"But Caitlyn!," I wailed.

"No Mitchie," she said, dragging me across my lawn, "You've been texting him since morning. It's time we head to school"

"Just a little more. I was about to tell him about my dream last night,"

"God you two are like a couple of 5 year old kids,"

I pouted as I got in the car, as she began to back out the driveway.

It was the first day of our senior year, and I was missing Shane like crazy. I had been back for a week, and yet our last kiss' tingling sensation was still in my lips.

We had texted and talked over phone everyday, but it wasn't the same.

But it was still better than nothing.

As we got in the school parking lot, I couldn't help but get a little excited.

Even though Shane wasn't here, I could still be happy through school.

We got out of the car and headed in.

"I have my schedule with me," said Caitlyn, opening her new locker and putting her makeup stuff in, "Do you?"

"No," I said, "I memorized it,"

She stopped and stared at me, "Memorized it?"

"Um, I was missing Shane, and there was nothing to do,"

"I'm not gonna even comment on that. Moving on...,"

"It's not like I even need the schedule. We share 5 classes,"

"Yeah. Hey look. Isn't that Jack?"

I turned around, and sure enough, there was Jack. He saw me, and waved. I waved back and he walked to me.

"Hey Mitchie," he said.

"Hey Jack,"

"I would say I missed you, but you were on TV all the time,"

"Oh. I didn't know I was on TV,"

"Are you kidding me? They were here, hunting for people who know you,"

"Oh,"

"Well, I have to get to class. See you?"

"Definitely," I said

xXx

"Urrrgggghhhh," said Caitlyn, setting her lunch out on the table.

"Tiring day?" I asked her.

"Don't joke like that," she said.

"What joke?" asked Peggy.

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"Coach Zimmers made us run a mile today," I said, "And Cat had to go to the bathroom in the middle, so she had to run thrice as fast to get her time right"

Ella began to laugh really hard at that.

"What?" asked Cat.

"Nothing. I just imagined you running thrice as fast, with your hair all wild. It's a funny image,"

"I see," said Caitlyn seriously, which set us all off.

"Ok," I said, trying to catch my breath, "No more bad jokes while I'm trying to eat"

"Alright. Speaking of eating, did you know that Tess was rushed to the hospital due to an eating disorder?"

"Really?" asked Caitlyn.

"Yeah. It was actually right after Mitchie was sent to the hospital too,"

"I bet that was just to take attention away from Mitchie," said Cat.

"I don't know if that was why she did it. But if she did, it didn't work, because Mitchie was the hot topic for weeks,"

"Um," I said, "Speaking of Tess, how did she react to me and Shane coming out as a couple,"

"She was pissed," said Lola, "She went around town telling everybody what a slut you are and how you're using him for fame"

"What a bitch," I said.

"No argument there," said Lola, which set us off again.

My phone buzzed, and I looked at the screen to see that it was a text from Shane.

"Go on," said Peggy, while Ella wiggled her eyes suggestively.

"You guys," I said as I opened the text.

Hey. Hoping this is the right time.

Yeah, it is. I texted back.

good, he replied.

How's your day?

Good. What about you?

Better, now that I know you're fine.

My friends are awwing at you.

Hi friends

Hi Shane! I'm Mitchie's friend, Lola

Hi Lola! Mitchie's told me a lot about you guys.

Has she told you about a girl named Peggy?

Hey Peggy. Mitch's told me about everybody. Say hi to Ella too.

What about Tess?

Tess?

Hi Shaney babe 3 I miss you. When are you free?

"Tess!," I yelled give me back my phone.

"Get lost loser," she said, as she ran into the bathroom and locked herself into a stall.

I know that because I ran after her and banged on the door.

"Open the door!," I yelled.

Shaney babe...Mitchie's a loser...why date her? You know I can give you what you want...

Give Mitchie her phone back.

But baby, remember when we used to be in love?

I don't because you had me high on cocaine.

Oh that. Never mind that.

Never mind that? You almost got me killed.

But that's the good stuff shaney.

I'll tell you what's good. She's called Mitchie. If you don't give her the phone right now, I will literally come down and tell you off. I am in love with Mitchie, and I HATE you. So just do me a favour and leave me and her alone.

I banged the door again, "Tess!," I yelled.

"YOU BITCH!," she screamed and banged open the door, which threw me back.

