Morning came too soon. I felt like I had fallen asleep minutes ago but the bright rays of light illuminating my room said otherwise. It was late by the time I came back home from Nates place and I just crashed in my bed. I was too tired to do anything else. I hadnt even done my packing yet and I forgot to shut the curtains before I fell asleep. How wonderful. I was glad though because along with all the other things I forgot to do I also forgot to put an alarm to wake me up. It was currently 7:22 am and I was awake, shoving stuff into my bag. I was only going to be away for two days so I didn't need to pack much anyway.
Secretly, I was happy to be away from my life. Not like I was running away from it or anything, but at lease I wouldnt have to bother with worrying about school and all the lies I keep making up and then there is Davide. And a weekend away from Shane seems like a good idea, right? No!
I had briefly thought about telling Caity everything, but brushed aside the thoughts thinking that it would be too complicated. I dont even know what was complicated. I was the one making it complicated, and I know and I wasnt really afraid of Justins reation. I was more worried about what the whole fucking world would say. She's a bitch. I give them three months, mark my words it wont even last the end of the year. He doesnt know what he's getting himself into. She's obviously using him for his fame. We didnt need to tell them, but I knew it only took some time for things like this to come out into the open. It's like one person knows and then suddenly the whole world knows.
Maybe I would enjoy being Shane Grays girlfriend to the world. I mean, it would be so worth seeing Tess' face. I would fucking pay a million dollars to get her reaction recorded when the headline "Shane Gray dates mystery girl." or "Shane Gray finds love in next door neighbour." hits the news, It would be so worth it. And then wherever I went all the girls would be envious of me. Wait, no I didnt want that. I had got enough hatred when Shane and I were spotted leaving that resturant after Nate and Caity decided to go on a date of their own and Jason ditched us. We weren't even dating then and everything was crazy! Mom didnt seem to have a problem then, though. She didnt even say anything to me about it, now all of a sudden they were pulling the "He's too old for you" card.
Maybe I could ignore what the crazy fans would say, after all I was one of them before and I know how harsh they could get, but I knew they would get over it. The big question was what does Shane want? All this time I've been doing whatever the hell I want and he's been going along with it and before having dreams about how the world would react to us, I needed to know if he wanted the world to know. I mean his management sucked to say the least. They didnt want the world to know about Cheryl and him because it wasnt good for his image and eventually that was the reason why they broke up, because she was using him as a ladder and he just wouldnt have it, even though he was totally unaware it was happening to him.
Did he want the world to know about us? Did he want to flaunt me and tell the world "Hey! She's Mitchie and I'm in love with her?" I dont know but I needed to. Maybe telling Caity wasnt the best idea here. Maybe telling anyone wasn't the best idea right now. I just needed this weekend to figure things out and dad said that the Pennington's, one of his clients and our family friends were in town enjoying family time at their beach house right next to our one, so that would be fun, I guess. I havent seen them since fall last year and Caity and I get along quite well with the Pennington kids.
Okay, well I like them because they werent total rich stuck up bitches and the Pennington boys were good eye candy. Hah.
Talk about bipolar, one second I'm thinking about what Shane wants and the next I'm happy dreaming about guys who are supposed to be living next to me for the weekend.
At least the bright side was that I didnt see any, uh....dreams last night. Thank god for that.
I jumped suddenly at the loud techno sound my phone made and grabbed hold of it the second I was successful in locating it, trying to not wake up the other three members of my family who were soundly sleeping on the same floor.
morning...morning...morning, Sunshine!!! :)
It was a text from Shane. I smiled at the screen for a moment too long and started typing my reply when suddenly that annoying techno sound came again. I seriously needed to change my message tone!
You look good smiling.....
Shane again. Wait, how did he know I was smiling? I looked aound my room just incase Shane had somehow snuck out and my eyes landed on the huge glass wall on the far side of my room. I could see him clearly and he could see me. He waved enthusiastically and it made me wonder if he was high or something.
