AN: I'm back! Lol. While I was gone, I came up with a really good idea. At least I think it's a good idea…I hope you like it.
Disclaimer: I own nothing. I'm not even sure if I own this idea (it might be based on a play with a similar plot).
Chapter 30 – The Love Letter (Part 1)
Mitchie went back to the hotel to tell Sierra the good news.
"Hey, Sierra, guess what?" Mitchie said, as she saw Sierra and Mark sitting close together, talking quietly. "Sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt you guys."
"It's OK," Sierra said, blushing and moving away from Mark. "What's up?"
"I just met Shane's parents, and they really seem to like me," Mitchie squealed happily.
"Really? That's great!" Sierra was excited.
"So, what have you guys been up to?" Mitchie probed, glancing at Mark.
"Nothing," Mark said, his voice squeaking.
"OK," Mitchie said slowly. She looked suspiciously at Sierra and Mark, and their expressions gave away everything.
"Hey, losers," Tess said, coming by. She glanced at them all, narrowed her eyes, and said, "Mark, we need to talk. Now." Tess pulled Mark over to the side, and started whispering quietly to him. Mark shook his head, his eyes widening.
After a few minutes, Tess glanced again at Mitchie and Sierra, then walked off.
"What was that about?" Mitchie asked Mark, who was busily wiping his eyes.
"Nothing," Mark said quickly. "Sierra, want to see something?"
"Sure!" Sierra looked concerned, but she still jumped at the chance to be alone with him.
"Hey Mitchie," Peggy said, coming downstairs.
"Hey Peggy," Mitchie said back. She smiled at Peggy. "So…how's Zack?"
"Great!" Peggy sighed dreamily. "Zack is soooo cute, and he's got the dreamiest eyes, nicest smile, and he's soooo sweet!"
"I'm sure he is," Mitchie laughed, knowing that was exactly how she felt about Shane. "Got any plans for today?"
"Yeah, I'm supposed to rehearse with the guys," Peggy said. "Want to come?"
"No, there's something I want to do first," Mitchie said. She'd planned to leave a present for Shane in his room.
"OK," Peggy shrugged, then left.
Mitchie raced upstairs, got her present from her room, where she'd kept it secretly hidden, then went and let herself into Shane's room.
"Shane is so gonna love this," Mitchie said, just as soon as she'd decided where to leave it. Just then, she noticed an envelope sticking out. It wasn't sealed, and Mitchie was curious to find out what it said. She glanced around, making sure no one was watching, then took the piece of paper inside the envelope out, and began reading.
Hey baby,
I know I should tell you this in person, but every time I see you with her, I can't stand it. I love you so much, and every time I look at you, my heart skips a beat. I desperately want to be with you, even though you're with someone else. Every night I dream about you, and how great it would be if we were together. I picture us talking, laughing, doing everything together. I imagine the sound of your voice, the way you smile and laugh, everything about you. Maybe someday I'll be able to open up to you and show you who I really am. And maybe you'll tell me that you love me too.
Love always,
Your secret admirer…
Mitchie was furious after reading that letter. She was about to tear it up into little bits and pieces, but then she heard the doorknob turn. She hid behind the couch, hoping no one would see her.
Someone came in, and went into a room. After a few moments, the person went back outside. Mitchie held her breath, hoping she wouldn't get caught snooping around. When she thought it was safe, she went back to her room.
"Hey guys," Mitchie said, surprised to see Caitlyn and Nate there.
"Hey, Mitchie," Caitlyn and Nate said. They'd been working on some beats, and Mitchie thought it sounded great.
"What's that?" Nate wondered, looking at the envelope in Mitchie's hands.
"Oh, nothing," Mitchie hastily stuffed it into a nearby drawer.
"If you say so," Caitlyn said, curious as to why Mitchie wouldn't tell them.
Just then, Sierra came bursting into their room in tears.
"M-Mitchie, C-Caitlyn, c-can I talk to you for a minute?" Sierra broke down, sobbing.
"Sierra, what's wrong?" The girls looked concerned, and went outside to take Sierra back to her room so they could talk.
Nate glanced around, making sure they weren't coming back, then he opened the drawer Mitchie had stuffed the envelope inside. He read the letter, and his eyes bulged out.
Nate's POV: Does Mitchie like me? But I thought she loved Shane. If she does, Caitlyn can't know about this. I have to hide it in my room.
Nate stuffed the envelope in his pocket, then took off for his room.
"Hey, Nate, wanna see this song I wrote? It's about Ella," Jason said, smiling happily.
"Not now, dude," Nate said, as Jason spotted the envelope.
"Hey man, what's this? Another song of yours? I bet it's amazing," Jason snatched the envelope out of Nate's pocket.
"Jason, no, don't read that!" Nate said, trying to grab it back. But Jason held it out of Nate's reach.
"Who wrote this?" Jason said, his mind racing with all sorts of possibilities.
