AN: The song featured in this chapter is something I found scribbled on one of my old band folders. That means, I might have wrote it, or one of my friends wrote it XD I can't remember.

This is the last chapter, and the my personal favorite! I'd like to take this little space and dedicate this story to my new pet rock, Bosley Franklin. Yes, he is that important.

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Chapter 7 - Final Jam

"Thank you girls!" Brown thanked a group of younger campers as they smiled and left the Final Jam stage waving. "Now, for your pleasure, we have my very own nephew and the rest of Connect 3 here to perform for you!"

I was standing behind the stage next to Caitlyn. We watched as busy crew members buzzed around backstage. When we saw Jason, Nate, and Shane walk out onto the stage we quickly walked to the entrance way to watch them sing, hidden from the crowd.

Brown jogged off to the side as Connect 3 made their way towards the audience. As Jason and Nate adjusted their mic stands, Shane took the time to talk to the crowd.

"Hey guys." He said into the mic. "First off I'd like to congratulate the acts that have already gone, they were amazing. It's gonna be a hard time for the judges. I'd also like to say that I'm dedicating this song to a very special girl in my life." He locked eyes with Caitlyn and winked at her.

As his eyes went back to the crowd I could feel Caitlyn's hand grabbing onto mine and squeezing it. I turned to look at her and smiled.

"Shane can do whatever he wants. I'm still yours." Caitlyn whispered into my ear before kissing my cheek. I felt my skin burn where her lips made contact. I gave her a goofy grin before returning my attention to the boys with the hair.

Through the song I noticed how Shane continued to glance back over at us. And by us, I mean Caitlyn. He was starting to bug me. Why did he have to be suck a jerk? I can't believe I ever trusted him with anything. I can't believe I actually liked him.

When they finished Jason and Nate took the entrance to the back on the opposite side of us. I wanted to tell them what a great job they'd just done, but Shane walked up to us.

"Like the new song?" He asked smiling at Caitlyn who had let my hand go as soon as the song ended to clap with the rest of the crowd. I wished I still had it to wave it in Shane's face.

"It's different then your other stuff." She replied, not showing if she liked it or not.

"Yeah, it's more of a love song." He glanced at me then added, "I wrote for you."

Caitlyn's mouth was open to say something, but staring into Shane's eyes can make your mind turn on you. I know from experience.

"I didn't like it." I hissed. He turned to look at me, a smirk on his face.

"Come on, Mitchie. We used to be so close, even after the break up. What do you say we just forget the past and make up?" He was still smirking. Something was up. Why would he do this? His ego would never let him do this. He must be trying to show off for Caitlyn or something.

"Never." I answered harshly.

He just smiled and shrugged. "I tried. Just remember that I'm always here for you. I'll always be your friend. You can always trust me."

"Just like how I trusted you with my secret?" I asked while unwilling showing how much that had hurt.

"Mitchie, I'm sorry, but I can't lie to Caitlyn. You might not find it too hard, but I do." He replied with a small smile.

I was about to yell at him but Caitlyn got to it before me. "Shut up, Shane!"

I closed my mouth and looked at her, she had mixed emotions all over her. I wondered if she'd tell him about us. Yeah, us. It sounds nice, doesn't it? It's not official, but whenever she gets comfortable enough with it I'll ask. I'm just waiting for the right moment.

"Caitlyn, I'm sorry for anything and everything I did. I miss you. Take me back, please. I need you in my life. You complete me." Shane said with pouty face.

We heard snickering behind us and looked to see Nate and Jason standing next to the food table, looking at us. Jason had his mouth full of food, but he was smiling.

"That's not what you were saying the other night." Nate said looking at Shane, a small smile on his face as he put a cookie in his mouth and bit down.

"What were you saying, Shane?" I asked him in a, your-so-busted-tone.

He just stood there with wide eyes.

"Yes, Shane, tell us." Nate laughed.

"Yeah!" Jason added through his mouth full of food.

"I...uh..." Shane mumbled.

"You know, like how you said you thought Caitlyn was just a hot body, and then that thing about how you wanted to make sure that Mitchie and Caitlyn didn't get together because it'd be disgusting and wrong, oh, and about how you said you were gonna try and seduce Caitlyn and have Mitchie walk in and then try to get a threesome going." Nate said crossing his arms. "I told you you're an idiot and I'm not keeping your dirty little secrets."

