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Eh, I don't really like this chapter too much. It's kinda a *shudder* filler and I really hates those when I write.
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N I N E T E E N
Monday morning the sun was shimmering just a bit brighter, the air flowed around a little more easily, and the heart of a certain 18-year-old was suddenly light. For what seemed to be the first time in so long, Shane Gray woke up with a smile that hadn't faded even if he had to go to school. Now, he was eager to attend and counting the seconds until he could see her, Michelle Devonne Torres.
He dressed quickly, pausing to make sure for some reason that he looked ok, his hair was left in its natural curls that she told him she liked, and he wore a red shirt, just because it was her favorite color.
Shane couldn't explain why he was doing all these things, especially spraying on cologne and glancing 10 times more than usual to check his appearance. He couldn't explain the excitement to see her nor could he explain when he thought about her, why he instantly smiled and felt strange stirring in his stomach –butterflies? Shane didn't understand any of these feelings, but he was just fine with them.
He unusually jogged to the opposite side of the long hallway and tapped on his younger brother's door. Nate appeared, brown eyes wide in shock seeing Shane before him and smiling! His older brothers hadn't come to wake him up in years. But Nate was secretly ecstatic.
"Ready, bro?" Shane waited surprisingly patiently as Nate grabbed his things and followed him to the kitchen. He poured them both some cereal and the boys began eating with a strangely – but nice – serene atmosphere.
Nate smirked. "Ok, what the heck did Mitchie do to you?"
The spoon fumbled in Shane's hand thanks to his heart that tripped at the mention of her name. Shane once again grinned, just thinking about her as he answered. "I guess, we're sorta friends again. I told her about um . . . M-mandy and we just put everything behind us."
The curly haired boy nodded, but on the inside was extremely happy for his brother and thankful Mitchie was back in California. Maybe, just maybe, Nate would get his brother back. He wouldn't have to be alone. Once done with their breakfast, they silently went to the car and drove to school both boys feeling different, but good, emotions fluttering inside them.
Things were looking up.
=Mitchie's P.O.V=
I awoke the next morning, and immediately sighed when I no longer had Shane's strong and warm arms holding me. We sat out there together for hours after our "talk" watching the sunset and really reconnected from these past 6 years. I finally felt like the wall Shane had built around himself, especially from me, was shattered.
A smile rose over my lips when I breathed in the scent of Shane that was showering my body and hair. I got dressed, making sure to put on my purple long sleeve shirt that Shane told me he liked. I of course was blushing, just like I had been when he told me, as I put it on. I felt unbelievably relaxed now that we were friends again.
I missed Shane so much, more than my heart had let me know. I had finally got what I wanted, and was amazingly thankful, but my job wasn't done. Starting today is when I would begin being there for Shane again, watching out for him like I use to. Jason use to tease me calling me "Mommy Mitchie" because I really would treat Shane like he was my son. I just prayed Shane wouldn't remember that nickname, he had enough for me.
I ate my breakfast slowly, replaying every moment with Shane again and again in my thoughts. I even found myself giggling at what a dork the real Shane Gray was. He made the stupidest jokes, tripped over things, and was naturally flirty and playful. The thing most people never got to see in him was that Shane loved his brothers and family very much and he only let people he really trusted in. He was very protective and caring and sweet, and it was my job to get him back to being the amazing guy I knew he was.
Alex's horn once again blew from outside. I said my goodbyes to my family and sprinted outside with a smile. Miley giggled when she saw how happy I was and Alex questionably quirked a brow before speeding off.
"What has Mitch so perky? I thought that was Miley's thing." Alex joked smirking at me in the rearview mirror. I had 2 more tasks to work on, including getting Justin back with Alex then Miley with Nate.
"Lemme guess, someone talked to Shane yesterday and her name rhymes with Itchy!" Miley laughed again as I rolled my eyes, slamming her arm.
"Yes, we did talk and he told me everything."
"Everything?" Alex asked and I deciphered her to be a bit impressed.
I nodded, once again grinning as I thought about it. "Yep all about Mandy and why he hated me so much. We're friends now."
Miley's smile wavered. "You're friends?"
"Yeah, but trust me, I'm gonna change Shane. He isn't going to be rude to anyone else here, and I'm going to get him to apologize to both of you."
"If it was anyone else saying that I would have laughed, but Mitch, I really believe you can change him and I think you already have at least started to." Alex shot a small smile that I happily gave back.
"Good, starting with, he's gonna sit with us at lunch today." I chirped thoughtfully. Alex slammed the car to a stop and thankfully we were right in front of the school. Both girls whipped their heads to me.
"WHOA! Baby steps, Mitchie, let's not rush things!" Alex uneasily laughed frantically glancing at Miley. She nodded.
"I don't Mitch, you need to take things slow."
"Seriously, I promise he'll behave!" I was begging both girls now. I really wanted to start my little "project" today. Lunch was the perfect way for all of us to start becoming friends.
"Mitchie, I love how enthusiastic you are to fix things, but Justin and Nate are still asses. It's amazing you fixed the biggest jerk of the school's heart, but that doesn't change his brother or his best friend." Alex explained, her eyes panicking. I sighed seeing she didn't want to be anywhere near Justin at the moment.
