Chapter 33: The Big Reunion Part 2

Shane knocked nervously at Mitchie's door and waited for her to answer.

Mitchie was on the other side of the door and took a deep breath before opening it.

"Hey…" Mitchie said softly.

"Hey…" Shane replied softly back.

"Um, come in. I have something to tell you…" Mitchie said and held the door open for him. Then she followed him inside after closing the door behind her.

"Look Mitch…" Shane started after facing her. "I'm sorry and thank you for this chance…"

"Shh…" Mitchie told him and put her fingers on his mouth. "I was the one who asked for a favor. Shut up and I'll talk okay?" Mitchie smiled.

Shane nodded. "I missed that smile, it's perfect."

"Shane…"

"Sorry, that's the last promise… Go ahead, talk…"

"Thank you. First, thanks for coming." Mitchie smiled to hide her nervousness. "Gosh, I'm sounding formal… anyway, I just want to say is, I am not yet ready to forgive you…"

Shane shook his head and said "Oh, um…"

"Shane… please let me finish." Mitchie said and continued "I'm not yet ready to forgive you because it still hurts so much…" But if you just say the right words then I might change my mind… "After Jake, I thought I would never love the same way again. But you came and you made me see and live life again. And when you broke my heart, I felt lost and hurt like the last time. Then I realized, Peggy's right. I should give you credit for what you are doing. I mean, you are not like Jake, who after realized that things are complicated, took off and got himself reunite with his old flame. You came back, you apologized…" Mitchie was crying now. And it seems she can't continue so Shane went to her and hugged her. She just felt at home in his arms and just let him hold her like that.

"Hey, I understand." Shane said "And I am so sorry for making you feel that way again." Then he wiped away Mitchie's tears. And feeling like it was the right moment, he whispered, "I love you Mitchie."

Mitchie stared at him shocked. "What did you say?"

"I said I love you. I'm sorry if it's the wrong time for you… But I can't contain it anymore. I have to say it to you before I lose you again."

"What made you say that you'll lose me again?" Mitchie asked. It was the only words that she needed to heal her heart. Those where the only words that made her forgive him.

"Well, you said so yourself that you haven't still forgave me. But I'll wait Mitch. I'll wait."

"So, I'm not one of those dirty laundry that you throw at the dirty bin?" Mitchie asked, laughing at the thought.

"Huh?" Shane asked.

"Nothing. It's a joke between me and the girls" Mitchie explained.

"Oh. But don't worry. Whatever it is, you'll never be dirty. In my sight, you'll always be new, clean and beautiful"

Mitchie melted at his words and said "I forgive you Shane. Those were the only words I was waiting to hear from you. You don't know how long I have ached for you to say those things."

Shane smiled at her. "Then in that case, I love my instincts too. That got the whole crap out of me." Shane laughed.

Mitchie laughed at the same time. "I love you too."

Shane smiled and let his lips fall on hers. They shared a deep and heart felt kiss. Mitchie never felt good like that in a long time. It felt like her life was in order again. It felt like she was whole again. He's definitely a good kisser. And he's all mine.

When they broke apart, "God, I love you…" he whispered.

"I love you too." Mitchie replied back and took his embrace and just settled her head on his chest. She was hearing his heart beat. "I can hear you heart"

"Well, that's the first time after you left that it beat right." Shane said.

"I like it." Mitchie said.

"So, wanna go to the reunion now?" Shane asked hoping she'll say no.

Mitchie then shook her head and said, "Can we stay a little while longer? I want you all to myself first before all your ex-girlfriends swarm you…" Mitchie laughed.

"We can stay much longer. I'll rather have you than all those other girls." Shane said and they lied on the bed just cuddling.

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Caitlyn was enjoying her night with Nate and her friends. She said hi to a couple of old friends that she had gotten close with during her freshmen year. Then she realized that Shane and Mitchie hasn't come back.

"Guys, haven't Shane or Mitchie called?" Caitlyn asked Tess and the others who were at their table.

"Nope. Guess they're having a mini reunion of their own." Tess said happy for her friend.

"But I think we should call them now." Peggy said. "I am getting irritated with all the girls who are coming here asking for Shane."

"Peggy's right." Ella added.

Then Caitlyn got her phone and called Mitchie. After the fourth ring, Mitchie answered. "Hey…"

"Where are you?"

"At the hotel?" Mitchie answered nervously.

"Okay. Please tell loverboy to get his cute little butt here so we can get rid of all the girls asking for him. And please bff, come here now…" Caitlyn said. Then she whispered "I want details…"

Mitchie laughed and said "Okay… Okay… we're leaving." Then she hung up.

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"Babe… Comon' we're leaving." Mitchie said waking Shane who slept beside her. Good thing Caitlyn called or else they would have just lied there all night.

"We're leaving?" Shane asked sleepily. "Can we just skip the reunion and lie here together?"

"Babe, Caitlyn's going to kill us if we don't go. And besides, my girl friends are getting irritated with your exes. It seems they know who you're hanging with…" Mitchie said and helped him up. "Comon' up, up, up!"

"Okay…" then Shane got a hold of her lips first. They kissed for a while. "Mhmmm… I like that. Now, I'm energized. Let's go!" Shane called and stood up.

Mitchie laughed at her boyfriend's actions and wore her heels again.

Then they went out back to the limousine who have been waiting for them for hours, hand in hand.

Then the arrived at the place. Shane's arm was around Mitchie. This shocked the entire venue.

"Oh my gosh… I didn't know… Mitchie and Shane?" one girl whispered to her friend.

"IS that Shane? And who's the skank?" one of Shane's ex, probably.

"Mitchie and Shane?"

They were getting weird looks from all the people in the venue. Mitchie was starting to get nervous. She wasn't that popular like Shane but she had her share of popularity. She hanged with the best girls in school. She was smart but not a geek. She was pretty but choosy. She went to cool parties but never enjoyed them, just for the fact that her friends are there. But it was still different, everyone thinks of her as the perfect girl who can't be easily get on the pants with. So it was weird seeing her with Shane Gray. High School's resident chick boy.

"Babe, I think everyone's staring at us…" Mitchie whispered to Shane.

"Let them look. They're just jealous because I'm with the best girl there is." Shane said and led her to their table.

Mitchie smiled at his comment and it felt like all her nervousness and insecurities fade away.

"Hey!" Caitlyn called and gave Mitchie a hug "You two, made quite a scene out there…"

"Yeah. I also think so…" Mitchie commented. "Hey!" she called to her other friends and gave them hugs.

"Hey, I'll just get us some drink okay?" Shane told her. And Mitchie nodded. Shane gave her a kiss on the forehead and left.

"So, give us the details…" Caitlyn started and let Mitchie sit beside Tess and the other girls.

Jess, Nate and Justin rolled their eyes and went after Shane since their girls are going to gossip again. Mitchie told them the events of tonight and also the things that Peggy and Phoebe told her. She then told them that after Shane said the three magical words, it just felt right and that she gave him and herself as well another chance to be happy. And everything is perfect afterwards.

"Awh. I'm happy for you!" Ella said. "I just hope I have someone too…"

"Ells, you'll find your perfect guy at the right time." Phoebe said.

"I sure hope so." Ella added.

The girls laughed at this exchange and then stopped when someone approached them.

"Mitchie, can I talk to you?" It was Jake. He was at the reunion since he now was starting to have a name, thanks to Caitlyn and her dad.

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"Where's Mitchie?" Shane asked.

The girls didn't answer first but Caitlyn told him anyway, "She went outside with Jake. He wanted to talk to her."

"Oh…" Shane said. I have nothing to worry about right?

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