Me and Caitlyn both turned to glare at Shane.

"No, I was completely high when I told you that!" Shane defended while putting his hands up.

"A hot body?" Caitlyn asked through gritted teeth.

"Threesome?!" I just about screamed. "And you're calling us disgusting?"

"No, I didn't mean any of it. I was high! Completely stoned!" He defended.

"Go tell that to Brown." Nate said.

"Never!" Shane replied like it was ridiculous.

"Too late for that, popstar!"

Shane turned to see Brown behind him looking madder then ever. He started to run, but Brown grabbed his shoulders and pushed him further backstage, yelling out punishments and how his parents were gonna get a call.

"I'm starting to think Shane has issues." Jason told us through his mouth full of food.

Nate laughed and put a hand on Jason's shoulder. "Yeah, I think we all are." He looked over at me and Caitlyn and smiled. "Don't even say thanks. It was my pleasure to put him in his place."

"Too bad, I'm gonna say it anyways." I laughed while walking towards him and pulling him into a hug. "Thank you." I whispered.

When we pulled apart he smiled and was about to reply but that group of overly excited girls from before came and began pulling at his every limb. "It's Nate!" They screamed while pulling him further backstage.

Help me! He mouthed to us as they began ripping his shirt off his body. Jason just about spit out all the food from his mouth as he yelled, "Nate! I'm coming, buddy! Hold on!" While running after him.

I laughed while turning around to look at Caitlyn who had her angel like smile on her face.

"Who said Final Jam wasn't fun?" I giggled while reaching out and taking her hand in mine.

"Yeah, it's great big ball of joy." She sighed, a sad smile on her lips.

"What's wrong?" I asked. If this is Shane's fault that she's not happy, I hope he gets killed by hippies in rehab.

"It's just what Shane said." Caitlyn sighed while looking out onto the stage at Barry, Sander, Ella, Peggy, Andy, and Lola's group as they performed some song that was very easy to dance to.

"Don't listen to him." I placed a hand on her shoulder. "He's a jerk."

"I know but...after all the talks we had. He just thinks I'm a...just a hot body." She sadly looked out at our friends on the stage.

"Caitlyn, you're so much more then that. Only someone as stupid a Shane Gray, who's opinion means nothing, would say something like that. You're the most talented person I know. You're one tough cookie, Gellar." I smiled while playfully punching her arm.

She smiled over at me and I took this time to lean and kiss her. Her lips were softer then anything I'd ever felt before.

She pulled back with a goofy smile. "You have to say that."

"But I don't have to mean it." I reminded her. She laughed and placed a hand on my cheek.

"Just shut up and kiss me."

As we were about to kiss again, the crowd began to cheer and our attention turned to the stage.

"Now, give it up for Holly Tyler!" Some announcer person yelled as Holly walked onto the stage. The crowd cheered as she smiled for pictures and her back up singers and dancers in the short outfits filled in around her.

As the loud music started, so did her singing. This was the first time I'd ever heard her sing, and it was amazing. Too amazing. I would have just turned into her biggest fan right there, but something about her voice was just too...overwhelming.

"She's good." Caitlyn whispered in my ear. Worry on her face.

"Too good." I whispered back. Then a thought came to me. "I bet she's lip singing!"

Caitlyn bit her bottom lip and squinted at the pop princess on the stage. "Maybe."

"How can we find out?" I asked her while looking over at the back up singers. There mouths were matching the words fine, but when I looked at Holly, I don't know. If she is faking, she's doing a really good job of it.

Caitlyn looked around an spotted one of the crew members. She walked up to him and grabbed the collar of his shirt. "Where's the mic controls?"

He looked scared so he quickly began to walk over to the other side of the room. Caitlyn followed him and so did I.

He pointed to a big technical looking thing I frowned. "Her mic is on."

Caitlyn sighed and turned back to me. "Maybe the odds are just against us."

"Maybe, or maybe we're not meant to win." I slowly responded.

"This night was not suppose to go this bad." She gave out a frustrated sigh.

"Whatever, let's just get ready. We're on next." I replied while grabbing her hand and pulling her towards the stage entrance way.

"You mean you're on next." She corrected.

"No way am I going out there with out you." I told her, giving her a serious look.

