I handed my suit case over to my dad who was packing up the truck since we were going to be heading back home today. He had called ahead and the Hannah plane would be meeting us in the same spot that it dropped us off from two weeks ago. Lilly was currently exchanging numbers with Liam and I was trying to ignore the fact that Travis was about twelve feet away from me talking to Lorelei.
The last thing I wanted to do was say goodbye and I knew that within ten minutes that's exactly what I would be doing. So I am sitting on the front step, my chin resting on the palms of both my hands.
I was already in the Hannah wig and my dad and Lilly were both in their disguises as well. Lilly was wearing a dark purple wig as she took on the role of Lola Luftnagle. She had rhinestones in the corner of her eyes and sparkles on her cheeks. I swear Lilly enjoys dressing up as her alter ego more than I do.
I smiled slightly to myself as I continued to studied Lilly/Lola's outfit but my thoughts were interrupted abruptly when someone pushed a piece of blonde hair out of my face. I looked beside me to see that Travis was sitting there smiling at me. Thank the lord I wasn't standing. I would have fallen over due to the weakness in my knees.
Travis took my hand without uttering a single word and lifted it to his lips before placing a gentle kiss onto it. I blushed at the gesture seeing as how most guys I had dated were never like that. They weren't as gentlemen like as Travis was. He was perfect I think I've said that before though.
My head shot up when I heard my dad call my name and saw him climb into the truck. Jackson was already in the backseat and asleep. Much like Lilly and I, he hadn't gotten used to the early wake up calls. The difference was I was actually going to miss them or I was going to miss seeing Travis every morning after the early wake up call I wasn't exactly sure which it was but Lilly assured me that the second one seemed more logical. She had a point.
I stood up and Travis followed me. He stood there looking at each other for a few minutes. For any other couple on the planet this would be considered awkward. Just staring at each other but we understood each other. We were memorizing each other's faces because we probably wouldn't see each other for a few months but I wasn't going to think about that. I lifted my hand and touched his cheek before starting to walk away towards the truck. However, I felt a firm grasp on my wrist and I turned around to look at Travis "I don't do goodbyes" I informed him with tears threatening to fall.
He smiled…again. Sweet nibblets, if he didn't stop that I was going to have absolutely not strength left in my knees. Then for some reason he stepped closer to me and reached for my head. He pulled the Hannah Montana wig off and then cupped my cheek in his hand "I hope Hannah doesn't mind but I would prefer to kiss Miley goodbye." I was about to protest and remind him about my no goodbye's policy but before I could begin to think properly or before the ability to open my mouth presented itself, Travis' lips were slowly moving against mine in perfect harmony.
I figured that since we had made it to this point, deepening the kiss a little bit wouldn't hurt so I did. I felt him smile against my lips and I smiled as well as my hands rested on his shoulders and his were resting on my hips. We suddenly jumped apart when someone honked the horn in the truck. I turned around ready to yell at my dad but saw him and Lorelei a few feet away from Travis and me looking just as irritated. I allowed my eyes to go to the truck and saw Jackson sitting in the driver's seat looking inpatient.
I opened my mouth to yell at my brother but daddy beat me to it "dang nab it boy, hold your horses!" I heard Travis chuckle a little and turned back to face him. Travis met my eyes again and leaned forward to place a gentle kiss to my lips. When I pulled away that time the tears in my eyes were completely visible and even though I tried to hide them from the beautiful boy in front me, it was no use.
Travis tucked a piece of hair behind my ear and smiled at me "we'll see each other again soon. I promise" he smiled. I smiled too and placed one last kiss to his lips and then to his cheek before walking towards the truck. He waved at me as I climbed in the passenger seat and I waved back blowing him a kiss waving as Jackson climbed into the back with Lilly and my dad pressed on the gas, thus leaving Travis' face as nothing more than a memory.
I was holding myself together up until we got onto the private plane. At that point I was lying down on one of the couches with my head on Lilly's lap and was crying softly to myself. I hadn't put the Hannah wig back on yet. It was sitting on the table, so as Lilly stroked my hair trying to comfort me she was indeed comforting Miley, not Hannah.
The flight wasn't very long and once we finally landed I quickly headed into the washroom and put the Hannah wig back on and reapplied my make up so that their were minimal signs that I had been crying. That's the last thing I needed, a headline in People magazine saying Hannah got her heart broken by some new heartthrob.
We stepped off the plane and walked into the airport. In the lobby there were photographers already there and fans were crowded around. How they knew to here at this specific time was far beyond me I was too focused trying to get as many autographs signed as possible.
