Disclaimer: I don't own Hannah Montana. Duh

See I've been starting this story and it's conflicting with my brain as I update with Fall Back Into My Life. So I'm sorry and thanks for being patient with me and my confusing ways: )

Oh this story takes place senior year and Achy Jakey Heart episode DID happen

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CHAPTER ONE: RUN AWAY

Jake's point of view

I can't take it anymore. Normally I'd be okay with this. Okay with that fact that I'm Jake Ryan. All the girls love me… but I'm not. I've tried to be normal and trust me, I don't want to have another encounter with that soccer mom. But you'd think Miley, Lilly and Oliver would still be my friends right? Nope, they all ignore me, or don't talk to me unless they have to. Some friends. Just because I'm not "normal" like them, doesn't mean I can't try… although I haven't actually been trying much. Four years of high school and I'm still… me. Jake Ryan

Miley's side

"I can't take it anymore. It's senior year, you'd think he'd give up that whole 'I'm Jake Ryan act.' What happened to that sweet Jake who left sent that rose and note. He's not even trying to be normal." I complained, "I am not going to wait for him anymore. This is where I draw the line."

"Well he never actually said you couldn't date" Oliver pointed out as I slapped him on his head

"NOT. The point." I said through my teeth

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Day after Graduation

Dear Mom and Dad,

Please don't come looking for me. I'm fine. I took some money and I don't know where I'm heading but I'm fine. believe me. I just want to see what it's like being normal. I'll be back when I've had enough (haha). If you'd like you could tell all the news people that I've left so they'll stop harassing you with questions. And 'Zombie High' is basically over so I just have to go to college. Which I will…

Love always,

Leslie

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Dear Miley,

Well, here I go. Finally out to be normal just like you wanted. Hopefully when I come back you'll see the new and improved Jake Ryan. Well I guess I'll just see you around.

-Jake Ryan

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"What does he mean by this? Why should I know if he's finally trying to be normal? And if he wants to 'see me around' why would he need a note?" I asked my dad

"Beats me" he said. He answered the phone and shouted, "LILLY LANDING IN 5!"

Jackson quickly opened the door and I got out a cup of dad's iced tea.

"No thanks," she said not wanting the iced tea breathing heavily as if she were being chased, "Did you see the news?!"

"No? Why?" I said raising one of my eyebrows. What's going on… I thought as Lilly turned on the TV to find a breaking news report. Jake Ryan had ran away.

"WHO RUNS AWAY TO BE NORMAL? COULDN'T HE JUST STAY HERE AND BE NORMAL? NORMAL PEOPLE DON'T RUN AWAY TO BE NORMAL" I yelled shocked. How stupid could Jake be?

"We get it. He's not normal" Jackson said

"But see if he was normal you two would still be together right?" Lilly said pointing out that fact

"Not the point Lilly. The fact is Teen Celeb Hottie of the Year for basically five years has left the spotlight because of me. Do you realize how many people will hate me?"

The door bell rang and it was Ashley and Amber sobbing. I kind of felt bad for them

"Amber. Ashley…. Are you guys-" I started to ask before I was cut off

"YOU" Amber yelled

"YOU" Ashley sobbed

"HOW COULD YOU" they exclaimed at the same time and did that 'Ooo tss' but they were sobbing so it really didn't have the same effect.

"Couldn't you have excepted him for the way he was" Amber sobbed

"What's wrong with you? How could you do this" Ashley cried

"He's gone" Amber shouted as if Jake Ryan died

"GONE" they said in unison and cried harder as I closed the door. Then the bell rang again

"I'm not answering that" I said

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Weeks pass…

"DADDY WHAT DO I DO?" I yelled into the phone, then in a softer tone I said, "People are following me like crazy. The people of Malibu, the paparazzi, EVERYONE. I can't even go to concerts because they follow our car. It's over daddy. They caught me in the Hannah limo once and I can't be seen again. When are you coming home daddy" I said opening my closet to find Amber and Ashley in there. Not the Hannah closet because they hadn't gone all the way in… they were in my embarrassing closet.

"AHHHHHH" I screamed as they cried and dropped the phone

"You know Miley. I never see you wear these clothes. Where are all your other clothes?" Ashley said breaking from crying.

"Eh.. haha in the… wash. WHAT THE HECK ARE YA'LL DOIN IN HERE? HOW'D YOU GET IN?" I yelled

"The door was open. So we walked in sobbing. And we ended up here… I DON'T KNOW" Amber wailed.

"Hey, there are like doors back here Amber." Ashley said they were about to open it

"HM? Like… Hannah Montana… wow you're caught in her limo and now you have doors with HM. WHAT a freak." Amber said

"JACKSON" I yelled and heard him coming up. I tried to stop Amber and Ashley, but it wasn't working. They turned back to the doors and I squished between them and the doors.

"I WANT YOU OUT OF MY HOUSE. NOW." I said as I got my phone out to call Roxy. They however thought I was calling the police, which I should have done, but with the paparazzi already tailing me because of the limo incident, and the Jake Ryan runaway, the last thing I needed was the cops showing up at my house.

"Okay okay, keep your pants on. We know the way out. Don't worry," Ashley said as they left. I think I'm going to need Roxy to guard the house full time. I wonder if she's up to it… but I don't want Roxy here full time.

"What's Amber and Ashley doing here?" Jackson said as he came in seeing me in the closet still next to the HM doors, "Miles you didn't…" he started to say most likely thinking I showed the two little devils the secret

"No Jackson I didn't. but where were you? What if I needed back up. I can't take it anymore Jackson. I wish Jake would come back. I wish he never left. I wish everyone would back off, I wish Dad were here instead of having to be traveling around the world apologizing for causing everyone's beloved Jake to disappear which I don't know why is even my fault. I wish… I wish" I stammered and just broke down into tears. Jackson came over and hugged me trying to comfort me. I had been crying in my sleep for the past weeks and no one suspected a thing wrong with me… except for Lilly and Oliver… but I didn't want them to worry about me. NO it wasn't like I was slitting my wrists or committing suicide but I guess I wasn't my usual self. Who'da thought right? I said I was over Jake. But I'm not.

"Miles what's wrong?" he asked. As if he didn't know

"Jackson I'm just… stressed out. I don't want to be in the spotlight anymore. I hate this Hannah secret. I hate Jake. I want to just be Miley with a double life, the girl before I met Jake. I hate how I can look out the window and see a helicopter patrolling my every move waiting for me to make a mistake. If they didn't know you were my brother, they could most likely make up a rumor we were dating." I complained. And believe it or not the next morning, we'd be shocked to see they had gotten a shot from behind of me and Jackson hugging so they didn't see Jackson's face. So immediately that's what they did… they made it front page, me having a secret boyfriend while Jake's out in the wild world staking it out for me. How can people believe that tabloid trash.

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Dear Daddy, Jackson, Lilly, and Oliver,

I'm running away. I took some Hannah money, some clothes. I don't know where I'm going. Don't look for me. I just need time to not be me for a while. Heck maybe I'll even bump into Jake somewhere along the line. I know what you're thinking… what are we going to do about Hannah right? Well, now that I'm out of the spotlight… I guess you cold tell them... it's not like they'll find me since even the paparazzi hasn't found Jake yet. And don't give away my Hannah stuff. If anything I think Lilly should have like half the stuff. I love you guys so much and hope that when I get back, not much will have changed. Live life the way you want it. Don't mope about me, I'm fine.

Love you guys so much

Miley