"What? No, Mitchie you have a shot at this. If I try and sing it'll ruin everything!" She complained.

"Caitlyn..." I grabbed onto her shoulders and looked into her eyes. "Either we go out there together, or we stay back here together. I'm not leaving you, and you're not leaving me. It doesn't matter to me if we win or not, it's about having fun, remember? Who cares if the awesome Holly Tyler kicks our butts. We'll be having too much fun to care. Look around you. Everyone here is having a bad time because of this stupid competition. Nate's being malled by girls. Shane's career is heading down the toilet. All the other performers are stressed out. Let's show them how it's really done. The fun way. The Mitchie and Caitlyn way."

"But Mitchie...you know I can't sing. I've seen a stick with more vocal talent then me." She protested.

"And I can't dance, but you don't see me complaining. We just have go out there and have fun. Stop worrying about what people think. Besides, if they don't like us, they can vote for the demon girl and we can throw sticks at her." I smiled.

"Promise we can throw sticks at her?" She smiled. "And stones?"

"Only if you promise to go out there, and stay out there." I laughed.

"Promise." She sighed.

"Promise." I replied while pecking her cheek.

The crowd began to cheer again, and we stepped back to let the dancers and singers walk past us, along with Holly.

"Sup, gaywads?" She smirked while walking past us.

"Not much, blondie." I answered.

"You better put on a good show, I'm bored." She fake yawned while walking away.

"I hope she gets malled by evil chipmunks." I murmured to Caitlyn before taking a big breath in and slowly letting it out to calm the preshow jitters.

"Let's just hope they don't laugh at us." Caitlyn nervously said.

"Calm down, I'll be right next to you. Just look at me, not them. Besides, if we have fun, they'll have fun. Trust me." I tried to sound confident. She gave me a small smile before we saw Brown walk out onto the stage.

"Was that awesome or what?" Brown smiled to the crowd while switching mic hands. He looked too happy to me, maybe he killed Shane in the back. I was tempted to bust out laughing at the thought, but held it in. "Alright, well don't get too excited, but up next we have Mitchie Torres!" Brown yelled while jogging off the stage.

I put on a big smile and walked onto the stage, with Caitlyn (thankfully) right behind me.

"Thanks everyone, but this time I brought a friend!" I tried to sound super happy while pointing to Cailtlyn who was smiling and waving like a natural. If you didn't know her as well as I did, you'd think she wasn't the least bit nervous. But I knew she was shaking and screaming on the inside.

The crowd clapped, and as the music started out quietly, about to get louder, someone fake coughed, "Lesbians!"

The smile on my face was gone in a flash and I wanted to yell at them but the music began to get louder and Caitlyn elbowed me. I put the smile back on and sang like nothing had happened.

I used to know everything about you

But sometimes I can't figure it out any more

Sometimes it's like you're not the person I knew

Sometimes it's like I don't know you at all

After I'd gotten comfortable, I tossed the mic to Caitlyn without warning. She caught it but looked terrified. I mouthed for her to sing but she shook her head no. Her eyes were wide with fear and sweat was forming on her forehead. Do it! I mouthed to her, and she slowly began to sing...off key.

I just don't understand

How can someone change like you did

How can someone become something entirely new

How can I not see what's right in front of me

While she was singing I had sprinted over and stole Brown's mic. When I ran back to Caitlyn, I was surprised she had still been singing. I smiled and began to clap with the rythm, the crowd clapping with me. As the chorus began I jumped in and sang with her, a smile on our faces as the crowd cheered us on.

Even though things have changed

Even though things are not what we thought they'd be

It's still okay

Because when I'm with you, whether you know it or not

I'm alright with it all

No matter how wrong, no matter how tough, no matter if it's all falling down around us

It's all okay...because I'm with you

As we sang our eyes had become locked. It was like this intense stare off, and I almost lose my place in the song, but thankfully Caitlyn looked back out at the crowd, breaking my distraction.

I just want you to know

No matter what we go through

My arms are always open wide, whether you'll take them or not

I just want you to know

No matter what happens

I'll always love you, even if I want to stop

Some how while we were singing, Caitlyn's hand and my hand found their way to each other. The feeling of her hand intertwined with mine gave me strength to belt out the rest of the song, not missing a note.

