Behind The Scenes

Chapter One

MILEY.

No doubt about it, today was the day. After dreaming about this all my life, my fantasy was finally unraveling before my eyes. Liam was going to propose. This had to be perfect. For the nineteenth time, I checked my reflection in the mirror, my knee length flowered dress fell perfectly down my body. It hugged me ever so slightly, outlining my figure but not in an inappropriate way. The dress looked fabulous with old cowboy boots. I couldn't help to think this was the perfect outfit for our date. Upon meeting him, I'd never given Liam a chance to actually see this side of me and for some reason my instinct was telling me to wear this today, even though Mandy had told me to wear something "classier". I did, however, keep my long dark auburn hair natural causing it to fall with some waves and after contemplating the status of my skin, I applied the lightest amount of foundation, some eyeliner and eyeshadow and a thin amount of sexy red lipstick. In the end, I looked perfect.

I smiled at myself before squinting and staring at the girl I had become. After all I'd been through, a lot had changed since Liam and I had started dating. Before him, I was a confused seventeen year old struggling to have a people treat me as an adult instead of the immature Disney child I had started out as. For some reason, I convinced myself that outrageous performances could do just that and ended up corrupting my reputation as a pop star. In fact, that's what prompted me to make the move to London. Two weeks after my eighteenth birthday, I left behind the hectic city of Malibu, California and headed for my fresh start in London, England. Shortly after, Liam and I collided and my life took a toll for the better. Now, after four years (?) of being together, he was proposing or at least that's what I wanted to think.

I looked at the clock on my nightstand; 8 o'clock. He should be here any minute now, and just as I expected the loud. chime of the door bell echoed through my flat. Without hesitation, I grabbed my clutch and left the house.

As soon as I opened the door, Liam appeared in front of me looking flawless. It took time for me to get used to just how perfect he really was. I was so not used to having somebody treat me the way he has. We had some amazingly special, something I haven't feel in a long time. I shivered, something I haven't felt since 'Nick'. I had convinced myself that him and I were never really in love. We were young and naive. Now that I've matured, I realize that what we loved was not one another but the illusion of being in love at such an age. But I'm not fifteen anymore, and now I have Liam who is probably going to propose to me tonight and that's what I need. Liam is my soul mate. We belong together. Right?

'You look gorgeous.' Liam's husky voice shot me out of complex train of thoughts. It took a moment for my brain to register everything but I finally smiled to him. 'These are for, uh, you.' He said nervously, clearing his throat in the process. Liam handed me a gorgeous bouquet of lilac flowers he had hidden behind his back. With a huge smile on my face, I gazed into the eyes of the boy who had fixed me. I silently mumbled thanks and took his hand, this was the beginning of everything.


Well, it's over. As expected, Liam proposed, I said yes and well, you know the rest. I sighed in pure disappointment, this has been the most cliche evening of my whole life, just like my whole relationship with Liam have been. But I like that, we're predictable. There's no surprises and no drama. That's what I want it a relationship though ... Yup! Totally what I want.

I didn't know if I should call my parents or maybe Mandy or Demi. Actually I had no idea of what to do. This felt so wrong. Liam had just PROPOSED to me. Why wasn't I screaming in girlish delight and squealing with my family and friends? Lazily, I kicked my boots across the living room and collapsed onto the couch. Liam had asked if I wanted him to come over and stay for a while but for some unknown reason I had told him that I was tired and that I'd see him the next day for breakfast. I decided that best thing to do was just wait and see what tomorrow brings.

I went to the bathroom and changed into my pajama shorts and an old tee, brushed my teeth and made my hair into a messy bun. I turned the TV on and started watching the news. I groaned in annoyance. It was nearly midnight and there was absolutely nothing watch worthy on.

I heard my cellphone buzz and dragged my body over to the bedside stand to see who was bothering me. That's when I realized I had 2 missed calls from Mandy, 2 from Demi, a text from Liam and 3 missed calls from my dad. Whoa, so much for a "surprise proposal". Feeling exhausted and a little bit sad, I turned my phone off and crawled under my thick sheets. The television lights filled my room with colors as a Smarties commercial came on.

Why was I acting like this? Here I am, alone and bored on the night Liam proposed to me. We were getting married ans I couldn't be more bored. This isn't how it's supposed to be. I should be happy, over the top happy! Liam and I should be calling everybody and we should be as excited as hell. This isn't right. Something is wrong. Something or someone is making me hesitate. Lost in my thoughts, I finally fell into my much needed slumber. And you'll never guess what I dreamt of that night.


NICK.

I sprinted out of my apartment, slamming the door shut secretly wishing it wakes up whoever was in my bed so she can leave ASAP. Closing the door, I decided to take the elevator. Once I reached the lobby I walk over to the receptionist's desk.

'Good mornin' Linda.' I said politely as the incredibly sexy redhead at the desk turned around.

She rolled her eyes, 'Nick.' After seeing me with the many (and I mean many) woman I bring to me hotel. Linda was extremely aware of my relationship status. Thus, she rejected any flirting whatsoever.