I smiled back, returning the wave with just as much enthusiasm and turned my attention back to my phone.
whats up with u today? U're not really the texting kinda guy...
I sent the message and looked up from my phone at Shane through the wall. I knew he got it when I saw a small smile spread across his face.
Well I figured u'd be out for the weekend n I wont b able to see u so might as well annoy u all day by texting.
u knw, jus incase u forget me or sth...
I laughed again. Forget him? Yeah, right. But before I could even reply he sent me another message.
Meet me outside?
I looked through the glass hoping to find Shane still standing in his room, but no luck he was already gone. I sighed, not even taking another look at my half packed bag and opened my door, looking left and right just to make sure everyone was indeed asleep. I never thought the sound of dads snoring would make me so happy. They were all asleep, and they wouldnt wake up any time soon. I knew that for sure.
I made my way downstairs, looking behind my shoulder just incase I was being spied on, but there was no one there. It was too sunny ouside and I had to pull my over my forehead just to stop the sun from blinding me. I couldnt find Shane anywhere out front so I decided to check out back. He sat on one of the steps on the back porche, a box in his hand. I hopped up to him, patting him lightly on his back.
"Why, hello Shane, didnt expect to find you here at this hour." I did my best to sound like my mother. I figured it would be fun to scare Shane a little and I guesss I succeeded because his body suddenly twitched at my voice, but didnt turn, instead he just stayed frozen in his place, playing with the transparent plastic box in his hand.
"You're a terrible voice double you know.....Michaaayyy." He sang the last part.
I guess I wasnt as successful as I thought I was.
"Arghh....I guess I'll just have to work on that then." I smiled as he stood up to face me with an amused expression on his face.
"I made you waffles, sorry they're a little cold though." He said, sweetly handing me the box in his hands with an apprehensive look on his fac as if I would just straight out refuse them.
I smiled, taking the box from him with a raised eyebrow. "Thats so sweet of you Shane." Tip-toeing on my feet I planted a kiss on his cheek. "Thank you."
He shrugged like it wasnt a big deal and honsetly it wasnt, but it was just too freaking sweet. It reminded me of how much I liked him, not that I needed a reminder. "You know, Shane..." I said innocently. "I like my waffles with chopped strawberries and freshly whipped cream and some hot chocolate on the side."
"Do you want me to..." He pointed towards his house. "I can go and get some if you like."
I laughed at his bewildered expression, dragging him by the hand and leading him to the front of the house. "C'mon lets try this together cause just incase I die after eating this you go down with me too, Gray." I laughed shoving the box in the air.
"We're going to your house?" He asked, scrunching up his nose. "You're kichen?" Something was suddenly funny to him. "....and no one will suspect a thing when we're sitting in your kitchen eating waffles I made with whipped cream and straberries and hot chocolate, right?" His tone wasnt bitter or angry or mad it was just the kind of amused tone his beautiful voice would often hold.
I rolled my eyes, knowing fully well that he couldnt see my expression and turned towards him so that my front was not facing him. My hands replaced its place from his hands and settled on his shoulders, the plastic box I had in one hand, hitting his shoulder blade. "It's the weekend. Mom and dad are both asleep, they'll be up before I leave and I still have an hour, so no worries. The only other person that could see us is Macy and she really likes you Gray brothers so my four year old sister wont spill the beans. I trust her." I threw a teeth showing smile his way.
"If you say so." He smiled back, weakly.
"Yes, I say so." I kissed the tip of his nose, his smile widening. "Now, lets go in please. The waffles are getting colder and im really hungry! Plus, people can see us out here more than in my house."
I let my hands fall to his sides as I turned around again leading the way from the side of the building - where we were now to the front and then inside my house.
"So, is it only gonna be you and Caity this weekend?" He asked poking some strawberries with his fork.
"I guess, but the Pennington's are gonna be next door so that should be fun." I smiled taking another bite of the waffles. Even though they were kind of cold they were good. This guy could cook. "You can make breakfast for me everyday I dont mind if they're cold this is so damn ahhmazing..."
