Disclaimer: I do not own Camp Rock and so with any characters I use in this story.

A/N: I truly apologize for the long wait people. I admit this made me dumbstruck since I can honestly say I did not know what to write/type. College life kept me busy that the plot of what I wrote before already faded from my mind. This took me a really really long while. I would also like to mention the penname of one special person who I wish a really blessed year this 2010, 4everyoung that is. Thanks to you and your pms to me that I finally got to do this thing. But of course, I give thanks for everything to God. He really is my inspiration and best supporter. I don't know how you'll see this but I do hope you'll enjoy and leave me reviews afterwards for me to see the result of well, this.

Godly blessed amazing wonderful joyous Christmas everyone!

Chapter 4

A Style Just For You

"So, you're leaving today?" asked the beautiful goddess in Shane Gray's eyes. Mitchie Torres had enough of yesterday's amazement when she saw Nate and Jason in dress up. This time, she's a little bit in the state of missing someone because an important friend as she claims him to be just told her he'll be leaving.

But again, there's always a follow up question to that: He's leaving for how long? Can he even stand not seeing her? Can she?

"Are you gonna go back to work already?"

"Not yet. Our manager gave us three days and this is just the second. Come on Mitchie, no matter how I'd like to stay, we don't want to bother Steve and Connie by staying in your house for one more day. They've been so kind and we're used in hotels anyway."

"Yeah, I'm pretty sure you are. Not to mention you're also used with the commotions caused by the screaming girls shouting your names with gigantic banners in hand. I'm pretty sure that's all fine with Shane Gray. Ain't I right?"

The pop star in jeans smirked at this comment of hers. She sounded pissed off, a little disappointed. And well like yeah this gave him hope. He leaned closer just so he can tease her. It's their all time hobby anyway.

"Mitchie, if you're gonna miss me, you know all you have to do is say it straight to me you know!" he grinned.

It isn't that obvious that he likes her, not when the girl keeps on thinking of the impossibility. An imagination like hers can never come true. That's what she thinks. But that is just what she thinks.

Who knows what's going on in Shane Gray's mind anyway?

Mitchie and Shane are still inside the taxi. Shane insisted on sending Mitchie off to school. Of course, they parked a little bit farther than usual in a not so revealed place so as not to attract people seeing the marvellous Shane Gray hanging out with the beautiful commoner, or in Shane's vocabulary, the goddess of music.

"Jerk! Are you saying I'm gonna miss you?"

"Yeah. Why pout, that only gives me a yes, doesn't it?"

"Hey! I---"

"You what?"

"I…" She wanted to fight back and deny her thoughts … but she knows she'll give in anyway. As they say, there is always only one truth. "Fine! I'll … you're right … I'll miss you." She sighed as she tried to avoid his gaze. She wouldn't want to be teased by him about liking him again, not when she knows her feelings. But in situations asking for the truth and as long as friendship is concerned, though it's just friendship, truth won't hurt, would it? "I mean, we haven't seen each other ever since the end of Camp Rock. But I don't blame you. I still owe you one for yesterday." Finally, she smiled. "Thanks for that again."

If only she knows, Shane sure kept his breathing, curious as to whether she'll admit defeat or not. He knows the truth either way but still, when someone denies a fact, he knew there's something behind. But Mitchie didn't. Now he doesn't know if he'll be happy with that or not. I mean, he could at least think she likes him more than a friend if she denied it. He could at least hope it's because she's embarrassed about it. But that isn't the case. She admitted she'll miss him. And as ironic as a guy could be, that also made him feel good. Let's just say the part about reminiscing what happened to the girl he loved yesterday didn't sound good to him. How could it anyway? How could he even let Mitchie get hurt by anyone?

"And hell I'd really like to literally kick those girls' butts."

"Shane!"

"Back off Shane! Back off! I know that. No offense Mitch, but yesterday I seriously did think that." He folded his arms at his back and leaned a little away from her, hoping his violent thoughts will fade. A topic like that might hurt her, but as protective as he claimed to be when she's the one concerned, it sounds normal to him that he likes to kick girls' butts.

"Thanks but I do know how to defend myself Shane."

"Really? Why in the world did you end up crying in my arms yesterday then?"

Now if that isn't what they call flirting then I don't know what it's called anymore. But I guess Shane could be blamed, he's kind of also telling the truth, with exaggeration though. Mitchie and Shane, Shane and Mitchie, sounds perfect, don't you think?

"Haah." This left her speechless. Defend yourself Mitchie. You know have to. Would you really let yourself lose to this jerk?

"Crying? In your arms? You really are a jerk Shane Gray!"

"Boohoo you've been saying my name for like, a gazillion times this day. That would mean something, wouldn't it?"

"You're so much of a jerk! I'm leaving you now. Still need to go to school." She grabbed her bag and got off the taxi.

"Mitchie, will you really choose school over me?" He acted like a child wearing a sad face as if begging her to choose him. How bad did he fall?

"Let me think about it." She stopped for a while. She then leaned towards him and after seeing how stunned he is, she grinned and continued what she has in mind. "Of course I'll choose school! Bye jerk!"

"Haha. That freaking school. Fine with me…" He stubbornly murmured to himself. "I'll see you later anyway. Hope this will work or I'm doomed."

Shane watched her walk away from him. There are a lot of students headed to the school but there's only one back he'd like to see no matter how far away he is or she is, and it happens to be owned by the same girl who brought him back his sense of loving his own music.

"Kids these days huh." The taxi driver sighed. This caught Shane off guard.

"Excuse me?"

"It's obvious you like her." Now this time, Shane Gray held her tongue and wondered in amazement. Will he take that as a compliment or not?

"I don't think minding your own business would hurt, wouldn't it? But …" He held himself back. That arose his curiosity after all. Some jerk's weakness really. They say curiosity kills a cat. But what about a jerk? Will it? "Really? Am I that obvious?"

"Well, you kind of are son. If she's ice, she could've melted already by the way you looked at her. But let's put it in consideration, we're both guys so I can easily detect it. The girl looks a little dense to me."

This made Shane smile. "Yeah, she is." And since the topic is about them anyway, he asked one more time.

"So what do you think she thinks of me?"

"Well, that's a different question kid."

"Call me Shane. That's my name." It's so not like him to give importance to a stranger's comment, but there's one topic that will result to him even diving off a pool and not coming up again. Guess what that is. Can't guess right?

Let's see…Number one: Mitchie, Number Two: Mitchie Torres, Number Three: Mitchie Torres, Number Four: Mitchie Torres…

"Yeah? Well, here's the thing son. A girl's heart is unpredictable. The girl seems nice. Don't push her too hard."

"What do you mean?"

"One simple question can ruin it all, ever thought of that?"

The driver then started to drive off leaving Shane in his spiral of thoughts.

One question can ruin it all, can it … really?

What if the driver's right? Whoever said a freaking driver can give such advice anyway? He's Shane Gray for crying out loud! And the girl's Mitchie Torres for crying out louder!

Shane's still in his thoughts, not minding what's happening around. As the cab moved, a super cookie cutter popstar remained unmoving as if frozen by the realization that he tried to avoid, the possibility of losing what he considers most important that is.

Fortunately or not, his cell phone started ringing…

New test message from Mitchie

This caused him a half smile, still not a whole since it's obvious he's kind of confused on what to do.

"I sure want to know what you're thinking now Mitchie." Shane Gray told himself as he pressed the read button in his phone.

It's said there …

I know I'm also at fault. I have to defend myself, don't I? I'm sorry for causing you trouble Shane. Thanks. And please give my thanks to Nate and Jase as well. Enjoy your last two day vacation mister. I sure admit I'll miss you guys a lot. Take care!

