A/N: Hey guys, sorry I haven't updated in a week. My schedule is so hectic! Cheerleading and Volleyball.. thank god they aren't on the same day! Monday and Today I had Volleyball games and we won both of them and then yesterday (Thursday) and Tuesday I had Cheerleading practice. On top of all that there is school. Work, work work. I get really good grades so I dont have to worry about school but this year is so hard. (sigh). Anyways...wow, this story is a lot more popular than I thought! Hope this chapter is as much to your liking as the first two. Enjoy!

Chapter 3: A picnic surprise

Disclaimer: I only own the plot, story and the characters I make up. (if any)

Here's Chapter 3, enjoy!

On their way to the beach, Oliver realized that he had forgotten to go pack his belongings. He stopped short, catching Miley off guard, causing her to stumble forward. She got up off the sand and looked back at Oliver with a look like 'what was that for'.

"Miles, we got so caught up with kissing on my couch that I totally forgot to pack my stuff." Oliver explained. Miley's face softened.

"Well, let's go back to your house and you can pack while I look for some food, we should have a little picnic!" Miley smiled and grabbed Oliver's hand, dragging him back to his house.

When they got inside, Miley walked over to the fridge and pantry and started looking for food. Oliver left her after showing her where his family's basket was and walked upstairs to his room. He would've come back to get his clothes later but he really wanted to propose to Miley at the beach, on their favorite spot. As he got up to his room, he shut and locked the door quietly. He picked out a couple sets of clothes and two bathing suits. He was sure Miley would want to go to the beach again so he packed a couple. When he got everything packed that he needed, he walked over to his dresser and opened the secret compartment. He slowly took the red velvet bag containing the ring out and shut the secret door. He carefully placed the pouch in his swimsuit pocket. Then he grabbed his duffel bag, unlocked his door, walking down stairs to the kitchen. When he got to the kitchen, he saw Miley making sandwiches and told her he was going to put his bag in his car.

Miley was in the kitchen making peanut butter and strawberry sandwiches (their favorite kind) when she stopped and thought about what she had learned earlier that day. She was so excited that Oliver was finally going to propose to her. She had been waiting for this day to come ever since he confessed his feelings to her that one faithful day. She heard the screen door open and she knew it was Oliver so she quickly snapped out of her day dream and finished the sandwiches. Sure enough, it was Oliver. And being the kind man that he was, he helped her finish their picnic lunch and once again, they started off to the beach.

As they were walking, getting closer and closer to the water, Miley grabbed Oliver's hand and looked him straight in the eyes.

"I love you Oliver." She smiled.

"I love you too Smiley." Miley blushed and they picked their spot to sit down, right next to their special spot. Before they sat down to eat, Oliver grabbed Miley's arm and ran with her down to the water. Since they lived in Malibu, the water was always warm and crystal clear. Right before they got to the water, Oliver let go of Miley's hand and ran back up to their towels. He had almost forgotten to put the ring down somewhere so he didn't lose it in the water. When he was sure Miley wasn't looking, he snuck it into the pocket of his hoodie and made sure it was safe before he suck up behind Miley and pushed her in the water. She screamed playfully before she fell in. Oliver chuckled to himself before going to rescue her. Miley pretened to be mad at him and once she was sure he was falling for it she splashed him in the face and then tackle-kissed him. After fifteen minutes of playing in the ocean like little kids, they walked back up to their towels and sat down for lunch. The day was going by really fast and before they knew it, it was almost sunset. So this picnic was more like dinner.

Oliver took out two plastic cups that he packed last and placed them in the cup holders. He took out his sparkling grape juice and poured some in each cup until they were about half full. Miley just watched in amazement. 'this is it' she thought. Little did she know, Oliver was toying with her emotions. He was going to make their picnic romantic and make it seem that he was going to propose during it. He remebered seeing Miley spying on him this morning and decided to confuse her.

