The Times of our Lives
By Ryan T. Morris
Disclaimer: Hannah Montana and all related characters are the property of The Walt Disney Company. This story begins during "Miley Says Goodbye?: Part 2"
After Robbie Ray had announced that he had found the perfect ranch. Lilly ran upstairs to her and Miley's room. She flung herself on her bed and started to sob. She couldn't believe that both of her best friends would be leaving. As she laid there she thought of all the times they had together.
Her and Oliver in kindergarten. Meeting Miley for the first time. Giving Miley the Lucky Bracelet. Finding out that Miley was Hannah Montana. The 8th Grade camping trip where the three of them got poison ivy. Going to the dance with Jake. Sneaking into the school with Miley and Aunt Dolly to get the tape with Miley confessing her love for Jake. Dealing with The Cracker. Doing the Bone Dance in Biology. Pretending to be Milo and Otis to break up Robbie Ray's and The Jonas Brothers bromance. Sneaking into Jackson's room to steal his Joey Vitolo baseball. Trying to stop Jake and Traci's "marriage." Plus, she thought of all the hugs that she and Miley had shared over the years.
She always felt safe in Miley's arms and she loved the feeling she got when they hugged.
Then, Lilly sat up and sighed. She knew it was time. For the past few years, Lilly had been secretly harboring feelings for her best friend, Miley. Several times she came close to confessing her feelings, but something always got in the way, be it a boy or just Lilly's fear of losing Miley as her friend. But, now she knew that she had to tell Miley. maybe it was the only way to keep her in Malibu. It was a big risk for many reasons. Not only was she risking losing her friendship with Miley but she was risking losing Oliver's friendship as well.
Her and Oliver had been dating for several months now and she was very happy with him. Her feelings for Miley were slowly starting to fade. She had resolved that the feelings for her best girl friend was just a passing phase. But, somehow, thought of possibly never seeing Miley again forced the feelings back into her brain at full force and stronger than ever. She nodded and said to herself, "It's time..." She picked up her cell and called Oliver's number.
She went downstairs and walked out to the back porch to wait for Oliver. She sat down on the bench and looked out at the blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. Soon, Oliver walked up to porch and said "Hey, Lills, what's up?"
He sat down next to her, Lilly just took a deep breath, "There is no easy way to say this. So, I'm just going to say it... Oliver... I'm breaking up with you."
Oliver was absolutely stunned, "What? Why?"
She took another deep breath. She couldn't think of another reason so she deiced to just come out and say it, "I'm in love with Miley. I've secretly loved her for years. But, when we got together my feelings for her started to fade. But, thought of possibly never seeing Miley again forced the feelings back into my brain, stronger than ever. I have to tell her my feelings for her, maybe it will keep her here. I still love you, Oliver... Just not as your girlfriend... I hope you understand."
Oliver sat there in stunned silence. He was at a lost for words at what his best friend had just told him. Sure he was a little crushed that Lilly didn't want to be his girlfriend anymore. He was more shocked at Lilly's confession of her feelings for Miley. He always thought they were closer than most female friends were. He had seen Miley and Lilly both interact with other female friends. Miley and Lilly almost always seemed to hug each other good bye, and they never really hugged any other female friends. Now, that he knew about Lilly's feelings, he couldn't help but wonder if maybe Miley thought the same way.
He turned and saw Lilly looking at him, biting her lip, he smiled a little, "Of course, I understand." Lilly smiled when he said this and he continued, "I'm a little upset. But, it will pass. I hope everything works out for you... But, if it doesn't, I'll be here for you..."
"Thanks, Oliver..." said Lilly, as she gave him a friendly embrace. As they hugged, Miley and Robbie Ray got home.
Miley looked and saw her two best friends on the back porch. She rushed over to them and said, "Guys, I've got some great news... I'm not moving back to Tennessee! Daddy found this great ranch 10 miles up the road. 20 acres of land, A nice little barn for Blue Jeans. Our own private beach. And, a beautiful ranch house."
Lilly was so happy, she couldn't contain herself. She got up off the bench, walked up to Miley and kissed her on the lips. Needless to say, Miley, Robbie Ray and Oliver were all a bit shocked at how forward Lilly was. The kiss lasted only a few seconds, but when it was done, Lilly looked around at her friends and saw their faces. Then, she ran off the porch and down the beach.
Miley chased after here, "Lilly! Stop!" she called out. When she was about halfway to Rico's Lilly did stop. It was getting dark. Her and Lilly were just about the only two people on the beach. They stood there looking at each other for a few moments and then Miley broke the silence, "Why did you kiss me?"
Lilly look down at the new shoes that Miley had bought her that day. Then, she raised her head and looked up into the beautiful blue eyes that filled her dreams. "I kissed you because, I love you... I've loved you for years, Miley. I've never told you because I was always afraid of losing you. But, when I got together with Oliver my feelings for you started to fade. But, thought of possibly never seeing you again forced the feelings back into my brain, stronger than ever... So, I broke up with Oliver..."
"You and Oliver broke up?"
"I had too... I had to tell you how I feel. As far as I was concerned it was the only way to keep you from leaving and I couldn't do that if I was still with Oliver..."
"Wow," was all Miley could say.
"So... What do you think?"
Miley looked at Lilly. Then, she smiled and kissed her best friend. Lilly couldn't believe this was happening. She returned Miley's kisses and then Miley broke the kiss and said, "I love you, Lilly... I've loved you for a long time, and I will always love you." Then they started to kiss some more. After a few more minutes, Miley broke the kiss again and said, "Come on... We better get back to the house, before Daddy comes looking for us."
Miley and Lilly walked back to the house hand in hand. Robbie Ray was in the kitchen making dinner, when they walked in. Miley spoke up, "Daddy, we have something to tell you..." He stopped and looked at the two girls, "Lilly and I have confessed our feelings for each other. We both love each other very much and we hope to spend the rest of our lives together as a couple."
"Well," said Robbie, "I can't say that I'm not surprised. The two of you have always been closer than just friends. I'm just surprised it took you both so long to realize it."
The two girls smiled at his response, then Lilly spoke up, "I guess we were just afraid of being rejected and damaging our friendship."
Miley nodded, "Yeah, I don't know what I'd do without you... I don't know what I was thinking when I wanted to go back to Tennessee... Sure, I miss it, but I'd miss you more..."
"Well, now we both get to have the best of both worlds," said Lilly, "We get to stay together in California and we get to live on a beautiful ranch. I can't wait to see it..."
"Your going to love it, Lills," said Miley.
"I can't wait. I loved visiting your grandmas' farms in Tennessee."
"Well, I hope you two are up to doing some work around the ranch," said Robbie Ray, "Because, I plan on getting some chickens, and a couple more horses."
"Do you think you could teach me to ride, Miles?" said Lilly, "You talk about how much you enjoy riding Blue Jeans. I would love to go with you."
Miley smiled "You bet."
Robbie Ray went back to making dinner, "So, when are you going to tell your folks, Lilly?"
"Well, I'll call my mom tonight and then Miley and I can go talk to Dad tomorrow. Sound good to you?" said Lilly, as she turned to look at her girlfriend.
"Sounds like a plan," said Miley.
"Now," said Robbie Ray, "Tell me about Jackson..."
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