A Week end In New York, Chapter 2

Lilly and Oliver was now in a small and dark corridor. A light came from a door ahead of them. They walked quietly toward it. They could hear voices coming from there.

''Hannah's limo is here. Everything's ready?'' a man asked.

''Yes. Security's in position.'' another man confirmed.

''Ok. You only let the public in when Hannah's inside, safe, and ready at the table, Ok?''

''You got it.'' The man nodded.

''Good job!''

Lilly and Oliver exchanged a look.

''We have to wait till the crowd comes in.'' Lilly whispered.

Oliver looked in the corridor and said: ''Well, it's kind of dangerous. Anybody could come in and see us...''

''Yeah, you're right.'' she said.

Lilly looked around, and smiled.

''Look, the bathroom. Let's hide in there.'' Oliver followed her into the room.

The wait seems to last endlessly. Oliver and Lilly's apprehension was overwhelming. Lilly's heart was pounding.

Hannah was in her limo, parked in front of the crowd. She was going to make her entrance. She was somewhat nervous, as usual, but seeing her fans were always a thrill... and she knew Lilly and Oliver were there, somewhere.

She got the signal from the security. Ok, let's do this. Someone opened the door of the Limo, and Hannah stepped out and put her feet on the red carpet, under the cheering of the crowd.

''Wow'' was all Hannah could think.

She started to go meet her fans. She signed autographs, took pictures, gave hugs and kisses, Hannah couldn't believe all the love they had for her.

After minutes and minutes of these, she finally got to the door, and after a last wave, got inside. She breathed. She loved her public, but it was exhausting.

She asked for a glass of water, and sat behind the table. She looked around. There was a life-size mannequin next to the table, and the poster of her new CD. She didn't allow any journalists to come today, wanting only to connect with the fans. Her dad and she also planned to offer a fan a weekend with her in New York, giving him/her a total backstage pass, VIP party access, and just the chance to hang out with Hannah Montana.

She said to the owner of the shop that she was ready to welcome the fans. The doors were opened and they quickly came in, excited to meet their idol.

Oliver and Lilly still were in the bathroom when they started hearing screams.

''I think they're in...'' Lilly pointed. ''Let's go.''

They opened the door and checked if the corridor was safe. It looked good, so they got out. Then, they walked to the door and silently entered the shop. The security guards were too busy with the other fans to notice them.

There were people of every age, looking at CDs, talking, or showing each other's autographs. Lilly and Oliver spotted Hannah. She was more beautiful than ever. She was wearing a white leather jacket on a pink top. She was busy signing posters, pictures, and CDs. Or she was hugging and kissing.

She looks so happy, Lilly thought. Her fans really love her. How can I even stand out!

''Hey Lilly, look at that!'' Oliver said, pulling her by the arm.

''What?'' she frowned.

''You can win a week end with Hannah Montana!'' He exclaimed. ''I am soooo in!''

''What?'' Lilly frowned again.

''You just have to fill this form and answer a question, and you're in!''

''And what are the chances we would actually get picked up...'' Lilly shrugged.

''Probably close to none, but at least we could try...'' Oliver smiled. Lilly rolled her eyes. ''Besides, it's our lucky day today...'' he added.

''Yeah, I guess so...'' Lilly said doubtfully. ''I guess it doesn't hurt to try...''

She filled the form and put it in the box, and so did Oliver. Then, they walked to the table, ready to get their CD signed.

Hannah saw Lilly and Oliver coming closer together. Her heart missed a beat. Lilly was gorgeous. She didn't recognize Lilly's outfit, probably all new for the occasion. She obviously wanted to impress her, and she undeniably succeeded... I wish I could kiss her, Hannah dreamed.

''Hey Hannah'' Hannah looked up, coming out of her dream. A little girl was looking at her.

''Hey sweetie! What's your name?'' She asked smiling.

''Sarah.''

Hannah signed the poster.

''Can I hug you?'' The girl shyly asked, looking down.

Hannah smiled ''Sure!'' She stood up and bended over the table. She gave the little girl a hug and probably made her day. Happy, Sarah left.

A few minutes later, it was Lilly and Oliver's turn. Oliver gave his CD to Hannah, unable to say anything. No words seemed to come out his mouth. Hannah giggled. Oliver's expression was so funny. What a donut! She signed the CD and gave it back to him. Lilly had to grab it for Oliver who was staring at Hannah with hungry eyes, in total wonderment.

