Waiting In The Wings Chapter 18, a camp rock fanfic

AN: First off, I know it's been forever since I posted anything. Let's just say, thanks to my incredibly annoying parents…me + 1 really messy garage (due to delayed spring cleaning) = no time to update. And I still have a ton of stuff to go through :-(.

SapphireJKH, I know…I was thinking the same thing, but then I thought about a couple other songs. Let's just say, I'll try to keep it short as much as possible, OK? It might be super long though…I feel bad for not updating sooner.

Disclaimer - I don't own anything, except Liz and whatever else happens in this story.

Chapter 18

"YEAH!!!!" The crowd roared in response.

Someone yelled, "Do I'm Too Sexy!"

"Do Single Ladies!" Someone else shouted.

"No, do the Macarena!" Another person called out.

Everyone else laughed, and Shane looked horrified.

"I've got an idea," Caitlyn's eyes sparkled. "You'll need to change into something a little more appropriate though." She walked over to the closet and came out moments later…

Caitlyn walked over to the wardrobe closet, and came out moments later…

"Here, you're gonna need these," Caitlyn said, pushing the outfit towards Shane.

"On second thought…" Shane began, but Caitlyn cut him off.

"You wouldn't want to disappoint your fans, now, would you?" Caitlyn grinned, knowing Shane would never let his fans down.

"No," Shane hissed, his teeth clenched tightly. He disappeared into the closet to change, then poked his head out minutes later. "But everyone has to promise not to laugh. Especially you, Caitlyn."

"I promise," Caitlyn said, crossing her fingers behind her back.

Shane stepped out in a black leotard and high heels, scowling at anyone who so much as smiled.

"Do I have to?" Shane asked Mitchie, who was biting back a smile.

"Yes, Shane, you do," Mitchie said. "It'll be all over before you know it."

"Fine," Shane grumbled.

Brown smiled as he watched from the door. He'd come up as soon as he'd heard.

"My nephew, a single lady…" Brown shook his head, amazed. Either Shane was brave, and didn't care what anyone thought, or he was stupid, and didn't know what would come of his performance.

Caitlyn pressed a few buttons on her computer, and three songs played at once.

"Dance, Shane!" Caitlyn giggled as Shane glared at her. Then he glided down the runway, dancing to Single Ladies (by Beyonce), I'm Too Sexy, and the Macarena…

Anyone passing by would swear that Shane looked like he was trying to flop around like a fish out of water, or doing a lame impression of Elvis wiggling his hips like his life depended on it.

The audience couldn't keep themselves from laughing hysterically, but Mitchie kept motioning for Shane to go along.

As Shane wiggled his hips and shook his finger at the crowd, even Liz couldn't keep herself from laughing out loud. She was practically crying by the time Caitlyn shut off the tape, and Shane belted out "I'M TOO SEXY FOR EVERYONE IN THIS ROOM!" before he could stop himself. Caitlyn smirked, and Shane looked livid.

"Um, no, you're not," Caitlyn laughed, then spun and ran as Shane chased after her.

"That's it! I've had enough. Come here, you little…" Shane snarled, as he lunged for her. Caitlyn ducked, shrieking for help, and Mitchie decided to step in.

"Um, do you want to change now?" Mitchie blushed as she took in Shane's appearance.

"I'd love to. I can't wait to get out of this thing," Shane complained, still glaring at Caitlyn. "It's itchy…"

"No, wait. Just wear it a little bit longer," Caitlyn laughed. She loved seeing Shane squirm. "it's not that bad, is it?" Caitlyn joked.

Shane scowled.

"Hey, what about this one?" Mitchie suggested, pulling Shane over. He looked unhappy, but saw what she was looking at.

Jason came over and smiled wide. "Yeah! And I think there's some costumes in the closet! Let's go country! RIDE 'EM, COWBOY!!!!" (AN: I'm not implying anything sexual here. I'm just saying what I think Jason would say in that situation…)

"Oh no," Nate muttered, as Caitlyn grabbed him and pulled him toward the closet.

