Main Characters:

Demi Lovato: Mitchie Torres

Joe Jonas: Shane Gray

Selena Gomez: Mandy Gray

Nick Jonas: Nate Gray

Alyson Stoner: Caitlyn Gellar

Kevin Jonas: Jason Gray

Meaghan Martin: Tess Tyler

Sterling Knight: Adam Valdez

Anna-Maria Perez De Tagle: Ella Padon

Jasmine Richards: Peggy Warburton

I tucked one of my favorite cardigans, a milky blue one, into my suitcase, excitement still gushing through my body. Today was the day I finally returned to Camp Rock, my mother's infamous catering business granting me the chance to come back and start fresh. I promised myself to just be Mitchie, no drama and lies, and emphatically no Tess. This year would be different, I just knew it.

My mother gently knocked on my door, catching the thrilled smile crisp on my lips. I giggled, saving my squeal for when we arrived, and zipped up the blue and black striped bag. "Ready sweetie?" I launched my black iPod into the left pocket of my black skinny jeans, turning towards my full length mirror briefly. I glanced one last time at my light purple, over the shoulder sweater, jeans, and gray knee high boots. Very casual and very me. Another grin spun onto my lips as I sprinted downstairs feeling the butterflies awake in my stomach.

I climbed into my mother's deep maroon catering truck, fastening my seat belt, and fished out my cell phone to text Caitlyn. Fortunately, after last year Caitlyn Gellar and I remained great friends, via phone calls and computer. My parents even invited her over during winter break. Now we were going to share a cabin, along with one other girl camper. I desperately hope it's not Tess.

The drive breezed by as I listened to my iPod, texting Caitlyn and my other best friend Sierra every 5 seconds. The up-tempo song I was listening too drifted into an all too familiar beat, raising a slight ache in my chest as his voice popped into my ears. I shut off the music player hastily and shoved it back inside my black hobo sack, attempting to get "Play My Music" out of my brain.

In case you didn't already guess, Shane Gray and I aren't exactly on "good terms" right now. You see, we tried keeping in touch after Camp, e-mailing and calling when he had a free minute from tour, but it was a just friends thing. At that time, I didn't even stop to consider the possibility of Shane liking me, so when we did see each other on New Years and he tried to kiss me, you can imagine I freaked out. And that lead to our first –huge- fight, creating not speaking to each other since then, and me leaving the Gray's home soaked in miserable tears.

Well it took me 2 weeks to realize I did, in fact, had feelings for the gorgeous rock star deep inside me, too bad I broke his heart so he refused to acknowledge my existence. And all this led to me shaking inside my mother's truck as the camp trailed into view.

I sucked on my bottom lip when my mom began to unload everything. Chances were, Shane would be here and I would eventually have to face him. I hopped out of my seat, aiding my mother in taking the heavy bags to the cabin and deciding to not let anyone, including Shane Gray, ruin my summer.

My feet squished against the delicate camp grass seeing Caitlyn perched beneath a giant oak tree. The vibrant leaves whipped from the wind on top of it. I smirked, squelching laughter and tip-toed closer to her. I agreed to meet her right at this spot.

"BOO!" Caitlyn shrieked leaping to her feet as I trembled with laughter. Her lips curved into a pout, resting her hand against her hip sourly. I took a few deep breaths to relax myself. Definitely a Kodiak moment at her priceless expression.

"That was SO not funny, Mitch!" We both gaped at each other before breaking into hysterical squeals and I disposed her into a tight hug, jumping up and down. Sure Sierra was really sweet, but I connected with Caitlyn. She was like the sister I always dreamed of having and I loved her to death.

"Ok, WOW you've changed so much! You got rid of your bangs and grew your hair out!" Caitlyn laughed along with me pulling on my long auburn hair that hung onto my lower back.

She giggled with streaming enthusiasm soaking up her features. "I can't believe we're actually here together again! Gosh, I feel like so old, it's my 3rd year!" I laughed and jokingly taunted her about being a musical grandma half-heartedly. My eyes prowled over the camp grounds slightly expectant. Caitlyn's playful eye roll and identical smirk tugged me back into reality.

"I thought you were over what happened nearly 5 freaking months ago!" She whined, though I detected her sympathy. How could I be over something that never earned a chance to start?

I sighed and focused my attention completely on Caitlyn as we started off to the Mess Hall. "I really wished I was but… I don't know what to feel or think anymore!" Caitlyn frowned compassionately and held open the heavy glass doors.

As soon as we walked inside my heart iced over, leaping to the back of my throat, and my stomach tying multiple knots. There sitting at the farthest table in the corner was Shane Gray. He had changed so much since December. His once shaggy black hair was cut to the very top, halfway hanging from the back. His arms were enwrapped around his chest and a scowled abruptly crashed onto his face when he saw me trailing behind Caitlyn.

I completely avoided eye-contact but apparently he didn't want to. I felt his burning golden eyes follow me to the other side, but I refused to face the pain I put twisting in those eyes. Dee began to make her normal announcements, talking to all the new recruits as I picked at my cherry red nail polish. My cheeks were still swelling with a thick blush by the time Nate and Jason strolled over to our table.

"Hey Mitchie!" Jason exclaimed devouring me into a brotherly embrace. I felt safe from him there. A faint giggle passed my lips when he let go and Nate grinned down at me. I pretended to not notice Shane glowering in our direction.

Nate tightly squeezed me in as well. "Don't even worry about him, Mitch." He whispered soothingly but my stomach was still swirling with a wave of guilt. Suddenly I wished I could read his mind, just to know how he felt about everything, and if he really hated me.