"She sure doesn't have a clue, does she?" Shane grinned. Then he called out to the driver and finally made a decision… "Sir, I seriously think you're right about that. But I know I do not care about rejection. I sure don't have a clue as to how she feels towards me. And I know there is a 50% probability I'll be rejected. But that won't mean that I'll stop loving her anyway. If there's one thing that I'm afraid of more than losing her, that is that I won't be able to show her I love her. That's what I thought. I'm Shane Gray anyway, lead singer of Connect 3, I won't be giving up on anything!"

"So you've made up your mind son?"

"I sure do. If I pushed her hard enough that she started breaking, then better because she'll know I'll start breaking with her and God made it that she's the only one who could make me whole again." That's right Mitchie. Why blame me? Blame God! He's the mastermind of this falling in love game anyway. If he didn't make you who you are now, then there's no way in the world I think I'd fall for you, heart first.

After hearing this, the taxi driver smiled.

"Then go grab her heart." He told him. "After all, I only tested you."

"What?"

At this point of time, the driver stopped the taxi already. They already reached the hotel where Jason and Nate are waiting for him to give them the signal.

"If you're a coward, you don't deserve her. But since you're so full of yourself then go get her!"

Shane just smiled at him and left leaving him more than enough for the fare. Now, he knows how it feels, the feeling that a Shane Gray is supposed to feel when he's about to confess to Mitchie. And it isn't doubt. He sure is sure of his feelings. He sure is sure he loves her. So now, all that's left is for God to do the rest for him. But of course, faith needs action…

After he left, the taxi driver grinned. "So that's the changed Shane Gray huh. My daughter has a good taste of choosing her crush. But I should tell her the guy's taken."

Flashback

"So you think this plan will work on my daughter?" Steve can't help but chuckle as he observed the reaction of his newly accepted applicant for a job Shane Gray will never refuse, the job as Mitchie's suitor. Good thing he's the one who got it or who knows what he's gonna do to be accepted as well?

"I sure hope so sir." What are they having you ask? Well, it's like a man to man conversation. Shane needed it anyway. Mitchie's father might as well know what he's planning so as not to be surprised or worse, think of him wrongly (like think that he's gay) if ever he so happens to see the so called great confession plan being conducted … in her daughter's school, in front of all the students and faculty members, and we might as well add the most important audience – Mitchie Torres, the very own love of his life.

"Call me Steve. It makes us less formal boy."

"Yes sir. I mean…Steve."

"So you'll be wearing such … well, uhmmm, errrr, I don't know how to describe it considering who would be wearing it afterwards is a well built man like yourself, but I think I'll go with the adjective glamorous." He restrained himself but ended up laughing as well when Shane's view in the chick's outfit popped in his imagination. Some father you say…

Being a laughing stock in front of your future father in law? Anybody knows the feeling? If nobody does then why don't we ask Shane Gray for all our hearts' content?

"Well, I seriously think it's funny. In fact, no one who knew me would believe I came out with the plan myself. But since it's the most important girl I'm doing this for, then I won't even hesitate."

"So you think it's the best plan? Serisouly?"

"Did I mention I also wanna defend her from the bullies?"

"Mitchie, she's being bullied?"

At last, the topic came. Will this really help though? When a father realizes a suitor knew more about his daughter than he does, how will he take it? What do you think?

"She's a very strong girl who doesn't want anyone close to her to feel troubled by her problems. She thinks she can carry the world by herself as long as you guys won't have to be bothered."

"Yeah. Like when she tried to get another job without our knowing just to go to Camp Rock? "

"She did?"

