I do not own Hannah Montana. This fanfiction does not represent the actors or actresses in the television show.
Miley and Lilly were arriving back at Miley's house dressed as Hannah and Lola. Miley wore a content smile, and with a happy sigh, she plopped down onto the couch. Lilly followed behind her looking much less content almost irritated.
"Hey girls," Robby Ray greeted as she descended the stairs, "I thought I hear you walking up. How was the double date?"
Miley grinned and sat up excitedly. "It was amazing!"
Robby Ray looked to Lilly for her opinion. She scowled and simply answered: "Awful,"
Rolling her eyes, Miley looked at Lilly. "Oh come on, Lil. Josh wasn't that bad. It was kind of cute,"
"Cute?" Lilly stared at Miley, astonished. "He spilled half his milkshake on my skirt! And I have reason to suspect it happened because he was trying to cop a feel!"
Robby Ray raised his eyebrows and gave Miley a look.
"Oh, stop being so dramatic. The guy's just clumsy." Miley waved her hand dismissingly at Lilly.
Lilly sighed, realizing there was no way that she was going to get through to Miley when she had boys on the brain. More specifically, when she had Zack Jefferson on the brain. A competitive teen surfer that had asked Hannah Montana if she would be interested in meeting him when he was being interviewed by ESPN, which had then resurfaced and replayed on Entertainment Tonight, and every other celebrity reporting show.
Miley had been over at Lilly's when she saw it for the first time. She shrieked in excitement, and Lilly stumbled out of the bathroom and ran in to see what was the matter. "Miley what's wrong?!"
Lucky for Miley, Lilly's mother had just installed one of those satellite dish programs that allowed you to rewind and replay, which is what she did to show Lilly. Lilly stared at the screen as the boy on the television, who she could obviously tell was full of himself, smiled at the camera, and winked.
"Miley… I've never even heard of this guy… He's just using your name to get attention and be famous,"
Miley was too busy searching through her purse to find the Hannah phone.
Defeated and discouraged, Lilly walked over and sat down next to Miley on the couch. Robby Ray saw the disheartened expression on Lilly's face that Miley didn't seem to notice. He frowned, and decided he needed to have a talk with his daughter. "Miles…"
Before he could continue, the Hannah phone rang and Miley scrambled for it. "Oh!" She exclaimed, looking at the caller ID, "It's Zack! I'll be right back!" She skipped out onto the front porch. "Hello?" She answered cheerfully, and then shit the door behind her.
Lilly sighed heavily and sunk further into the couch. Robby Ray walked over and sat down beside her. "Aw, heck, Lil. I'm sorry Miles is all mixed up in the head right now. It'll pass, just like all the others,"
Lilly wasn't sure if she should say what she was thinking, but eventually, she gave in and responded. "Yeah… I know… That's not what's bothering me the most,"
"Well then what's up? I don't like seein' ya so down. I know Miley wouldn't either. If her vision wasn't so blurred by all those cheesy flowers that Zack boy keeps sending over, she'd be worried 'bout you too,"
"That's just it," Lilly sighed again, "I know this isn't the first time Miley's been gaga over some guy… It's just, every time she is, I'm put off to the side. It's like I'm hardly even there,"
Robby Ray frowned, and at a loss of words, reached over and patted Lilly on the back. "It's a phase… I know you mean more than to Miley than any guy ever will," Lilly stared at him, shocked by his words. Robby Ray didn't notice her reaction. "I mean, heck. You're her best friend, and always will be. No one can replace that. You two have been through so much together. More than any guy could try to do,"
Lilly lowered her head and exhaled heavily. "Y-yeah…" She knew his intention behind his words. He was trying to cheer her up. It would be foolish to let that get her hopes up. She'd just remain quiet, as usual.
Just then Miley opened the door and practically danced into the room. "Daddy! Lilly! Zack invited me to go white water kayaking in Colorado with him this weekend! I'm so excited!"
Lilly sunk even further into her indent on the couch. Robby Ray stood up. "Now wait just a minute, Miley. I think you're forgetting the most crucial part of going anywhere with anyone on a weekend when you're underage, and living under you're Daddy's roof,"
Miley stopped, mid-dance, and stared at her father, devastated by his words. "Wh-What? Daddy! You can't be serious! You have to let me go!"
Her father crossed his arms sternly. "Give me one reason why I would let my teenage daughter go off with some boy for the weekend on her own,"
"I… I…" Miley stammered and looked around desperately. Her eyes rested on Lilly. "Lilly can come with me! Lilly, you'll go, right?"
Lilly blinked, unsure of what to say. Miley looked at her, pleading with her eyes. Lilly sighed, knowing she couldn't say no to that face, and nodded weakly.
Miley smiled and rushed over to Lilly to hug her tightly. "Oh! You're so great! I love you!"
Those words just seemed to devastate Lilly more, knowing the reason behind them. Robby Ray sighed. "Well, I guess if you can promise that Lilly is with you at all times, I can allow it,"
Miley ran from Lilly, and gave her father the same thanking hug. "Oh! Thank you, Daddy! I have to go pack all my Hannah stuff! We're leaving tomorrow! In his private jet! Come on Lilly, we'll pick out your Lola stuff too!" She grabbed Lilly's hand and led her upstairs anxiously. Lilly followed obediently, trying to hide her lack of excitement.
