Shane's POV

I laid down on my bunk as the bus drove to our next concert. I was so...well, I had mixed feelings at the moment. Maddi knew better than to do what she did, and her comebacks, ouch. Jason and Nate both sensed my depression, but didn't say anything about it. I didn't know what to do with Maddi.

What I did do was ground her for a week from electronics. She wasn't too happy about that, but didn't get angry or anything about it. I guess she was feeling guilty, and she should.

So, I was just sitting there, reminiscing.

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flashback

"Thanks again!"I smiled to the nine year old girl whose shirt I had signed. She grinned, running off with her friends and mother.

"Now, if I were a nine year old, I would be that happy about getting a signature from the Kevin Jonas too. But unfortunately, you have a harder crowd to please."

I looked up, perplexed, to see Mitchie standing there. She was all dressed up; she looked stunning. I hadn't seen her in months, and didn't know she was going to be here. All I could do was gape and blink. She chuckled.

"I'm Mitchie. Mitchie Torres. Would you like my signature? Or are you just going to stand there?"she asked teasingly. I noted the glint of mischieviousness in her dark brown eyes, and snapped my mouth shut, but I couldn't stand it any longer. I wrapped her in a strong, warm embrace.

"I thought it looked better with my signature,"she smirked, handing me a CD. I took it, then found my voice.

"You got an album?"I gaped. She smiled again.

"It's a rough copy. I thought you deserved it, though."

"Mitchie...wow...that's great, I mean...how'd you get here?"I asked, confused. A strange looking girl handed me a frisbee to sign.

"Plane,"she answered simply.

"Cool,"I smiled, clearing my throat. She flipped her long brown hair over her shoulder. Not seductively; it was an old habit.

"Way cool, I know. I love turbulence,"she rolled her eyes.

"Indeed,"I agreed sarcastically. She tilted her head to the side, studying me.

"Has anyone ever told you you're...mesmerizing?"

"Uh, no,"I gulped, feeling color rush to my cheeks, trying to control myself. I heard Nate laugh. Mitchie's eyes took him in for a moment, narrowed, then shot straight back to me.

"Oh. That's sad. Well, you are,"she winked.

"Why thankyou,"I replied, putting my hands on her waist. She laughed.

"How about some time alone together later?"she suggested. I nodded feverantly, bending down and giving her a small kiss. She glowed.

"See ya later, handsome,"she winked as she walked away, leaving me to gape.

end of flashback

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"Dude, is everything okay?"Nate asked a few days later. Maddi had been avoiding me, and my stress was obviously showing.

"Yeah...I'll be okay,"I shrugged. Nate rolled his eyes.

"Come here,"he said, guiding me to the table where he sat across from me.

"Seriously, what's up?"he raised his eyebrows. I coughed.

"It's...Maddi."

"Obviously."

"Well, I caught her kissing some guy, and-"

"Wait, what?!"Nate exclaimed. I didn't repeat it; he had already heard.

"Just, well, we got into a fight, and she basically told me that I need to start dating again; just because I don't have anyone doesn't mean she shouldn't..."I sighed. Nate let out a low whistle.

"Whoa, that's hard."

"Yeah, I know,"I nodded.

"So...are you?"Nate asked after a moment. I looked at him, confused.

"Am I what?"

"Are you going to date again?"

"Of course not!"I exclaimed, standing up. Nate bit his lip.

"How come?"

"Because I'm in love with Mitchie!"I yelled, then realized the words that came out of my mouth. Nate gave me a pointed look.

"You have to let go, Shane. It's been 15 years. You can't hold on forever."

I felt my eyes mist, and something hurt deep inside my chest.

"I can't. I'm sorry, Nate, I can't,"I whispered, then walked back to my bunk.

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flashback

I stared at the phone for a long while before I dialed her number.

"Hello?"I heard a feminine voice on the other line.

"Hey Mitch."

"Who is this?"she asked innocently. I chuckled.

"Shane. Shane Grey,"I said in a deep, steady voice.

"So...what'd you call for?"she teased me..

"I was wondering if a certain someone would like to accompany me on a date tonight?"

"I'll have to check my schedule, I might be busy."

"Sure,"I said, rolling my eyes. She laughed.

"I'm just kidding, Shane. Of course I'll go out with you. Pick me up. 1205 Parker Ave,"she said, then hung up.

I stared at the phone for a minute, baffled. Mitchie was just...amazing.