I have to say out of all the chapters I have written/have planned out for this story, this one is my favorite so far. It didn't turn out how I thought it would, but I like it better. I have big plans for Shane's side of the story. Mitchie's side is still a working a process, it's just the matter of deciding events, plans, and etc. If anyone was wondering this story will be longish and will have them at Camp Rock (which I am dying to get to already, but am trying not to rush to get there). Another note: I will keep updating always. There might be some delays, but always an update. As always read and review please.

Disclaimer (does anyone still do these?): I own nothing but the plot.

Lost- Shane


Pacing back and forth anxiously Shane watched as his band mates straighten their ties and jackets preparing for their first public appearance as a band. Running through his mind of what he was going to say, he looked up in relief when he saw the leggy blonde approach him.

"Alexis," he breathed out in relief as his band mates gave him a curious look as she waltzed over to him. Shane had broken down and called Alexis after the meeting. Not really wanting to talk to others about his fears for the future, he had confided to her, she had listened in and offered to come with him to the premiere to take the pressure off. Nervously scratching his head unsure what to say Alexis spoke up "Boys, Shane, looks like I will be joining you all tonight."

As she adjusted he gold mini dress Nate shot him a look while Shane turned away, focusing on his tie. He wasn't ashamed to admit that he invited her to be his date, but now that Nate was glaring at him he was starting to feel the pressure.

"Well that's cool," Jason said oblivious to Nate throwing daggers at him. "If I had known we were supposed to bring dates I would ask my girlfriend, if I had one!"

"We weren't supposed to bring dates. As our manager stated, it's a night for us to get ourselves out there," Nate said. "But it seems that Shane here like to make his own rules."

Feeling the harshness of Nate's words hit him, he opened his mouth to try to explain himself until Alexis cut in. "Well first off your manager is my dad so I'm sure he wouldn't mind me tagging along Natey. And second Shane here thought it would be best if I came since I am used to the spotlight and all." She explained flipping her hair in the process.

"Spotlight? I never even saw you in the magazines," Jason stated lost as usual.

Noticing Alexis's face turning red, her grabbed her hand pulling her back and jumped in before any more fuel could be added to the fire. "Hey now, we're all friends here. Why don't we all just head on over to the limo and be one our way?"

Shooting him glare, Nate stalked off with Jason in tow muttering angrily. For a 15 year old, he took his job very seriously. Breathing out a sigh of relief he turned to Alexis who had managed to calm down.

"Nice save, but you may want to let go of my hand, don't want to give Nate the wrong idea, unless you want to."

Glancing down, sure enough, his hand was still intertwined with the blonde's.

"I," he stammered feeling his face turned red. Now that she had brought attention to it, he hadn't felt this way since high school when he had tried to gather up the courage to ask his crushes out only to get rejected. Glancing at Alexis he knew that despite her bipolar attitude, she was effortless gorgeous in her dress, heels, loosely curled hair and makeup. He couldn't already being crushing on a girl he couldn't stand yet puzzled him, could he?

"You're cute handsome. Let's go," Alexis cut in whisking him away leaving him with more questions.


Blinding flashes clouded his vision as Shane stepped out of the limo after Jason who was politely waving to the crowd and Nate who walked the carpet smiling ease. Wow, so this is what it's like on the other side he thought as he remembered all the award shows he watched of actors and singers parading the carpet he was now on. This is what it's like to be famous. Trying to regain his vision, he got out of the limo and helped Alexis out, her dainty hand waiting. Feeling her fingers wrapping around his, she got out immediately smiling soaking in flashes and blowing kisses in the process, letting go of his hand in the process. Smoothing out his hair, straightened for the night as Alexis suggested, he followed her as she waltzed down the carpet posing for pictures. What am I so supposed to do? What am I supposed to say? He thought as more stars started walking around him posing for pictures as well. Smiling for the cameras, he decided to find his fellow bandmates or Alexis and made his way through the crowd. Just as he caught sight of Alexis and was about to move towards her, he heard his name being called, "Shane Gray!"

Whipping his head up at the sound of his name he scanned the carpet around him not noticing anything at first, then saw what he assumed to be a reporter waving him over. Not wanting to be alone he made his way over, remembering what his manger and Nate said, if someone want to interview do so as long as you focus on the band. Besides if he did this right, maybe Nate wouldn't be so harsh on him for bringing Alexis along, who had abandoned him at the moment anyways.

"Hi I'm a Paul Jones from Pop Informer magazine. Do you mind if I ask you a few questions real quick?"

"Not at all. Fire away."

"Great! I'm a huge fan of Connect 3 by the way. So what's it like to be here tonight?"

"Honestly it's a dream come true," Shane replied feeling his worries slip away as he took in his surroundings finding the words come to him. "I remember watching premieres like this at home with my little brother. To actually be here it a huge honor right now. It really is a privilege to see what it is like on the other side."

"Nice. So why choose this as the band's first appearance?" Paul asked.

"Well the movie premiere actually features a song that we recorded for it that will be on their soundtrack and our album coming up. If you don't already know the name of it it's "Kids of the Future" you should definitely check it out." Shane replied remember how last minute during their recording session how the movie label came up and requested them to do a song. Of course Greg had agreed and they found themselves writing and recording a last minute song within a day for Meet the Robinsons.

"Wow, really. I did not know that Connect 3 was already singing a song for a movie. Why didn't the label or movie mention anything?"

"To keep it a surprise," Shane recalled remembering Greg's words. "We all figured since tonight is our official debut as a band why not say anything until tonight? So surprise!" Shane finished lamely waving up his jazz hands as the reporter chuckled. Now this isn't so bad Shane thought. Maybe the key is to really be yourself and answer honestly. Just as the reporter was about to open his mouth he instantly smelt chanel no. 5 and had Alexis by his side.

