing now. "It's over, we're done."
"Mitchie, please, I can explain," Shane repeated, trying to catch up to her.
"I think you've let your lips do enough talking," Mitchie spat out angrily.
"No, I haven't," Shane said, finally catching up. He grabbed Mitchie and spun her around. Caitlyn and Nate just stood there, watching their conversation.
"Let me go!" Mitchie struggled, as Shane held her firmly.
"She said, let her go," Caitlyn echoed. Nate agreed.
"Not until you hear me out," Shane said, looking Mitchie in the eyes.
"What's going on here?" Mrs. Torres said, coming up behind them.
"Mom," Mitchie froze, trying to hide her tears. "Nothing, I'm fine."
"Don't lie to me, Mitchie, I can see you're not fine at all. Shane, what's going on?" Mrs. Torres prompted.
"Let's talk about it inside," Shane suggested, not wanting to draw attention from people passing by.
Mrs. Torres led the way into the cabin, and after they all sat down, she let Shane continue.
"My bandmates and I played this song, which Tess sung, and after we finished, Tess kissed me. I didn't want to kiss her, but she forced me into it. Mitchie, please believe me. I don't like Tess like that, I never have, and I never will," Shane rambled.
"Yeah, Mitchie, Tess kissed Shane. It wasn't the other way around. Shane really loves you," Nate affirmed. "He always talks about how much you mean to him, and if it wasn't for the fact that he sometimes gets this spacey look on his face during rehearsals, we wouldn't know what was wrong with him."
"Come on, Mitchie, you know Shane wouldn't hurt you. Especially not with Tess," Caitlyn added.
"Mitchie?" Mrs. Torres knew her daughter had plenty to say.
"It didn't look like that at all. It looked like you wanted to kiss her. Like you enjoyed it," Mitchie said directly to Shane. She began to cry again.
"Me? Enjoy kissing Tess? No way! Mitchie, trust me, I didn't enjoy it at all. I couldn't. Every time I see another girl, I always think of you, and only you. I think about your smile, your laugh, the way your voice sounds…you're it for me. There's no one else I'd rather be with than you," Shane held Mitchie's hands and looked at her, love in his voice.
"Aww," Caitlyn gushed, as Nate smiled at Mitchie, trying to comfort her.
"I'm sorry, Shane, I can't. You keep breaking my heart, and then you come back and want to make up, but I can't keep going back and forth like this," Mitchie said, retreating to the other side of the cabin. She sat with her back to him, and sobbed in the corner.
"I'm sorry, Mrs. Torres, I never meant to hurt Mitchie. I love your daughter so much," Shane choked out, letting tears run down his face.
"I know, Shane, I think you both need some time to think," Mrs. Torres said, as she escorted them all to the door.
Shane left, but stayed just outside her cabin, hoping for another chance to talk with her.
"Shane, man, you'd better make it quick, you know we have to leave tonight," Nate said, as Caitlyn looked at him in surprise.
"Tonight?" Caitlyn gasped. "Noooo…"
"Caitlyn, don't worry. I promise I'll call you every day, and text you as much as I can." Nate promised.
"But it's not the same as seeing you," Caitlyn moaned.
"You'll be seeing us sooner than you think," Nate said mysteriously.
"But what'll I do until then?" Caitlyn worried.
"You still have school to worry about, and producing the next hit," Nate smiled at his girlfriend.
"And what about you? You'll be on tour, with millions of fans screaming that they love you every day, and you'll forget all about me in no time," Caitlyn looked worried.
"Caitlyn, how could I ever forget about you?" Nate gave her a serious glance, the one he knew always made her melt. "You're the one girl who stood out to me when I first came to camp, and I haven't been able to look at any other girl the same way. I love you, Caitlyn. And I hope you love me enough to wait for me."
"Of course I love you, Nate, I always have," Caitlyn breathed as Nate kissed her.
"Aww, that's so sweet!" Shane gushed. "Now help me get Mitchie back!"
"OK, OK!" Caitlyn and Nate laughed. Then Nate said, "I've got the perfect idea."
"What is it?" Shane wondered. The three of them talked about it, and went to work.
About 30 minutes later, just outside the kitchen…
"Ready guys?" Shane called out.
"Ready!" Nate, Jason, and Caitlyn said. Caitlyn had managed to set up a microphone by the piano in the mess hall, and Jason and Nate had taken their positions on stage just outside. Nate was at the piano, while Jason played guitar like always.
Shane started singing.
If we walk away now
There's no turning around
Gotta say what I mean
While you're here with me
I'm not sure I'll find words
To cover the hurt
That I see in your eyes
But I gotta try
I know rocks turn to sand
And hearts can change hands
And you're not to blame
When the sky fills with rain
But if we stay or walk away
There's one thing that's true
I still love you
I still love you
Can you search down inside
Let go of your pride?
If I forget trying to win
And just let you in
I didn't travel this far
To watch it all fall apart
So give me your hand
And take a chance
I know rocks turn to sand
And hearts can change hands
And you're not to blame
When the sky fills with rain
But if we stay or walk away
There's one thing that's true
I still love you
Riding with me as close as before
Whatever happens, I won't ask for more
Here in my heart from now 'til the end
Flame out or fly, we have to try again
I still
I know rocks turn to sand
And hearts can change hands
And you're not to blame
When the sky fills with rain
But if we stay or walk away
There's one thing that's true
I still love you
Yeah, I still love you
If we stay or walk away
There's one thing that's true
I still love you
I still love you
Mitchie walked outside, hearing a song being played over the amps. She couldn't believe what she saw. Shane Gray, standing on top of the piano, singing his heart out. To her, of all people.
"Shane?" Mitchie said, still in shock.
Shane jumped off the piano and took her hand. "Mitchie, I'm sorry. I know I keep saying it, but I never meant to hurt you. I love you, Mitchie. Will you please give me another chance?"
"I…" Mitchie trailed off, not meeting Shane's eyes.
AN: I know, I'm evil for leaving you with a cliffhanger. Will Mitchie make up with Shane? Will she go on tour with the band? What will Tess do? Will Naitlyn keep their long-distance relationship going? And what about Jason and Ella's relationship? Will any of the couples go public? It's up to you, so tell me what you want to see in the story. I can make it happen.
And please review! It means so much to me when you tell me how much you like it. Even just saying 'update' will work too (although I would like to see more than that. It's completely up to you though).