Is Miley In Love? (Preview)
"Best-friend-that-I've-known-sense-diapers say what?"
"Miley. I love you. More than you could even know. I've always loved you, you just didn't know it. All that secret admirer crap was from me."
"I-I don't know what to say. I don't know what I'd do without you, but-"
"I would sit at home feeling sorry for myself. That's what I would do without you."
"I've known you forever, M, and I don't want to ruin our friendship if we don't workout."
I took a step closer and caressed her cheek. She shut her eyes gently at the touch. I didn't have a single doubt in my mind that we weren't meant to be together. Sure, we've always been friends and sure, her dad was going to chew me up like a hungry dog would with a piece of Uncle Earl's steak (where did that come from??), but I was ready to be with her. No more stalling.
I leaned down to touch my lips to her's, but she turned away and I ended up kissing her ear. Her beautiful ear.
She turned back to me. "Matt. I can't do this. Oliver-"
"Miles, take Oliver out of the equation."
She looked down at her feet.
The silent minutes went on as I waited for her to speak. Finally, the intensity got to me.
"Miley," I whispered,"look at me."
She continued to look down at her feet.
"Miley, please."
She looked up at me, her eyes looking confused and distressed.
"Will you answer a question for me?" I said, taking her hands in mine.
"Sure."
"Do you love me back?"