"Well, she loves music that much. But things happened and it didn't work out for her. The only time she told us she wanted to go there so badly was after I got to talk to her after seeing her childishly smiling while looking at the brochure." Steve sighed as he recalled what happened. A daughter is a mystery to a father anyway. A girl's stuff can't be said out loud to a guy anyway. A lot of things happen to a girl's life and some of it really can be turning points, and yet it's not always that a girl will feel comfortable to share those things to her parents. In a guy's point of view, Shane can cope up somehow. There are things he kept from his parents anyway. Just that this one thing, well he kind of didn't stop saying Mitchie, Mitchie and Mitchie and telling all about her to Nate and Jason. Well, it's not like he's having time to see his family as often as when they still aren't famous anyway. But he sure is excited to let his family see her, his goddess of music. He knew they'll be surprised to see how she influenced him, and as obvious, in the best way.

"I want to show her that she doesn't have to be so much troubled. I want her to see how amazing she is and that even after being almost perfect she can still trust people with things, so she wouldn't feel alone."

"And you think you can do that?"

"I'm positive I can."

"I admire your admiration to Mitchie, Shane. You do whatever you intend to do as long as she'll not be harmed. And if there are things that she wants me to know, she knows I'm just a call away anyway. She is my daughter alright." He sighed one more time. Who knew talk between a father and his daughter's suitor can be this tiring? E just accepted it as it is since Shane made him realize a lot of things anyway, things like there are just things he can't protect Mitchie from. And one part of that, is growing up.

And in a father's mind, the least he can do is wish her the best and see that whoever lucky bastard will take her from him will not dare hurt her.

"So let's make this clear, don't you dare hurt my daughter even if you get dumped, alright?"

"You think I'll get dumped?" Now this left Shane a little surprised and a little disappointed. "You really think so?"

Steve just smiled. "That I can't tell you boy. But I sure hope she would." Then he sighed. Shane can't help but notice how worried Steve is for Mitchie.

At this point, Shane already knew Steve's not that serious about the dumping thing. He just feels so protective of her. And it's normal for him. Steve's his future father in law as he hoped he'd be no matter what anyway. For him, Steve's comments and feelings are important.

"I have the role as the girl's protective father. But whatever feelings she has for you, I know she'll tell me in time. So if you hurt her and that's what I hear from her, you know where you're gonna end up popstar. Are we clear?"

And thus, he has to reassure him no matter how many times he needs to…

"Yeah. I won't even think about hurting Mitchie anyway Steve. I won't hurt her, not if it also means I know very clear I'll also be killing myself by seeing her hurt. And it's not because you're gonna kill me, but because she's not the only one getting hurt when she does."

Steve smirked. Now he knows. And he doesn't only know how serious Shane is to Mitchie. He also knows he can trust this boy. He knows he can entrust Mitchie to him. And as excited and sad a father could feel when there's some guy who loves your daughter even if you'd never believe he loves her as much as you do, you can't help but think this is a rival for you, and in his case, let's add one tiny detail, that this rival is someone acceptable. As a matter of fact, it hurts him a little bit more, since he kind of knows what answer her daughter will give the said rival of him, an answer crucial enough to play a turning point in their lives, an answer to be given to a famous vocalist of Connect Three by the name of Shane Gray.

End of Flashback

Now, for the present part of the story … here goes, what in the world is Connect Three doing?

"Shane for the nth time, you do not have to choose between what color of high heeled shoes you're gonna wear for the big event! For crying out loud, we really aren't even freaking gays!!! And Jase, okay fine, Jasmine, I'm telling you, you will never see me on that wig, you hear me? Capital N-E-V-E-R, NEVER!"

"Okay fine then. You won't be wearing the red head wig! Jase, go grab the blonde and force it on this noisy fellow's head!"

"For crying out loud, noooooo!!!!!!!!"

"Stop overreacting! It looks kind of good on you anyway Natasia. Hahahaha!" Shane laughed in amazement. Yet, he's also suffering with the dilemma of how in the world is he gonna make his feet fit the high heeled shoes? "And if we're gonna teach those freaking girls a lesson for Mitchie's sake, then we better be prepared for the best!" He added to make his point clearer as he tried his best to restrain from laughing as he sees how his two bandmates are running here and there as if playing tag. And here goes another "what" in the story. What causes Nate's agony? The answer - because Nate would so prefers the red head wig than the blonde. No matter how he dislikes both, he knows anyway he just has to choose one. Sadly, it's too late for him. Jase/Jasmine insisted to obey Shane's order to make him wear the blonde. Also, he wanted to make Nate/Natasia's cheeks more pinkish than it already is considering what humiliation he's experiencing.