"I don't mind as long as you keep smiling like that..." He said smugly. "......But you'll have to sing to me everyday as well."
"Deal." I smiled back. "What are you doing this weekend?"
"Nate has to study so I guess we wont get down to recording those songs, but we have a photoshoot for a magazine interview tonight so that's all I'll be doing. Maybe get down to writing some more songs or something. I'm feeling inspired."
"You're boring, Shane."
"And I'm surprised you realized that after so long." He smiled. "So the Pennington's? Who are they? I've never heard of them. Tell me about them." He urged.
"They're kind of our family friends...dads clients..." I said drinking some orange juice. I figured hot chocolate was too hot for this weather. "...they're cool. They have like seven kids: Angela, Greg, Martin, Silver, Ashley, Brad and Rick. They're kinda hot...." I admitted.
I watched as Shane raised an eyebrow and added a smirk to his face. "Hot.."
"Well, Greg is but Silver is my favourite. If I was a guy I would probably hit on her." I laughed and Shane did too.
"Silver is the best out of the Pennington kids 'cause she's not always fussing over the fact that her nailpolish isnt matching with her hand bag or when it rains she's not worried that her hairs gonna get wet. And Greg is just Greg. He's hot like I said."
"You do realized that your gushing over another guy in your boyfriends presence right? I though you'd wait till you start the weekend with Caity." He questioned.
I raised my fork, pointing towards him. Jealous Shane is priceless. "Yes, but I didnt think you would mind. You know we have that kind of understanding..." I finished with a smirk. "You're not jealous by any chance are you?"
"Pftt me? Jealous? Oh no...not at all." He shook his head. "You can continue gushing about thid Greg guy I'll just dream about Silver."
I shot him a pointed look. "You havent even met Silver before."
"In my imagination, just a few minutes ago.." He smirked at me again.
"Shane!" I poked him with my fork and he laughed. "Not funny..."
"Oh, uhh.......I was just having waffles. Micthie made them." Shane shot his head up, looking right behind my shoulder, fumbling with his words.
I stiffened up right away, droping my fork by accident.. Mom was awake? Its the weekend for crying out loud, sleep woman! Shane and I can have breakfast together, Thats what friend do! She doesnt even know I'm supposed to be angry at him.
I met Shane's gaze which was still stuck behind my shoulder and turned around to face my mother.
No one was there.
"I hate you! You scared the living day lights out of me...." I squealed in a low tone making sure no one could hear us.
Shane was too busy laughing his head off at my reaction. "You...you're s-so....so cute when you...when you're afraid..." He said, panting.
"Way to go, blaming it on me, as well!" I leaned over the counter, poking him with my fork again.
"Ouch, Michaaayyy!" He pouted. "That kinda hurt you know..."
"Oh really? how about this?" I poked him again, standing up from my stool and walking over to him to get better access. "And this?" Poke. "This too." Poke again.
"Mitch....Ou-"
"And this." I laughed as he rubbed his arm.
"You're brutal, Mitchie." He pouted again.
Ahhh....Stop with the pouts, Shane I'm going kind of crazy here if you havent noticed.
"You're gorgeous, Shane." I admitted while he turned around on his stool so that he was facing me.
"I've heard that before..." He smirked, pulling me into his lap.
"Don't flatter yourself, Gray. I still have my fork." I laughed.
"If you'd let me finish, my pretty lady. It sounds much better when you say it, Mitch....Much better." I could feel his warm breath on my shoulders and found myself relaxing at his touch as he wrapped his arms around my waist. "You're beautiful too, Mitch." He assured and I was happy that he couldnt see the sickening smile forming on my face.
"Yeah, thats what you say after I praise you..." I joked.
He didnt seem to catch the teasing in my voice, apparently. " No really, I mean it Mitch." He placed a light kiss on my shoulder.
"I know.." I laughed. "Although, I've heard that before." I mimicked him.
He laughed. "I'm not surprised."
