Chapter 12: Musicals?

AN: Please don't think I'm crazy! =] Review please!

Caitlyn POV

So, here I sit. Waiting, not all that patiently, in the so-called waiting room. I stare at the wallpaper, trying so hard to think of something else. Anything else. His voice continues to echo in my head in the same tone. The same words, over and over.

"It's too late to apologize, Caitlyn. Way to late."

I'm curled up in ball sitting on the ugly couch that must have been picked by a four-year-old. Mitchie is trying to soothe me with words I can't understand. There is only one voice in my head. In fact, it's been in my head since I heard the car crash down the road. Nate's. I'd give anything to hear him talk. Anything. I cry silently with my head down. The tears come to a sudden halt as I hear the door open. I lift my head up to see Shane walk through the empty waiting room. I feel the cheer uniform ride up a little and I wipe the tears away as I sit up straight. The party had been at eleven o'clock after the game. I look at the clock. It's been twelve hours. Twelve hours since he has kissed me. Twelve hours since he found out. Twelve hours since Nate Black crashed and was brought to the hospital immediately. Shane got a phone call from the hospital. I sigh and try to listen on the conversation.

"How is he?" Mitchie asks, standing up in front of her boyfriend.

Shane shakes his head and says, "He's awake, but.."

My heart pounds in my chest excitedly. He's awake? My mind goes into overdrive and I tune out for a second. I don't hear what Shane says, but then I snap back into reality.

"He can hear music and singing? In his head?" I hear Mitchie ask.

I stand up and say, "What does that mean?"

Shane sighs and explains.

"Well, the doctor said that most everything someone says or does around him turns into a musical. He said it should go away in a few days."

Mitchie and I exchange glances.

"I know, I thought it was weird until Nate said 'will you please explain to me why I feel like I'm in a musical? Stop dancing, Shane! You're giving me a headache.' I thought he was crazy, personally."

"When are they releasing him?" Mitchie asks.

Shane kind of glares at her and says, "I don't know Mitchie. Both of you should go home. Get some sleep."

Mitchie tries to argue, "But Shane-"

"Just go home Mitchie!" Shane snaps and walks out of the waiting room.

I watch Mitchie look down at her feet.

"Come on, Mitch. Let's go home. You can spend the night with me, if you want."

She nods and we both walk out of the waiting room with me guiding her with one hand on her back.

Nate pov

It's been 7 days since I woke up and since the musicals began. I thought I was going crazy, until he doctor said it was just a symptom and should go away in a few days. I laugh bitterly as I sit up straight in the hospital bed. There's a knock on the door and I inwardly groan. I haven't had a "musical" since the doctor last checked on me.. 15 minutes ago.

"Come in." I say, hoping this doesn't turn into a musical.

I see Mitchie and Shane come in.

"She wanted to come see you." My older brother says in a flat tone.

I notice Mitchie's appearance. Smudged make-up. Sweat pants. T-shirt. Flip-flops. One thing's missing though. Her necklace.

"Mitch, where's your necklace Shane gave you last year?" I ask while looking in her brown eyes.

"I lost it."

Lie. I've known Mitchie for years and I can tell when she's lying.

"Liar." I say with a smile.

Mitchie rolls her eyes and says, "okay fine. I didn't lose it. Shane and I broke up a couple days ago."

My eyes widen in surprise. I look farther to my right and see that my brother has taken the only chair next to my bed. He pretends to read a magazine.

"What? You've been together forever. Why?"

"I was the one who came up with the bet. First to Caitlyn, then to Shane after Caitlyn and I made the bet a couple weeks later. He said it's my fault you ended up in the hospital. I didn't argue with him. I'm so sorry Nate!"

"It's not your fault, Mitch."

After I give her a quick hug, I look down at the sheets. I really wasn't expecting Caitlyn's name to come about Caitlyn hurts too much and I've been trying to avoid it the past few days with little success. My heart aches with pain. I look at the window and see rain falling down. Suddenly music fills the room and I snap my head back around to see Mitchie looking at Shane. Oh no.

"Mitchie, don't you-" I try to stop her but it's too late.

She slams her purse on the floor and starts dancing. Shane gets up and starts to walk away, but then Mitchie starts singing.

Don't walk away like you always do

This time


Baby, You're the only thing that's been on my mind

I sit back and watch Mitchie and Shane. The song is actually really catchy and upbeat.

Ever since you left I've been a mess,


(You won't answer your phone)


I'll say it once


And I'll leave you alone


But I gotta let you know

I wanna get back, to the old days

When the phone would ring


And I knew it was you

I wanna talk back

And get yelled at


Fight for nothing, like we used to


Oh hold me

Like you mean it


Like you miss me

Cause I know that you do


I wanna get back

Get back


With you


(Yyyyeah…)

Surprisingly, Shane starts singing. I haven't heard him sing since.. well.. ever. I don't say a word.

Don't look at me that way

I see it in your eyes…


Don't worry about me


I've been fine

Mitchie cuts him off. I laugh soundlessly, then stop. I'm going crazy. Stupid musicals.


I'm not gonna lie

I've been a mess


Since you left

And every time I see you

It gets more and more intense

The music cuts off suddenly and I look up towards the ceiling. I hear Mitchie arguing with Shane.

"I was just saying that I miss you Shane!"

"Yeah. Well. Don't. Because I don't miss you!" Shane yells.

I look at Mitchie and watch as her tears roll down her face.

"You're such a jerk! I hate you!" Mitchie yells and slaps Shane across the face.

She runs out of the hospital room crying. I sigh and look at my older brother, who has a handprint on his left side of his face.

"What're you looking at?" Shane asks bitterly and flops down in a hospital chair.

I shake my head and turn on the television. I start thinking about how Shane thinks it's Mitchie's fault I ended up in the hospital and I angrily turn off the TV.

"Woah! I was watching that!" Shane whines.

I shake my head and say, "No you weren't! I can't believe you think it's Mitchie's fault I landed in the hospital!"

"it was!" Shane snaps.

I shake my head violently then stop. My head still hurts from the accident.

"No, it's not. I was looking at the stars and I didn't see it coming. I put myself in the hospital, Shane. Not Mitchie. I think you know that. I think you just wanted to blame someone other than me."

Shane looks up at me and smiles sadly.

"When did you get so smart?"

I laugh, "When did you get so stupid?"

Shane puts on a shocked face and ruffles my hair.

AN: I know, it might not make sense.. but I hope some of you get it. =] Please review! I've had this idea in my head for a long time