AN: I know it's been a long time since I last updated, but I got really busy the last couple weeks, so I couldn't update, and then this past week, I got sick. Really sick. Like the kind where you're congested, your head feels like it's about to explode from all the coughing you've been doing, and you look like Rudolph, only you're not a reindeer.

Thanks to DemiLenaJonas and SapphireJKH for reviewing. You guys (OK, girls) are the best reviewers ever ;-)! Thanks so much for being 2 of my most consistent reviewers.

On a happier note, JEMI'S OFFICIAL! I love Jemi, and I really hope they last. I wouldn't want Demi and Joe to break each other's hearts. They're best friends, and I wouldn't want them to lose their friendship just because they decided not to date each other anymore (if they decided to break it off). What do you think? Do you think they really like each other as more than friends? Or do you think they're just doing it for publicity (because they're trying to promote Camp Rock 2)?

Speaking of which, did you see the Make A Wave music video? I love that song! I just wish I knew who played the piano for it. And I love how Joe looks like his old self (with the glasses, and the hair that he had before he went out with Camilla). And I love that Demi wants Joe to be himself (she says it suits him, and that he looks adorable with glasses). And Demi seemed really happy in that video, because she was always running off and excited, and Joe was chasing her and laughing. It seemed like they had lots of fun filming that day. And I love how Joe was trying to copy the dolphin (because he jumped in the air and tried to spin like it). And I love how they leaned back on each other (like the JB do in their concerts sometimes), and Demi pulled out so Joe would fall back (then Joe pulled out so Demi would fall back the second time). It seems like they really trust each other (and are really good friends, if not something more). And I hope they are really dating, and not just because of Camp Rock 2. And I don't want them to break up (but something tells me they will…I mean, Joe's 20, but Demi's only 17. And I don't think they'll be dating for a really long time. But I don't really know, so it could still happen.)

I know that was a really long AN, so here's the Smitchie you've been waiting forever. It's probably not that good, since I feel absolutely horrible right now.

Disclaimer: I own Connect 3. Only in my dreams ;-).

Chapter 30

"Connie, nice to see you hard at work as always. Mind if I have a sweet?" Brown gave Mrs. Torres a puppy dog pout, and Mrs. Torres looked stern.

"Oh, all right. Just one though," Mrs. Torres gave in. "You can have one too, Shane."

"Thank you," Shane smiled, picking one up and taking a bite. Even though he and Mitchie weren't currently speaking, he couldn't resist Mrs. Torres' food.

"Is there something on your mind?" Mrs. Torres said. "Like food?" She glanced from Brown to Shane, then shook her head. "Oh, I know, you want to talk to Mitchie. I'll get her, she's in the back."

"That's..." Shane was about to say OK and leave, but Mrs. Torres was already calling Mitchie.

"Go on, man, just do it," Brown said softly. Once he saw Mitchie come out, he said loudly, "Well, then, I'll leave you to your delicious work. Carry on." He saluted them all and walked away.

"Mom, what's…?" Mitchie said, her face paling at the sight of Shane, who looked as cool and collected as ever.

"Aww, you two are so cute together!" Mrs. Torres gushed. "I should leave you alone…I have more food to prepare." She rushed off before Mitchie could stop her.

"So," Shane said, after a long silence. "How've you been?"

"How've I been?" Mitchie glared at Shane. "You're the one who broke up with me in the first place, and you're asking me how I've been?"

"Hey, you're the one who cheated on me with my bandmate," Shane said angrily. "I mean, my ex-bandmate."

"What?" Mitchie said. "That's a lie!"

"No, it isn't," Shane said. "Tess told me. She knows everything that goes on at camp. And after you didn't deny it…How could I not put two and two together?"

"WHAT?" Mitchie was shocked. "Tess told you I cheated on you with Nate? And you actually believe her? How could you? You know what kind of person she is, and you're taking her side?" Mitchie couldn't believe what she was hearing.

"Tess isn't like that. She's changed," Shane insisted.

"No, you have. You're siding with Tess, and you kicked Nate out of the band after falsely accusing him of something he didn't even do?" Mitchie was stunned. "What happened to you, Shane?"

"I didn't falsely accuse him," Shane fought back. "I saw you guys together. And at least she understands what I'm going through. With you and Nate cheating on me, and stabbing me in the back…and I thought you were my friends."