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"Wow! This is so great!" Miley exclaimed as she stepped onto Zack's private jet. Zack smiled, and patted his hand on the seat next to his, beckoning her to sit down. Miley gladly took him up on his offer.
Lilly entered the jet behind them, and glanced around the jet. She could have sworn she saw Zack glaring at her. She timidly took a seat behind them. "I'm so glad it was okay that Lola came along," Miley smiled at Zack, unaware of the tension between the two.
"Oh! No problem at all!" Zack faked a smile, and made sure to show off his perfect teeth. "I know things didn't go over so well with her and my buddy Josh, so…"
Lilly was listening to them from the seat behind them and had a bad feeling about the phony coyness in his voice.
"I invited another buddy, with the hope that they'd hit it off," He leaned in closer to whisper in Miley's ear. Lilly leaned forwards to hear him too. "And maybe even allow give us some quality time together,"
Miley blushed and giggled, ignoring the uncomfortable feeling that suddenly appeared in the back of her head. Behind her, Lilly sat back in her seat and seethed in silence.
"Brad, hey!" Zack greeted, as a greasy-haired brunette stepped onto the jet. "Just in time for take off!"
This Brad character smiled slyly and walked over towards them. "I like makin' a late entrance,"
"Yeah, you like not washing your hair too," Lilly mumbled to herself.
"And this," Zack said with a smug look on his face, "Is the famous, Hannah Montana,"
"Good ta meetchya," Brad offered his fist for a knuckle bump. Miley awkwardly bumped his knuckle and nodded. She glanced back at Lilly, and raised her eyebrows, giving her a wink.
Lilly rolled her eyes and begged for some way out of this situation.
"And this young lady over here," Zack continued, standing up and motioning towards Lilly, "Is Lola,"
Brad smirked and nodded, and Lilly could have sworn that they winked at each other. Then, Brad sat down next to Lilly; A little too close in Lilly's opinion. "Well hello, Lola. I'm looking forward to getting to know you,"
Lilly detected something devious behind his smile, but she brushed it off. "Yeah," She said, dully, glancing at Miley, who was giggling at something Zack had said, "Great,"
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The flight was way too long for Lilly. She kept catching Brad staring at her with a smile on his face, and had to listen to Zack and Miley's flirt fest in front of her. Eventually, she plugged in her headphones and tried to drown all of it out.
When they finally arrived, Miley and Lilly grabbed their belongings and exited the jet ahead of the boys. Lilly glanced at them as she stepped out, and found something suspicious about their huddled whispering. Zack caught her looking at them and smiled smugly. Lilly frowned and turned away, trying to ignore him.
"Come on, Lilly!" Miley exclaimed excitedly, "Let's go check into our hotel room!"
Lilly sighed, and followed Miley out of the jet and towards the hotel, that was across the street from the airport.
The boys caught up to them in the lobby. "Hey, once we get checked in, I've reserved a dinner for four at the hotel's 4 star restaurant,"
"Alright, we'll unpack and be right down!" Miley smiled. Zack leaned forward and kissed her cheek.
Lilly felt her blood boil, and she grabbed Miley's hand and dragged her towards the elevator.
"Lilly! Did you see that? He kissed my cheek!" Miley gushed as the elevator doors closed.
Lilly stared at Miley sternly. "Miley, something weird is going on…" Miley stared back at Lilly, bewildered. Before she could question Lilly, the elevator door open, and Lilly sighed. "Forget it," She muttered, and stepped out of the elevator.
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"Dinner was fabulous!" Miley smiled, taking Zack's arm.
Zack smiled back at her, "Glad you liked it," He turned back to Lilly and Brad, who walked very far apart, behind them. "Lola, I hope you liked it too,"
"Yeah, sure," Lilly muttered.
Miley frowned and leaned in to whisper into Zack's ear. "I'm worried that Lola's not having a good time…"
"Don't worry, my dear," Zack assured her, "I've got a plan to let them have some private time to relax and spend some time together. Which gives us some time, too,"
Miley wasn't sure she liked how he had said that, but she again, chose to ignore it.
Zack quickened his pace and got to the elevator with Miley a few yards ahead of Lilly and Brad. The door opened, and he stepped inside. Quickly, he reached for the button that closed the doors.
Lilly noticed the door was closing on them, and she started to run. "Hey!" She called out, "Wh-what do you think you're doing?!"
She was too late, the door closed, and the last thing she saw was Miley's confused face, looking anxiously up at Zack for an explanation.
"Dammit!" Lilly pounded her fist against the closed elevator and pushed the button for the next closest elevator to come down.
"Hey, calm down," Brad spoke up from behind her, "They won't get that far ahead of us. Zack probably just wanted to have a few moments alone. What's so wrong with that?"
Lilly spun around to face him, anger burning in her eyes, "I'll tell you what's so wrong with that!" She yelled, "I don't trust him, and she's not supposed to be anywhere without me!"