When he opened up the sandwiches, he broke them into little triangles with his hands and fed Miley one of them. Miley swallowed and fed Oliver another triangle. They continued like this until both sandwiches were gone. The roof of their mouthes were sticky, so they picked up their grape juice and did a little 'cheers' before gulping most of it down. Oliver then reached into the basket again and pulled out a tupperware container with a few pieces of fruit inside. 'Miley' he thought as he chuckled. She was one to always eat something with fruit. He took out two tooth picks and before they knew it, the fruit was gone.

"Mmm." Miley rubbed her stomach while closing her eyes.

"That wasn't as bad as I thought it would be." Oliver joked.

Miley laughed and drank up the rest of her juice before pulling on her skinny-fit hoodie, shivering. They were now sitting on their soft towels when Oliver put on his hoodie, gently wrapping his arm around his girlfriend. Miley was beginning to get anxious. 'Why hasn't Oliver proposed yet?' she thought. Then she froze, realizing she just said that outloud. She closed her eyes and bit her bottom lip. Oliver laughed, grabbing her hand and leading her ontop of their special rock. Miley had opened her eyes but was now avoiding Oliver's gaze. He was still smiling. 'This is a good time' he thought, as the sun was beginning to set.

"Miley, look at me." He turned her head to face him by her chin. Miley looked at him, clearly embarrassed.

"When I was talking to your dad this morning about asking you to marry me, I saw you over by the stairs." he paused. "All day I knew that you eavesdropped on my conversation. I thought I would play with your mind, so I helped set up this dinner at the beach to get you thinking." Miley's jaw opened.

"Oliver!" She exclaimed. But Oliver put his fingers to her mouth.

"Miley, will you marry me?" He asked, pulling out the ring.

Miley gasped. He actually did propose! And she did recognize the ring.

FLASHBACK!

She remembered sitting on her mom's lap when she was younger, listening to her read a bedtime story. She marveled at the ring placed perfectly on her mom's finger.

"Ooh, pretty." Miley said, pointing to the ring.

"You like it Miles?" he mom asked, stopping the story. Miley shook her head.

"One day, when you have a special boy, your daddy and I are going to give him this ring. This is the ring you will have when you get married, sweetie." She spoke softly.

"Wow!" Miley said.

END FLASHBACK!

Miley had marveled that ring ever since. She couldn't believe she was finally getting it! She quickly snapped out of her memory and remembered Oliver was waiting for her response.

"Oh Oliver! It's beautiful, I remember when my mom had this ring!" She kissed him passionately on the lips.

"I'll take that as a yes." Oliver smiled, slipping the ring on Miley's finger. Perfect fit.

"This couldn't have been more romantic. The picnic dinner, the sunset, the ring." Miley looked at Oliver.

"I know what you mean." He said, kissing the top of her head while wrapping an arm around her waist. Miley leaned her head on his shoulder as they watched the rest of the sunset and the stars coming out.

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When all the stars were out and it was really dark, Oliver and Miley packed up their things and walked back to Oliver's house. They put the basket inside the house. Oliver took the spare key and locked it up before opening the door to his car for Miley.

When they arrived back at Miley's house, Oliver took his duffel bag and grabbed Miley's hand. They walked up to Miley's front door and into the family room to find Mr. Stewart working on a new song for Hannah.

"Sounds good daddy!" Miley announced as he strung the last cord.

"Thanks, Jackson said he liked it too, but then again he is a little kiss up." The three of them laughed before Miley sat down next to her dad on the couch, placing her hand in front of his face.

"Congrats darlin'!" Robbie said, pulling his daughter into a small hug.

"Thanks daddy!" Miley answered.

"I layed an inflatable mattress down on the floor in your room with a couple of pillows and blankets for Oliver. I'm trusting you two. He doesn't have to sleep there but if he wants to, it's there for him." Oliver thanked him and Miley told him they could be trusted.

