First part of a new three shot. This will be Jiley, this chapter is to the song 'The Driveway' By Miley Cyrus.
Disclaimer: Song and characters isn't mine.
-X-
It was past midnight as Miley rode in the passenger seat of Jake's sports convertible. It was chilly, but she had a sweater on, the top was down. Her long, curly brown hair was blowing around in the wind.
The couple was 16 (almost 17), and had been dating for a year or so...but the last few months had been...er...bumpy, so to speak. It seemed like they fought constantly increasingly more the past month or so, and she knew what was going to happen once they reached her house, only minutes away.
After twelve, not so well
Don't pretend it's too soon to tell
What's 'round this bend
No disgrace... about face...
Anything not to have to chase
You down again
Miley sighed inwardly...she didn't want to admit it, but deep down...she knew.
She was tired of chasing him down all the time. She was tired of the fighting. Maybe she just had to...give in, and let it go. Accept that it's time to move on. 'It's already gone, Miley,' she told herself. 'Don't make it hurt worse by holding on when you know there's no hope.'
You know
Nothing hurts like losing
When you know it's really gone
Except for the pain of choosing
To hold too long
She thought of the last time she'd tried to talk to him about this. He'd begged her to give it a try...and she had. She'd tried it like he said. And what did she have for it? Well...she hated to admit it, but they were worse off then they had been.
Miley sometimes thought of their relationship as a movie...one without the 'happy ending.' So in their movie, they just had to admit... it was time for the movie to be over. Over and done. Let the credits roll, and part of the audience go home bumming because of the not happy ending, and the other part happy cause they detested happy endings.
I tried it your way
But I got nothing to show
It's been the same, same
And the story's getting old
So I guess the driveway
Will be the end of the road
For us it's too late
Let the credits start to roll
Miley thought back to the times where they could go out, and they'd be able to sit in the restaurant, or wherever they were, and just...talk for hours. They talked about anything and everything. Now, they had the radio on high, to fill the long, seemingly intolerable silence that stretched upon them.
A lot to say, but not today
Let the radio break the silence
As we drive
When Miley zoned back, Jake was pulling in her driveway. Over the radio, played a song. Not just a song. The song. Their song.
Miley usually loved hearing it. But at that moment, it made her want to scream
A kiss goodbye, not this time
Don't remember what about this song
I ever liked
You know Nothing hurts like losing
When you know it's really gone
Except for the pain of choosin
To hold too long
Jake slowly reached up, and pressed the power button, discontinuing the music blaring form the speakers. "So..." He said, awkwardly. Normally, at this point, he'd lean over, and kiss her goodbye (thier goodbyes were quite...extensive), and then Miley's dad, (who SO didn't spy or anything), would begin flickering the porch light, AKA saying, 'Get in here or you're in trouble, Miley Ray.'
"I think we both know what's gonna happen, Jake," Miley said softly. "We...we tried. We tried, like you asked..."
"...and nothing changed." He finished.
Miley slowly nodded. "I think...I think..."
He finished for her again, with a soft, "We have to break up?"
The silence fell upon them, both processing what they didn't want to accept.
I tried it your way
But I got nothing to show
It's been the same, same
And the story's getting old
So I guess the driveway
Will be the end of the road
For us it's too late
Let the credits start to roll
He looked up at her, and said softly, "See you around?"
She slowly nodded. "I guess we just..weren't...meant to be," She struggled out.
"I don't want to accept it," He said, "But...I think so too."
Miley slowly moved her hand up to the door handle, and pulled it, then swung the door gently open. She pulled one foot out, letting her high heeled shoe-ed foot drop to the pavement. One leg still in the car, she turned to him, and gave him a small smile. "At least we tried."
He nodded, then said softly, "Goodbye, Miley."
She leaned over, and kissed his cheek, before stepping out of the car, then whispering to him, "Goodbye, Jake."
As she watched him pull away, his car fading in the dark, she felt the tears that wouldn't fall stinging at her eyes.
I thought we were getting somewhere
But we're still nowhere at all
I watch your tail lights fading
I try but the tears wont fall
I tried it your way
But I got nothing to show
It's been the same, same
And the story's getting old
She watched his car until it was out of sight, leaning up against the porch railing. And even after his car was gone, she watched the point where it had vanished.
Was she happy with this? She guessed only time would tell.
So I guess the driveway
Will be the end of the road
For us it's too late
Let the credits start to roll
Maybe, in their up and down relationship, there would be a sequel...perhaps one with a happy ending?
Let the credits start to roll
So I guess the driveway
Will be the end of the road
(Be the end of the road)
Miley jumped as, around her, the lights began to flicker.
She shut her eyes, and heaved out a sigh, pulling herself away form leaning against the railing, and slowly walked up the stairs, her heels clacking.
Will be the end of the road
(Be the end of the road)
She didn't want to cry...she couldn't cry, yet. She probably would tomorrow. As she pulled the door open, she smiled the teeniest bit. One thing was for certain: tomorrow, Lilly would tear herself away from Jackson (her boyfriend) to jump to the aid of her best friend.
They'd spend the day in pajamas, shut up in Miley's room, with pints of Ben And Jerry's, cushioning the blow to Miley's freshly broken heart.
-X-
I know, it isn't exactly happy, but keep in mind, it's one of three chapters, only one third of the story.
Readers of the series: I'm trying my best, I'm hoping to get a chapter out ASAP, it's been looking good, hopefully it'll continue.
Now, this story is to be dedicated to Luvs-Mitchel-Musso. This is to help her get more Jileys out there, and hopefully make her verrrrrrry happy!! So yup, this is for you, twinny! I love you, and hope you like this!
Review please?
-Jen
