A/N I DON'T OWN ANYTHING!

The next morning Mitchie stirred and opened her eyes. Shane was sleeping on the chair by her desk. She smiled. As the memories from last night came back to her she frowned. Her parents had gotten a divorce and it was all her fault. She sighed. Shane started to stir and woke up.

"Morning."

"Morning Shane. Why are you on the chair?"

"Your mom said I could spend the night in here with you but I didn't know if you'd be ok with me in your bed so I slept on your chair."

"Shane I have no problem with you in my bed come here."

She lifted the blanket and moved over. Shane climbed in next to her. He pulled her into his arms she laid her head on his chest cuddling into his side.

"I was hoping it was just a bad dream." She whispered.

Shane rubbed her back. "I'm going to help you through this I promise."

Mitchie just sighed. "My dad left last night didn't he?"

"I'm sorry Mitchie I wish I could say no."

"He's not coming back is he?"

"I don't think so."

"Shane…." Mitchie's voice cracked.

"Yeah baby?"

"Are you going to leave me?" she whimpered.

"No, of course not. I'll never ever leave you."

"Promise?"

"I promise and Shane Grey always keeps his promises."

Mitchie just sighed. "We should get ready for school."

"Mitchie I'm sure you'd be allowed to take the day off if you wanted to."

"Maybe it will take my mind of things."

"Ok but if you want to come home you just tell me ok?"

She nodded. She climbed off the bed and went into the bathroom to get ready. Shane had a funny feeling things were only going to get worse as they day went on. Shane went to get ready as well.

When they finally arrived at school Mitchie saw her father and smiled. She rushed over to him.

"Hey dad." She greeted.

"Hello Michelle."

Full name that was never a good sign.

"Dad?"

"Yes Michelle?"

"What are you doing here?"

"Waiting for my girl to come back out."

"Your girl? Dad this is a high school!"

"Mitchie I am talking about one of the mothers of the girl Here she comes now."

Mitchie turned and saw a tall blond come walking over. It was the same girl Mitchie had seen in her father's bed.

"Stevie." The girl whined.

"Yes darling?"

"I want a new pair of shoes."

"Ok I'll take you shopping after we leave here."

"Ok Stevie."

"DADDY!" a voice squealed.

Mitchie saw Amber running towards them. She turned white as she realized what that meant. She felt like she was going to throw up. Amber ran over to Steve and hugged him.

"Daddy I want a new pair of shoes too."

"Daddy just brought you a pair of shoes."

"Yes last week. They aren't new anymore."

"Ok darling when I pick you up we can go shopping."

"Thanks daddy."

"Now you remember me telling you about my other daughter Mitchie right?"

"Yeah so?"

"I want you to hang out with her today. Help her make some friends."

Amber smirked. "Sure daddy."

"Thanks Angel."

Steve kissed her and walked away. Mitchie didn't know if she should cry or scream. Her father just acted as if she wasn't even there. Once the parents were gone Amber turned to Mitchie.

"Looks like your daddy doesn't love you anymore."

"Shut up." Mitchie said.

Not the best com back but it was all she could think of.

"Why are you going to cry like a little baby?"

"I wouldn't waste my tears on someone as horrible as you."

"You know it's true though. He left you without so much as a goodbye. He doesn't love you anymore. He loves me more."

"Oh just shut up Amber." Shane said.

"Why would I do that?"

"Because I said so."

"What are you my father….or wait you can't be my father because Mitchie's father is already my father."

"Just be quiet Amber please."

"Is TDT begging."

"Yes, I'm begging Amber please just stop."

"Wait until I tell everyone at school about this. Mitchie's own father doesn't even love her. He left her and mother for someone better."

"Shut up Amber!"

Amber just smirked and walked away. Shane wrapped his arms around Mitchie. She leaned into him.

"I'll take you home whenever you want. Just say the word."

"I have to try and make it through the day."

"Ok. Just remember I'm right here."

Shane kissed her head. They went inside. As they went to their lockers people were pointing and whispering at her.

"Shane."

"Just try to ignore it sweetie." He soothed. He pulled her into his arms.

They made their way to her locker. She ignored everyone the best she could. Shane was starting to think they would actually have a good day…until the rumors started.

"I heard he left out of pure boredom."

"I heard he left because her mom forced him out."

"I heard he left because her mother cheated on him with that camp owner or something."

"Well I heard he left because of her singing."

That was all Mitchie could handle. She dropped to her knees and started to cry. A flashback ran through her head making her breathing harder.

Flashback

Mitchie was with Axel as he tried to help her sing.

"Mitchie you stink you will never be good."

"My parents love me regardless."

"Yeah well one day your singing might just drive away the ones you love."

End Flashback

"Mitchie! Mitchie you need to breathe! Mitchie!"

Mitchie finally heard Shane's voice. She couldn't catch her breath. Everyone was laughing at her calling her names. She had finally lost it.

"Shane…out….now!" she gasped.

Shane lifted her up and carried her outside the school.

"It's all right baby. Shhh just breathe."

Shane started to sing. Mitchie slowly got her breathing back to normal.

"I never should have came today. It was a big mistake."

"I'll take you home. Just relax."

"Axel was right. He was right." She whispered.

"No sweetie. No he is not right. None of what those people said it true. The divorce was not your fault."

Mitchie sighed. "Just get me home."

Shane obeyed and carried Mitchie until they got him. He went inside. Connie saw them but didn't say anything. Shane brought Mitchie into her room and laid her down on the bed. She just whimpered.

"Shhh. It's ok now. You're home safe."

He kissed her forehead and stroked her hair.

"Shane Hold me."

Shane climbed into bed with her and pulled her into his arms. She rest her head on his chest and clung to his shirt as tight as she could. Shane sighed. Mitchie had finally snapped. He wasn't sure if she'd ever recover.

A/N next chapter Shane and Connie find a way to make Mitchie happy again. Will it help bring the real back out?