"Oh who's this now?" the reporter asked his attention shifting to the blonde.

"Alexis Mayors, daughter Greg Mayors the owner of Hollywood Records and Connect 3's manger," Alexis replied without a hint of hesitation. Shane awed at confidence, secretly wishing he could have her attitude.

"Really now, that must be cool. So I guess that means you get to see the band at work all the time?"

"Oh yes!" Alexis replied as she begin to construct a story of how she ran into the boys all the time. Shane felt himself rolling his eyes at her antics. She had only known him a few days. Why would she lie about that?

"So I guess that means you spend a lot of quality time with Shane here?" he asked as Shane drifted away from his thoughts.

"Oh definitely we're real close," she replied winking at Shane as well. Feeling his face turn scarlet once more and not wanting to give the reporter the wrong idea, he tried to explain what really happened only to find the reporter bidding them a farewell and a promise to listen to their album.

Turning to Alexis his mouth gaping open, he had no idea what to say. The reporter now had the wrong idea about him and her. Even though he had just discovered that he stumbled for words and blushed like he did now, he also found himself angry at her for stretching the truth. What had seemed like a good idea to invite her was one he was going to regret. Searching for the words to say he was interrupted by her asking, "Are you okay?" without a hint of sympathy in her voice.

Staring at her cool blue eyes watching him, he knew better than to tell the truth. Why talk about something that he wasn't even sure of. Swallowing his tongue and straightening his jacket he replied "Yeah I am." ignoring the guilt rising in his throat. If Alexis could lie, he could too, right?

"Good," Alexis smiled pleased at his answer. "You're learning. Now let's catch up to your band mates before curly throws a hissy fit for your being late." She finished leaving Shane even more confused.

The movie itself was pretty good as anyone would expect from a Disney movie. The plot was interesting and the ending of course was happy. Leaving the movie trying not to think of Alexis, who was hot at his heels, he posed for pictures with Nate and Jason answering any questions about their upcoming album and songs. Pushing the confusion away, he knew he was doing the right thing especially since Nate pulled him aside and apologized for his attitude towards him earlier and was impressed by how he handled the paparazzi. At least I'm learning Shane thought smugly as he entered the limo exhausted. Being newfound royalty was tiring. All he wanted to do was to go home and curl up in bed. Closing his eyes wanting to sleep on the way home he jumped in surprise when his bandmates entered followed by Alexis who snuggled up to him, her scent surrounding him.

"What?" he began confused as everyone began to buckle up as the limo took off. "What's going on? I thought we were going to go home?"

"We were," Nate began but then nodded his head towards Alexis. "But Alexis suggested it would be best to go an after party to have some fun?"

"And you agreed with her?" he asked dumbfounded. Just hours ago Nate couldn't stand the diva, what had changed?

Nate sighed, "Let's just say Alexis can be pretty convincing…"

"In other words her 'father manages us'," Jason cut in quoting her words as Alexis smirked in response. Shane had a feeling that Alexis had blackmailed Nate into letting them go judging from the look on his face. Shooting Nate a sympathetic look, they rode together in silence until they reached the party moments later.

Once inside Shane gapped at all the intense beat playing in the background and the colorful lights flickering all around them. It was a scene straight out of a movie, another dream come true. Turning to his bandmates wondering what he should do, he grunted as he felt Alexis drag him off into the crowd losing sight of his friends.

"What the hell are you doing?" he gasped as they stopped in the middle of the dance floor as she began to dance around him, fists pumping in the air.

"Take a walk on the wild side Shane. You're famous, take advantage of it. Besides this will help you get more out of your comfort zone," Alexis replied her hair whipping rapidly around her face.

"I am out of my comfort zone," Shane protested regretting the lie that slipped from his tongue. It seemed he was doing that a lot lately today. He glanced around for Nate and Jason to find them next to the snack bar talking to some girls. At least they're having fun he thought turning his attention back to the blonde before him. More fun than me.

"Really now? Then why are you more interested in hanging with your bandmates than me?"

"Because they are my friends and I know them."

"That's so boring! Just like the interview you did with the reporter."

"What's wrong with boring?" he asked feeling self-conscious as he gazed at her blue eyes. He thought he was doing fine. Was answering the questions truthfully wrong?

"Easy is boring. Challenge the public, lie. I know you have been tonight. Be what everyone expects, not what you want to be. That's what everyone wants," Alexis said as a waiter walked over to them picking up two shots and downed one not even caring she was underage. Holding the other one out to him to said, "Come on Shane, take a walk on the wild side. You are Shane Gray for crying out loud."

Staring at the girl before him who he thought understood him days ago when he confided in her about his troubles, he never felt more lost. Glancing at his bandmates who he was close with months before, he now felt miles away from. What was supposed to be the greatest night of his life was confusing him on how he should act and the girl who may or may not be manipulating him. Not wanting to confront his thoughts anymore, he decided he wanted to rid himself of his insecurities and just be lost, no matter what it took. Grasping the shot glass, he downed it ignoring the guilt and burning sensation that went down in his throat. Feeling the hard liquor start to take it's effect, he loosened his tie, ran his fingers through his hair and turned to Alexis slightly more confident, "Come on let's go find some more."

"Now that's more like it," Alexis grinned grasping his hand as they begin to look for another waiter.

Shane grinned feeling the nervous beat in his heart, unaware that he was confusing what he assumed to be butterflies for Alexis with utter fear. He was in for the ride of his life, one that he wasn't expecting and one he wasn't sure was safe.