From Where I'm Standing

4 years ago, Miley Stewart decided to leave the world she knew, to find herself. Packing her bags she set off to a new world, where she would attend boarding school in London. Now four years later is finally back home, ready to pick up where she left off, only to find out that everything has changed.

Coming home, she finds herself falling for her best friend. The attractive heir to the great newspaper empire. But is she willing to risk it all, just to find out if there is more?

A story about finding one self and falling in love. Sometimes the greatest lesson of life is to learn to live in the moment, and to find out that this isn't your life to live. You are just here, along for the ride.

Niley AU Basically I have been reading way too many GG Sophies/Rogans. So I decided that it was time for me to get back to writing. And I decided to do a Niley but kinda with a crossover with Gilmore Girls. Notes: There will not be any Gilmore Girls character in fact, Miley is Miley Stewart, but she isn't Hannah Montana. Nick Jonas is not really Nick the rock star phoneme. They are normal people. Characters more or less. But here is my twist.

Characters Info:

Miley Renee Stewart (parallel character with Rory): Daughter of Robby and Eliza Stewart.

The Stewart's are a wealthy family, from Hartford. Her family owns a huge investment company, where her father works full time. Her mom, is not only her best friend but runs a chain inn's, all over the East coast.

Nick Jerry Jonas (parallel with Logan Huntzberger): Son of Kevin and Denise Jonas. The Jonas own a large Newspaper empire, that stretches through American and some of Europe. Denise is a housewife, who in this story plays a shallow and judgmental mother. Nick has one older sister, name Morgan.

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4 Years Ago

Miley glanced down at her list, marking up the white paper with her pen, as she glanced around her childhood room. The faint trace of tears could be made forming in her eyes, as she took in her surrounding. Wiping away the tears, she glances at her packed bags, smiling to herself, as she thought about what awaits for her, after she walks out that door today.

Wrapped in her thoughts she hadn't realize that she was no longer alone, before she felt a gentle hand placed on her should bringing her out of her thoughts. She turned and her eyes locked with the warm brown, that always made her heart melt.

"Hey," Nick grinned.

Miley smiled, "Hey..."

Nick took a step forward his eyes roaming across the large room, pictures that once hung on the wall, were bare. Turning his gaze back at Miley tiny frame, he smiled, "So this is it? Are you sure you are ready for this?"

Miley nodded, the tears immediately filling in her eyes, "As ready as I'll ever be."

Nick smiled, pulling Miley into his arms, "I'm going to miss you. You'll be great."

"I'm going to miss you too Nick, stay out of trouble will ya?" She said with a laugh, the tears breaking free as they slide down the side of her face.

Nick nodded, wiping away the fallen tears, before leaning in placing a gentle kiss against her forehead, "We will always be friends."

"I love you Nicholas Jerry Jonas." Miley murmured against his chest.

"I love you too Miley Renee Stewart." Nick replied.

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Chapter One

Present Time

Miley placed her head against the tinted windows, her eyes watching the passing scenery that passed outside the car. Finally the car turned into the long stretch of her childhood, as she took in the familiar manicured lawns and gated houses that stretched over acres of land. The cobblestone driveway that led up to the massive stone houses. The car slowly, turned into the long stretch, driving up the hill before curving into the circular driveway, as the car pulled to a halt. Seconds later, the door swung open, as the driver held the door open, taking in the large brick and stone house, she grinned. Her eyes landing on the dark wood door that separated her from her parents, she smiled, thanking the driver, who had set her bags down onto the brick driveway, handing him a couple green bills. Slowly she made her way to the front door, knocking on the door with the large iron door handle, as it echoed through the house. Seconds later the front door swung open and she was face to face, with the familiar warm smile that graced her lips.

"Miley!" Eliza squealed, as she wrapped her arms around her daughter's neck, pulling her into her arm. Burying her face into Miley long brown curls.

"Mommy!" Miley laughed, as she held her mother, "Where is Dad?"

"Robby!" Eliza called, and seconds later, her father, stepped through the door, his eyes landing on his daughter.

"Sweetie Pie! Your home!" He smiled, before pulling his wife and daughter into his open arms.

"We missed you so much sweetheart!" Eliza told Miley.

Miley nodded smiling, "I missed you too."

Robby held his little girl in his arms, before he managed to mumble in her ear, "Its good to finally have you home again."

"Its good to be home." The tears building in her eyes, as she took it all in, four years ago, she made the decisions to leave the home she knew, to start a life, where she hoped she would find herself. In that moment she knew that there was only one thing to do, and that was to go to boarding school away from the people and places she knew. Her parents were reluctant to agree at first, the last thing they wanted was to send their little girl across the ocean to attend a private school in London, but after much convincing they caved.

