AN: This is the last chapter! And I have an idea for a new Maitlyn story, but it's not any good. XD So if you have one, I will gladly write it for you!

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Chapter 5 - Telling Tess

"Hey guys." Shane Gray greeted the campers from on the stage at the Beach Jam. It was hot and sunny, a perfect day for a rocking concert.

The lake was shimmering behind Connect 3 as they set up for the awesome performance.

"This is going to be so cool!" Ella gushed as she plopped down next to Caitlyn. We were sitting in the front row on the grassy area for campers.

"Yeah, it's just like last summer." Peggy added while sitting next to Ella.

"Has anyone seen Tess?" I asked looking around as most of the campers began to find their seats. Today was the day we were suppose to tell her the news.

"She's probably sitting with her bible buddies." Peggy sighed while pulling out a nail filer and going to work.

"Bible buddies?" I quietly asked Caitlyn. She placed her hand over mine to show some support. Telling Tess about our relationship seemed to be getting harder and harder every minute.

"Here she comes now!" Ella exclaimed while looking over to the left.

We all turned to see the glamorous Tess Tyler make her entrance. She walked straight up to me, smiled, and then sat down in the last available spot on the first row.

Why did it have to be next to me?

"You'll never guess what I heard!" Tess smiled while addressing myself, Caitlyn, Ella, and Peggy.

"What?" Peggy asked in an over the top enthusiastic tone.

"Okay, I heard…" She leaned in closer to us. Oh crap, she knows about me and Caitlyn! Who told her? "…that all three members of Connect 3 are single!"

"No way!" Ella exclaimed.

I could hear myself give out a sigh of relief. It may have been a little too loud, because I think Tess caught on.

"So, what's the scoop in Mitchie World?" She asked while looking from me to Caitlyn. Her Tess senses must be tingling.

"Uh, what do you mean?" I asked while trying to sound innocent.

"Nothing, just…you seem a little distant today." She commented while raising an eyebrow. "Maybe you should come to the meeting that some of my other friends are having tonight."

"Uh, maybe, what's it about?" I asked while trying to sound as uninterested as possible.

"They're a part of this Church Group that sends a few talented members to Camp Rock every summer for free. They helped me at the end of last summer when I was lost. They showed me the world of God and how no matter what I do or have done, he still loves me." Tess informed us while smiling up at the sky. "Anyways, it's where we get together and discuss our love for Jesus. You guys should all come, it's open to everyone."

"Sounds like…fun." Peggy replied with a fake smile. "But I promised someone that I'd help with their vocal exercises. Sorry."

"Ooh! Me too, I totally forgot." Ella smiled.

"It's okay, you can always join us next week." Tess grinned. "So, how about you two?" She asked looking at me and Caitlyn.

"Actually, Tess, we were kind of planning on spending the day together." Caitlyn explained with a small smile.

"Well you both can come and still be together. It's not like we all go into separate rooms and communicate telepathically like aliens." Tess laughed. "Because I've heard those rumors."

Out of the corner of my eye I saw Caitlyn quickly look the other and try to hide her smile. I think she actually started those rumors.

"She meant we were planning on spending the rest of the day…alone." I explained.

"Why? Are you planning to kill someone?" She laughed. I was in shock. Surely even Ella could have figured it out by now. Maybe Tess was just in denial?

"Tess…" Caitlyn spoke very slowly, "…we don't want to spend our afternoon with your church pals."

"We're making charm bracelets." Tess sang.

"Listen, Tess, not that making charm bracelet's isn't the funniest thing ever…" Caitlyn began, "…but we really don't want to."

"Why not? Give me one good reason." Tess had lost her smile, she was almost glaring at us. I think she's finally getting it.

"We just don't think that they'll get along with us too well." I tried to explain.

"Why not? You're just like them." Tess told us through gritted teeth.

"Are you trying to convince us…or yourself?" Caitlyn asked.

"Just go to meeting. It could change the way you live your life." Tess begged.

"Tess…we have something to tell you." I began.

"No." She was glaring at us. "You can't tell me anything. There's nothing to tell. You may think that you're…but you're not!"

"Me and Mitchie are dating." Caitlyn spat out. "Whether you like it or not."

"This is low…even for you, Gellar." Tess spoke slowly and quietly so she wouldn't draw any attention. "I get it, you don't wanna go to the meeting, fine! But you don't have come up with this stupid lie…even though lying is one of your best traits."

"We're not lying." I said defensively. The reminder of what I had done last summer reopened a hole in my chest. That's one way of describing how I felt.

"Yeah, like I'm suppose to believe you two are going out. That's like saying unicorns are about to take over the Earth. Just drop this act before I throw up in disgust." Her words stung.

"Whatever, Tess. We're done trying to be your friends. You clearly are better off with your gay hater ones." Caitlyn confessed.

"We don't hate people….just those that are disgusting and unworthy of God's love." Tess spat.

"Don't even go there with the God doesn't love us crap!" Caitlyn defended.

"The truth hurts, doesn't it?" She coldly asked.

"Just stop fighting!" I exclaimed.

"Why? So you can run off and talk to each other in your own sick world? Well here's a reality check for you! You disgust me. You should go to this meeting tonight so we can help fix you. You don't have to be like this." She told us.