'There is a woman in room who I don't know. If she's still there when the maid arrives please have security escort her out.' I said politely.

'Another woman?' Linda asked in astonishment. I pouted slightly. 'Fine, I'll handle it.' she responded with a sigh. After giving her a quick thanks, I left to go search for my Mustang. I hopped in my gorgeous ride, put on my black Wayfarer glasses and go full speed to the breakfast restaurant in which I was expected to meet Joe. "Is someone expecting you inside?" asked the woman at the restaurant reception politely.

"Actually, yeah." I responded absentmindedly, searching for Joe, and start making my way through the crowd, and when I spot him, I walk a little faster.

"Yo bro." He says opening his arms for a hug.

"S'up Joe?" I shot back, accepting the hug and then walking to my own seat.

"So...listen" He says somewhat seriously, "I need to tell you something..."

The mood suddenly feels altered. Joe's attention then turns to something else behind me. His face looks confused and worried. Curious, I turn to see what he was staring at and come face to face with a flat screen airing some gossip channel. The story headline flashes across the screen.

'MIAM FOREVER. MILEY & LIAM TIE THE KNOT!'

Suddenly, an uneasy feeling hits me. Tie the knot? That usually means ... marriage right? But no. Miley can't marry Liam. It's not how this way supposed to go.

I turn to the TV again. This has to be a dream or some kind of mistake. But no. The tabloid is still there. There are even some photos of Liam going in one knee and Miley looking at something he has in his hand. Could it be more cliche? She wasn't supposed to have a something as basic as a normal proposal. It was supposed to be spontaneous. She wasn't supposed to marry that stupid Australian guy either. She was supposed to marry ME. I look around me and all I see are blurred faces. Joe's trying to reach me, but I feel too dizzy that I just push him away. I stand up and make my way to the entrance of the restaurant, pushing down anyone or anything that gets in my way.

I get to the entrance of the restaurant and breathe in some fresh air .. don't wanna leave just yet, and I can't drive in this condition .. don't feel like dying just yet. Finally, I hear a familiar voice behind me.

"Nick! Hey! Nick!" Joe shouts. He was worried. It was evident in his tone. "Are you okay, man? What happened?"

'I-I-I ...' I paused trying to make up an excuse, 'I don't know.' I lied leaning onto the restaurant's brick wall. 'I drop my head into my hands and sigh deeply. 'This is so wrong.'

Joe shakes his head, 'Do not lie to me Nicholas Jerry. I know something is wrong and I know it involves Miley.' I groaned,

'Why does it always come back to this?' I asked running my fingers through my hair. 'Why does it always come back to her?' Joe closes his eyes momentarily. When he opens, his gaze is dead serious. If looks could kill, I'd be dead.

'Nick, I need to tell you something.' I nodded. 'You got an offer to be in a new movie. It's a romance story and I checked the script. It seems like a good movie and, honestly, I think you should you take it.'

I looked to him in confusion, 'What does that have to do with Miley?'

"They want you and Miley to be the main characters of the movie," He says hesitantly "love interests, to be exact. I don't know if she knows about this but they already told her manager about the idea and she said she was going to show the script to Miley but..." he stops there.

"BUT WHAT?" I ask desperately. This can't be good. But working on a movie with Miley makes me..excited..it would be awesome to work with her...maybe a little awkward but we could just shake that off fast. Unless she doesn't want to...I mean..it's not like she still has feelings for me...

"But now that she's engaged, " he continues, just as if he was reading my mind "I don't know how possible this film might be. I mean, you guys have history together..I don't really know what the movie writer was thinking when he thought about you two making it..."

"YES!" I tell him interrupting and without even thinking twice "YES. YES. YES, I want to be in the movie". I know it sounds bad, i think to myself, but maybe this could be a chance to get her back. To convince her that I'm the one for her.

"Are you sure, bro?" Asks Joe "I mean, I know this may sound exciting now but you don't know her. You don't know what trouble you may get into. You know you could fall for her again and end up getting hurt..."

"What are you talking about, Joe?" I asked, 'What makes you think I'm going to get hurt?' I was curious as to what he had to say. '

Nick, you and Miley have some serious chemistry. You guys fell in 'love' he used air quotes around love, 'at an extremely young age and then had an incredibly rough breakup. Both of you were torn up for weeks. Years later, you give it another shot and I don't know how, but you had an even harder breakup the second time. It's just ...' he paused looking at with a sad expression, 'She's engaged now, Nick. Please don't put your heart out there to be broken. I know it sounds harsh but, She's getting married. She moved on and maybe ... You should too.'

I looked to Joe with pure astonishment. He was showing another side of him. The deeper, more serious and intellectual side. In a way, I guess he was right but then again, there was a part of me that refused to cave in. There was something about Miley and I, something she could never share with Liam. It was a bond between the two of us only and I was determined to show her that. But maybe, maybe Joe was right. What if Miley was in love with somebody whose not me? What if she is in love with Liam?


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