"Come on, it'll be fun," Mitchie pouted, as Shane shook his head. Mitchie looked stern, and Shane caved.

"Fine," Shane grumbled, knowing he'd live to regret it.

Once Shane, Mitchie, Jason, and Caitlyn came back out in their outfits, Liz put the disc in, and Mitchie, Caitlyn, and Liz started dancing along.

"Ooh, I love country!" Jason said, picking up their moves and grinning widely.

"Nate, come on…dance with us," Caitlyn said again. But Nate refused.

"For the last time, there is no way I'm dancing. Especially not to this," Nate folded his arms and slumped down further in his seat, looking cross. "And there's nothing anyone can do to make me wear those ridiculous chaps."

"How about just the hat?" Caitlyn said. "If you dance, I'll…" She whispered something in Nate's ear, and Nate sprang up from his seat like it was on fire.

"What are we waiting for?" Nate dragged Caitlyn toward the cowboy hats. "Here, I'll wear this one." He chose a black one and put it on his head.

"That's my guy," Caitlyn beamed, as the song repeated.

"This sounds fun!" Jason said, as the lyrics came on again…

Caitlyn echoed the words as they were sung…

All right
Here we go
Follow me now
Come on
Hit it

Everybody do your dance
Ain't nothin' better than an all-night jam
Are you ready for a little something new tonight?
I got a brand new step that you're gonna like
C'mon guys

Gotta do what I do
Just follow my lead
Everybody, let's chill
Do the ice cream freeze
Strike your pose
Then you do the milkshake
Shake it, shake it down low
Do the snow cone slide, left to right
Put your hands in the air, we can party all night

Do the ice cream freeze
Strike your pose
Then you do the milkshake
Shake it, shake it down low
Do the snow cone slide, left to right
Put your hands in the air, we can party all night

Shake it, shake it, shake it, shake it down low
Then do the ice cream freeze
All kinds of stepping make you feel good (make you feel real good)
Triple step, butterfly, sugar foot (sugar sugar foot)
But, I'm coming with a new thing
What you need? (That's right)
Now everybody wants to do the ice cream freeze (whoohoo)
come on boys

Do the ice cream freeze
Strike your pose
Then you do the milkshake
Shake it, shake it down low
Do the snow cone slide, left to right
Put your hands in the air, we can party all night (party all night)

Did i hear someone say party? (party)
We're just getting started (woo)
Wanna take it from the top
Well you know I will
Now everybody, let's chill
Lights, camera, freeze
Everybody, let's go
Do the ice cream freeze
Strike your pose
Then you do the milkshake
Shake it, shake it down low
Do the snow cone slide, left to right
Put your hands in the air, we can party all night

(Do the ice cream freeze) Do the ice cream freeze
(Do the ice cream freeze) Then you do the milkshake
Shake it, shake it, shake it, shake it, shake it,
(Do the snow cone slide) Do the snow cone slide
Put your hands in the air, go crazy
Everybody, let's chill

Caitlyn, Mitchie, and Liz cheered along with Jason and their audience.

"So, what do you guys want to see us dance to next?" Shane called out.

"The chicken dance!" Jason shouted. "Or the Macaroni…or Macarena…Or whatever it's called."

"He already danced the Macarena," Nate mumbled to Jason, looking annoyed.

"He did? Are you sure?" Jason looked confused, as people laughed.

"I know…" Caitlyn smirked. "Shane, do you promise to dance to whatever song I pick out for you? And you'll have to dance to it alone…"

"Um…OK?" Shane said weakly. He hated what Caitlyn made him do when he didn't go along with whatever she said.

Caitlyn put in the song Let's Dance, and Shane had to tango with Mitchie across the stage. Mitchie was laughing so hard, she kept tripping over Shane, and Shane tripped a few times himself, since he wasn't used to heels.

