Since I don't want to depress anyone, if you don't know what happened to Demi, and don't want to know, don't read this top Author's note. Please, it'll effect your brain. But since I was asked by, MMKESLER, on what happened, I want to tell. I was going to private message this but at times fanfiction just hates me. Okay…so, Demi isn't doing the rest of her tour, and at first someone who works with her said she was out because of asthma, and then they changed it saying she's going to rehab for inflicting self harm (possibly cutting, no one really knows) and a eating disorder, did I mention she deleted her twitter. (Which at a time like this I understand because of all the haters.) But enough of this, I can't think about it, so onto my story. I hope you can still read this if you braved through this note.

Mitchie's P.O.V

Conrad and Mackenzie were sitting on the cough waiting for my parents to finally bring all of their stuff over. They were heading home in a few hours, which I admit, although I didn't trust Mackenzie as far as I could toss her, I would miss her. Alex was off somewhere walking the dogs as I sat on the sofa with my legs pressed against my chest.

"Harper," I called over to the brunette as she faced me.

"Yeah?"

"I need some help from you."

"Sure, what is it?"

"I need you to see what you can find out about my school. I don't think I want to go away now. I need classes here that will still qualify." I announced as she nodded.

"No problem. Justin and I will get right on it. Isn't he suppose to be here by now?"

"No." I shook my head as the front door opened. Alex looked ruffled up. Her hair was all across her face as Coco happily walked over to me, letting Roger, knock into the couch. "Hi puppy," I brushed my fingers under her fur as Alex focused on me.

"These dogs are a menace," she repeated Justin's statement from yesterday.

"No they aren't," I straightened out, letting Coco climb into my lap just as Roger spotted me.

"I had to chase Coco across a few streets while cradling Roger, and then when I put Roger down, he darted the other way. I'm never walking them." She sat between Harper and Mackenzie, trying to catch her breath. I was about to giggle when Mackenzie began stroking Alex's hair. Pushing strands back into place. I wasn't jealous, I couldn't be, Alex was my girlfriend, my…fiancé now. I smiled at the thought.

"I'ma miss you guys." Conrad smiled as I did the same.

"Stop," Alex hit Mackenzie's hand as I focused back on the two of them. Apparently a small sticker-bug was in her hair, so she quickly yanked on it.

"Did you guys do that?" I asked the puppies as Coco barked, and Roger do the same.

"Well, I have something to give you Mitch. My mom is bringing it. I'm going to change." I watched as Alex trailed upstairs before I lowered Coco back onto the floor, and walked over to scoop up Roger.

"Harper, do you mind walking with me?" I asked her as she shook her head, saying she wouldn't mind. Coco was tired, I could tell by the fact that she laid on her side closing her eyes. Roger was easier to carry, so he'd go with us. We made it outside, and down the block, as the cool air ran through my hair.

"So what's the cause of this walk?" Harper asked.

"Do you think I should trust Mackenzie?"

"If you have to ask, then aren't you still questioning it?"

"Yeah but," I gazed off into the distance, watching as people came out to leave in their cars. "There's still someone about her that…"

"You don't trust?"

"Yeah," I nodded, shaking my head, "but its stupid, if Alex trusts her I should too right?"

"I guess. Hey, did they tell you about Claire?"

"No," as Harper and I rounded the corner, Roger decided he wanted to get down. So I placed him down in all of his yellow cuteness, before walking on.

"Well Claire and Mackenzie were working together to break you and Alex up back in L.A."

"WHAT?"

"I meant when we were on the class trip. There's a shock right?" Harper asked as I felt my heart leap. I knew I saw Mackenzie before, but where?

"So she was helping Claire do what?"

"She was helping Claire break you guys up by going into alliance with Michelle."

"Wha?" I shook my head, stopping at the end of the block to lift Roger back up to me. "Alex didn't tell me that."

"I'm sure she meant to."

"Maybe I just cut her off, because I trust her but…so do you think Mackenzie still thinks that way?" I asked, handing Roger to Harper.

"Mitchie, like I said, if you have to ask, then its best you don't instill trust in that person. You should feel secure in your answer. Alex would never hurt you, and I don't know Mackenzie so," I watched as she shrugged before I sighed, nodding.

"I trust Alex, and Claire…I don't trust her. Nor do I trust Mackenzie."

