A/N: Yes the plot for chapter 1 was similar to The Last Song but the story isn't going to be the same. I'm not going to have what happens between her and her 'friends' and what happens at the end of the book. I don't wanna say and ruin it for others what happens in the book. Reviews, please :) ?

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Chapter 2

I can't erase the times that you hurt me and put tears on my face
And even now while I hate you it pains me to say
I know I'll be there at the end of the day

Broken Hearted Girl, Beyonce

She flicked over another page of her book as the waves crashed against the rocks. She sat on the beach in short denim shorts and a white tank top. Her hair hung in long, loose, natural curls while her black converses sat at the side of her and her toes sunk into the warm sand. Her eyes ran over every word quickly and soon enough she slammed the book shut. Her mind was too far away to be able to concentrate on anything. There was one thing in particular that was bugging her – her father.

His reactions last night and this morning didn't only startle her, but Jackson too. Miley began to wonder if this was the first time her and her brother had ever agreed on anything, but once again that thought evaporated quickly. Never once had she gotten away with being hours over her curfew. There was always an argument; always raised voices, shouting and screaming and every time the family grew a little further apart. As she sat overlooking the ocean she realised just how broken the family really was. She couldn't have a civil conversation with her father or brother. But a broken family can never be repaired, can they?

Hours passed and Miley hadn't moved from her spot on the beach. She had sat there watching the water with her book in her hand. Her stomach growled loudly and she began to wonder why she had stormed out the house before eating. She slipped her feet into her shoes and stood up, brushing the sand off herself and began to make her way home. Slowly she trudged along the dirt track praying no one was in. She just wasn't in the mood to see anyone, but her stomach was screaming for food and she simply couldn't ignore it any longer.

Soft voices were heard as Miley walked into the house. She threw her book onto the table that stood beside the door and quietly made her way to the kitchen, trying not to get caught.

"Miles, is that you?" Her father yelled.

Damn. Not quiet enough.

"Yeah I'm just getting food." She called back.

"Once you've had something come through here please. There's someone I want you to meet."

No. "Sure." She replied rolling her eyes and sighing slightly.

Miley sat at the kitchen table and flicked through a magazine.

"Are you finished yet Miley?" Her father yelled.

"Nope, not yet." She replied as she turned the page of the magazine. "Not until whoever you want me to meet is gone." She whispered to herself. As she turned over another page there was a knock at the door.

"I'll get it." She yelled standing up and making her way to the front door.

Standing before her stood a dark haired girl wearing black shorts, gladiator sandals and a baggy shirt with some band she had never heard of before.

"Uh hi." Miley said placing her hands on her hips.

"Is my dad here?" She asked in a sweet southern accent.

"Yeah I think so, come in." Miley led the girl through to her father and his guest who were sitting laughing and reminiscing on their past together.

"Uh dad." Miley said interrupting their conversation and pointing towards the girl.

"Robbie this is my daughter Demi."

" Hi Demi," Robbie and Demi's father exchanged a glance before Demi's father spoke up again.

"Demi why don't you show Miley around?" He suggested.

"Oh well uhh – " Demi stuttered awkwardly.

"Oh no that's okay. I'm fine." Miley laughed.

"No, Demi take her around." He insisted.

Miley groaned as she was pushed out the front door by her laughing father. The girls walked side by side in an awkward silence.

"Do you want to go to the beach?" Demi asked.

"Yeah sure." Miley replied and the conversation was dead.

They silently reached the beach, silently found a spot and silently took a seat beside each other. Miley racked her brain for any type of conversation. The silence was killing her.

"If you don't mind me asking but why are you here? You really don't seem to look like you're enjoying yourself." Demi asked and turned to face me.

"Dad's idea," Miley sighed. "I don't want to be here. I mean don't get me wrong it is a beautiful place it's just I'd rather spend my summer with all my friends back home rather than here alone."

"Well if you ever want to hang out together I just live next door and I'll be happy to spend the day with you," Demi smiled.

"Thanks," Miley smiled back and then they both engrossed themselves into a conversation filled with questions and answers about each others lives.

Not far from them a group of teenagers lay sunbathing. Nick sat watching the girls up front, or one girl in particular. It was the girl who he had seen at the game. He was so intrigued and studied every movement she made closely. He couldn't say he was attracted to her, he couldn't say he didn't like it. His feelings for her were unusual, totally out of the ordinary. He had never been like this before, unsure whether or not he liked her or not. She was pretty, no doubt about it but not his type. She was unique in some way. Everything about her was unique – the way her hair lay, the way she laughed, the way she dressed and the way she acted. It wasn't an act or a disguise. Or maybe it was? She was so strange, so incomparable, almost special. She wasn't afraid to dress how she wanted to. She wasn't afraid to let her real beauty out without hiding it beneath the make up. The sweet sound of her laughter made his mouth form a small smile absentmindly.

"Yo Nick," Joe called, waving his hand infront of a hypnotised Nick. "Bro what's wrong?"

"Oh uh nothing. I just don't feel like me right now, a bit tired I think from yesterdays game." He said shaking his head.

"So what's happened between you and Selena? Lily told me she wouldn't leave her room this morning and she was a huge mess. Did you's fight or something?"

"Yeah we uh kinda broke up," Nick rubbed the back of his neck awkwardly as he stared at his older brother.

"But why? You's were so perfect together."

"I don't know, I mean we got on but I didn't feel anything for her but can we just forget it. I'm not in the mood to talk about it right now." Nick glanced towards this girl and watched her throw her head back in laughter and walked of, following his brother.

"Oh no," Demi moaned as she checked her watch. "I have to go home. Are you coming?" She asked as she stood up.

"I'm just gonna stay here for a while. I'll see you tomorrow?"

"Yeah and thanks for today. I had fun."

"Yeah me too. Bye." Miley said smiling as Demi walked off home.

Miley looked up at the stars and smiled. Maybe it wouldn't be so bad after all? She now at least had someone to spend the days with.

The stars shone brightly onto Miley and tears sprung to her eyes as she remember what her father told her one night just after her mother had died, "when the stars are shining brightly down on you just remember it's your momma telling you she loves you and reminding you that you are never alone."

"I love you too momma," she whispered as the tears slowly fell down her pale appearance. "I miss you so much."

She pulled her knees up to her chest and hugged them tightly as the tears fell faster. She couldn't help but think everything would be different, better even if her mother was still here. Maybe the family would be fine? Maybe her life would be normal? Maybe she wouldn't be in so much trouble and maybe she wouldn't be causing trouble?

She stood up and began to make her way back home. Home to where two people loved her so much yet she was always pushing the boundaries and seeing how strong their love for her was. But one day it would eventually b r e a k.

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