"Come here Natasia! You know you want to!"

"Oh for manliness' sake Jason! Since when did you learn how to apply that colored cream or whatever?"

"It's blush on! You hear that, blush on!"

This went on, and on and on. Good thing they're in the hotel already or else the Torres' residence sure will be in a huge mess.

A few more hours and it's time for them to go to Mitchie's school already, to face either a happy ending/new beginning or Connect 3's doom/Shane Gray's graveyard. But before that, Nate did request a little more preparation from Shane…

Now, let's see the scene…

…3,2,1

"I … I don't know what to say."

"Come on, you must have something if you asked me to come and see you in the middle of the field mister? Why, Shane Gray's having a mental block?"

Well, Nate sure is doing good in portraying Mitchie's role.

"Would you stop teasing me for a while? This is serious okay!" Shane argued in disbelief. Never seen a Shane Gray in this state, have you? Well, it's not like this can be cause by just anyone anyway. Blame Mitchie for this.

He is already in the most humiliating outfit a guy like him could ever wear. A super famous superstar like Shane Gray himself wearing high heels, red dress, brunette wig, girl's make-up, and a shining shimmering diamond necklace that will look perfect when worn by someone in his opposite gender – that's something alright. Plus, it's for a scene when he's standing right in front of the girl whose eyes he only wants to be seen as the coolest.

"Speak it out! Come on Shane, you can do it!"

"Yeah I can."

"Then say what you have to say. For crying out loud Shane, it's not like this is the first time you're gonna confess to someone alright!"

"Well it kind of is the first serious one though so don't be surprised if I stutter alright!"

With this comment, Nate just understood. He knew how changed he is anyway. He should know, they're like his best friends even when he acted all jerkish. And in fact, Nate and Jase are both thankful to Mitchie for bringing back the real Shane. So by all possible means, they just know this confession has to happen, even if Shane is prepared or not. "Fine. I got your point. Let's move on."

Lights, camera, action!

"Mitchie, I know I'm a jerk and I did hurt you a lot in the past and…"

"And?"

"And I also…"

"And?"

"And I…"

"And what?"

Shane Gray did a long pause. He knew very well this part is crucial, the part when he's gonna confess, the part when he's gonna tell her he loves her. But what exactly are the perfect words to say to his first serious confession to a girl? He's Shane Gray for crying out loud. He had never thought a confession to some girl can make him this nervous. And that's exactly the point. He knows he isn't just some girl. He knows this is the girl he's been waiting for, the girl who changed him, the girl who he defines as the song inside of him, the remedy to all kinds of pain, and like yeah, she's the angel of music sent by God to an arrogant jerk like him as he described himself based on the kind of person he was before. So now, what should he say?

"What Shane? And you also what?" Nate and Jase both kind of looked worried. What's holding Shane back, they asked each other.

"It's like I can see the headlines now, Shane Gray of Connect 3 – had mental block when confessing! Come on why not just tell her what you have been hiding inside of you? Tell her how you really feel! Isn't it supposed to be as easy as that?" Nate asked in disbelief. They sure have seen him through a lot of no Mitchie times and he's been in a agony all those times. So now that he has the chance to confess, by hook or by crook even if they have to tie him up and make him admit his feelings for her, they will. That's what friends are for. That's because they know very well that she's someone important to him. They know very well that Mitchie Torres just has to be together with the Shane Gray because he needs her. And why you ask? Because he loves her for the nth freaking time that they have to insert it in Shane's mind.

"I…why do I feel like this is not right?"

