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While hugging the Grays, Paul whispered in my ear. "I would so kill my son for hurting you like that…if he wasn't my son." he told me and I laughed.

"Thanks Paul." I said with a giggle.

When I finally was done hugging everyone, Miley and Mitchie walked over.

"Why didn't you tell us you entered?" Miley asked with a huge grin.

"Surprise!" I said and giggled.

We all rushed to our seats as Mr. Larrytate started to announce the winners. We got there at 3rd place.

"3rd place is Gertrude Stephens." I heard a screech as she realized she only got 3rd.

"2nd place is Alex Russo." I screamed in excitement as I realized that I had gotten 2nd place. I heard many other screams around me.

"And first place is a tie between Miley Stewart and Mitchie Torres." They screamed so loudly that I couldn't hear for about 5 seconds. Literally.

"The prizes are the top 3, in this case top 4, all record a song together with Connect 3. First place gets to record a song individually with Connect 3. All of the winners have a chance at a record deal now." Wow…

We all went to the Gray's house after the talent show. We included Mitchie, Miley, Shane, Nate, Jason, Mom, Justin, Max, Connie, Steve, Paul, and Denise. Mr. Stewart hated Connect 3 so he was immediately disliked by the parents.

"They are great boys and exceptional musicians!" was the way my mom put it.

The parents went to the kitchen to talk and we all hung out in the living room.

NATE'S POV

I sat down in the recliner and we all began just talking. Of course the conversation soon got to the Talent Show.

"You blew them away Lex!" Shane said. She smiled at him and said a thanks.

"So are you guys excited to record a song with us?" I asked.

"Nah. I personally think that it will be a horrible way to start my career." Mitchie said with a straight face.

"What? I thought you would want this. You don't like our music? I thought you loved it! Way to be supportive…" Jason exclaimed and continued rambling under his breath.

"Honey. She was kidding." Allie told him and he looked relieved.

"Well I'm excited!" Miley said with a smile.

"I don't think singing is something I want to do professionally." Alex simply stated and we all looked at her, our mouths open.

"Why not? It's like the easiest way to get rich and famous." Mitchie said.

"Well thanks Mitch…" I said glaring at her and she laughed and gave me a side hug.

"Well you could always be a song writer. I loved the song! Who was it about? A certain guy named Jacob maybe?" Miley asked.

"Haha. No. If I were in love with Jacob, don't you think I would tell you guys?" she asked Miley.

"Maybe not because that song was about someone and, I for one, never knew you were in love." I spat but instantly regretted it when I saw the look on her face. The look of pain and sorrow.

Alex shrank back into Shane immediately and he wrapped his arms around her protectively. Mitchie shot me a death glare and, not so subtly, scooted away from me as she looked at Alex worriedly.

I was quiet the rest of the night. Why does Shane act like he has to protect her? That's my job and it has been for 2 years. And what is he even protecting her from?

ALEX POV

It finally happened. Nate confirmed that he was completely oblivious to my feelings for him. I was out of it for the rest of the night.

The next morning, I saw Jacob. He approached me with a sad smile.

"Alex. I think we should talk." Jacob said.

I tried to think over what I could've done wrong. He's been gone for a week and half on a family vacation so I was really confused.

"About what?" I asked.

"I saw your performance yesterday. We got home early." he said and my face turned white. I let him lead me out of the school and we sat on the front steps.

"So…" I said after a few awkward and silent seconds.

"Look Alex. It's clear we don't belong together. It's either you're madly in love with someone else….or me….and if it's me Alex, I don't feel the same way." he said gently.

"Bu- but. I love you Jacob!" I told him with a frown

NATE'S POV

I watched Mitchie and Shane laughing together and rolled my eyes. They were both just too oblivious to see that they both liked each other. I watched as Miley walked into class. Without Alex.

"Where's Alex?" I asked her as she sat down.

"I don't know. Maybe she's in the bathroom or something." she said indifferently with a shrug.

I'm not sure how much Alex hates me right now so I couldn't help but think maybe she's trying to avoid me. I can't have another fight between us. I just couldn't do it.

I got out of my seat and asked the teacher could I use the restroom. Seeing that I was a good student, she let me go without hesitation. I walked to the bathrooms but then walked away. Alex hates public bathrooms. I roamed the halls until I heard voices.

"I don't feel the same way." a familiar voice said.

"Bu- but. I love you Jacob!" an incredibly familiar voice said.

A whirlwind of emotions went through my head. Betrayal was the first. She told us she didn't love him. She lied to us. To me. Confusion was second. How was she in love with him? They've been dating for a little over a month. I'm not in love with Miley and we've been together way longer than that. The last and strongest emotion was jealousy. I've never in my life felt this jealous before. This jealousy was almost painful. I began walking over to the couple, jealousy and rage completely taking over my body.

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