"You stole my Shane! I hate you! You'll pay for this Torres!," she screamed as she pushed me back, and threw my phone at me.

It hit me in the eye, and I lost my balance.

I could see blood pooling out, and someone at my side, yelling for an ambulance.

xXx

"How long?" asked my dad again.

"The doctor said that Mitchie needs the bandages for another three weeks," said my mom.

"What happened?" he asked.

It was evening, and I was just back from the doctor's. They had to call 911 in school, because my eye wouldn't stop bleeding.

My friends had been with me until I left for home from the hospital.

"Tess," I said.

"That girl again?" asked my dad, "Mitchie, she's been teasing you for a long, long time. And today she almost blinded you"

"Dad," I said, "I know that Tess is crazy. But I can handle this,"

"Mitchie," said my mom, "I know you, and I trust you. But as a parent, and a mother, I am worried"

"I know," I said.

The doorbell rang, and my mom went to open it.

When she came back up, she said, "Mitchie, there is someone to see you,"

"Hey Mitchie," came a voice. I looked up to see none other than Shane, standing there with a panicked expression on his face.

"Shane!," I said.

"Baby," he said, coming towards me, "Are you alright?"

"Yeah. My eye hurts a little,"

"Hurts a little?" bellowed my dad, "Michelle, you can't even smile properly, because it hurts"

"Mitchie," said Shane, "I know Tess did this. And," he said looking around the room, and to my parents, "I know that you're not gonna give all the details. But I just want you to know that I'm here"

"Shane," I said.

"Don't worry. I'll make sure that Tess never, ever touches you again,"

"Shane," said my mother, "Why don't you join us for dinner? We would love to get to know you. I'm sure Mitchie wants to eat too"

"Sure," he said.

"Ok," I said.

xXx

"So Shane," said my dad, "I heard that your parents are getting a divorce"

"Yeah,"

"I'm sorry,"

"Oh don't be," said Shane, smiling, "Please excuse my language, but Zac's an asshole. The only thing he's good at is hurting my mother. So it's a good thing that he won't be around anymore"

"I see," said my mother, "I would love to meet your mother. She's not the only one who has a bad experience with her husband, you know"

"Oh. So Mr. Torres, you are Mitchie's stepdad?"

"Call me Steve," he said, "And no, I'm Mitchie's real dad. Connie never had a child with him,"

"I'm sorry," said Shane.

"Don't be," said my mother, "Whatever happens, happens for the best"

"True," said Shane, "Another true fact is that the chicken is delicious,"

"Thank You Shane. Mitchie, honey, do you want some more?"

"I'm good," I said, playing with my fork. I purposefully dropped it, and bent down to pick it up. When I came back, I left my hand down, and caught Shane's.

Our fingers intertwined, and we smiled at each other.

My father cleared his throat, which brought us back to Earth. My mom awed at us, and my dad looked a little amused.

"Okay," I said, "So, um, how's life everyone?"

xXx

"I have to leave tomorrow," said Shane, making my smile disappear. We were in my room, chatting.

"Sad," I said.

"Yes," he said, " Anyway, I like your room. It's nice, and warm"

"I like your room too. I like your bed the best,"

"Why, because you want to sleep with me there?"

I blushed at that. He leaned forward, and kissed me, softly.

I kissed him back, and he pushed me back on my bed.

He broke apart, and lay down next to me.

"Not here," he whispered, "I won't be able to stop"

I blushed, and moved closer to him.

"Shane!," said my mom coming in my room. She stopped as she saw us, and smiled, "I set up the guest room for you. But if you want, you can stay here tonight"

"Really mom?" I said, "Thanks"

She walked out of the room, and as soon as she did, I climbed over Shane and sat on his stomach, and put my hands on his chest.

"So officer," he said, "What'cha gonna do to me now?"

I blushed.

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"Nothing," I said, "I just want to feel your heartbeat"

So I unbuttoned his shirt, and put my hand on his heart, and closed my eyes.

And I felt it.

There was no mistaking it. It was beating at a steady pace, at equal intervals. As I felt myself getting more and more lost in the rhythm of his heart, I felt his breathing. His chest slowly went up and down, and I could feel the air going in and out his lungs.

And then, I opened my eyes, and he was staring at me.

"You have a beautiful heart," I whispered.

"Only because it beats for you,"

xXx

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