The two brothers scampered back to their table as the cabins were being announced. "Ugh, if we get roomed with Tess, I'm sleeping in the lake!" Caitlyn grumbled as I smothered laughter.

"Cabin K, Tess Tyler, Peggy Warburton, and Ella Pador." Dee continued to read over the paper in her hands as Tess beamed triumphantly and strutted out the door. Peggy and Ella traded an eye roll and followed her out.

"Thank God!" Caitlyn whisper-shouted and this time I let out my embarrassing loud laugh. Of course, it had to be loud enough that Shane turned towards me, his face emotionless. I swiftly glared at the floor with the blood returning to my face.

"Cabin L, Shane, Nate, and Jason Gray." The boys gathered up their luggage and paused by the exit. Jason glanced over to wink at us, raising the wariness inside my stomach. Why did it look like they were expecting something?

"Cabin M, Caitlyn Gellar, Mitchie Torres, and Mandy Gray." Caitlyn and I hopped up screaming and hugging each other as the people watched us like we were insane. We both ended up laughing as we went to collect our things.

Caitlyn turned to me with a quirked brow. "Wait did she say Mandy Gray?" My heart started up into overdrive at that statement. Did that mean someone who was related to Shane was going to room with us? I was unsure of how to react. I was unsure of a lot of things lately.

Nate and Jason bellowed with laughter from beside us as a girl with shoulder length black hair was glaring at them from beside the exit as well. I'm guessing that was Mandy. Gosh, she does look a lot like Shane and Nate like put together. "I can't believe I'm rooming with your girlfriend!" Mandy quipped to Shane smiling as he fiercely blushed.

"She's NOT my girlfriend!" He yelled back with his hands trembling in fists at his sides. She rolled her eyes, mumbling something that inflated laughter from Jason and Nate, and sauntered over to us.

"Hey, I'm Mandy. You must be Mitchie. I've heard SO much about you!" I half-smiled and glimpsed to the doors just in time to have Shane looking back at me. He flushed quickly and fumbled out the door.

"Um yeah hi, and this is my best friend, Caitlyn." Mandy smirked as we ambled to our cabin. I could see the boys only about 11 feet ahead of us whispering furiously. This was going to suck majorly living next to them this summer.

"Oh, I've heard plenty of things about you too!" Caitlyn briskly looked away to veil her pink cheeks blowing from under her tan skin. I cackled again making the mistake as Shane tensed from in front of us. It was like every time I looked at him, laughed, or giggled I was stabbing him or something!

We passed by the dock silently and even when the boys were a bit farther ahead, I could still feel the tension. All the memories we shared last summer came whipping back to my mind. Like the first time I met Shane Gray as Mitchie instead of "flour face" by the dock when he was playing.

I sighed trying to shove those things away. "So Mandy, are you their cousin or something?" I quizzed as we approached the cabins. "Lucky" for us Tess's cabin was right on the other side. Note the sarcasm?

Mandy released a soft laugh like she had been asked that question before. "Actually I'm their sister. Nate's twin to be exact. That's how I know so much about you guys. My brothers never shut up about you since they got back from Camp last year." She paused to groan. "Especially Shane!"

Caitlyn pushed open the cabin doors, chucking her belongings onto the top bunk. I settled my things on the single bed by the window, as Mandy took the bottom bunk. "So tonight's the open mic, anyone up for performing?"

Mandy pondered the thought for a moment. "Hmm, I think I'm gonna save my dancing for the Bonfire. How about you Mitchie?" I placed my charcoal black guitar beside the open window.

"I agree! My singing can wait." Mandy halted from unpacking at turned to me excitedly with zealous eyes.

"Oh! I forgot you sing like Shane told me! I had to listen to the "Final Jam" story about 6 times. You guys should do a duet together." I sprung a tired sigh and shut my empty suitcase, shoving it beneath the bed.

"Um I don't think that's going to happen again, Mandy. Didn't Shane tell you w-what happened over New Years?" I inwardly winced at saying his name. It thickened the guilt and ache around my heart. I took a deep steady breath.

Mandy rolled her eyes. "Yes, he told me. Look Mitchie, this is the very first time Shane's ever REALLY liked a girl. He's never been turned down so of course he's gonna act pissed and all weird around you! He'll get over it soon, trust me."

"Soon? It's been 5 months!"

"I know, but he hasn't actually faced you in 5 months. Judging by the picture of you he has in his bedroom, you've changed a lot and he's a little shocked by that. Trust me when I tell you he can't stay away forever." I nodded though I still felt a little skeptical about that.

I padded out of the steaming bathroom and scrambled through my closet for something presentable. I decided to save the real "nice" clothing for the bon fire and took out something comfortable.

I slid on my favorite yellow seamless Cami underneath a black solid hoodie, cuffed jean shorts, and black converse. I placed a thick yellow head band into my pin straight hair, letting my thick bangs standardly hang to the side and swiped on some clear gloss. I left on my light mascara from before and rushed outside to meet up with the girls.

I strided over to our usual table greeted by smiles from Caitlyn, Mandy, Lola, and Sander. "Hey guys! Planning to sing tonight Lola?" She playfully rolled her eyes and conversation picked up before Dee took over the mic.

My table suddenly fell silent and an uneasy feeling washed inside my stomach. The familiar aroma of sweet cologne brushed my nose, pulling me into a haze as I felt a strong hand touch my forearm.

I made the mistake of looking up only met by cordial and hurt hazel eyes drawing me in. "Can we talk?"