Oh My Gosh, I am so so so sorry! My exams are over so yah, here is the (finally) update. I found my thumb drive containing the chapter at last!

Chapter 24:

"Shane, we need to talk."

Those words were like the flame that rekindled Shane's broken heart and his eyes, which were so dull and dead, lit up, sparkling. He grinned—the first time Nate and Jason had seen him done in many hours.

Shane was like in heaven; he knew that he only had a chance at this. Taking a deep breath, he spoke "Thank you Mitchie. Stay there. I'll drive to Alfea in a few."

There was an awkward silence on the other line and a slight frown appeared on Shane's face. Would Mitchie agree to that? "A-alright then Shane. S ee you in a bit." Shane could hear the tone of nervousness and slight delight in her voice. And with that, the phone line went dead.

Shane, as happy as a lark, jumped for joy. He was all smiles and punched his fist in the air. Nate thumped his friend on the shoulder. "Good luck mate!" Jason also wished Shane all the best of luck. Shane's grin got even wider. "Thanks guys!"

Shane changed into something more casual- Tee shirt and jeans. Jason tossed his car keys over to Shane, who nodded his thanks. With a wave, and grabbing his guitar case, Shane was gone in a flash.

AT ALFEA:

Mitchie hung up the phone with a faraway look on her face. The other girls, of course, knew what was going on and beamed happily at Mitchie. "I gotta get changed and freshen up...... thanks for everything guys." Mitchie said, a grateful look on her face.

Her friends brushed the comment off. "It is what friends are for." Wilma claimed.

Mitchie giggled and left the common room, leaving her 19 other good pals hi-fiving one another and exchanging guesses on what was going to happen in a short while.

The certain brown haired and eye teen went back to her room and thought about what to wear. She finally picked out a blue blouse and black knee length jeans. After slipping them on, she washed her face, applied some makeup and left her room.

The rule was that one should tell her form mistress before going for a day out during weekends, so Mitchie pop by Miss Jenks' room and told her teacher she was going out for a bit. Miss Jenks nodded as consent, knowing Mitchie probably needed some time on her own. Thanking Miss Jenks, Mitchie left.

A certain pop star was in Jason's car outside Alfea College, his eyes locked on the main doors of Alfea. With the windows rolled down, he could hear joyous laughter of many girls coming from the school. He smiled sadly, half wishing he wasn't famous. He missed public school a little. Shane sighed. But he wouldn't change his life for anything.

His eyes widened with pleasure when he spotted Mitchie coming out of Alfea. He braced himself, and looked at her thoroughly. His Mitchie. His dear, beautiful, understanding fiancée, or soon to be again fiancée for that matter. He smiled at the girl of his dreams as he opened the door and stepped out.

As Mitchie opened the main door, she could see a familiar blue Honda waiting outside the school. Jason's car, Mitchie mused, inhaling deeply. As she made her way towards it, she could see Shane in the driver seat, observing her. A slight shade of pink made her way up her cheek. It was like falling in love all over again.

Shane flashed his smile at her. The smile that was only for her. The smile that made her knees go weak all the time. The car's door opened, and Shane exited it, nodding at her. Mitchie smiled back shyly. What is the matter with you Mitchie Torres, it is only Shane! She chided.

However, in her heart, Mitchie knew she had already forgiven Shane. Just as she was about to open the gate, a voice she knew oh so well called out to her.

"Mitchie? Wait up!" The teen turned, and saw Ella running towards her. She looked surprised, what was going on? "You, you forgot this." Ella panted. She opened her clasped palm. On it was Mitchie's engagement ring. Mitchie gasped. "Thanks Ella, I can't believe I forgotten about it." Mitchie murmured, reaching to take it.

"I'll take that Ella, if you don't mind." Shane spoke up, beaming slightly. Ella handed the ring over to Shane, before Mitchie could protest. "Have fun!" Ella winked at Mitchie.

"And Shane? It is nice to see you again!" Ella added, giving the pop star a quick hug before disappearing from view.

As Mitchie watched Ella's form enter Alfea at the corner of her eye, she stared at Shane. "Hi." She said bashfully, as she exited the gate and was face to face with Shane. "Hi Mitchie." Shane replied, giving her a brief hug, hoping she would return it. To his delight, she did, wrapping her arms around him.

Shane inhaled the familiar scent of the girl of his dreams. After they unhugged, Mitchie looked at Shane seriously. "Shane, we need to talk." She whispered. Shane nodded and led her to the other side of the car, opening the door for her. Mitchie giggled at his gentlemen act and got in.

Shane sat on the driver's seat, with Mitchie next to him. "Where are we going Shane?" Mitchie asked. Shane faced the teen beside him. "Somewhere quiet I guess." Shane replied.

"The park? There are not many houses around here, nearest house a 15 minute drive away since there are farms around here. And the park is always rather empty." She supplied.

Shane nodded his head in consent, reaching to the back seat to grab a wig and put it on. "Lead the way mi lady!" He said.

Minutes later, the couple found themselves in a truly, rather deserted park. Only a couple of people were around, since it was about 1pm in the afternoon. Shane spotted a man selling snacks. "Hungry?" He inquired, and Mitchie nodded. They approached the man.

"A ham and egg sandwich and a hotdog with mustard and ketchup please. Plus two cans of orange juice please." Shane said to the man. The man nodded, and within minutes, they got their order. Shane handed the man a crisp $10 bill and got his change back.

The couple sat down on a bench nearby. "So......" Mitchie began, biting into her sandwich. "Shane sighed and looked at Mitchie directly in the eye. "Mitchie, I can explain everything." Shane begun but Mitchie cut him off.

"Shane, stop. I'm sorry I didn't believe you. I know you're innocent now; it was all a misunderstanding."

"But how did you know?"

Mitchie told Shane all about Lindsay and her sister's plot to take revenge on her and how she had come to realize that Shane was innocent, thanks to Jenna.

By the time she got to the end of her story, Shane was fuming mad. "Why that daughter of a bit—"He ranted but Mitchie glared at him before he could finish. "Language, Shane Grey!" She chided. "Sorry."

"I can't believe they did that." Shane cursed. Mitchie nodded in complete understanding. "But why didn't you tell me about this?" Shane questioned. Mitchie bit her lip. "I didn't want to worry you." She admitted quietly.

"Mitchie........" Shane took her hands into his and squeezed it softly. "You know that your much more important than the tour......." Mitchie nodded her head, not knowing what to say. "And that I love you." Mitchie heart thumped wildly against her rib cage. "I know....." She whispered to Shane, giving him a hug.

"And I love you too." Mitchie added softly, tears of joy threatening to spill out.

TBC........

Haha. So this is the end, for now. I have given you a happy ending for this! So what will Shane's reaction be? And Lindsay? What will happen next? Stay tuned to the next chapter.

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