"Urikea," Harper laughed as I leaned into her, taking a deep breath.

"Well Mackenzie is leaving right? So, I don't have to worry about her or my trust issues." We finally decided to head back.

Alex's P.O.V

When the door downstairs closed, I peered out the window, noticing Mitchie and Harper leaving. I didn't mind it, plus my brother was suppose to be here soon and I looked as if the dogs ran over me. It took me no time to change and get dressed as I walked into the hall. Conrad was in the music room, strumming out on the guitar as I crossed my arms and watched him. I didn't know he could play.

"Name your favorite guitar, and go." I nodded, waiting for his answer as Mackenzie tapped my arm. She came out of nowhere, standing next to me as I focused on her.

"Les Paul!" The boy shouted as I nodded, still wondering where Mackenzie came from.

"What?" I asked, as she shook her head. I don't want to say that I felt something at that moment, like a retrace of that rainy day in L.A. but it was there. Matter of fact, it wasn't me, it was that look in Mackenzie's eyes that caused me to shiver. I looked away from her, stepping into the room with Conrad. My skin was crawling, and for some reason, I didn't know why. But it wasn't a good feeling, it gave me the chills.

"Alex, give me a beat," Conrad handed me a triangle. Yes, a triangle.

"I don't play baby instruments."

"Just strike it."

"Huh, Mackenzie, do your boyfriend a favor." I rose the object to the girl as she walked over, taking it before I felt sick. It was like a quick moment from the time she came over, to when she brushed her fingers against mine to take the triangle. I moved away, waving to both of the teens, before closing them in the room and walking downstairs. Coco hopped off the couch to follow me into the kitchen.

"I'm over thinking things. But I have to stick to my instincts." I was talking to myself out loud as Coco sat down, watching me. "I'm crazy right?" I giggled as she tilted her head. "Yeah I'm crazy. I'm talking to you as if you understand." Apparently Coco was offended and barked at me, louder and more aggressive then the last time. "Okay, okay. You're human," I lied. Closing my eyes before taking a deep breath. I tapped the island counter I was at, staring at the fridge, hoping Justin would bring the scrapbook I made for Mitchie when I was younger. I could feel my heart beating in my ears, the thought of Mitchie seeing that book was making me overwork my heart.

"Come on girl, lets go sit on the porch, I waved the dog, letting her follow me as I noticed Mackenzie at the top of the steps. She was saying something to Conrad, but I ignored them both and made it outside. Coco ran down the steps as I watched her. I was in no mood to chase after the puppy again. But just a block away she spotted Mitchie. I let her run, there was no traffic, and Mitchie noticed the puppy as well. The house door opened and I found Mackenzie coming over to me.

"Your brother said he's around the block," She placed my phone into my hand as I nodded.

"I'm feeling weird around you, so can you like…space out a bit." I asked the girl, as she sat arm and arm with me.

"What did I do?" She asked, her eyes getting wide, "do I seem creepy?" I faced her, watching as her eyes gazed away from mine.

"I'm sorry. Its just. I told you I trusted you, and maybe to an extent I do. But knowing what you were helping Claire with, and Michelle, I have my guard up." I announced as the girl nodded.

"Its okay Alex. I'd have my guard up as well. Especially with Conrad." Mitchie gripped Coco's collar so I just watched them trail back.

"This isn't about Conrad."

"Oh I know. Its just that I'd be the same way." When Mitchie neared us I saw my mom's truck, coming back this way.

"Justin's here." I moved down the flight of stairs, as Mitchie placed Roger and Coco onto the porch.

"I have arrived," Justin called out into the air as I shook my head. He handed me a large box, which I knew held the photo album.

"Come on Mitch. Thanks Justin, oh and get the puppies will you." I was walking up to the house as Mitchie side glanced Mackenzie. Maybe it was Mitchie's feelings that were making me question things, and feel this way. Guilty almost, but I wasn't doing anything, nor thinking about doing anything. But why did I feel so wrong, as if I committed some type of crime?

Mitchie's P.O.V

Alex and I sat in the kitchen. I was on the island counter, and she was sitting in a chair next to my legs as she placed a box into my arms.

"What is it?" I asked as she shook her head.

