Down With Jealousy

School was starting in a week, and Miley was determined to make this year the best year yet. The previous years have been so, so. But, this year was going to be great. Jake was back for good now and now they have the chance to be together. Jake and Miley were planning on meeting today for lunch at Rico's to talk about their relationship. Right now, they were on a break since Jake had left for a year to film a movie called, JT's World.

Miley nervously stood before her mirror wondering if today was going to be awkward. She grabbed her car keys and jumped into her Jeep Liberty.

She set foot in Rico's and peered around looking for the familiar face. Miley looked for a few seconds and didn't recognize anyone. She sat down at a table, and waited for a few minutes, before deciding to give up and leave. Right as she was about to get back into her car, someone tapped her shoulder. She turned around, and saw the gorgeous face of Jake Ryan. Miley squealed and wrapped her arms around his neck in a friendly hug.

"Hey," He said in his deep sexy voice.

"Hey, I thought you weren't going to show." Miley smiled nervously.

"I wouldn't never do that to you, you know that." Jake smiled reassuringly.

Miley blushed, "Same old Jake."

Jake turned a light shade of pink and took Miley's elbow and took her back into Rico's.

They both sat down at a table and smiled awkwardly at each other. Jake nervously scratched the back of his head.

"So…" Jake mumbled.

Miley grinned at Jake. "So, how did the movie turn out?"

Jake looked up at Miley and smiled mischievously. "I don't know, how 'bout you come to the premier and tell me?"

Miley's insides lit up, but she was confused as if wanted her to come as a friend or more… "Yeah I'd love to but, um, would you be taking me as a friend…? Or more?"

Jake smiled skittishly. "I'd like option two… but what do you want?"

"I'd like option number two too." Then Miley and Jake shared a chuckle at how it sounded.

Jake reached across the table and held Miley's hand and they shared a knowing look. Rico approached their table and knocked it, breaking their hands apart. Miley looked up at Rico, annoyed. Rico smiled mischievously and cackled. "What would you two like to eat?"

Miley scowled and rolled her eyes, "A hamburger is fine with me."

Jake smiled and laced Miley's hand with his again. "That's what I love most about you; most girls would just order a salad and water."

Miley blushed. "Well I'm not like most other girls, am I?" Miley secretly thought in her head most other girls don't have a pop star alter ego now do they? Jake smiled and faced Rico.

"Cheese fries and a coke please." Rico rolled his eyes and reluctantly went back behind the counter. "So what did you do while I was gone?"

"Nothing out of the ordinary, just hung out with Lilly and Oliver basically." Miley told him.

"Are you sure you didn't just mope around thinking about how much you missed me?" Jake said sarcastically.

"Hah that's most definitely what I did." Miley grinned, then her cell phone rang, ruining the moment. She looked down at her cell phone then reluctantly back at Jake.

"Go ahead, take it." Jake smiled. Miley bit her lip knowing from the caller I.D that it was Nick Jonas.

"Hello?" Miley answered.

"Hannah darling how are you?"

Miley covered the phone with her other hand hoping Jake wouldn't overhear knowing his jealousy issues.

"Uh, Hey how are you?" Miley said trying to sound non-suspicious.

"I'm great now that I'm talking with you."

Miley smiled but quickly stopped knowing Jake was looking at her and not wanting to hurt his feelings. "Uh, so what's up?"

"Nothing, really. So, there's this premier tonight. Want to come with me?" Nick asked.

Miley cringed when he asked, "Sorry, I can't I uh, already have other plans."

She could hear Nick sigh on the other side of the phone, "Aw, that's too bad. Well, this week we are hanging out and that's a final."

Miley nodded, "Yes, well I have to go. See you later."

She hung up the phone before Nick could say goodbye. She slid her phone back into her pocket and fiddled with her silver wear.

"So, what was that about?" Jake asked curiously.

"Oh, nothing just Oliver." Miley mumbled.

Jake nodded unconvincingly, "Okay," Then, the conversation came to a halt. "So, since we have been on a break have you dated anyone else?"

Miley bit her lip knowing this conversation was going to be torture, "Uhm, well just one guy. It was really nothing just a couple of weeks. But, now it's over. So, what about you?"

Jake looked down at his lap then back up at Miley again his face unreadable, "Yeah, me too. I've been with like 4 or 5 girls." Jake shrugged like it was no big deal.

Miley kept herself from saying anything although she had to admit she was a bit hurt and maybe a bit jealous.

"So, are you ready to leave?" Jake asked.

Miley nodded, she couldn't force herself to look at Jake. She knew he would instantly detect how she was feeling. "Yeah, I'm just about done."

Miley and Jake walked out of Rico's not touching. She felt more distant to him now than when they were apart. When they reached Miley's car, they hugged awkwardly and Miley gave him a quick peck on the cheek. "So what time are you picking me up tonight." She smiled, trying to hide her real emotions.

"Uh, I don't think I can go anymore." Jake couldn't meet her gaze. He didn't want to face her disappointment.

As much as Miley tried, she couldn't hide the sadness in her voice. "Oh, okay. Well then I guess I'll just see you later?"

"Yeah, later." Jake attempted a smile, then walked away to his own car. As Miley drove away, she couldn't help but think of what a disaster the lunch had turned out to be.

When Miley got home later, she decided to call Nick back and see if the opportunity was still open. Being the sweetheart he was, he hadn't asked anyone else just in case Hannah had changed her mind. Miley quickly got ready for the premier wondering if Jake would get mad. But he couldn't, she thought. He was the one who had turned her down. She desperately wished that Lilly was back from her family vacation. She thought of calling Oliver, but he was never any good with these kinds of situations.

Around eight o'clock Nick picked Hannah up and they started off to the premier. Hannah knew that tonight would be fun because Nick always made her laugh but she couldn't help having a little feeling a guilt in her gut.

Miley had a great time at the premier with Nick, not knowing that Jake was at home watching this on TV, hearing rumors that her and Nick were reportedly seeing each other.

I hope you all enjoyed chapter one of Down With Jealous. Jake isn't going to be mean, don't worry. WE LOVE HIM.

XOXO

SHERRIE&LEAH.