Okay, so camp's over this Friday, so after that I should be able to update everyday. So this week I'll probably update every... 2 or 3 days.

I've also been reading on other people's stories that stories are getting reported and deleted? I have no idea why, so would anyone be willing to PM or review why they're getting reported? Thanks! :)

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Hidden Secrets

Chapter Ten

"Are you ready?" Shane whispered through Nate's doorway. He was all set for the double date. Set, and extremely excited. Ever since their move here to New York, things had been a little... weird. Now that they were worked out, they could have some real fun.

"Almost. And why are you whispering?" Nate asked.

"I don't want Jason to find out. Otherwise he's going to get all... weird and annoyed that we didn't tell him about this date."

"Ah." Nate nodded, knowing why Shane had decided to keep Jason out of this. He would probably call up another random girl and ask to triple date.

"Yeah. So hurry up, we gotta get over to Alex's soon." Shane said, running back down the stairs. He often liked to run around before dates, it helped him get all happy.

Nate quickly ran after him, he always made sure Shane didn't hurt himself going around like crazy. He stopped Shane in time just before he ran into a wall and steered him toward the door.

The two boys jogged over to Alex's house and rang the doorbell. Theresa answered, with another one of those loaves of bread in her hands. Apparently, they were making sandwiches for the Sandwich Shop.

"Hi boys!" She said with a big smile. She knew about the double date and even she had gotten excited for it, even though she wasn't exactly going. "Come on in. The girls are almost done getting ready. You know how long they take." She gave the boys a look and they laughed.

Shane and Nate stepped in and sat down on the couch. They knew that girls usually took at least half an hour to get ready, and they would probably be waiting for a very long time.

"Alex!" Theresa called up the stairs. "Mitchie! Shane and Nate are here!"

"Okay!" A muffled voice called back down. "Just a sec!"

Theresa rolled her eyes at the boys. "A sec probably means a decade! Why don't you two get yourselves comfortable? I'm going to get this bread in the oven."

Shane and Nate shrugged. Nate reached for the TV remote as Shane took off his coat and put his head against the soft cushions on the couch.

The girls suddenly raced down the stairs and jumped on the couch beside them. Alex looked very cute, as usual, and Mitchie looked fabulous in one of her awesome outfits.

"So are we going to stay here and watch TV?" Alex asked, poking Nate.

"Yeah, I thought we were going to a 'fancy' restaurant." Mitchie added, making little air quotes around 'fancy'.

Nate quickly switched off the TV and got up. Shane followed his lead and together, they offered their elbows to the girls. Mitchie and Alex looked at each other and giggled, then accepted the elbows. All four of them skipped out the door, laughing the whole way. When they got outside there was a huge limo waiting for them.

"Whoa." Alex breathed.

"Yeah. What she said." Mitchie said, staring at the limo in awe.

"What? You guys have never been in a limo before?" Shane asked jokingly.

Mitchie slapped her boyfriend's arm. "How inconsiderate!" She exclaimed.

"I was kidding!" Shane grumbled, rubbing his arm.

Mitchie grinned and slipped her hand into his. "And so was I." Shane led her into the limo.

Nate and Alex faced each other.

"Well, let's go." Alex said, heading for the door.

"Wait." Nate said, pulling her toward him. "I want a kiss first."

Alex rolled her eyes, but tilted her head up. Nate grinned and kissed her.

Letting go, Nate sighed. "I've missed that."

"Obviously." Alex said sarcastically. "Now let's go. I'm getting cold."

"It's summer." Nate reminded her as they climbed in.

"Almost fall." Alex said in the same sarcastic tone. Then she smiled at him and quickly gave him a second kiss.

"Ew!" Mitchie said from the seat behind. "Don't do that in here!"

"Yeah!" Shane said.

Nate turned around and glared at Shane. Shane instantly said, "Never mind. Do what you wish."


"We're here!" The driver's voice boomed.

Alex jumped. "Gah!"

Nate chuckled. He did the exact same thing when he first got into this limo. The driver's voice was uncontrollably loud.

The driver opened the door and one by one they all climbed out. Looming over them was a huge restaurant with a big, lighting sign called "Food Extravaganza." (A/N: Just made up a random name, lol :D)

Nate and Shane walked up to the little podim where a staff member was.

"Can I help you?" The girl said without looking up from her book.

"We have reservations. Nate and Shane Gray." Nate said. (A/N: Does anyone know Nate's last name?)

The girl suddenly looked up. "Nate and Shane Gray from Connect 3?!" She screamed. She clapped her hand over her mouth. "Sorry, I get a little overexcited when I meet celebrities."

Shane smiled. "No worries, can we get in now?"

"Yes, yes, of course!" The girl said, opening the door for them. Alex and Mitchie followed the two boys.

A waiter seated them at a table for four. Nate and Shane sat across from Alex and Mitchie. They each took one of the huge menus that was placed on their table and looked at it.

The waitor from before came to their table, a notepad in hand. He took a close look at Shane and Nate." Shane and Nate from Connect 3?! What are you doing in this lowly town?"

Nate and Shane looked at each other, managing not to laugh. Not many people used the word 'lowly' these days.

"Nate used to live here." Shane said, forcing himself to keep from laughing.

"Really?!" The waitor, whose name was apparently Dave said in a loud voice. "So what are you guys doing here? And where's that other one? Jason, I believe."

"Jason's at home." Nate said. "And we're here with our girlfriends." He gestured to Alex and Mitchie. The girls smiled and waved at Dave.

"Can I take your orders?" Dave asked. It looked as if he had ignored the whole explanation.

The four of them placed their orders and gave Dave the menus. Mitchie and Shane went deep into conversation, and Nate and Alex just stared at each other, taking in every detail on their faces.

"Ahem." Dave cleared his throat. He was holding heaping plates of food. "Move your little elbows, please."

Mitchie and Alex held in their laughter, occassionally letting go of their giggling once in a while. Dave ignored them and placed the food on the table.

"Enjoy your wonderful dinner." Dave said over his shoulder.

Nate and Shane dug into their food. Mitchie and Alex burst out laughing.

"What's so funny?" Shane asked with his mouth full of food.

Mitchie slapped his arm. "Don't be so disgusting!" She scolded.

"Ow!" Shane yelped, grabbing his arm again. Alex, still shaking with laughter, buried her head in her napkin.

Nate took the napkin out of her hands. "Eat." He commanded.

"Yeah. We got places to go." Shane added in.

The girls obeyed and dug into their food.

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"Thanks for a great night." Mitchie said, giving Shane a kiss. Shane sighed with happiness and started walking back home.

Alex turned toward her house. Nate grabbed her arm. "Wait, what about me?" He asked.

Alex smirked. "Nah, you don't get a kiss."

Nate tried to make one of those puppy-dog faces, but it ended up making his face look all weird. Alex still thought he looked insanely cute.

"Fine." She said. He pulled her in and they kissed.

"Now you may go." Nate said. "I love you Alex."

Alex smiled. "Aww, how cheesy." And after a moment, she added, "But I love you too."


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