"Well, it's been a long day. We're going to go up to my room and watch a movie. See you in the morning dad!" Miley said, grabbing Oliver's hand and dragging him upstairs.

"G'night you too." He responded. Heading to his room as well.

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Oliver dropped his bag down on the mattress and went to Miley's bathroom to change into a t-shirt and shorts for bed, so he didn't have to later.

Miley walked over to her dresser and pulled out a pair of green monkey pajama pants and a matching tank top. She walked over to her hamper and threw her clothes in, glancing at her clock, which read 7:32. She heard the door to her bathroom open and she watched as Oliver placed his clothes in the hamper and walked up next to her.

"What do you want to watch tonight, baby?" He asked her.

"How about...Shrek 2?" she said.

"Sounds good, I love this movie." Oliver replied, taking the DVD out of its case and popping it into the player.

"Can you lock the door while you're up? I don't want Jackson sleepwalking in here again." Miley asked. Oliver nodded and locked the door before climbing into bed next to Miley.

The movie started and it was at the part when Shrek and Fiona were kissing in front of their gingerbread house. Miley snaked her arms around Oliver's neck and planted a kiss upon his lips. He wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed back. Miley peeped open one eye and saw that Fiona was about to pull out of the kiss so she did as well. She placed her head on Oliver's shoulder and they continued to watch the movie in silence. Neither of them knew that the other had a smile on their face.

Miley was about to fall asleep when she whispered "Good night Mr. Oken." Oliver responded, half asleep himself, "Good night soon-to-be Mrs. Oken!" Miley smiled and kissed him softly before falling asleep. Oliver stayed up and watched the rest of the movie and turned it off when it was over. Once the room was dark, he closed his eyes, layed on his left side and gently layed his right arm across Miley's waist. Soon enough, he was asleep too.

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At three AM, Miley awoke with a start. She was just having a dream --no-- a nightmare. She gently shook Oliver awake and told him her dream. She was softly crying.

In her dream, Miley was in a long dark hallway. Then suddenly, Amber and Ashley appeared and started dissing her. Lilly appeared and started dissing her too. Amber, Ashley and Lilly tapped their fingers together and they said the infamous "Ooh, tssss!" Miley just stood there, shocked. When did Lilly become friends with Amber and Ashley and stop with her? When they finished, they disappeared and Miley was alone in this long dark hallway again. Then Oliver appeared. He looked at Miley and then took the ring off her finger. Then Becca Weller appeared. He placed the ring on her finger and kissed her. They started making out when Miley woke up.

"You would never do that to me would you?" Miley said, her tears subsiding.

"Never. Miley, don't you get it? I love you. I would never hurt you. You mean everything to me. You should know that I would never do that to you!" He pulled her into a hug and kissed the side of her head.

"And before you ask, Lilly would never turn on you. She doesn't like Amber and Ashley, you know that. We have been friends for a really long time." Oliver whispered, still half asleep.

"I love you, not Becca. That's why I broke up with her."

Miley stayed in Oliver's arms for ten more minutes before she was sure he was telling the truth. She layed her head down on Oliver's chest, slowly falling asleep to the rythm of his heart. Oliver kissed the top of her head, intertwined his fingers with hers and fell asleep soon after.

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A/N:

Okay, I wanted to end this chapter after Oliver proposed but I thought it was too short so I added in the sleep part and the dream. Im not too happy with it but hey, what can you do? Hope you enjoyed. Please Review! Tell me what you liked, what you didn't and what you think I should add in further chappies! Please and Thank you (:

P.S. Did you guys see Dancing with the Stars on Tuesday? They showed Lucas Grabeel and he is now bald! (GASP!) I know! Its so crazy! But he did it because of a new role on the CW television show, Smallville. I liked his hair.. but I guess him being bald isnt that bad. Just as long as it's not Zac Efron being bald, I am okay with it. Peace!

xo HSM 0bsession -- Out! (: