Here is Chapter 18 of this story. Now, all the drama of Sierra's death ends here and I may try to squeeze in the next part of the drama in this or the next chapter.

I would like to say a great big thank you to all those who reviewed the previous chapter: winx rocks, Kadence1,utmy123, VampireMusicLover12, Kacee.

Chapter 18:

The happy looks of the 18 6B members fell when they heard Miss Fleming. "Can't we stay just a little longer?" Darrell wined. The headmistress shook her head sadly. "I am sorry girls. But Mitchie needs her rest." She told the group, leaving the room so that goodbyes could be exchanged.

Mitchie lowered her head, sighing. She was enjoying herself so much and now her friends need to leave. Chelsea and Gaby noticed her depressed look and each gave her a hug. "Don't be sad Mitch, we will come visit as often as we can." Gaby promised. The 6B members agreed instantly.

"Yeah. I believe your fiancé will kill us if he sees you this upset." Chelsea added. "You are the future Mrs. Mitchie Grey. Don't be sad." Jenna told Mitchie, grinning like a cherish cat. This earned a round of laughter in the room.

One by one, the girls all came to Mitchie's side and said their goodbyes or wishes to Mitchie. "None of you please talk about me in front of the 6A especially Lindsay." Mitchie warned her friend, her tone going bitter when she said the final word.

"Of course Mitchie. We 6B girls aren't dumb." Liana said proudly. There was silence for a few moments before a rap on the door was heard. Caitlyn and Ella entered the room. "Can we say our goodbyes now?" Ella joked to her friends.

"Definitely. Take care Mitchie!" Alyssa replied, before gesturing her friends to leave the room. Caitlyn and Ella went over to Mitchie's side. "I wish you guys would not leave..." Mitchie begun, trying her best to stop tears from rolling down her cheeks. Caitlyn and Ella were also tearing up.

"Don't be upset Mitchie. We will visit you as often as we can. Just focus on healing yourself." Ella told her friend, hugging her tightly. "Yeah Mitch. We will plead with Miss Fleming to let us come here after classes." Caitlyn added, smiling sadly at her friend, but there was hope in her eyes.

Mitchie reached to the table beside her ward bed, took a Kleenex and wiped the tears from her eyes. "Thanks guys. At least I have the stuff you brought; I won't be that lonely." She said, thinking positive.

Caitlyn pulled Mitchie into a tight bear hug. "That is the Mitchie we all know." She praised. "Cait.... Air!" Mitchie choked out, unable to breathe. Caitlyn released her grip instantly. "Sorry Mitch." She said, grinning sheepishly. "You hang around Jason too much Caitlyn." Her friend muttered under her breath.

The 3 girls burst out laughing. "The connect 3 will stay for a little while more before going. They said something about the press near their bus but I think it is because of a certain girl." Ella informed, giggling as her friend's cheeks turned red.

Caitlyn looked at Ella's watch. "We have to go Ella. Miss Jenks said she can only cover for us maybe until 7.30. We still have to buy some stuff to make our cover seem realistic, catch the bus back to Alfea and freshen up ourselves." She announced.

With a final hug and some comforting, Caitlyn and Ella left Mitchie room, allowing the members of the Connect 3 to enter the room. "See you soon Caitlyn." Nate told his girlfriend, pecking her lips. Jason did the same thing to Ella. "Thanks for everything girls. We will see you at the concert." Shane told them, hugging them.

Caitlyn and Ella exchanged goodbyes with the Connect 3 before joining their 6B friends and Miss Fleming on their journey back to Alfea. The group of 4 was left in the room. "So, how is tour coming along?" Mitchie asked, breaking the silence.

"It is very smooth sailing. We just do the same stuff daily and perform." Jason answered, shrugging. Mitchie nodded her head in understanding. "Some of your friends are very nice Mitchie. You really choose your friends well." Nate commented, smiling.

"I hope you do not mean what I think you mean. Caitlyn and you are made for each other." Mitchie shot back, grinning at Nate. He threw his hands up in the air and made the action for swearing.

"I will never cheat on Caitlyn Mitchie. If I do, the lightning will strike me to death!" He said dramatically. "Dude! No! Connect 3 won't be Connect 3 without you! Please don't die!" Jason exclaimed, being the airhead he sometimes was.

Shane and Mitchie laughed at Jason's statement. Nate chuckled as well. Jason looked at the trio near him. "What's so funny?" He asked, scratching his head.

Even though Mitchie knew Jason for about 3 years and he was 2 years her senior, he was still the clueless, funny guy she was introduced to at the last day of Camp Rock.

A while later, Nate's cell phone begin ringing. Seeing the caller ID reading David, Nate excused himself and went out of the ward to answer the phone. "What is it David?" Nate whispered, remembering the rules of the hospital.

David: Sorry for calling Nate. But this is important.

Nate: Spill the beans David.