My eyes turned to Miley. She seemed perfectly fine, so maybe I'll just get Shane to invite Nate. Alex could live with that right? "Lex, how about we just let Shane and Nate sit with us?"
She was about to reply until someone's horn flared from behind us. "Are you gonna sit there all day, Russo?"
It was Justin, laughing with his moron friends. I peeked out the window sighing in relief to see Shane wasn't included in that group. Grumbling swears beneath her breath, Alex started up the car from our conversation and parked not too far away. I collected my things and hopped out, us strolling to the doors as Miley babbled about last night's homework. I found myself searching the parking lot for his car. Ridiculous right?
"Looking for me, Torres?"
My heart bounced up to my throat when I heard his voice lick at my ear. I peered up seeing Shane beside me, smiling like an angel, not that he was anywhere near one. I rolled my eyes, playfully bumping his shoulder unaware of the people watching us.
"Please, why would I be looking for you?" I scoffed but beamed as he held the doors open for me like he had done in the cafeteria. I could already see the light glowing in his eyes that were a liquid topaz today. Secretly, the most beautiful I had ever seen them.
"Because I'm so awesome and you can't get enough of me." Shane quipped with his smirk, but this time I liked seeing it as long as we were joking around again.
"Who told you that lie?"
Shane fake gasped only causing laughter to gush from my lips. I decided it was time to ask about our lunch plans. I really hope he doesn't mind seeing Alex and Miley let alone spending that entire period with them.
Shane chuckled as he opened his locker. "You've got that face again. What are you thinking about?"
"I'm thinking about inviting Miley and Alex to our "private lunch table" today. What do you think?" Biting my lip, I opened his locker praying he wouldn't be mad. We were doing really well and I would hate myself if I ruined that. I had my face shoved into my locker blocking my eyes from his reaction if he was pissed at me.
To my horrible surprise, Shane started laughing. I frowned and pulled away from my locker, slamming it shut and placed my hands a bit angrily on my hips. "What is so funny, Gray?"
He was still smiling and that alone wiped all worry away from me. "Were you hiding from me in your locker, Mitch?"
My cheeks suddenly swelled with pink. Crap. "Um no! I was getting my books duh!" Shane shook his head and I knew he was seeing through me like an open door.
"Right, for your sake, I'm gonna pretend to believe that." Shane smirked as I rolled my eyes but couldn't hold back from smiling seeing him so happy. "Anyway, that sounds great but I don't think Alex wants anything to do with me."
I remembered Shane had no idea Alex told me everything, so I had to play dumb. I pursed my lips hoping to look confused. "Don't you mean Alex and Miley?"
His eyes widened just seconds after. "Um . . . no," Shane sighed and I felt myself swelling with happiness that he wasn't going to lie to me. I really was changing Shane Gray, back. "Alex sorta really really hates me and she's right to."
Shane looked away as if he was ashamed of taking advantage of her in her vulnerable state. I kept myself silent and hoped he would tell me. He finally looked back up to me, his eyes traced with guilt. I was so proud of him.
"I was so horrible to her, Mitch. A few months ago I found her crying at a party and . . . got her to sleep with me. I knew she was really upset about Justin and I was so stupid and lost a really good friend." Shane finished with whispering sadly to himself.
I stopped our walk to class, placing my hands over his chest and making him turn to me before throwing myself into his arms for a hug. He was quick to hug me back as if it was what he needed and I smiled again. It was ironic I had gone from sighing all the time because of Shane to smiling because of him.
"It's ok, Shane. All you have to do is apologize. I know Alex will forgive you." I mumbled against his neck and strangely felt my heart skip a beat when I realized how tight he was holding me.
Shane sighed and let me go, softly smiling. "Thanks Mitch, you're right. I'll apologize at lunch."
"Awesome, I'll see you then."
We parted towards different ends of the hallway. I seriously was so proud of him. He actually felt guilty and was going to apologize to Alex. That was the Shane Gray I knew with a loving, big heart. My thoughts halted when I felt a cold hand grip my arm and yank me around. Taylor was standing in front of me with her scary blue eyes narrowed right at me.
"What the hell do you think you're doing with my boyfriend, Mitchie?!" She barked, her eyes lethally boring into mine like a poison. What did she mean "doing with my boyfriend"?
"Nothing Taylor, we're just friends that's it!"
I was a little confused though when Shane said he didn't have "girlfriends" just girls he hooked up with. I guess Tay didn't get the memo. Poor thing is probably in love with him and is just gonna get hurt.
"Friends my ass! Have you seen the way he looks at you?!"
Ok she was really freaking me out. Obsessive psycho girlfriend much? But wait, what? The way he looks at me? Like what a "not friend"? What is she talking about?
"What are-" I began to ask but she cut me off with her eyes sizzling and glaring into mine only making me take a step back.
"Just stay away from my Shane, ok? Thanks, bye." Taylor whipped around in her cowgirl boots, blonde curls looking more like red horns as she stomped away to class.
Crazy Bitch say what?
Ha, it's fun making Taylor mean. So I promise to add some more Niley into the next chapter and of course we have Alex, Nate, Miley, Shane, and Mitchie having their lunch together and that's gonna be fun. =)
You've all made me a very happy author, so a new chapter is definitely on the way.
Questions:
Should Alex forgive Shane?
What do you think Shane is "feeling" for Mitchie right now?