"Why would you ask that when you have the box in your hand?" She countered as I shrugged. I ran my fingers across the dark green box, letting the yellow bow on top, rub against my fingers as I tugged on it. Soon the top tore, and there was darkness inside it.

"Go on," Alex encouraged as I heard everyone walk into the living room from outside. I reached into the box, gripping something hard, before tugging on it. Once I pulled it out there was writing on it. I bit my bottom lip to refrain from giggling, there was actually crayon writing on it.

"This is for me?" I asked as Alex nodded. I pulled open the first page staring at Alex and I in front of our old school when we were in third grade. It was the first year our parents decided to send us to the same school. I use to go to class on the other side of town. I smiled, flipping the page to view me sitting cross-legged under a tree in my backyard. I was holding up a camera trying to take a picture of Alex, but she snapped on of me first.

"Where was this?" I asked as Alex encouraged me to go on. The words against every page seemed to deepen its meaning. First 'random girl I've know forever,' was an actual title. Then, 'Mitchie,' and as it progressed I came to a picture when I was just shy of eleven maybe. I was sticking out my tongue, holding up the peace sign in a dark blue sundress. Alex was next to me with her arms crossed, with one arm hanging over my shoulder and her eyes locked on my face. I never saw the developed pictures from this day. Above the photo were the words, 'love: stupid, and hard to explain.' I faced Alex pointing to the words.

"When did you write this?"

"I don't know," she gazed at the words, "My mom and I both agree I was at least twelve or eleven, not too sure."

"And you wrote this?" I asked, as she rolled her eyes.

"You were never suppose to see it. Besides, I didn't even know why I wrote that."

"I do." I nodded, closing the book, to spot the words on the back. "Because no matter how mean you were to me, you really love me. Even if we didn't know how much back then," I giggled as Alex's face stayed blank.

"I always knew how much I loved you. Its just that you always pushed me away."

"We were kids, I didn't want to ruin anything."

"Even when we were fifteen? Sixteen? Seventeen?"

"Even then." I whispered, holding the book close to me. "Thank you."

"Thank my mom too. She found it." Alex moved back, helping me down as I nodded, moving in to kiss her just as Justin ran into the kitchen.

"I'm taking Conrad and Mackenzie to the airport in ten minutes. Who's all going?" He asked as Alex faced me.

"Are we going?"

"I don't know." I shrugged as the boy ran back out of the room. "I'll go find a place for this upstairs." I could hear the voices downstairs fade just as I reached the music room. Coco had somehow decided to come into the space and spread out on the floor.

"You know, music rooms aren't for dogs." I informed the animal, placing the boom against one of the music stands. "But I guess you think you're human huh?" I asked, as Coco sniffed my hand. "You're also weird." I joked, leaving the room and making it back down to everyone else. Harper was doing a dance without any music playing in the middle of the room. Conrad was texting on his phone and Mackenzie and Alex were nowhere in sight.

"Mitch, Claire called." I faced Justin, raising my eyebrow.

"How? I didn't give her my number."

"Oh, was I not suppose to?"

"No!" I shook my head before realizing I never told him about anything that was going on. "Ugh. What did she want?"

"She wanted to come over, but I didn't tell her the address." Justin smiled as I shook my head, walking back into the kitchen.

"What?" Alex asked before facing me. Mackenzie was standing on the opposite side of the counter as I made it into the room.

"Don't stop on my account."

"No, we're done." Alex said a bit harshly as I rose my eyebrow.

"O-kay. What's up?"

"Nothing."

"It doesn't sound like nothing."

"Its nothing Mitch." Alex pulled a soda from the fridge, leaving the room without another glance.

"What was that about?" I asked the girl as Mackenzie shook her head. "What was that about?" I asked again, not giving her the option of refusing.

"Nothing."

"I don't want to hear nothing. Alex is never upset, or if she is, she tries really hard to hide it. What did you say to her?" I moved over to Mackenzie as the girl shrugged. "You don't know?"

"Mitchie its nothing."

"You know I don't trust you right?" I asked as Mackenzie faced me.

"I've heard it from Alex, and I still don't know why."

"Because of this, because you do this."

"I didn't do anything." She moved into the living room as I followed her.

"I'm not mad..I just," Harper was staring at us as Conrad sat on the edge of the couch. "Where's Alex?"