David: I know I say I will cancel all your appointments and plans for today, but I forgot to tell you guys that someone from the label will be coming to discuss about the plans for your new album, Burning Up.

Nate: WHAT! Why did you forget? *Shakes his head.*

David: I am really sorry Nate. I was about to go and tell you guys that but with the news about Mitchie in the hospital and the press bugging you guys, it just slipped out of my mind. By the way, how is Mitchie?

Nate: She is doing fine. It is alright David. What is done is done.

David: Thanks Nate.

Nate: So what time is the person coming?

David: He is arriving in about an hour and forty- five minutes and I don't think I can call and tell him not to come today now Nate. He might be already on his way.

Nate: *Sighs.* Okay then. We will say our goodbyes to Mitchie then head back. Expect us in an hour or so.

David: Okay Nate. See you Nate. (Hangs up.)

Nate sighed once more, looking at the phone. He wondered how he was going to break the news to the guys, especially Shane. He had been looking forward to spending the whole day with Mitchie, and now he had to head back.

Shane would either kill him or David. Nate shuddered at the thought. Even though Mitchie 'changed' Shane at Camp Rock, Shane still had some of the 'Rock star attitude' below all his kindness.

Nate shooked his head, his short curls bobbing from side to side. He turned around and re-entered the ward where Shane, Jason and Mitchie were. "Sorry about that guys." Nate mumbled, not making any eye contact.

"It is okay Nate." Mitchie told her friend. "What is wrong dude? You look upset." Shane commented. Nate gulped and got ready to spill the beans.

".Aguyfromthelabeliscomingoverinlessthan2hours andweneedtogo. Davidforgottentotellusanythingaboutthisduetocarelessness. Nate said in one breath, inhaling deeply after he said those words.

"What?" 3 other voices chorused in unison, puzzled looks plastered on their faces. "A guy from the label is coming over to discuss about our new album in less than 2 hours and we need to go. David failed to remember to tell us before we left." Nate explained slowly, emphasizing every word.

There was silence for a moment as every tried to digest what Nate had just said. Shane felt his face heat up with rage. "WHAT? I WAS LOOKING FORWARD TO SPENDING THE ENTIRE DAY WITH MY FIANCEE AND NOW WE HAVE TO LEAVE?" He yelled out.

An elderly nurse was passing by the ward room and she stuck her head in. "Shhh... The patients need their rest." She told the group, her wrinkled face curling down into a frown. Shane smiled shamefacedly at the woman, unable to say anything.

Once the nurse was away from hearing distance, Shane glared at Nate for so long that Nate wished he could just dig a hole and crawl inside. Fortunately, Mitchie came to the rescue. She laid her hand on Shane's shoulder gently. "Calm down Shane, relax." She whispered to the young man.

After much coaxing from Mitchie, Shane eventually did calm down. His staggered backwards, plopping down onto the ward bed next to Mitchie. The young man immediately wrapped his arms around his fiancée waist. "So I guess we have to leave huh." He said, playing with Mitchie's brown hair.

"Yup. I'll give you 10 minutes to say your goodbyes Shane. Then we are out of here." Nate ordered in a father like manner. Shane nodded meekly. The other 2 young men gave their best wishes to their friend and left the couple in the room.

Once the door slammed shut, Shane immediately leaned over and kissed his fiancée, completely taking her by surprise. She recovered from her shock and kissed him back. Shane's lips trailed down her neck, biting her skin lightly. Just like Christmas break, Mitchie had to stop Shane from doing anything inappropriate.

Shane sighed and thought for a moment. "Let's elope." He said seriously, staring into Mitchie's eyes. Mitchie was stunned and speechless as she digested Shane's words. "What..." She spluttered, unable to say anything else.

"Let elope." Shane repeated. Mitchie snapped out of her thoughts and glared at Shane. "Are you joking Shane?" She asked her fiancé in disbelieve. Shane shook his head. "No. The stupid purity ring changes everything." He grumbled, staring at his purity ring on his finger.

Mitchie straitened up, preparing to give Shane a lecture. " Shane Joseph Grey, I am not even 19 years old yet and have not graduated from Alfea College... Besides, I don't think anyone would like us to get married at the age of 19 and 21. "Mitchie told her fiancé.

"You will just have to wait." She told him sternly, but there was a twinkle in her eye. Shane leaned over and kissed Mitchie fully on the lips. "I guess your right Mitch." He murmured against her lips.

"Is it safe to look?" A voice asked. Mitchie and Shane broke apart to see Nate and Jason's heads at the door, both covering their eyes. "Ha-ha, very funny Jason." Shane said sarcastically.

"Bye Shane. I'll see you at the concert in 2 weeks time." Mitchie said, hugging Shane for the final time. Shane's lips brushed against hers lightly and he also returned the hug. With a sad look, Shane followed his band mates out of the room.

Mitchie was left alone. She sighed loudly. Alone once again.

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