"I am your friend, Shane," Mitchie said, unable to keep the tears spilling out of her eyes. "I'm more than that. I'm your girlfriend, and I love you, and you don't even know that I would never cheat on you. Especially not with Nate. He loves Caitlyn, and I love you."

"I don't know," Shane looked down, suddenly uncomfortable. "I want to believe you, but…I can't."

"You can't?" Mitchie said, her eyes still full of tears. "Did you ever stop and think that Tess was lying? That she's just pretending to understand so she can steal you away from me?"

"Maybe," Shane admitted. "But…"

"Look," Mitchie said, wiping away her tears and composing herself once again. She looked Shane straight in the eyes. "Believe me or not, I never cheated on you with Nate, and I would never do anything like that to hurt you."

"I don't know," Shane said uncertainly. "You really hurt me, Mitchie."

"Yeah, so did you," Mitchie looked sad for a moment. "If you don't trust me, then we can't be together." She started walking away, and Shane's heart broke at every step that Mitchie took, the distance between them getting larger by the second.

"Mitchie, wait," Shane said. "I don't know if I believe you yet, but I want to find out what really happened. Maybe Nate will have some answers. He always does."

"Fine," Mitchie said, sniffling. "Mom, I'm…"

"Go on, sweetie, It's OK with me. I've got the kitchen under control," Mrs. Torres said, watching them from a distance. "I heard everything you said. And Shane?"

"Yes, Mrs. Torres?" Shane asked.

"Don't you dare break Mitchie's heart…" Mrs. Torres looked stern.

"I know…" Shane said. "If I do, you'll make me flatter than a pancake."

"You got that right," Mrs. Torres said, shaking a rolling pin at him. Shane took that as his cue to leave with Mitchie.

"Nate?" Mitchie called out, as they made their way towards the Connect 3 cabin. "Are you here?"

Shane walked in, then back out. "He's not here."

"Looking for Nate?" A camper passed by them.

"Yeah, do you know where he is?" Mitchie asked.

"He went walking off with Caitlyn," the camper said, pointing across the campgrounds. "Towards that cabin over there." Mitchie recognized the cabin as her own.

"Thanks," Mitchie said, and walked over to her cabin with Shane.

Mitchie pulled out her key, and opened the door.

"Nate?" Mitchie said, just as she saw Nate and Caitlyn making out on Caitlyn's bed. Caitlyn was lying under Nate, and they were both moaning as they wrapped their arms around one another, battling for dominance.

"Nate?" Shane came in after Mitchie, then covered his eyes. "OK, I so did not need to see that."

"Um, guys?" Mitchie said louder, only to be ignored again. She turned to Shane, looking helpless.

"I know what'll make them come up for air," Shane grinned devilishly. He glanced at his watch. "OH NO, CLASS STARTS IN 2 MINUTES!"

"WHAT????" Nate and Caitlyn sprang apart and got up off the bed, busily grabbing their things. "Why didn't you tell me? You? No, not me. You!" They said the last part together, pointing at each other, then at themselves, then back at each other.

Shane started cracking up, and both of them looked mad. "That's not funny, Shane," Caitlyn said.

"You, and you?" Mitchie was still processing everything that had taken place. "When did you guys…?"

"Just now," Nate explained. "I came over, and tried to explain everything. Caitlyn wouldn't listen, so I sang a song I wrote that helped to explain things, and then Caitlyn got this dreamy look on her face and attacked me with her amazing lips, and then you two came in and ruined our moment."

"So you guys are back on?" Shane asked, still trying to get the mental image of Nate and Caitlyn writhing around on Caitlyn's bed out of his head.

"Totally," Caitlyn grinned, as Nate held her hand. "And he made it perfectly clear that nothing happened, and that it's not his or Mitchie's fault."

"And you believe him?" Shane still couldn't see how Caitlyn could be so forgiving.

"How could anyone not?" Caitlyn said, her eyes shining with love for Nate. "Nate's so sweet, and kind, and loving, and he's just so cute. He has the curliest hair. There's this one curl that's right in front," Caitlyn played with Nate's curl, and he blushed a bright red as Shane looked like he wanted to throw up. "And he has the most amazing smile, and his eyes…they're just…so…" She gazed at Nate, who was staring back at her, and they both had identical smiles on their faces. "And his lips…Mm…I can't wait to taste them again."