Their she created a name for herself, aside from being a Stewart. She made friends and burst out of her protective shell. Fallen in and out of love with a few boys along the way, yet managed to keep her grades up, and accepted into the prestigious college of her choice, Yale.

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Stepping into the large family home, she took in the familiar two story foyer that exposed the large grand staircase, the wooden floors glossed to perfection. Her eyes drifting to the formal living room, pictures of her childhood, staring back at her, as she smiled remembering the shy girl she once knew. Glancing around the room, she smiled, knowing that everything was just the way she had left it.

Miley slowly walked into the living room, her fingertips grazing against the soft cloth that lined the couch, her eyes darting around the room, before landing on a familiar frame, her eyes filling with tears. She smiled as she remembered the memory, the picture of the little boy with unruly brown curls, his arms placed around the shoulder of the little girl standing beside him. A large grin swept across their faces, as they took the picture.

Turning over as she heard the thump of her things being placed on the floor, she turned to face her mother, her eyes glazed with tears, "Still the same place kiddo."

Miley nodded, "Everything seems to be in place."

Eliza smiled at Miley, before she went back out the door, to help Robby carry the best of Miley things inside.

Taking a deep breath she walked across the cold wooden floors, just as the front door slammed close, her parents standing in front of her, "Well you missy, sure know how to pack." Robby huffed, as he tried to catch his breath.

Miley laughed, shaking her head at her father, "That or you are just getting old."

He shot a glare at her before breaking out into a warm chuckle, "What can I say..."

Eliza laughed, "I taught you well sweetheart... well you are probably tired, why don't you head upstairs, I'll have Angela, unpack your things for you."

Miley nodded, "All right, I love you Mom and Dad."

"We love you sweetheart."

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"Miley sweetheart!" Eliza voice filled her thoughts, as she groaned.

Shifting her weight in bed, her eyes fluttered open, taking in the light that filled the large room. Before her blue eyes landed on her mother, who was seated on the edge of her large bed. She pushed herself up, the covers falling off her body, before her eyes landed on her alarm clock, groaning, "Mom, its like noon, why did you let me sleep in so late?"

Eliza laughed, "You were just groaning, because I woke you up. Now you are yelling because I let you waste your day away? Some daughter you are. Well, if you must know, I was going to let you sleep in but, you have a visitor."

Miley wiped her tired eyes. Before she spoke, "Who is here?"

Eliza smiled, "Why don't you get your butt out of bed, and get dress and see for yourself. I need to run into the Inn. Dad will be home later tonight, so I will see you later tonight at dinner, call if you need anything."

Miley nodded, "All right mom, I'll be ok."

"I know sweetheart... I really happy your home sweetheart!" Eliza added, before she lent down pressing her lips against Miley head, "I love you sweetheart."

"I love you too Mom." Miley replied, with a smile, as she watched her mom, walk out the door. Pushing herself out of bed, her feet stepped onto the ground, as her toes hit the wooden floors, and quickly padded to her bathroom. Making her way to the sink, she took in her reflection, her brown curly hair, was a complete mess, pulling open the drawer, she pulled out her brush, as she ran the bristle though her long hair, before pulling it back. Finding a black hair type she wrapped her brown hair on top of her head into a messy bun, before turning on the sink. Letting the warm water flow beneath the faucet, she dipped her hands into the warm water, before bringing it to her face, as she wash away the sleep in her eyes. Finding a towel, she dried her face, before placing the towel away. Brushing her white teeth, she wiped the counters, and headed out the bathroom door, and making her way to her closet. Her fingertips brushed across the soft cotton shirts that lined the wooden rack, she settled on a white T-shirt and pair of frayed jeans. Slipping out of her pj's, she threw on the shirt and jeans.

Finally satisfied with her appearance, as she glance in the mirror, Miley made her way down the back stairway, and into the kitchen, her eyes landing on a familiar head of curls, before she squealed, making her way over to the figure that was seated at the kitchen island, "Nick!"

Immediately he turned around, his brown eyes landing on the girl, running towards him, with open arms, as he took her into his arms, "Hey their stranger!"

Miley laughed, "What are you doing here? How did you know I was even home?"

NIck laughed, "Well I was here to see my best friend, but I see I am unwanted. And I didn't know your homecoming was such a secret, I guess you should have reminded your grandparents to keep their lips sealed."

Miley grinned, as she glanced up at the warm brown eyes she love, "You know I love you. I can't believe your here. I miss you so much!"

"I miss you too Mi. What are your plans for the day?" He questioned a huge grin on his face.

"Nothing yet, why whats up?" Miley asked.

"Well, if you want, we could go over to Oliver's, I think Lily, Becca, Jake, and Oliver will be there. I'm sure they would love to see you again." Nick replied.

