Shine On Me

Chapter 10

Mitchie's P.O.V.

The next day (Tuesday):

I got up the next morning and went straight for the shower seeing as the girls had picked out my outfit last night. I dressed in the really cute black and cream-colored two-tone techno lace top that Sierra let me barrow, some black leggings, and a pair of cream-colored heels. I accessorized with gold hoops, a cuff bangle, a cute glasses ring I borrowed from Caitlyn, and a cute tote.

Once dressed, I went down stairs to help mom like I always do and after eating, I went to get Sarah and was again surprised to see her up & waiting for me for the second day in a row.

"Mama," she said with a sleepy smile, reaching up for me to pick her up.

"Hey bunny," I greeted her. "What's up with the early rising? You feeling ok?" I felt her forehead but she felt fine. Hmm... Maybe she's just getting into the pattern of school early. I got her ready, grabbed my bag, and headed back downstairs.

"Bye mom, bye dad" I called as I opened the door to head out to Sierra and the others who had piled into her brothers car again. We all agreed to ride to school together and talk about the meeting later.

"Bye kid," my dad said giving Sarah and I a kiss on the cheek before walking past to get in his car to go to work.

"Bye girls," mom waved as she walked up the stairs. "I'll see you later."

As soon as I returned from the car from taking Sarah inside, the guys jumped on me all at once.

"Are you excited?"

"What are you guys doing for your date?"

"Do you think you're getting a contract?"

"Guys!" I shouted over them. They quieted down. "Yes, I'm very excited. I get to record in a real studio and meet some really important people. I have no clue what we're doing after the recording and it's not a date!" I said causing them to laugh. "I don't know if they'll offer me a contract or not, but I don't think I'd sign one without you guys."

"What, why?" asked Sierra.

"Because you're the ones who talked me into going on alone in Final Jam in the first place, I don't think it's fair if I get a contract off of something we all do together." I admitted.

"That's stupid," Michael said looking at me cross-eyed.

"Why is that stupid?" I asked.

"You're talented Mitchie. If you get offered a contract you should take it. Just because we don't sign with you, doesn't mean you're ditching us or something. You deserve it," Jared said looking back at me from the passenger seat.

"Besides, if you get signed you can go on tour and travel with Nate and you should take that opportunity and run with it, 'cause that's the only way you're getting away from us snoopers." Caitlyn said laughing while the others agreed.

"Okay, listen," I started.

"Uh-oh, the speech voice," Michael groaned.

"Yes, the speech voice. You are all going to cut the Nate thing out. We're not dating and we're never going to date. Let it die."

"Mitchie, he likes you. Everyone can see that boy likes you and we all know you like him back. Why do you keep fighting the dating thing so hard?" asked Sierra.

"Because he's a friend, that's all."

"Friends she says!," Michael scoffed. "I'm your friend, I have been for years and I don't look at you the way he does."