"What man? Now you're backing out?" Jase asked. "What's troubling you Shane? I promise I won't ask you to make me a big house unless she answers you a yes but you know we have to do this. Come on Shane, Nate and I and you are already in dress up!" Jason's desperate. Nate and he are actually. Who'd ever thought Jason can act mature huh? Well they are Connect 3 for crying out loud! They've been together for years, through the ups and the lows.

"I don't doubt my feelings for her. But what I have to say to her … I … I'm all messed up."

"Are you really gonna say that? You suck man!"

"Yeah? Well I know this disappoints you but …" Think Shane Gray. Think. Words won't do. Just a simple confession wouldn't do. God, why does that girl I love have to be so perfect anyway? Come on, think Shane Gray. Think….

"Shane!!!? Shane Gray? Come on Shane!!!!!" Nate yelled just so they could bring his thoughts back to the real world…

But it still didn't work out. So then, as the last resort, Jason grabbed Shane's guitar and played some really loud chords as Nate yelled to bring him to his right mind, "Shane, there's Mitchie Gray!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" and then finally

…BOOM!

"I'll have to use music." Who would have though changing surnames will do the trick? Haha, Nate thought as he laughed in his mind in amazement of the power of love and music.

"What?"

"I won't let anyone bully her, you know that, right guys?"

"Yeah, and? What's your plan man? Come on we have to know if we'll also be participating to it." The two sounded really interested arising Shane's excitement more.

"I guess we'll have to make her sing with me again." At this point, Shane kept grinning to himself. He can see it now. He can see how wonderful she'll look when she started singing. The only problem left is how is she gonna end up on stage singing with him? But is that really a problem? The only question left is if he's prepared for what's gonna happen. Is he or is he not?

Hope you enjoyed this. And as blessed as I am, I kind of made a little part of the fifth chapter already. But again, I want to know your opinion … so will there be a next chapter to this? The answer, we'll it's kind of up to you. Hayella is super super sleepy now. And 4everyoung I sure hope it's worth your waiting, what do you think? I'm really sorry it took me so long.

Shane: Would you … … sing with me?

Mitchie: Sing with you?

Nate: Yeah, you really should. Look, you wouldn't want him to end up heartbroken, would you?

Mitchie: Hayella, is there some girl this guy's gonna confess to? Is that why he needs me to sing with him?

Jason: You think you'll be a prop?

Mitchie: Isn't it why?

Hayella: Well … (staring at Shane)

Shane: Well like yeah. That would be nice if you'll help me court the girl I like!

Mitchie: Okay. I'll do it.

Shane: Thanks! (Come on is there a limit to how dense she is?)

....

Shane: If I'm gonna confess to a girl, how should I do it?

Mitchie: Why ask me?

Shane: Well, because you're a girl!

Mitchie: Why not ask Hayella instead?

Shane: She's too sleepy now, that's why you're the only one left.

Mitchie: Then I think you should be true to yourself.

Shane: That's it?

Mitchie: Yup.

Shane: Honestly Mitchie I kind of guessed you'll say that.

Mitchie: What?

Shane: Nothing, I said you're beautiful!

Mitchie: Seriously Shane Gray, what is wrong with you today?

Shane: Nothing much. I think Hayella made me wear a really tight dress and it's getting on my nerves.

Mitchie: Why would she make you do that?

Shane: Well … (How can I tell it's because I asked Hayella to let me do it for the sake of this angelic girl, come on I have to say something.)

Facing the audience….

Shane: I sure hope that Hayella will be seeing a lot of reviews. Well, I kind of love my script. But of course I love Mitchie more alright!

So will you people be so kind? Merry Christmas!

*******

Mitchie: Hayella, can I ask you one question before you sleep?

Hayella: Sure.

Mitchie: Do you think I should tell Shane how I feel?

Hayella: (grinning)

God's with everyone Mitchie. Why don't you just ask Him yourself? Surely, He can hear all of us ^^ (Who knows, He might even tell you Shane loves you too? But again, who knows????)

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!