Even though things have changed

Even though things are not what we thought they'd be

It's still okay

Because when I'm with you, whether you know it or not

I'm alright with it all

No matter how wrong, no matter how tough, no matter if it's all falling down around us

It's all okay...because I'm with you

Even though things have changed

Even though things are not what we thought they'd be

It's still okay

Because when I'm with you, whether you know it or not

I'm alright with it all

No matter how wrong, no matter how tough, no matter if it's all falling down around us

It's all okay, because I'm with you! (I'm with you)

As I glanced over at Caitlyn, just to check on her. You know, make sure she's breathing and important stuff like that. I was surprised to see that she was smiling and having what one might describe as...fun.

Sometimes it's hard to believe in the past

Sometimes it's easy to get lost in the future

But the only thing that matters is right now

Because with you by my side, we can do it all

We can do it all! (Do it all)

Even though things have changed

Even though things are not what we thought they'd be

It's still okay

Because when I'm with you, whether you know it or not

I'm alright with it all

No matter how wrong, no matter how tough, no matter if it's all falling down around us

It's all okay, because I'm with you!

Because it's all okay when I'm with you! (With you) With you!

Because it's all okay when I'm...with you.

As the music faded, our laughs and giggles were drowned out by the cheering from the crowd. A standing ovation greeted us as we tried to contain our laughter.

It was strange. Myself and Caitlyn bending over laughing while being cheered on by an audience. I noticed our hands were still connected. I held them up in the air and everyone cheered louder (if it was possible).

I proudly smiled up at our hands and then over at the owner of the seperate hand. I'd never seen her so happy. It made smile even bigger when I realized that I had helped put that smile on her face. I was partly responsible for this happy Caitlyn. Without thinking I leaned over and kissed her. Her lips pushing against mine happily.

When the reality that there was about four to five hundred people watching us set in, I pulled apart like her lips were a boiling pot of goop. My cheeks burned as I looked out at the crowd. Some seemed a little taken aback, some seemed overly joyed.

It had gotten quiet, spooky quiet. I was about to bust out crying at how embarrassed and stupid I was for doing that, an equally scared look on Caitlyn's face, when someone in the crowd yelled, "Yeah! It's about time!"

People began to clap, and soon the whole audience was whooping and clapping again. I let out a sigh of relief and a smile to match. I looked over at Caitlyn, ready for her to slap me for letting the secret out, but was greeted by her smile.

When I began to wonder if we were suppose to leave, Brown came onto the stage and held out his hand. I laughed and placed my mic in his waiting palm. He patted my shoulder (I guess to show his support) and then looked out to the people.

"Well, if that didn't rock your socks, then I don't know what will!" He announced as Caitlyn and I crept out of sight and backstage. When we were safely away from the eyes of the people, deep back in the back, we began to bust out laughing.

"I can't believe you did that." Caitlyn laughed.

"I can't believe no one threw a tomato at us." I replied through my giggles.

"No, I can't believe that no one complained about my singing." She said on more of a serious note, a smile still on her lips.

"I told you, it doesn't matter about how well you can sing. It's about having fun. You know what, I thought you're singing was beautiful, just not as beautiful as something else I know." I smiled.

"Like what?" She asked in borderline sarcastic tone.

"You." I whispered while wrapping my arms around her neck and pulling her towards me. Our lips met with a fire like passion. They moved together, telling a story that didn't have to be said out loud. Our story.

When we pulled back for air, I whispered into her ear, "I love you."

She gently kissed my lips before whispering, "And I love you."

I smiled at her and let my hands drop to her sides.

"I'm not sure if this is the right time yet, or not...but will you..." I was having trouble speaking. Curse my nervousness.

"Will you be my girlfriend?" Caitlyn asked, as if reading my mind, in the most serious tone I've ever heard her use.

"I...hey, that's what I was gonna ask!" I faked pouted. She giggled and kissed my lips again. "But...how could I say no to someone like you?"

"Oh, you'd be surprised at how many ways I can think of." Caitlyn smiled.

"Okay, so besides you little self confidence problem..." I laughed. "We're together now...officially...right?"

She squinted her eyes and bit her bottom lip. "I think so."

"Good, because that took way to long." I laughed while cupping her cheeks again and pulling her in for another breath taking kiss.

"We should propably go out there for the results." I sighed after we pulled apart.