"Davide asked me out yesterday." I blurted out.
Way to ruin the mood, Micthie. Good going.
I didnt know what to expect from Shanes reaction when I felt him let out a huge sigh. "But I said no of course." I added quickly.
"Didnt know he still likes you."
"Well, what can I say? I am Micthie Torres after all..." I smiled at him. "But now, you need to get lost. Mom could be coming here for real now....c'mon get up." I stood up from his lap, straightening my clothes.
"So, you're kicking me out, again? Yesterday, from my brothers room and today from your kitchen. You're very mean, Micthie." He smiled down at me.
"Thats what I'm known for. Now c'mon." I said, leading him to the front door and opening it.
"So, I dont get to see you for the weekend." I closed the door behind me, as we stood in the front lawn.
"That's the plan."
"Have fun...I guess, without me."
I laughed, wrapping my hands around his stomach. "I'll try to, you know Greg will be there."
"Try and bring Silver back here, I'll be very glad to meet her." He mocked my tone as I hit him on the chest.
"I'll miss you, Mitchie." He kissed my hair.
"Yeah, cause two day without me will kill you..." I teased, kissing him on the side of his cheek near his lip.
"Tease..." He announced.
I laughed as he leaned down, kissing me softly on my lips.
"Have fun with Greg...." He joked.
"I will..." I assured, oulling away from him. "Okay, now...bye.." I pushed him towards his house.
"Bye..." He placed a kiss on my forehead and dissapeared, walking towards the broken fence, ducking down and pushing the broken piece of wood, so that it would tilt slightly and allow him enogh space to enter his lawn. I stood thre for a while longer just to hear the sound of his fronr door closing but jumped slightly when I saw his head poking out from the broken piece of fence.
"....And I'll try and have some fun with my imaginary Silver!" He yelled, smirking goofily.
I rolled my eyes, smiling at him. "Good for you, buddy!"
"Am I meeting the same Micthie I met last fall? You can start gushing over how perfect Shane Grays hair is or how pretty his eyes are or how much your in love with his smile any time soon now. We're kind of getting freaked out couse you're not doing any of that..." Brad pointed out.
"You're scaring us, Mitch." Silver added.
"Hmm..." I said not really paying attention to what the hell they were saying all I heard was the name Shane Gray being spoken and everyone else adding to the chatter. I on the other hand was busy replying to a text from Shane who had been blowing up my phone ever since we got there.
We had got to the beach house nearly three hours ago. The traffic was slim, surprisingly for a saturday and the weather was good, nearly too good. The sky was blue and from a distance it looked like it merged with the clear aqua water of the beach. Dad gave us his old SUV with which Caity and I happily drove off with. That car was perfect for us because the hood was open and when we rolled down all of the windows it just seemed like one of those scenes from the movies. The Pennington's were already out front when we got there. The Pennington boys were gracious enough to take our bags upto my beach house and Caity and I weren't complaining. No Way! Caity and I didnt really get to do much after we got there because invited us over as soon as possible. At first we thought it was some emergency but when we got there she said that she was excited to see us and invited us for lunch. Caity and I were kind of hoping to spend some time together and then catch up on whats happening around their place, but we couldnt excatly put down their offer mostly because both of us were too lazy to cook.
You know us. If there is a place offering free effortless food we're there!
We were currently sitting comfortably in the Penningtons front porche, my feet lifted up, resting on the huge round table and my body slouched, practically sinking into my chair as I kept my fingers glued to my phone screen. I know I was supposed to be haveing some girly time with Caity but she, Martin, Angela and Greg were all out front in the sand busy plaing vollyball right after we had lunch. I would've thought that she'd let her food digest at least, but no. Thats Caity. Impatient.
nd I kind of spilled ice cream on Nates school wrk so he's pissed.
I giggled as I read Shane's latest text.
