Nicks POV
''Joe wake up.'' I shake my brother who is curled up in the couch, looking like a 5 year old. He mumbles something, probably cursing me out and slowly opens his eyes. ''I hate you.'' I decide to ignore that comment and just walk to our kitchen to get myself some cereals. ''You have to get ready. We need to get going. called to tell us to be there at 8.00 am. It's already 7.20.'' He nods and walks towards our bathroom to get ready. I finish eating and ten minutes later he comes out looking presentable. ''Let's go.'' He mumbles rubbing his eyes and I just nod getting my black jacket. I get in the car and joe sits silently in the passengers seat. I don't really want to break the silence and just drive, not saying a word.
''I guess that's the house.'' I whisper pointing to the big mansion. Joe's eyes widen for a second and his mounth hangs open. ''Wow. That must be it.'' he agrees and I park the car right infront of the house. ''Okay, let's go then.'' As we start walking towards it I notice Joe's big smile.
''Why are you smiling?''
''I'm just happy.'' Okay, that's weird. ''And why are you so happy?''
''I just... I feel like we're going to have a really good time here. Miley seems nice.'' He states giving me a wink. Oh no.
''No way dude. No flirting or dating. Nothing. This is our job.'' I give him a stern look as we keep walking. He laughs.
''I know. I never said I'd start anything with her. I mean, sure she is good lucking. She's hot, yes. But she's not my type. At least not when it comes to dating. I feel like we could be really good friends though.''
I shake my head, dissaprovingly. Typical Joe. Never being serious. Never realising how serious things are. This is our job. Miley is our job. Keeping her safe is our job. We are here to keep her safe. We are not here to be her friends. We finally reach the door and I knock, giving Joe a look. He shruggs and just smiles at the blond woman who opens the door.
''Hello. You two must be Joseph and Nicholas?'' She asks as she gives us a warm smile.
''Hello miss. Yes. But please call us Joe and Nick.'' Joe corrects her and she just nods.
''Please, come in. Miley should be down here any minute now. And Billy is on the phone. I'm Tish, by the way. Billy's wife and Miley's mother. Do you want to drink anything?'' Tish intoduces herself and I shake my head. ''No thank you.'' I give her a little smile, she was really nice. As soon as Tish nodded and opened her mouth to say something, Miley comes running downstairs holding a little puppy in her arms. ''Joe!'' She smiles and runs to him, giving him a hug. Joe returns it and chuckles. ''Good morning Miley.'' I'm honestly surprised she was already so close to him. I mean, they only met yesterday. But that was the effect Joe had on people. For some reason people always feel comfortable around him. That was something that we definitly don't have in common. I noticed Miley decided to ignore me. I honestly don't really care. I'm not like Joe. I don't need neither do I want to be friends with her. I just want to do my job.
''Good Morning Nicholas. Good Morning Joseph.'' Billys loud voice suddenly filled the room. I don't really know for how long he has been standing there. ''Good Morning'', me and my brother say at the same time. ''So, let's get down to buisness?'' he laughs a little and we nod, my brother giving him a smile. ''Let's go upstairs, then.'' We follow him and he suddenly looks back giving his daughter a stern look.''You stay, Miley.'' ''But why?!'' she crosses her arms and pouts looking more like a 7 year old. I try my hardest not to roll my eyes. I knew she'd be like that. A stuck up brat who is used to getting everything she wants only because she's famous. Her dad just ignored her and led us inside his office. ''Sit down.'' he said and we both did. He looks at both of us and takes a deep breath before he starts talking ''Okay guys...''
Miley's POV
That was so unfair! Why can't I listen to whatever they are saying? I mean, I am the one who's going to spend most of my days with these two. Plus, how do I know my father is paying both equally? And how do I make sure he treats Joe right? I know he isn't really happy that I chose him. But whatever. I press my ear against the door and sigh. That's useless. I walk downstairs and see my mom sitting on the couch petting Noahs dog, loco. Noah is my annoying little sister. I sit next to her and cross my arms. She looks at me and gives me a warm smile. ''What's wrong, love?'' I take a deep breath and start bubbling. ''It's dad. He just keeps treating me like I'm a kid. He doesn't see me as a young woman. Sometimes I think he's unware of how old I am. Like, doesn't he get that I'm already 20 and an adult? I mean, it's just so unfair. He hires these two bodyguards who are going to be glued to MY ass and now I can't even be there when they're talking about I don't even know what. Do you understand me, mom? I just hate to be treated like a kid! I don't even want to have bodyguards! I don't need them.'' I take a deep breath and look at my mom who was staring right back at me. ''Hunny, I understand you. But you have to try and understand your dad. He only wan-'' ''He only wants whats best for me. Yeah sure mom, I get it. I've been hearing it since I was 12.'' I sit back annoyed. Not even my mom understands me. Sure she sais she does, but does she really? ''Miley Ray, you know that's the truth. He only wants to protect you. That does not mean he is treating you like a child. But sometimes you are the one acting like one. Think about that.'' And with that she stands up and disapears to the kitchen. Frustrated, I take out my phone to call Demi. After a few ringings her cheerful voice greets me. ''Hey Miles!What's up?'' I smile to myself. She always makes me feel better. ''Hey Demz. Nothing just got into some kind of fight with my mom. What about you?'' I lay down on the couch taking loco in my arms. ''Oh, what was the fight about? Nothing, just hanging with my sister.'' I could literally see her smile through the phone. She loves her family. She was so close to all of them, it amazes me. I'm close to my family too but with her it's like they never fight. She's close to both of her sisters, unlike me. My older sister Brandi lives in Tennessee and is now super busy with her band. Sure, I love her and I'm close to her. I know I can tell her everything. But then again, we barely hang out anymore. Whenever we do though, it's always great and fun. And when it comes to my little sister Noah...don't even get me started. She's 12 and just hit puberty, so she's the most annoying little thing ever. Yes, I love her. But whenever we try to have a normal convo it usually ends up in a fight.
''Oh that's nice. I'm sure it's a lot of fun. And uhm, the usual. I told you that yesterday my dad wanted to gire those babysitters. Now they're talking and I can't be there. Plus my mom thinks I'm the one acting childish.'' It was silent at the other line and I take a deep breath, I know what's about to come.
''Miley, you know I love you. You're like a sister to me. But I have to admitt sometimes you do act like a stuck up brat.'' she says calmly. I roll my eyes and sit up when I hear the door closing upstairs. ''Demz I love you too but I need to go, guess they're done talking. Bye, see ya.'' I quickly stand up and face the 3 guys coming down.
''So?'' I ask my dad, leaning against the couch.
''So, nothing. They're your new bodyguards. They're going to be with you 24/7.'' Oh, joy. I look at Joe who was smiling at me. At least I have him. I quickly return the smile and then face Nick. I smile at me and he just nods. Well okay, handsome-mystery-not-really-nice-bodyguard who I'm going to spend my days with. ''I'm going out.'' I announce and I see them nodding and following me out the door. I turn around and stare at them confused. ''What are you two doing?''
''Our job.'' Nick answers shrugging. ''Oh so you start today?''I ask annoyed and Joe nods. ''Goodbye freedom.'' I mumble and look down. ''I'm driving.'' Nick speaks up and I raise an eyebrow. No-fucking-way. ''No.'' I get into the car in my drivers seat and see Nick getting into the passengers seat, obviously not pleased. Then as soon as Joe gets in too I start the car and drive away.