"Should, but you know we won't win. Besides, if we do win, Holly will never leave us alone. And if she wins, she'll never let us forget it." She said tilting her head to the side.

"Actually..." I replied, a light going off in my head. "there might be a way to make sure everyone is happy." I dragged Caitlyn with me as we headed back to the stage area.

When we got there, we slipped out one of the doors, and then walked towards the judges table. They were busy judging away, and I leaned down in behind them.

"Psst!"

As I revealed my idea to them, they took it well. I was surprised, but pleased. When we left the table and went back backstage to were all the other performers were waiting for the results to be announced, Caitlyn whispered to me, "Are you sure about this?"

"Positive, just remember." I stopped and looked into her eyes. "We're here to have fun."

She rolled her eyes and smiled. "Winning would have been fun."

"Yes, but I know of some other fun stuff." I smiled seductively at her. She smiled back and we snuck in a quick kiss before walking over to the other Final Jam contestants.

"Mitchie, you guys did great!" Peggy greeted us.

"Thanks." I laughed while exchanging a glance with Caitlyn, who was now holding onto my hand.

"Yeah, but the best part was after the song!" Sander laughed while high fiving Barry.

"Boys." Lola rolled her eyes.

We laughed, but quickly became quiet when we heard Brown on stage.

"And the winner of Final Jam is..." There was a loud drum roll. I looked around at all the others. Some looked nervous, some looked scared. I felt bad for them, mostly because they did so good, and they all deserved to win, but only one would. "Holly Tyler!"

The crowd clapped, a few boo's mixed in with them, but over all it was full of loud cheers. The group looked disapointed but clapped half-heartedly as Holly popped out of no where and walked past us and out onto the stage.

"Thank you! Thank you!" We heard her yell out while she accepted the trophy.

"This sucks!" Ella exclaimed while putting on a pouty face and stomping her foot on the ground.

"Aw, don't worry El, we'll teepee her cabin later." Peggy giggled. Everyone joined in, and soon it was like nothing bad had happened. We were all laughing and giggling again.

I decided they should know about what I had done, so with Caitlyn's help, I announced it to them all. They seemed a little mad at first, but when I explained it to them they understood and we're actually...pretty cool with it.

"Yeah, it's best for everyone." Barry agreed.

"Aren't you sad though?" Lola asked us.

I looked over at Caitlyn. "I've already won more then Holly Tyler will ever have."

They all made little "awws!" and kissing noises. I just laughed along and gave Caitlyn's hand a slight squeeze.

After a little bit, we were joined by the winner and her back ups.

"Check out the loser's circle." She smirked while putting her hands on her hips.

"Congrats." I smiled politely at her. She frowned at me, apparently upset that we weren't mad at her winning.

"Told you I was better. Looks like the crowd had good taste after all." She said bringing the smirk back.

"Um, sure. You were really good." I kept going, all the others not helping. I silently begged them to say something. I gave them all a look and Peggy added, "Yeah, really good."

"Uh, thanks." Holly said, eyeing us carefully. She stopped when her eyes came to, the silent as ever, Tess. Honestly, I had forgotten she was there. Tess was never one to be quiet.

"I guess they know who the better Tyler is, right sis?" She smirked.

Tess glared at Holly and threw gritted teeth she said, "Congrats on winning. You were pretty good."

"Good? I was the best. Obviously." She gestured to the trophy that one of her back ups was holding for her.

"I said you were okay." Tess replied, trying to keep her cool.

"Please, I wipped all your butts." She smirked. "You're all just jealous."

"What, do you want me write a song on how just totally awesome you are?!" Tess sarcastically exclaimed, the old Tess showing up.

"Better be nice, sis, or I might just have to give mommy a call and tell her how bad you're being. You know that old hag listens to anything I say." Holly smirked.

For a second I thought Tess was gonna pounce on Holly but instead she just yelled at her. "Don't talk about my mother like that! You're the one that's being a total bitch! You think you're so much better then me and everyone else. Well you're not! You're not the better then us!"

"Tell that to the judges!" Holly spat, not missing a beat.

"You weren't even suppose to win!" Tess immediatly blushed at the spill. Holly picked up on this and when Tess sent me a nervous glance, Holly noticed. I sighed and nodded for Tess to go ahead and tell her. Might as well, our covers blown. Take cover!