''Oliver, wake up!'' Lilly said punching him on the arm. Oliver was going to embarrass them.

''Oww! Lilly, what was that for?'' Oliver whined. Lilly just rolled her eyes as Hannah laughed.

''Boys... '' Hannah and Lilly said at the same time. They stared at each other and smiled. After a few seconds, Lilly came back to her senses and handed her CD to Hannah.

''Name?'' Hannah asked her as she took the CD, from Lilly's hands, her fingers slightly touching her. They both blushed a little.

''Errr...'' Lilly thought. She couldn't remember her name.

''Lilly'' Oliver said for her. Oh my god, I'm worse than Oliver! Lilly thought, alarmed.

Hannah signed the CD, with a smile. However, she took more time than for the others, wanting to make it more personal. And, without Lilly asking for anything, she got up and gave her a hug. Well, it was not the most romantic hug ever, Hannah thought because of the table between them and the fans around. Hannah let a dreaming and ecstatic Lilly go. They once again locked eyes. What was going on?

''Excuse-me!'' a little girl, tap Lilly's back.

''Yeah?'' Lilly said, turning around.

''Can I go now?'' she asked in a small voice.

''Oh yeah sure!'' Lilly replied, realizing she was blocking everyone. ''I'm sorry!'' She stepped out off the line and walked towards Oliver, waiting for her a few feet away.

''Looks like I wasn't the dumbest one this time...'' He mockingly said.

''Oh shut up you donut!'' She exclaimed, punching him on his arm.

''Maaan! You know I bruise easily Lilly!'' Oliver whined. Lilly rolled her eyes, and walked away.

One hour later, the autograph signing was done. Now Hannah had to perform a few of their new songs. Starting by ''Nobody's perfect'', she then sang ''Life's what you make it, '' ''You and me together''. During this last song, Hannah found herself thinking about Lilly, again! She saw her during the concert, enjoying herself with Oliver. She winked at them a couple of times, making her friends the happiest fans on Earth. Oliver kept poking Lilly anytime he saw Hannah looking at them. Lilly was starting to get annoyed by that. She saw it too, Oliver didn't need to warn her... She finally lost her temper and, when Oliver once again went to poke her with his elbow, she just got ahead, and gave him a punch in his side. Oliver bended slightly, given her a questioning look.

''What? She was looking at us... I just wanted to let you know...'' Lilly innocently said. Oliver grimaced. The message had been received, he didn't poke her anymore.

Hannah finished her last song ''True Friends''. The fans were totally crazy. The owner came on stage, next to Hannah.

''Wow, that was quite a show Hannah!'' He exclaimed.

''Thanks so much.'' She said. ''You've all been amazing. Thank you to ya'all!'' The fans cheered even more.

''And all those songs are on your new album, right?'' the owner added.

''Right. Plus a few more of course!''

''Right... Ok, now it's time to announce our lucky winner for the fabulous weekend with Hannah Montana!''

The crowd applauded. Another man handed an envelop to the owner.

''Hannah, would you do us the honor... '' He said humbly, tending the envelop to the popstar. She took it, and started to open it. She read the name. Oh my God!

''So...'' the owner said seeing that Hannah didn't say anything.

''Oh right, I'm supposed to say it out loud...'' Hannah said, laughing to hide her embarrassment.

The owner and the fans laughed.

''Ok. So, the winner is... Lilly Truscott, from Malibu!'' She announced, trying to spot Lilly through the crowd.

''So who's gonna win'' Lilly wondered. She hoped it was not going to be some guy that Hannah could fall for. ''What am I saying? Hannah would NEVER fall for a fan...''

''Lilly Truscott, from Malibu'' she heard a voice say, but she didn't react, still thinking. Oliver shook her.

''Lilly, you won!'' Oliver cried, shaking Lilly by the shoulders.

''What? What are you talking about?'' Lilly said, confused.

''The weekend in New York! You won!''

Lilly was surprised, amazed, lost. She couldn't believe it. Oliver pushed her on stage, so that she soon ended up next to Hannah Montana. Hannah gave her a hug.

Oh my god that feels so good! Lilly thought.

Oh my god that feels so good! Hannah thought herself. But she quickly thought of something else. Lilly was going to be with Hannah for a whole weekend. How was she going to keep her secret? It's was like mission impossible! Lilly was smart! Lilly was her best friend! She always managed to find the truth. But most of all, how will she be able to turn off her feelings for Lilly?