"That sounds great. Let me go get my purse and phone," Miley said before glancing over her shoulder, "make yourself at home, though I see you already have."

Nick laughed, as he held his hands up in defeat, "Hey, it's not my fault Angela makes the best pancakes."

Miley laughed, as she tore up the stairs and back into her room. Making her way over to her dresser, she found her black Dior bag, sling the bag onto her shoulder, as she tossed in her house keys and black iphone. She entered back into the kitchen and found Nick, placing his empty plate into the dishwasher before he turned around. A smile on his lips.

"Those were delicious." Nick said laughing.

Miley laughed, "I bet they were," making her way to the fridge and pulling out a bottle of water, before returning to the counter, picking up a granola bar set on the marble counter.

"Let's go!" He called, lacing his finger through Miley, as she laughed, making their way through the front door. MIley locked the front door behind, before she made her way down the cobblestone pathway, and onto the driveway where she found Nick waiting in a black porsche convertible, the hood down.

Opening the black door, she settled into the leather seat, before closing the door, buckling her seatbelt, as Nick backed out of her driveway. He weaved his car, through the street, stepping on the accelerator, as the car sped through the streets, the familiar house passing them by.

Nick finally pulled into the long black asphalt driveway, before shutting the engine, as he and Miley, stepped out of the car. Nick locking his car behind him, as Miley made her way to the front door, her finger pressing against the doorbell. Seconds later the front door swung open, and a handsome brown hair brown eyed boy stood in the doorway.

His eyes widen before a grin appeared across his face, "Miley!"

Miley laughed, before she yelled, "Surprise!"

Immediately his arms flung around Miley, as he held her in his arms, "I can't believe you are finally home. I thought you were supposed to stay in Europe until the end of summer."

Miley smiled, as they broke away from their embrace, "I missed my parents and I was ready to come home."

Oliver smiled, "Its good to have you home..." He glanced up before his eyes landed on Nick, "Hey you are finally here. Everyone is waiting downstairs."

Nick nodded before he followed Oliver inside, Oliver's arm placed around Miley shoulder, as he guided her downstairs and into the furnished basement. She could hear laugher and talking echoing from below, as she followed Oliver downstairs.

Finally they reached the carpet floor, the brightly lit room, was filled with teenager that were seated all around the room, their eyes landing over to Miley and Oliver as Oliver yelled, "What did I say about touching that Eric!"

Miley eyes landed on a blonde hair boy, setting down, a glass vase, before he grinned crookedly, "Chill Ol! Who's the chick?"

Before Oliver could answer, Miley heard a squealed, before her gaze landed on two girls, a blonde hair and brown hair girl, who immediately sprang from their seat, and hurtling over to Miley, their arms wide, "I can't believe you are home!" The blonde hair girl shouted, as she reached Miley first, pushing Oliver out of the way, and wrapping her arms around Miley tiny frame.

"Hey Lily!" Miley grinned, "How is my best friend?"

"Freaking amazing... what are you doing home? I thought you were supposed to stay in London." Lily shouted.

Becca immediately spoke, "Stop hogging her Lil'!" As Lily arms broke away from Miley and Becca's arms wrapped around Miley neck.

"I missed you so much Miles. We have so much to catch up on." Becca added with a smile.

"I miss you too Becca!"

"Are you going to introduce us?" the blonde hair boy questioned Oliver.

Oliver glared at him before shaking his head, "No, she doesn't need to meet any of you losers."

Lily snorted a laughter before catching Oliver's eye, her smile faded.

Miley smiled before walked towards the boy, placing her hand out in front of him, "Sorry, I'm Miley."

The blonde hair boy smiled, before he spoke, "Nice to meet you Miley, I'm Eric Duwall."

"It's a pleasure to meet you." She replied with a smile.

Eric returned the smile, as Miley caught his striking green eyes. He was attractive, that much was for sure. Before she could say anything else, she heard the footsteps tearing down the stairs, her eyes landing on Nick. A blonde hair boy and a pretty blonde hair girl following close behind him. She hadn't even noticed that Nick hadn't followed her downstairs, before she caught his eyes. He gave her a warm smile, before her thoughts were interrupted.

"You look familiar!" The blonde hair boy said out loud. His eyes drifting up and down Miley's body, before his eyes widen.

Miley smiled, as Jake ran over to her, picking her up, in his arms, and spinning her around, "I can't believe it's you!"

Miley laughed, as her eyes caught the cold glare of the blonde hair girl Jake had walked in with. He finally set her on the ground, as Miley hand settled onto his shoulder to balance herself, before she spoke, "Hey Jake..."

"Are you home for good?" He asked with a huge grin.