"Outside." They both pointed. I sighed, moving towards the door as Justin came from upstairs.

"What's up?" He asked me as I shrugged, "I don't know. When are you taking them to the airport?"

"Now actually," he told me, staring at his watch as I nodded. I didn't see Alex on the porch, and although we had a backyard I didn't check it out yet, so I hoped she was there. I went around back, through the gate spotting Alex leaning against the house with her back against the bricks.

"Lexi," I whispered, staying where I was, "what's wrong?"

"Mitch," she sighed, "nothing, I promise."

"Nothing as in e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g?"

"N-o."

"Alex, you can tell me anything."

"I know. Its just, I'm so confused."

"Okay, that's a start. About what?" I finally moved over to her, before she glanced at me. We were both leaning against the building now, facing one another.

"Mackenzie said some things, and…" Alex sighed before staring forward.

"Did she make you mad?"

"Mad?" She chuckled, "oh she made me way more then that."

"So what was she talking about?"

"You know you were right." Now I was the confused one as Alex glanced at me once again.

"Right about what?"

"Not trusting Mackenzie."

"What did she do?" I stood up as Alex smiled, shaking her head.

"Nothing. But she said something."

"What?" I asked as I heard a car horn out front.

"Up until your party, she was still helping Claire."

"What?" I asked, really confused now.

"That's what I said. She wanted to confess before she left. She was basically helping Claire until I confronted her. How could she do that?"

"I don't know." I whispered as Conrad ran into the backyard.

"We're leaving, going with?"

"Conrad," I walked over to the boy, "just take care of Mackenzie. She really needs it." I told the boy, hugging him tight as he gasped for air.

"Okay. Are you two okay?"

"Yeah." I smiled, "we're fine. I'll see you next time."

"Yeah, bye. BYE ALEX!" He yelled over me as I squinted before her ran back towards the front.

"See, I'm not mad." I waved my arms as Alex came over to me.

"Yeah but Mackenzie leaving in a temporary solution. We have to get rid of Claire."

"That sounds violent." I rose my eyebrow as she shook her head.

"Its not, I promise." I followed her back to the front, watching everyone besides Harper climb into the car. I waved goodbye to Justin before sighing.

"I have to get some things from home. You guys wanna' come with?" I asked Harper and Alex as they both agreed. "To the Mitchie mobile." I pointed out before that laughed.

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Alex's P.O.V

I refused to tell Mitchie about Mackenzie re-confessing her attraction to me, it wasn't important nor necessary. I was just glad that she was gone, and I couldn't believe I forced myself to trust her. But what about Conrad, did he not know? As we neared Mitchie's house I spotted her dad mowing the lawn. We all climbed out as Mitchie went inside, and Harper followed.

"Hey Chris," I waved to the man as he studied me. A smile played across his face as a worried expression crossed over it. "Mitchie and I will be fine in a house by ourselves, besides I'm a strong girl." I smiled over to him as he halted mowing.

"I know you'll do your best to protect Mitchie. There's no doubt against that."

"But you're still worried?"

"I'm a father, of course I am. Your dad is worried too."

"No he isn't."

"Trust me, he is."

I gazed over the lawn.

"Well he has nothing to worry about."

"I know," Chris went back to mowing again as I passed him, heading into the house. Connie was staring up at the bottom of the stairs. Harper and Mitchie must have been up there.

"Hey Connie," I waved as she faintly smiled.

"Hey."

"You're worried about Mitchie too huh?"

"Not as much as Chris. I mean that's a pretty big house you girls have."

"Coco is a very good guard dog."

"If you girls need anything just call."

"You don't have to worry Connie, I'll take good care of your only child." I smiled as she nodded, before a squeal came form upstairs.

"What was that?" I asked.

"Just a few new things."

"To bribe Mitchie into staying?"

"No, something for the both of you, go check it out." I slowly stepped towards the banister, holding onto it before making it up the stairs. Harper was in the hall squealing as I past her and focused on Mitchie's bed. There was a ton of just ordinary house stuff, bed sets, towels, just random things.

"This is too cute," Mitchie held up a puppy calendar as I shook my head.

"My life is going downhill from here," I joked as I felt something hit my head.

I'm sorry guys for not pushing this to its normal length, its just I'm not in the mood. I'll hopefully be better after tomorrow.