"I don't know. Could be anyone," Nate said truthfully.
"Where'd you find it?" Jason said. Then he clapped his head. "Of course. Our room. Wait a second. If it was in our room, then it's for one of us. But which one?"
"I don't know, Jason," Nate said, not paying attention. He was trying to think about who would write something like that. "Maybe…" Nate gazed off into space, coming up with nothing.
"Maybe Ella would know," Jason remarked. He jumped off the top bunk, then said, "I'll ask her." Jason left, and Nate followed him.
"Hey, Ella," Jason said, after Ella answered Jason's knock and let them in. "Did you write this?"
"Write what?" Ella said, then she saw the letter. She read it quickly, then gasped.
Ella's POV: Oh my Gray, someone likes Jason? I can't lose him. Maybe if I made him jealous…Yeah, I'll pretend that I like Nate, and Jason will forget all about the other girl.
"Yeah, I did," Ella lied, as Jason gasped.
"You wrote that letter to Nate?" Jason looked sad.
"Yup," Ella looked pleased with herself, seeing Jason look miserable. "I wrote it."
Ella's POV: Jason, it serves you right for sneaking around my back with some other girl. And to think I loved you so much.
"You did what?" Caitlyn screeched, coming over to them. She'd overheard the whole conversation. "How could you steal Nate? Nate's mine!"
"Not anymore," Ella smirked at Jason, hoping to make him suffer. He definitely looked miserable.
"What's going on here?" Brown said, coming over.
Everyone began talking at once, while Brown tried to sort everything out.
"Wait a minute, where are Peggy, Sierra, and Tess' brothers? What are their names again? Mark and Zack, right?" Brown asked Nate, who was busy glaring at Ella.
"What about us?" Peggy said, followed by Mitchie, Sierra and the guys. They all looked sad.
"OK, someone please start from the beginning," Brown said, rubbing his head tiredly. "Ella, you start."
"OK, I was in my room, putting on some lipgloss, when Jason comes barging in and accusing me of writing some letter saying how much I want to be with Nate," Ella began.
"And did you write that letter?" Brown's gaze penetrated Ella's, daring her to tell the truth. Ella nodded her head, as Brown continued to stare Ella down, and then Ella shook her head.
"But you told me you did," Jason said, on the verge of tears.
"Now wait just a second," Brown interrupted. "Where is the letter? Can I see it?"
Ella handed it over reluctantly, then Brown read through it, running his hand through his hair.
"Dear Lord, not again," Brown mumbled under his breath. He took a deep breath then said, "OK, so Jason, you got the letter?"
"No, I did," Mitchie spoke up.
"You did?" Brown looked surprised. "How? Why?"
"I was going to give Shane something, but then I found this envelope," Mitchie explained.
"So you wrote the letter?" Brown said hopefully, trying to make sense of it all.
"No, I didn't write it," Mitchie said honestly.
"Then the question remains… who did?" Brown looked puzzled.
"Wait a minute…guys?" Mitchie said, trying to piece everything together. She looked over at Peggy and Sierra, who were silently crying.
"Hold on," Mitchie commanded, as she took off to investigate.
"Peggy, Sierra, what's wrong?" Mitchie said, concerned.
"Mark, he…he broke up with me," Sierra cried.
"What? Why?" Mitchie looked sympathetically at her friend, then gave her a hug. Sierra cried into Mitchie's shoulder. "Peggy, why are you crying? Did something happen with you and Zack?"
"Yeah, Zack broke up with me too, but he didn't say why," Peggy cried.
"I think I know why," Mitchie fumed, stalking off.
"TESS!" Mitchie yelled, not caring who was listening as she strode toward the penthouse.
"What's wrong, Mitchie?" Tess said, as she opened her penthouse door.
"You know exactly what," Mitchie exploded. "You broke Peggy and Zack up, and Sierra and Mark, didn't you?"
"Now why would I do that?" Tess said, looking innocent.
"Because you can't stand it when other people are happy, especially those closest to you," Mitchie answered. "Why can't you just let your brothers be happy for once?"
"Why should I?" Tess snapped angrily. "What have they ever done for me? I'm the star, and they're just trying to steal my spotlight. Besides, they're just spying on me because Mom can't. And I don't need anyone to spy on me."
"You know what?" Mitchie said. "I think you're just jealous of them because they have guys and you don't."
"Who says I don't?" Tess gave Mitchie a mysterious smile. "As far as I know, Shane's mine, and you can't get him."
"Yeah, right, Tess," Mitchie said, a look of relief spreading over her face. "That's where you're wrong. Shane loves me, not you. He'll never love you."
"I wouldn't be too sure about that," Tess smirked.
AN: Tess is back to her evil ways. But what's she planning? Will she be able to steal Shane away from Mitchie? Will Shane and Mitchie stay together? Will any of the couples survive? Or will they break up for good?
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