Chapter 23: Caitlyn's Secret

Caitlyn was so excited to see her boyfriend of three and a half months. It has been also months that they haven't seen each other. They were though frequent on the phone but seeing each other personally is much higher note.

"Caitlyn!" Nate called as he pushed out of the sliding doors his cart full of bags.

"Nate!" Caitlyn called back and ran to him, melting in his embrace.

"I missed you!" Nate whispered and broke free from her embrace and quickly crashed his lips on hers. Caitlyn never hesitated and kissed him back.

Then someone from behind Nate cleared a throat. The two lovebirds broke their deep kiss and stared at the guy behind Nate in disbelief.

"Man, I can't believe you!" Nate told him.

The guy rolled his eyes and said, "Guys, you have forever to do that!"

"Shane, if you hadn't been a dick then you and Mitchie might have been grosser than us." Caitlyn told him rolling her eyes. "Not that I want to see that happen. Whatever! Comon', my car is in the parking lot." Caitlyn said and led the two guys to her car.

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"Whoa! Nice ride, babe." Nate commented. It was a black Porsche, one of the fastest cars there is.

"Nah, it's my dad's gift. He had been so proud of me and impulsively bought me this ride." Caitlyn said. "Get your stuff at the compartment and… wait, where are you staying by the way?"

"At my penthouse in 22nd street." Shane said.

Caitlyn nodded. "Just tell me where to kick on my brakes so we don't get lost okay?" Caitlyn was trying to be civil with the guy since her boyfriend asked her. But still the guy broke her best friend's heart and that she can't forgive.

Caitlyn started the car and drove away from the airport.

"Cait, thank you for doing this…" Shane started but Caitlyn cut him.

"Shane, please I haven't forgiven you okay? You broke my best friend's heart and I can't forgive you. But I'll try my best to be still reasonable and civil around you. I'm sorry but that's all I can offer since you are still Nate's best friend." Caitlyn said as she steered the wheel.

"I understand." Shane replied softly.

"Hey, you two shut up. Mitchie's calling." Caitlyn said. Then she turns on her phone that was in front of her. It was on automatic loud speaker mode since Caitlyn wants to be safe while driving and talking on the phone at the same time.

Shane's heartbeat stop by the time he heard her voice.

"Caity." Mitchie greeted.

"Hey Mitch, what's up?" Caitlyn asked.

"Nate's with you right now right?"

"Yeah. He is." Caitlyn replied and smiling at Nate who was at the passenger seat.

"Hey Mitchie." Nate greeted.

"Hi Nate." Mitchie replied. "So I guess you'll invite him to Tess' wedding?"

"Yeah. He's gonna be my date." Caitlyn replied. "Why are you asking?"

"It's just that…"

"Oh. I know, Tristan asked you right? I mean, he's also invited to the wedding but he also asked you to be his date."

Shane got stunned. There was another man.

"Yeah. I don't know what to do, though." Mitchie sadly replied. Caitlyn was panicking since Mitchie might be able to spit out that she's still depressed over Shane and Shane mustn't hear that.

"You know what, why don't you give him another chance? I mean you guys dated before, maybe its destiny that's telling you guys to be together again." Caitlyn said these things to make Shane jealous and make him feel that he did a very big mistake. Bad Caitlyn "And your dad would love that."

"Ha! I doubt it. You know that the man's mad at me and I think he much preferred Tristan to be his own son than me being his daughter."

"Mitch, don't say that. You know your dad loves you."

"Yeah Whatever. Maybe I'll say yes to him, right?" Mitchie asked again.

"I think so. The girls would be thrilled." Caitlyn commented.

"You are so right. I mean, I can hear Ella now, saying, 'oh my gosh Mitchie! You guys are a much better couple than when we were in junior high.'" Then the two girls laughed.

"Yeah. So? I'll see you at the wedding with Tristan Powers?"

"I think so." Mitchie replied "Thanks Caity, you are the best."

"I know." Then they hung up.

The ride to the hotel was very silent. Caitlyn victorious on making Shane feel stupid. Nate torn between his girlfriend and his best friend. And Shane feeling like the most stupid and dumb and worst GUY ever.

But Shane won't just give up that fast. Now that he knew what the scores are, he has to act fast.

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A/N: so… as promised… here's the next chapter! Please still review on chapter 23… I really would love for you to review… tnx for everyone who reads and updates! xoxo! sorry if the chapters are so short... it's just that I want this to be a long fic... not that I am not intending it to be... but still... the longer the better (har har!) review!

my Christmas was so fun! and I hope to have a great new year... thank you guys for everything! btw, please check WHAT HIGH SCHOOL IS LIKE... I have some author's notes there.. :D

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