"So, on that note," Caitlyn laughed. "Who do you think wins the dance-off? "

Half of the people yelled "Caitlyn!", while the other half shouted "Shane!" just as loud.

"I'd call it a tie," Shane said, not wanting to humiliate himself any further.

"Aww, I think someone's a little chicken. Don't you?" Caitlyn said, starting to squawk like a chicken. "Are you afraid to go another round?"

"No, of course I'm not afraid," Shane said, getting his confidence back. "And I think it's time you started to dance a little. Why don't you start with the chicken dance?"

"You wouldn't," Caitlyn said, but Shane nodded.

"Oh yeah…and I think I saw a chicken costume in there…" Shane's eyes sparkled.

"YEAH, CAITLYN. DO THE CHICKEN DANCE!" Jason encouraged enthusiastically, as the audience joined in.

"CHICKEN DANCE! CHICKEN DANCE! CHICKEN DANCE!" everyone chanted.

"OK, OK, I'll do the stupid chicken dance. Happy?" Caitlyn scowled, crossing her arms.

"Oh yeah," Shane couldn't be more thrilled, as Jason frowned and said, "It's not stupid!"

Caitlyn came out, scowling in her bright yellow chicken suit. Shane roared with laughter, as both Nate and Caitlyn stared daggers at him.

"I'm so gonna get you for this," Caitlyn hissed, her teeth bared in a tight smile.

"I'd like to see you try," Shane smirked back, as Caitlyn did the chicken dance.

After it was over, Jason ran up to Caitlyn. "Isn't that dance awesome! Can I wear the costume now? Please? Pretty please, with birds flying around?"

"It's all yours," Caitlyn said, making a beeline for the closet. She ignored Shane's loud laughter behind her.

"YAY!" Jason said, as soon as Caitlyn came back out. "I LOVE the chicken dance! Almost as much as I love Liz."

The crowd gasped at what Jason said. Jason quickly said, "I mean, birds. Yeah, blue birds, red birds, brown birds, black birds…" The crowd mumbled excitedly to each other, looking back and forth between Jason and Liz.

Liz turned a bright red and turned to flee.

"Oh, no, you don't," Tess said, coming out of the crowd and pushing Liz into Jason's arms. She smirked as she whipped out her phone and snapped a picture of Jason spreading his arms and catching her in them.

"Tess," Caitlyn warned, but Tess smiled.

"Oops, too late…" Tess walked away, pressing send.

"Oh no," Liz said, starting to hyperventilate.

"Just ignore her," Mitchie said, as she came and put an arm around her. Caitlyn came around on the other side and did the same.

"No, it's not that…" Liz said, more worried her parents would take her out of camp for sure.

"Then what is it?" Jason said, forgetting about the dance.

"I…have to go," Liz said, breaking away from them, and practically running away.

"LIZ!" Jason looked like he was about to burst into tears, and ran after her. "I thought we were going to take a walk together later…DON'T LEAVE ME!!!!"

"How could you?" Caitlyn sputtered, turning on Tess.

"It's easy, really," Tess answered smoothly. "He's a birdbrain, and she's too fun not to pick on. Jason's too random, and she's too quiet. Total opposites, if you know what I mean. I'm doing them a favor by keeping them apart. And even if they are meant for each other, which they're so not, a girl needs to have fun every now and then. It's not like she'll stand up to me anyway."

"Maybe not, but I will," Mitchie said, coming over and glaring at Tess. "Even for you, Tess, that's just plain cold…"

"You have no idea how cold I can be," Tess said. "And if Jason loves birds so much, why doesn't he go marry one?"

Tess cackled as she left, leaving everyone speechless.

AN: Ooh, Tess is EVIL! Where's Liz going? Will they find her? What happens next? Stay tuned…

(mumbles to self) Now it's back to the garage…(opens door and ducks as boxes come crashing down on top of my head and buries me)…Oww!