"Mitchie and Caitlyn came in first, but they told the judges to let you win because it meant more to you then it did to them. You came in second." Tess slowly explained while looking at the floor.

Holly looked like she wasn't sure if it was true but when she looked around at all the faces that showed the same look, she knew it was real. She lost. She wasn't the best. Someone had beat her. Confusion shone in her eyes.

"Why? Why would you do that? After all the crap I gave you two?" She asked us in disbelief.

"Because it means more to you." I slowly answered. "We were just out there having fun. We didn't want to start a war. Besides, you deserve to win, you were amazing."

"Exactly! I was amazing, and you sucked! How could they pick you over me?" Holly asked more to herself then us.

"What?! You should be thanking them right now." Lola announced.

"Yeah, they gave up winning for a jerk like you." Sander added.

"They let you win the trophy." Barry continued.

"And the recording deal with Connect 3." Ella kept going.

"And the bragging rights." Peggy sighed.

"All for someone who after knowing all of that, still stands there insulting them." Tess finished. "How big of a loser are you?"

Holly looked at the floor and with a frustrated sigh she turned on her heels and stormed off in the other direction.

"Whatever, let's just go rock the after party!" Bary exclaimed making us all laugh. He led the way out the back door and we did the conga line the whole way into the seperate "party" cabin, were the after party was going strong. The atmosphere had done a complete 180. No more Holly drama. It was all one big party, no problems.

We all split up going different ways, but I held onto Caitlyn's hand firmly as she dragged me over to were Nate and Jason stood.

"Glad you two went public." Nate laughed when he saw us. "I would have taken a softer route though."

I playfully slapped his arm as Jason turned to us, his mouth full of food again, "Yeah! Too bad you guys didn't win though. I so thought you had that!"

"Yeah, but it's okay. All that matters is what's happening now." I smiled while looking over at Caitlyn. "Wanna dance?"

"Of course." She laughed as we said bye to the boys and made our way to the dance floor. I wrapped my hands around her neck, and hers made their way to my hips. We swayed to the music.

After dancing, laughing, and doing some hard-core partying that involved Jason doing a stage dive into the crowd and being dropped and trampled on, including Nate (once again) loosing his shirt to a bunch of screaming fans, we began to make our way back to our cabin. We joked the whole way down the trail.

"Do you have any idea what time it is?" Caitlyn laughed as we entered the warm, cozy cabin.

"At least three or four in the morning." I replied while stumbling over to her as she sat on her bed. I was sort of drunk with sleep. I was so tired I couldn't see straight and my feet hurt from dancing so much.

"Sit down before you fall." She laughed as I almost tripped over my own feet. I sat down on her bed, snuggling up next to her.

"I love you." I whispered while closing my eyes and laying my head on her shoulder.

"I love you, too." She whispered back while cupping my cheeks and pushing her lips against mine. She laid back against the pillows and I crawled up next to her. And that's how I fell asleep. In the love of my life's arms.

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THE END

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Mini Sequel

Shane Gray: The popstar went to rehab for his new drug addiction, came out, did more drugs, went back, then got back out and moved to Idaho were he lives in his mother's basement. Now the face of 'Where Are They Now?' The used to be star is long gone from the music scene.

Tess Tyler: After telling off her younger half sister and then convincing the father that they share to remove Holly from America, she's now said to be working on releasing a new album. They're calling her the princess of pop, the next big thing. She's sure to be making millions in no time.

Holly Tyler: Her father made her move back to Germany, were she still attends that fancy music school of hers. From what we hear, she's struggling to keep her grades up and was seen trying to steal an elephant from the local circus. No comment.

Jason & Nate: After dropping their deal with Something Records, they moved over to a newer and better recording label that gives them more freedom to write and record their own material. Now calling them selves, Camp Boys, the two have been rumored to be dating every starlet out there.

Peggy & Ella:Still going every summer to Camp Rock, they live the same lives they have been. Not much has changed in their lives, besides their dating status. If I have it right, Peggy is with Barry, and Ella is with Sander, and Lola is with Andy? Something like that.

Mitchie Torres: Me? Well, I'm just doing the normal every day Camp thing. I wake up, I get dressed, I go to classes, I hang out with my friends, I make out with my girlfriend. Yep, life's pretty normal these days. And whoever said life's good, well they knew exactly what they were talking about.

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