"Yeah, OK, I get the picture," Shane said irritably. "That's too much information for anyone to know. You're lucky my brain doesn't explode from reviewing the oh so wonderful mental images that you just gave me."

"You're just jealous 'cuz Nate and I are back together," Caitlyn teased. Shane didn't look happy.

"Wait, aren't you guys back together?" Nate said, finally tearing his eyes away from Caitlyn and glancing between Shane and Mitchie.

"Not yet," Mitchie said sadly, as Shane looked down.

"Can I borrow this?" Caitlyn didn't wait for an answer as she rolled up Nate's sheet music and whacked Shane with it.

"HEY!" Shane protested, as Caitlyn looked smug. "What was that for?"

"Caity, that was my music," Nate said grumpily. "And now it's all crumpled."

"So write it over," Caitlyn blinked her eyes flirtatiously, as Nate's expression melted.

"OK," Nate said softly, smiling at his girlfriend, who was beaming back at him.

"So why aren't you back together?" Caitlyn demanded.

"Shane doesn't trust me," Mitchie admitted truthfully.

"Dude, Mitchie's the most trustworthy person I know," Nate spoke up, earning an "Ahem" from Caitlyn. He looked sheepish, then quickly added, "I mean, the second most trustworthy person." He let out a sigh of relief as Caitlyn looked pleased. "I don't care if I'm in Connect 3 or not…OK, I do, but Shane, you can't leave Mitchie's heart in pieces. She doesn't deserve it. Mitchie's the sweetest…" He trailed off as he earned a glare from Caitlyn. "OK, second sweetest, nicest, most caring girl in the world, and you're lucky to have someone so amazing. And I don't like Mitchie like that. Mitchie's just a really good friend of mine, and I would never take advantage of our friendship like that. Besides, Caitlyn's the only girl I could ever love."

"Aww," Caitlyn melted as she heard Nate's heartfelt expression. She tackled Nate and attacked him with her lips. "I…love…you…too…Nate," Caitlyn hissed between kisses.

"OK, again, I so don't need to see that," Shane groaned, covering his eyes. Mitchie giggled.

"Don't make me come over there and make you get back together with Mitchie," Caitlyn sat up once she came up for air.

"I don't know," Shane said, looking a little scared. He wanted to start over with Mitchie, but he also didn't want to get put in the same vulnerable position again. "I just need some time…to think about everything that's happened."

"Yeah, me too," Mitchie agreed, surprising everyone.

"Wait, you too?" Caitlyn was speechless. She'd been almost positive that Mitchie would break down and beg Shane to take her back, and that Shane would apologize, making Mitchie cry, then Shane would dry her tears and start making out with Mitchie. "Mitchie, are…are you sure?"

"Yeah," Mitchie nodded, trying to sound as confident as she could. "I just need to, um, write a song about how I feel. That always seems to help me."

"Great idea," Nate encouraged her. "That's what I do whenever I don't know what to do."

"You know, I think I'll do that too," Shane said, making the situation even more tense. "I know I've got something to say, and it's all right here." He patted his heart, which made Mitchie's insides twist uncomfortably. "I'll get started on it right now." He ran off, as Caitlyn and Nate looked at Mitchie sympathetically.

"Shane's an idiot," Caitlyn said, just to make Mitchie feel better.

"No, he's not," Mitchie couldn't help but defend him. "He's just…"

"Confused? Perplexed? Baffled? Mystified? Befuddled? Confounded? Bamboozled?" Nate rattled off. He was about to add more to his list, but Caitlyn cut him off.

"Aww, there's my little genius," Caitlyn gushed as Nate blushed again. She tackled him and they started making out again.

"OK," Mitchie said to herself. "I'm just going to write a song then. Bye guys." She turned and left, not hearing a response from her friends other than moans and sighs of pleasure.

AN: So…what songs should Shane and Mitchie write? Do you have any ideas? Something about heartbreak and not being able to trust someone…Maybe there's a JB song (or Demi song) about it, but I just can't think anymore right now :-(.

I know you wanted Shane and Mitchie back together, but I had to make this believable, so…I'm sorry for not getting Smitchie back together again. And if Nate and Caitlyn getting back together seemed rushed, I didn't know how else to write it. What do you think? Let me know in a review, OK? I don't mind if it's flames or not. I really want to know what you think.