Rock the Cradle

Lilly raced down the stairs with her shoes in her hand. Her "little black dress" danced around her knees with each step. She was meeting Oliver at his house for dinner. She looked herself over in the mirror one last time before she left. Her dress was a halter with a low v-neck. The hem fell just above her knees. Her hair fell in loose curls past her shoulders. Her makeup was done perfectly. (Her best friend Miley had spent hours doing it) She slipped on the strappy black heels in her hands and got in her car. She drove to Oliver's house to find the front door wide open. She walked up to the door and walked in the house.

There was a trail of rose petals leading into the living room and out onto the deck. Lilly could only assume they were for her to follow. As she stepped out onto the back deck, she found Oliver standing by a table. It was set beautifully with a big vase full of lillies sitting right in the middle. As Lilly stepped out farther, she found all of her friends and entire family standing there as well. In the back of the group stood her father, Robbie Ray, Jackson, and her older brother, Andrew. In the next row stood her mom and Jackson's wife, Holly cradling their son, James. And in front of them all stood Miley with Jake's arms wrapped tightly around her waist.

Oliver approached Lilly, who still hadn't quite figured out what was going on. He took her right hand in his and brought it up to his face. "Lilly," he said, "you h ave made me the happiest man alive. I was so thankful when you accepted my proposal to hold my hand in exchange for my 64 set box of crayons." Lilly smiled. He continued, "I was also extremely thankful when you accpeted my proposal to go on a date with me back in ninth grade." Another smile tugged at the corner of Lilly's mouth. "But now, I'm going to give you another proposal that would make me happier than any other proposal I have ever given you." He dropped to one knee and pulled out a small satin box. "Lilly Truscott, will you marry me?" He opened the box to reveal a beautiful heart-shaped diamond with several smaller diamonds surrounding it. It was all set into a small silver band.

Lilly's eyes filled with tears as she shook her head. Oliver leaped up and scooped Lilly up into his arms. She planted kisses all over his face for a few seconds until she finally found his lips. Everyone clapped as he slipped the ring onto her finger. Lilly looked to Miley who was on the verge of tears. Miley rubbed her finger across the diamond Jake had given just a few weeks prior. Miley didn't want to steal the spotlight from Lilly, but she figured it would be best to make her announcement now. It was extremely difficult to get the entire gang together. These people were all her family. Lilly's mom and dad, despite the divorce, each had come to be second parents to her, and of course, Lilly and Oliver were like siblings to her. Jackson and Holly lived three hours away, seeing that Jackson's job was there, which made it difficult to plan get-togethers.

Jake seemed to have read her mind because he looked down at her and smiled. "Go for it sweetie" he said. Miley nodded. She walked away from Jake and went to Oliver and Lilly. She threw her arms around them. She kept them in her arms as she turned to face the crowd. "These two are completely and utterly perfect for each other. I mean, you have no idea. Ever since I first met them, I knew they would end up together. When I first met them I thought they were going out, until isaw Oliver put some cheesy moves on some girl and Lilly just snorted. But I knew they were meant to be. Even when no one else thought they would, I did. They were always there for each other, and now they always can be. Sure, we're all only going to be seniors at high school this upcoming year, but they share a love stronger than any I've ever seen, even in movies. You have no idea how lucky they are to have each other." Miley wiped some tears from her eyes. "Congratualtions. I love you guys so much. You're the best friends I've ever had and ever will have. However, I do have a small anouncement of my own." She looked to Lilly, whom she had already confirmed with about the announcement, making sure it was alright to continue. Lilly nodded.

"Well, sorry to take away some of the attention from you guys, but I feel it's now or never. I mean, when are we all together anyhow. So, here it goes. I, well, Jake and I really, are pregnant. Looks of pure joy spread across everyone's face. Especially her father's Robbie ran from behind the mob and lifted his daughter into his arms. "This is so amazing darlin'. You and Jake will be amazing parents. It's just a good thing you're getting married." She laughed. Jake cam and took Miley's hand. "Sorry Lilly. i just had to get this off my chest. Lilly smiled. "It's completely alright, Miley. But, speaking of babies, I have an announcement of my own to make. Well, Miley's not the only one about to be chasing kids around the house. I'm pregnant too." Oliver's face became one of complete happiness and surprise.

Everyone rushed towards Lilly and Miley to congratulate them and touch their bellies and discuss names and such. Then, realization suddenly hit everyone. Jackson was the first one to speak up. "You two aren't even eighteen yet. You aven't even finished high school. Not only are you having babies, you're getting married! Things aren't goign to be easy." Lilly looked to everyone. "We know. But, you guys have raised really strong kids. We'll be completely fine. So long as we have each other." Lilly and Miley looked from Robbie's face to Lilly's parents', to Jackson and Holly's, to little James', then finally to Oliver and Jake, who had to be the happiest of them all. The two girls couldn't help but smile as they finally reached each other's faces. They knew everything would be fine. So long as they had each other.