Brad scoffed, "Chill out, it's not like you two are an item. Give her some space,"
Brad's words cut her deep and she stared at him, not sure of what to say. Luckily, the elevator door opened, and she turned and rushed inside, anxiously pressing the button to take he to the 3rd floor, where their rooms were. Brad walked calmly in behind her.
As the door closed and the elevator began to move up, Brad turned, and pinned Lilly against the wall of the elevator.
"What the hell do you think you're doing?" Lilly spat, and tried to struggle free.
Brad leaned his face close to hers, and Lilly turned her head to the side to escape his lips. "You really need to relax and stop being so uptight. I know how I can wind you down," He smiled deviously.
"Get off me," Lilly demanded as she felt his breath on her neck and his body draw nearer, forcing himself onto her. "You're sick! Get off!"
He moved his hand up to her jaw and turned her head to face his. He smashed his lips against her and forced his tongue into her mouth. Lilly tried her best to close her lips, but Brad was much stronger than she was. She struggled and squirmed, trying to get away.
The elevator bell dinged, and Lilly saw her chance. As the door opened and Brad hesitated for the slightest of moments, Lilly kneed him in the groin. He cried out and pulled away, and doubled over in pain. Lilly ran out the door towards her room as fast as she could.
As she reached her door, Lilly fumbled for her room card, and ran it through the card slot. The light blinked green, and she threw the door open. She was terrified Zack had tried to do the same to Miley.
Lilly found Miley sitting on her bed, smiling and burying her nose I a bouquet of flowers. "Lilly!" She said looking up, "Look! Zack walked me to the door, and he kissed me goodnight! On the lips! And there were flowers waiting for me on my—" Miley noticed the tears in Lilly's eyes, and her heavy breathing. "Lilly…wh-what--?"
"I can't believe this!" Lilly cried, slamming the door shut. "That fucking friend of Zack forces himself on me, and I'm trying to get out of there because I'm terrified he's done something to you! He's playing us, Miley!"
Miley stared at Lilly in shock and bewilderment. She didn't understand what Lilly was talking about, and she was also thrown off with the fact that Lilly had sworn. Lilly never cussed unless she was really worked up. "Lilly—what are you talking about? Zack wouldn't do anything bad to us. What do you mean Brad forced himself onto you? Are you oka--?"
Lilly cried out in frustration. "Miley, do you even care about what happens to me?! I was worried sick about you, and you're here day dreaming about some boy!" Miley saw the tears fall from Lilly's eyes as she turned to walk into the bathroom, slamming the door behind her.
Miley sat there stunned, as the sound of Lilly's faint sobbing was audible from the bathroom. She curled up under her covers, and placed the bouquet away from the bed. The smell suddenly made her sick to her stomach, and for some reason, she felt guilt. Tears formed in her own eyes, as she wished she could do something to comfort Lilly, but she was too upset with herself to come out from under her covers.
Eventually, she fell asleep.
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The next morning, the two girls were to meet the boys in the lobby for breakfast before going out to Westwater River for some white water rafting.
When Miley awoke, Lilly was sitting in her bed. Her eyes were tired and she looked very dejected. Miley sat up and hesitated before speaking.
"Good morning…"
Lilly's voice was quiet when she answered, "Morning,"
Silence hung in the room. Eventually, Lilly spoke. "I don't need the bathroom, so you can use it to get ready," The disheartened tone of her voice made Miley want to cry.
"Okay…" She sat up out of bed, grabbed her Hannah clothes, and went to the bathroom, shutting the door behind her.
After she was done, the two of them took the elevator to the lobby in an uncomfortable silence. Neither of them knew what to say or how to apologize.
"Good morning, ladies!" Zack greeted them with a smile. Lilly glared at him, to which he simply smiled more. "How'd you sleep,"
"G-good," Miley lied.
"Fine," Lilly responded coldly. Her glared shifted over to Brad, who stared angrily back at her.
Zack nodded. "Glad to hear it. Now let's get some breakfast, and head out for some raftin'!"
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The four of them stood at the edge of the water after the half hour car ride. The boys lowered the raft into the water.
"Wow," Miley gulped, looking at the viciousness of the water, "The water looks a lot more… stronger… than I thought it would,"
Zack smiled and wrapped an arm around Miley's waist and gave it a squeeze. "Don't worry. If you fall in, I'll go after you,"
Miley smiled, once again taken in by his charm. Lilly rolled her eyes, and made sure to send another glare in Brad's direction, letting him know not to try anything funny.
"Oh, wow," Miley said leaning over to look into the water, "You can't even see any bottom,"
"Careful, Hannah…" Lilly warned.
Miley didn't hear her, and leaned a little too far. Her foot slipped on a rock, and everyone's eyes widened in horror as they heard a splash and saw her start to get swept away by the strong current.
"Oh god! Zack! Lil—L-Lola! Help!" She choked out, swallowing water.
Lilly turned desperately to Zack who was frozen in fear. "Quick, you jackass! D-do something!" Lilly looked back to Miley. She was being swept farther away, and pulled under water. Lilly didn't have time to think. "Goddammit, you fucking dickheads!" She screamed at the two boys, and then dove in after Miley.