All heads on the table turned towards me and I stopped the giggling immediately, pretending to watch the match. It was only Me, Brad, Ashley and Silver in the front yard witnessing the Vollyball match and doing our little chitter-chatter. Well, they were going on and on about stuff and I was busy on my phone. I had planned on getting a tan, but I could see that wasnt happening anytime soon.
"OhMyGod!! Its Shane Gray!!!...." Silver suddenly screeched.
My head shot up and I looked frantically to the front but all I could see was the Volly ball match on pause for a second as the four players looked towards Silver with confused expressions on their faces. I was still busy looking for Shane.
"Sorry guys!" Silver yelled to her siblings and Caity. "Needed to get Mitchie's attention and you know who does the trick, right?"
"Shane Gray!" Everyone sang together.
I threw the strar from my drink at Silver who grinned at me while urging the others to continue their game.
"I hate you, Silver. That was kind of embarrassing."
"Please, Mitch. We've been teasing you about Shane Gray since you were fourteen three years is enough to get used to it." She smirked.
"And please, girl put that phone down for the love of Prada shoes you've been on it since like forever." Ashley added.
We all laughed. "For the love of Prada Shoes?"
"Who are you texting? Shane?" Ashley inquired.
Stupid mind reader.
"No...Why would I text Shane?"
"Well, because you have been in love with him ever since you set eyes on him and he lives next door and guess what? He is also you music teacher at school!" Silver listed her reasons.
"Yeah and if you by chance have any difficulty getting his attention, although I'm hearing otherwise, just bed him!" Ashley suggested.
"Okay girls lets not discuss that right now." Brad said, putting his hands up in surrender.
We all laughed at Ashley as she continued. "No seriously, get him laid then he'll realize how much he loves you..."
"Purity ring, Ash..." Silver reminded.
"Yeah, purity ring or no purity ring I'm not banging anyone up, Ash. Thanks for the advice th-"
No reply :(
And I thought u'd miss me, Mitch.
Whattcha busy with?
This time I smiled widely at myself. It was too stupid, I could feel my cheeks literally fall out.
Nothin much. Just having hot wild sex with Greg, u?
I laughed again, nearly falling off my seat as I pressed the send button.
"I know that look, I know that smile. There is defiantely a guy." Silver announced.
"It's the exact same look Ashley always has." Brad chipped in.
I'm not surprised.
"What no...there is no guy." I assured, gaining back my posture.
"Is it that Davide guy from your camp thingy?" Ashley asked.
"You guys know way too much about me....Its creepy."
"We try and keep our tabs." Brad smiled.
"Hey, Shane!" Gregs voice called.
This was ridiculous. Shane was getting ready to go to his photoshoot there was no way he would be here. There was no way he could be here but they got me each time. Each time.
"Sorry....it's fun teasing ya Mitch!" Greg yelled out, shrugging and smirking at the same time.
"I'm glad I amuse you, now you better get back to your game or Caity is gonna kick your ass, Pennington!" I yelled back.
He smiled and continued the game.
Hope ur havin fun, girlfriend.
Dont forget to give me the detalis when ur back ;)
I laughed at Shanes reply
"And she says there's no guy. We belive you Mitch." Ash said sarcastically.
I rolled my eyes and returned to my phone punching the touch screen, ready to write something back.
Sorry for posting soooo late. U guys probably thought I got kidnapped or something LOL School has been kicking everyones asses and right now its mine so yeah thats the real reason I'll try and post earlier but cant promise anything if i doo post earlier though then the chapters will be shorter sorryy....anyways thanks soooo much for ur reviews the mean soo much!
Everyone is suspicious about them and Ashley kind os cracks me up LOL this is one of my fave chpters because of the Smitchieness and since I gave u guysss smitchie fluff and yeas I can promise u more is coming ur way dont u think I deserve a review from each one of u guys who read this? Yes, right? So DO IT!!! Review and tell me what u think. Do u like the penningtons? What about Greg and Silver? They wont be permanet characters in the story, just there for a couple of chapters till the weekend is over - like a cameo!
Love u allll!!
Review and make me smile :D