"Drop the act Tess. We don't care what you think. And for once, I'm glad you hate me. Maybe now you'll stop talking to us and that annoying sound that comes out of your mouth will finally go away!" Caitlyn shouted.

"You wish, Gellar. I knew you were a lesbo this whole time. The way you stare at me makes it pretty obvious." She smirked.

"Well sorry if your ugliness makes it hard to look away." Caitlyn replied without missing a beat.

"Girls!"

We all turned to see Brown on the stage in front of us. Connect 3 standing behind him with shocked faces.

"My office…now!" He pointed towards a cabin in the distance.

As Tess, Caitlyn, and myself stood, Brown pointed towards Peggy and Ella to come as well. Peggy gave out a frustrated sigh as we all walked towards Brown's cabin office thingy.

Once we were all inside and standing in front of Brown's desk in a line, I shivered. It was eerily similar to when Caitlyn and Tess had that food fight last summer and we were sent into this same room.

"Now…someone tell me what is happening to my peaceful camp!" He demanded.

Just as everyone was about to start explaining at the same time, Brown held up his hands to stop us. He pointed to Peggy and Ella instead.

"Talk." He instructed.

They glanced at each other before Peggy replied, "It's not really any of our business, sir."

"Well technically it's not my business either, but when there is a disturbance in my wonderful camp, I am responsible for getting to the bottom of it!" He retorted.

"Well…" Ella started. "Tess is upset that Caitlyn and Mitchie are going out."

Brown was silent for a few moments, shocked at the news.

"Tess?" He asked.

"What, do you expect me to accept this with smiles and hugs?" She asked while glaring at me.

"Tess, I'm sorry, but you're just gonna have to. Now, no more fighting, no more yelling, and no more bad talk. If you can't say anything nice about someone, then go back to wherever you came from!" Brown exclaimed.

"You heard him, go back to hell." Tess spat at me and Caitlyn. My mouth dropped open and Brown grabbed onto Tess' shoulder.

"I think it's time we had a talk with your mother!" He yelled while pushing her into a separate room, leaving the rest of us alone.

"Wow." Peggy squeaked.

"Oh my gosh." Ella whispered.

"Yeah, who knew Tess Tyler could be a…" Caitlyn stopped her sarcastic remark when Brown barged back into the room.

"I'm so sorry girls." He apologetically looked between us. "But you don't have to worry about her anymore. Now, what do you say we go back out there and catch the rest of the show!"

LATER THAT NIGHT

"I hate drama!" I shouted as I fell, face first, onto my bed back at our cabin.

"I know, right? And now we can't even egg her cabin!" Caitlyn threw her hands in the air as she sat down next to me.

I laughed while rolling over onto my back.

"Yeah, and I was so looking forward to that." I sarcastically replied.

"Seriously! I already got the eggs, too." She continued.

"You did?" I asked in disbelief.

"Looks like we'll have to go for Shane's cabin after all." She said ignoring my question.

"Yeah, sure, whatever." I sadly replied.

"Still bummed about the Tess situation?" She asked knowingly.

"Well yeah! I mean, she could've taken that a lot better." I answered while closing my eyes.

"Do you like Tess or something?" Caitlyn questioned with a nervous look.

"What?! Ew, no! Come on, I just wanted to be her friend." I protested.

Caitlyn took my hand in hers. "But she doesn't want to be ours."

"So I've realized." I sighed.

Caitlyn leaned down and kissed my lips. "You know, we still a few more hours left of our day together."

I smiled and looked into her eyes. "Then what are we waiting for!" I exclaimed while wrapping my arms around her neck and deepening our kiss.

Before you could yell a curse word, the door to the cabin swung open slammed shut.

I swear I jumped a mile high.

"What the- Shane?!" Caitlyn yelled while sitting up. I instinctively got to my feet as Shane Gray walked into our cabin.

"There's this little thing called knocking, you know." Caitlyn continued when he didn't speak. He just kept his eyes on me.

"So it's true." He spoke quietly. He wasn't angry. Or at least, he didn't look mad. "I just came by to ask you…if it was."

"Yeah." I nodded. "Me and Caitlyn are a couple now." Wow, that was surprisingly easy to say.

She stood and walked over to stand beside me. She took my hand in hers and added, "And we don't want any more trouble."

"Oh…yeah, the whole Tess thing. I understand. But I'm not here to yell at you." He told us while taking a step closer.

"Then…what are you doing?" I asked while biting down on my bottom lip.

"Well, right now…I'm here to say, good luck. With your relationship. I know it must hard, but…I think you two can do it. But it does mean I have to find a new girlfriend…and quick." He smiled.

"Why?" I asked with a small laugh.

"Because, you two are the cutest couple in camp. That title clearly belongs to me and who ever I decide to go out with." He laughed.

And as he said his goodbye and left, I sat down on the edge of my bed.

"That boy's ego is still too big." Caitlyn giggled.

"At least he has a matching heart." I smiled. Caitlyn nodded and leaned in. As our lips met, I felt a spark I'd never felt before.

When she pulled back, I couldn't help but ask, "Do you really think we're the cutest couple in the entire camp?"

She laughed and whispered, "As long as I'm with you…it doesn't matter."

"I love you." I quietly confessed while looking deep into her eyes.

"I know, I'm just awesome like that." She giggled. "But you should know…that I love you too."

I have no idea how long we sat there kissing.

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AN: THE END