Miley nodded, "Well I'm at least home from Europe."

Jake smiled, pulling her back into his arms, giving her another tight squeeze, "I missed you so much."

Miley laughed, "I've been told that." She smiled, leaning in to Jake shoulder, as she buried her face into his shoulder, she muttered, "I think your girlfriend is looking a little jealous. You better inform her that I'm just your friend."

Jake glance up as his eyes landed on Anna, pulling away from Miley, and making his way back to Anna. Placing a hand on the small of her back, he led her over to Miley, "Anna, I want you to meet one of my best friend, Miley. Miley this is my girlfriend Anna."

Miley smiled at the girl, placing her hand out in front of Anna, "It's nice to meet you Anna."

Anna glanced at the girl in front of her, before glancing down at the hand Miley offered, giving her the once over, she laughed, "Yeah... right.. Nice to meet you too..." Turning her gaze to Jake, she whined, "Jakey, I'm thirsty."

Jake watched his girlfriend in embarrassment, before he turned to watch Miley's reddening face, the society smile that graced her lips, before he spoke, "I'm really sorry about my 'girlfriend". Usually she isn't this rude."

Miley smiled, "Don't worry about it Jake. You always knew how to pick them." Immediately Lily and Becca burst out laughing, Nick and Oliver chuckled softly. Anna piercing blue eyes glared at Miley, her lips pressed in a thin line.

Miley turned to face Anna, before she grinned, "You really have a pretty face. You don't want any wrinkles from that face you're making do you?"

Not waiting for an answer, she made her way over to Becca and Lilly who were seated on the couch, making room for their best friend to sit between them, and fill them in. Jake glanced over at Nick and Oliver who made their way to sit and join the conversation, Eric sitting down beside them. Glancing down at the girl in his arms, he frowned before he spoke quietly, "That was really rude Ann."

Anna glance up meeting Jake's eyes, before she shrugged, "Who does she think she is?"

"She is my best friend if you must know..." Jake voice laced with ice, he removed his arm, before slowly making his way towards the group. Anna stopped him, placing a hand onto his shoulder, as he glanced back, a frown flashed across her perfect face.

"I'm sorry..." Anna said in defeat.

Jake shook his head, "I'm not the one you need to apologize too. What's your problem anyway? You don't even know her."

Anna nodded, tears glistening in her eyes, before she spoke, "Do you like her?"

Jake eyes widen, before he shook his head, "Of course not, not like that. She is like a sister to me. Is that is? Your jealous of her?"

Anna frowned, as the tears slowly fell from her blue eyes.

Jake heart melted, before he took a step closer to her, wiping away the fallen tears, before pressing his lips against her head, he muttered, "You have nothing t be jealous about, Miley is my friend. Just my friend."

Anna nodded.

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"Why are you back already? I heard you were supposed to stay in Europe until the end of summer." Lilly questioned.

Miley smiled, "Some plans fell through, so I'm back. That and I missed my parents and home."

Becca nodded, "So Miley, any european boyfriends?"

Miley laughed.

Nick watched Miley intently, her body shook as she laughed, before he heard her answer, "No, Bec, no boyfriend for me." A smile appeared on his lips as he heard Miley's answered, somehow he felt relief. He watched the carefree girl that was seated in front of him, her blues eyes twinkling as she talked, retelling stories of her life in London. He could feel a sense of comfort to know that she was finally home. Wrapped in his thoughts, he hadn't realize that the conversation had stopped, five sets of eyes watching him, before he spoke, "What?"

Miley laughed, "Same old Nick, spacing out."

Nick chuckled, before grinning, "Yeah, that's me."

Miley smiled, before the girls started firing questioned about new shopping trips that they needed to plan. He turned and face Oliver who was watching him with a knowing smirk, before he whispered, "Come on, Nick. Make your move."

Nick eyes widen, before he stuttered, "What… But… huh… wh..wh..what.. How.. did.. you know?"

The smirk on Oliver face, lit up, before he replied, "You make it a little obvious Nick. What are you waiting for?"

Nick shook his head, "She just see's me as a friend."

Oliver shrugged, "You don't know that... what do you have to lose?" Without waiting for his replied, Oliver turned his attention back to Miley.

Oliver words echoing in his thoughts, as he rationalized the situation. He always had a thing for Miley, they grew up together, and he fell for her hard. But never made anything of it. He never wanted to risk a friendship as close as theirs to find out if there was anything more to their relationship. But as he watched the girl that sat in front of him, he couldn't help but wonder what if.

A/N: So this is the first chapter... I'm not sure what kind of response I'll be getting, but hopefully you guys can give me feedback. I know it's another story, but I already wrote like four chapters. But do you think it's worth continuing? Reviews!