I looked around and the all too familiar sightings of California. Palm trees outside, the beach not far away, sand across the street and guys carrying surf boards. Yes, I was in California alright and a week ago I would have given anything to come here and now I would do anything to head back to Tennessee.
The driver dropped us off at my publicist Vita's office. We headed into the building and into the elevator before pressing the button that brought us to the top floor. We walked out and people on the office began to stare as we walked into Vita's office. She quickly hung up the phone and ran over to hug me "Hannah darling" she knew my secret but knew to call me Hannah when the wig was on. "How are you? How's Travis? You two looked pretty close last I saw" she admitted with a discrete wink.
I shrugged still upset "were dating now and were going to try the long distance thing."
"Of course" she nodded "so is he dating Hannah or Miley?" She needed to clarify just in case she needed to handle the media with Hannah.
I smiled at Travis' decision "Miley. He chose Miley." Vita smiled and hugged me again before turning to her Dolce & Gabana purse and pulling out a folder "is that my itinerary for the week?" I asked knowing that my break was over and Hannah was back.
Vita smiled and nodded before sitting me down and opening the folder "you have a few shows to do and they want you to perform at the L.A. artist awards. Do you have any new songs you could perform?"
I smiled to myself and nodded "I think I have one." Vita just continued to tell me about my week; the interviews that I needed to attend and small shows and such. Then my dad thanked her, took the folder and we all walked out of the office and down the hall to the washrooms where we all quickly changed out of our outfits.
I placed the Hannah wig back in its case and changed out of Hannah's clothes and into a cute black skirt and light blue top. When I got out of the stall Lilly was already done. Her Lola wig back in a case and she was out of the over top outfit and in shorts, a tank top and an army print hat.
We walked out to see the paparazzi still frantic for Hannah to come back out. We pushed past them and walked around the building where my dad and Jackson were sitting in my dad's car. I figured Vita must have arranged for that.
Lilly and I climbed in and got my dad to drop us off at the beach. I was trying to not think about Travis as we sat down at a table but knew Lilly was thinking about Liam due to the goofy smile on her face. "You miss him?" I asked her causing her come out of her trance and nod her head.
She sighed "I guess it was just a summer romance wasn't it? Well not even an entire summer. More like a day but still, I miss him." I nodded understanding right away. The last thing I wanted to deal with was Amber and Ashley but low and behold there they were, sitting on towels with a bunch of guys surrounding them. Lilly and I only had to look at each other to start laughing.
I guess that caught Amber's attention though because she then called us over "Miley, Lilly come here!" We rolled our eyes but not wanting to be rude we walked over to them. "How was your summer? We missed you here. Well not really" she and Ashley laughed. "But seriously where did you go?"
Lilly shrugged her shoulders as I smiled trying to act nice "Lilly came with me to visit family." Ashley let out a sarcastic laugh as Amber smirked.
"You mean you spent the summer on a farm with smelly pigs and fat cows?" Amber asked rudely. Just as I was going to reply my phone rang and I answered it without looking at the caller ID.
"Hello?" I really didn't know who would be calling me right now.
The person on the other line started to chuckle "you sound agitated, are you okay?" My broke out into a brightly lit grin and I tried hard to find words.
Lilly smiled and rolled her eyes before asking "it's the boyfriend isn't it?" I glared at her and walked away to sit down at a table again.
"Miley?" Travis asked trying to make sure I was still on the line.
I snapped out of my trance and finally found words "hey, sorry about that. I just needed to move away Amber and Ashley and the crowd of guys."
"I let you leave and you replace me already?"
I rolled my eyes "no one could ever replace you Travis. Besides not one guy here can ride horse back, therefore I have no interest." He laughed.
"What about those celebrities. I'm sure Hannah must like at least one famous guy." I knew he was joking but I really didn't want to talk about me and especially not about Hannah. I wanted to know how he was. Was he doing fine with out me while I was suffering? Or was it an act and he missed me just as much.
I started to draw pictures on the table with my finger before answering him "no. Hannah's enjoying the single life. What about you? Any girls catching your eye?"
"Well I'm looking at this picture on my camera. It's of this pretty brunette with beautiful brown eyes. You may know her. She's my girlfriend, her name's Miley?" I smiled at how cheesy he was being right now.
Suddenly Amber and Ashley were in front of me with Lilly behind them looking annoyed. "Yeah, I may know her."
"I miss you" he said suddenly causing me to smile.
"I miss you too" I told him as tears threatened in my eyes but I managed to hold them back. "Christmas isn't that far away though right?" So much for holding them back my tears were now slowly rolling down my cheeks but I turned my face away from Amber and Ashley so that they couldn't see.
