Hey again! I decided to give you another chapter since the first one was a little too short, and remember it is a NILEY.

"Nick?"

I stopped walking abruptly, I knew that voice.

I turned my body to look at her, I haven't seen her in years. Selena was standing there right in front of me. I felt stranger to her. She looked beautiful, her singing career was blooming as well as her acting career. She had huge sunglasses that covered half of her face, and black coat that covered what I assumed was a dress underneath.

"Nick?" she repeated, taking off her glasses from her beautiful face. Her brown eyes staring into my own in surprise, "Is that you?"

I nodded my mouth still agape from the surprise.

I finally came out of my trance and half smiled, "Selena. Wow it's been a while."

She smiled big at me and took me in her arms in a big hug. I couldn't believe she was here.

She pulled away with her nose slightly scrunched, and confused gaze.

"You smell like smoke and alcohol," she stated as a matter of fact and took my hand in hers and led me to, what I assume, was her car.

"Yeah…" I said, and scratched the back of my head awkwardly, "what are you doing here?"

She sighed, "I came here for a show. The after party was a block away and I didn't really want to stay in there for too long," she said, starting the engine. "And you, where have you been? You disappeared from the face of Earth."

I chuckled at her statement and shrugged my shoulders like it didn't matter, "I live here. I have for a few years now."

She nodded her head, and turned up the radio and one of her songs played on the radio.

Everybody needs inspiration
Everybody needs a song
A beautiful melody
When the night's so long…

I sighed and closed my eyes, intently listening to her beautiful voice. It was painful, but delightful at the same time. You'd think after so long I'd be over her, but the heart doesn't work that way. The world doesn't seem to be on my side.

"Are you alright?" I was snapped out of my trance by Selena who was looking at me, worry took over her beautiful features.

I smiled at her and nodded, "Just tired," I lied. Not like she would notice.

She looked at me hesitantly and nodded her head.

"So where am I taking you?"

"Just drop me off at the 3rd AV. I can walk"

"Why? You don't want me to know where you live?" She teased, smirking which made me crack a smile.

I shook my head, chuckling and looked at her and guided her to my house.

Once we arrived and she turned the ignition off, I turned to look at her,

"The apartment is no big deal and it's kind of messy, too. "

She smiled, "Nick, stop worrying."

She got out of the car and I followed after her. I took her hand and guided her towards the elevator. I glanced at her and saw her taking in her surroundings with curious eyes. I squeezed her hand gently and she turned her head towards me and smiled warmly.

"You're as beautiful as ever, Sel." I blurted out, and I saw her cheeks turn a shade of crimson.

"Thank you…"she said and smiled, still blushing.

I nodded my head, and tugged at her hand when the elevator hit the right floor. I led her to my apartment.

"Room #234," she whispered, "what happened to the three?"

I shrugged, and opened the door and let her in first.

She looked around as she ran her fingers through her long, luscious hair and then she looked at me expectantly.

"Well…" I said, "This is it."

"It's nice"

"You're lying," I chuckled

She laughed and shook her head, "Well?"

"Well…?" I asked confused

"I guess I'll just be standing here the whole night," She laughed

I slapped my forehead at my stupidity and invited her to sit on the couch

"I'm sorry, I can't be a bit clueless at times," I walked towards the kitchen and opened the fridge.

I pulled out two cans of soda and handed one to her, which she gratefully accepted.

"So, what do you do now?" She asked me before taking a sip of her soda and looked at me intently.

I licked my lips, and leaned against the couch, "I work at a recording studio wrapping cables?"

"Why? Nick you have so much talent… Why do you live here? You let go of everything you stand for, or I thought you did. You could do so much, yet you're working wrapping cables and living in this small apartment on your own and you're this-

I cut her off, "Loser?"

I shook my head and slammed the soda can on my coffee table.

"No… you're anything but a loser-

"Selena," I snapped fiercely, making her look at me rather hurt, "THIS is who I am now. I live in this dump, I have a part time job and that is that. I'm not the successful boy you knew, alright? Just drop it… let it go."

She got up and took her purse, "I'm just going to go."

I shook my head and took her wrist, "I'm sorry…" she looked at me sadly, "I didn't mean to yell, Sel. I'm just… it's so hard. I haven't talked to my family in so long, my friends, Miley…"

She pulled me into a hug, and rubbed my back soothingly,

"Nick… call them. Call your friends, your family, call HER." She whispered into my ear

I shook my head ferociously, "I can't. She's about to get married to Blakelee. I can't just do that."

"Nick, just because you guys aren't in a relationship means she can't be in your life. You need all these people in your life, you can't keep living under these shadows," She pulled away and held my head in her hands, "I don't know if you two are ever meant to be together, but I know that you two are meant to be in each other's lives at least as friends."

I nodded my head, "maybe..."

She smiled and kissed my cheek, "You've got my phone number. Call me if you need me alright?"

I nodded and whispered thank you.

She smiled, turned around and walked towards my door. Before leaving she turne around and said,

"The oscars are going to be held here this year. I need a date for it. Find a nice tuxido and shoes. Your brothers, Miley and Liam will be there too," she said before turning around and leaving without letting me even answer.

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Alex,

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