AN: Thanks to SapphireJKH for being my only reviewer. Here, have some of your favorite cookies and a glass of milk (hands them to you). I hope you love it!

Chapter 13:

"Noooo…" Liz said, as the phone was passed to her. She saw herself in Jason's arms. It looked as if they were trying to suck each other's faces off. What was even worse about it was that it had been sent to all of Caitlyn's friends, including Mitchie and Connect 3. In a matter of minutes, word would spread all over Camp Rock that Jason was no longer single, and the consequences would be worse than anything she could ever imagine.

"Liz, don't worry about it," Nate tried to assure her. "We've dealt with all this before. We'll get you through it. We'll take care of you."

"Yeah, you're one of us now," Mitchie tried to smile brightly at her, as Liz got up.

"No, you don't get it," Liz said, tears springing to her eyes. "I'll never be like you guys. I'll never be able to stand what everyone will say once they find out. I'm not as confident, or outspoken, or even as pretty or hot as everything thinks you guys are. And my family will want nothing to do with me, and…"

"Liz, listen," Jason said, coming over to her. "Just stick with us. We'll get through this, I promise. And I'd never let anyone or anything hurt you."

"I don't know," Nate said, looking at the comments beginning to come in. "The media can be pretty rough sometimes." He winced as Caitlyn punched him.

"Not helping," Caitlyn glared at Nate.

Nate ignored her. "Liz, you shouldn't care what people think. You are just as good, talented, amazing, beautiful, sweet, and kind as everyone here. Well, maybe except for Shane, but we can't do anything about him."

"HEY!" Shane looked hurt. Nate ignored him and went on.

"The point is, we'll help you. Just stay with us whenever you're not in class. You can sit with us at meals, and we'll protect you. OK?" Nate smiled at Liz.

"I don't know how you can do that, but I guess I can give it a try," Liz said, as Mitchie and Caitlyn hugged her.

"I'm sorry about the picture," Caitlyn said. "I would've deleted it if you guys didn't chase me around. It's my fault."

"No, it's my fault," Nate said. "If Shane and Jason hadn't chased me around, I would've have dropped it, and it wouldn't have been sent."

"You didn't drop it," Shane pointed out. "You threw it and screamed like a girl."

Nate turned pink in embarrassment, and Caitlyn came to his defense.

"Oh, really?" Caitlyn said, going up to Shane and rolling up her sleeves. "Let's see what you'd do if you were in Nate's position."

"Never mind," Shane mumbled as Caitlyn smirked, satisfied with his response. "I'd probably do the same."

"You OK?" Jason said, his eyes only on Liz and no one else.

"I don't know. Maybe. I will be eventually," Liz blurted out. "Jason, I didn't want to bring you into this mess. I always bring everyone down."

"You didn't. And you don't bring everyone down," Jason said, hugging her.

Mitchie gave Liz a smile and a hug.

"You'll be OK. And do you know why?" Jason said, looking into Liz's eyes. "Because I'm going to be there with you, no matter what people say. Liz, I…"

"It's OK, Jason. You don't have to say anything. You don't have to feel sorry for me," Liz said, suddenly uncomfortable with the attention Jason was giving her.

"That's not what I was going to say. Liz, I think I'm in love with you…" Jason said. Seeing Liz's shock, he continued. "But you don't have to feel the same way. I'd wait for you forever. Just give me a chance. Please…"

"Jason, I…don't know what to say. I…" Liz began, but Jason interrupted her.

"Shh…you don't have to say anything. Let's just finish our date, OK?" Jason smiled, and Liz nodded gratefully.

"I'd like that," Liz said.

"Aww," Mitchie and Caitlyn gushed, and Jason and Liz blushed. Then Caitlyn took charge.

"OK, guys, you heard them. Now GET OUT!" Caitlyn exclaimed loudly, and everyone scattered.

"Can I get some more spaghetti and mashed potatoes?" Jason said, as Liz smiled.

"Here," Liz said, twirling spaghetti and mashed potatoes around her fork and putting it in Jason's mouth.

"Mmm…" Jason said with his mouth full. He reached out and pulled Liz to him, kissing her senseless.

Earlier…

"Uncle Brown?" Shane said, coming up to his uncle's door. His uncle was standing there, smiling as he watched Jason's retreating shadow.

"Shane, how's my favorite nephew?" Brown smiled.

"I'm your only nephew," Shane reminded him. "Do you have a minute?"

"For you? Of course!" Brown ushered him in, and they sat down. "What's on your mind?"

"Do you remember Jason's dad?" Shane said.

"Of course. Why do you ask?" Brown asked curiously.

"You know how last year Mitchie found her voice, and I found my old self?" Shane continued. "I was thinking, maybe Jason can have his family back."

"I don't know, Shane. Jason hasn't spoken to his father in years. And I don't know if they'll ever be on speaking terms again. Jason's father wasn't the nicest man, and not just to his son. He's a businessman, and he's one of the most ruthless I've ever seen," Brown shook his head.

"Come on, Uncle Brown, you know better than anyone that people can change. If I could change for the better, so can he," Shane said. "And you can help people. You helped me. Why not Jason's dad?"

"One, because it's Jason's business. It's not my place, and I don't want to interfere," Brown said. "And two, it's Jason's business. If Jason needs my help to help his dad change, it has to be his decision, not mine. He needs to come to me, not the other way around."

"But Uncle Brown," Shane whined.

"No buts," Brown reminded him. "Look, I'm sorry. I know you want to help, but it's Jason's business. And that's final."

"Final or not, you're the only one who can help us. And you won't. I thought you were the one we could always turn to when we didn't know what to do. I guess I was wrong," Shane scowled as he brushed past his uncle on his way out.

Brown sat there, stunned. Shane was right. Maybe he should pay Jason's dad a visit.

He grabbed his favorite leather jacket and keys, and whistled as he made his way out the door.

AN: What happens next? You'll just have to wait and see…

BTW, I probably won't post until Saturday afternoon/night, just because tonight's my dad's birthday, and we're going out tonight to celebrate. I just thought I'd let you know…