I heard Travis sigh on the other line "no, not too far." I could hear the disbelieving edge to his voice but didn't comment.
"Do me a favour" I started out of the blue.
I knew Travis was probably smiling right now just by the sound of his voice "anything" he replied.
I smiled "watch the L.A. Artist Awards on Wednesday night?" I bit my bottom lip hoping he would. I had a small surprise for him and even though I was nervous for him to witness said surprise I needed him to.
"Is my favourite pop star performing?" I smiled at his question.
"Maybe, just please watch them, for me?"
Travis sighed "I'd do anything for you Mi, I hope you know that" I did.
I turned to see Oliver running towards us shaking off of his towel and purposely shaking it onto Amber and Ashley who quickly ran away screaming. I couldn't believe they were afraid of a little sand but then again nothing about them surprises me anymore.
I turned my attention back to the phone as Lilly and Oliver gave each other a tight hug "I know and same goes for me. I'd do anything for you." I really wish I could kiss him right now.
I heard him mumble a few words to someone on the other line and then sigh "I have to go Miles I'll call you later though okay?"
I too sighed but knew that this was how it was going to be form now on "sure, promise?"
"I promise" and with that he hung up. I ended the call and looked up to see Lilly eyeing me carefully.
She gave me a hug "you okay?" I shook my head honestly but smiled anyway and jumped on Oliver forcing him into a hug.
Oliver laughed as he caught me "I missed you too Miley. Next time you go off back to Tennessee take me with you okay? Best friends stick together right?" I nodded happy to be home "and they also inspect their best friend's boyfriends."
I pulled back raising my eyebrows and crossing my arms "is that what this is about? You don't know Travis?" Oliver shrugged his shoulders "Oliver he's a good guy. He asked my dad's permission to date me."
Oliver looked form me to Lilly and back "he asked permission?" I nodded "and your dad approved?" I nodded again "maybe he is a good guy then but personally I don't think anyone is ever going to be good enough for you or for Lilly. You're just too great" I laughed and hit Oliver playfully knowing full well that he was joking.
Lilly was quick to hit him as well and link arms with me "so school starts tomorrow. Are you guys ready?" Oliver started laughing and we took that as a no.
I shrugged my shoulders, I can't say I was excited to go back to school but the distraction would probably be good for me "I'm just excited to have something to distract me from the fact that Travis isn't here."
Oliver stopped laughing and looked at me seriously "don't you think your moving a little fast Mi? You've been dating the guy for what, two or three days? Should you really be missing him this much?"
I sighed as I felt Lilly hug me "I can't explain it Oliver. I know I sound really desperate or obsessed right now but I really like him. I've known him practically my whole life and just got him back only to be ripped apart from him again. I don't know why but it feels like he's a part of me."
Lilly awed and pretended to wipe tears away "my little Miley's in love."
I whipped my head to face her "Lil let's not jump to anything. I like him a lot and I love him in the sense that I consider he's one of my best friend's but-"
Oliver looked at me incredulously "you've got it bad Miley. I've never seen you like this before, even with Jake you weren't this head over heels. Have you told him how you feel?"
I sighed "he lives in a different state you guys. The next time I see him will be around Christmas, how am I supposed to tell him how I feel? I can't say 'you the person I think of when I wake up every morning. Every time you touch me thousands of butterflies flutter around in my stomach and my knees go weak. The way your hand fits in mine makes me believe that you're the one' on the phone."
Lilly shook her head "like I said before Miles, your life just got a whole lot crazier."
How many of you hate me? I don't blame you if you do but here's why it took me so long to update this. First my best friends started having these fainting spells, all of the time. She was fainting down stairs, at school, outside and basically everywhere. Naturally I went into panic mode and while she was in the hospital writing was basically the last thing on my mind. Once she was released from the hospital I spent most of my time with her and helped her write her fanfiction stories considering it was the only thing keeping her sane while she was on bed rest.
Eventually I did get around to writing this chapter it but for some reason I completely forgot to upload it and then when her fainting spells came back I just forgot about this story all together and for that I am truly sorry! Do any of you have a best friend who is basically a sister? If they cry you cry, you finish each other's sentences, talk about cute boys well into the night? A person you laugh until it hurts with kind of friend? If so times that by about twenty and you have my relationship with Amber. She's more that a sister to me and when I thought I may loose her, the last thing I could do was write.
The good news is that she is much better now! Thank goodness for modern medicine! So now I'm back, writing more and more with Amber's help and prepared to continue this story if you guys still want it. This chapter isn't the most interesting but necessary, it gets better from here I promise!
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