Avi's Mischief

"It has been almost two weeks and you still aren't going steady with the boy," Avi scolded Miley as they stood backstage at the Disney Children's Charity Event. Miley had only been able to get Lilly in as long as she carried a stack of Hannah pictures and extra autograph markers for Miley to sign for kids. However, as Miley was to go onstage just after Avi's band, she was currently back stage getting prepped and handed her microphone.

"What'd you expect?" Miley asked. "That it would just, poof! Wala! We're a happy couple?"

"Actually, yes," Avi said. She peaked out. "He's out there. Do you think they'd be upset if I tried to body surf?"

"I'd say that you'd probably crush some little seven-year-old," Miley said. "Now, you're up."

Avi nodded and walked out with the rest of her band. "Hey, all ya'll lovely children, or should I say dazzling young adults because none of you look like any normal kiddy, but like some of the smartest, coolest kids from all over the nation. Now, how many of ya'll are from Tennessee?" A few kids began jumping up and down. "You, you're my homies. Now, let's get to rocking!"

Miley paced a few times as Avi was on stage singing. She had approximately half an hour after getting home from the event to get rid of all Hannah traces to avoid exposing her secret to Jake. She figured that fifteen minutes would be enough time, but she didn't want to be caught looking like a slob. Amber and Ashley, she wasn't so worried about. They wouldn't see what she was wearing or her make-up. But Jake probably would.

"You're on," Avi whispered to Hannah a few songs later while she was exiting the stage. She had to get back to signing autographs, having left half an hour earlier while Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron were singing a few songs from High School Musical. Now, Hannah Montana was on.

Avi danced back into the crowd and began greeting the kids, signing autographs, and such. Her main goal was to find Jake while Miley was still onstage and couldn't pull her away. It didn't take her long as he towered over all the kids.

"Jake, what a surprise to see you here," Avi greeted him.

"It is?" Jake asked.

"No," Avi said shaking her head. "I'm joking. Anyway, I hear you're heading to Miley's after this."

"Where'd you hear that?" Jake asked.

"Miley," Avi said. "You know, a little shorter than me… brown hair… really cute…"

"I know who she is," Jake said giving Avi a stare.

"Anyway, it's gonna be just the two of you, huh?"

"Actually, Amber and Ashley are going to be there as well," Jake said.

Avi rolled her eyes. This was going to slightly more difficult than she thought. "Oh, so, I assume you got the message from Miley, but I heard that she's hoping you get there a little early, to, you know…" Avi raised her eyebrows. "So, if I were you, I'd hurry there after this, no leisurely walks out to the limo."

Jake looked at Avi for a moment, before turning back to signing autographs. Avi took his lead, signing an autograph for a little five-year-old. While Hannah was on her last song, Avi found Lilly and asked to borrow her for a moment.

"What do you need?" Lilly asked.

"I need you to call Amber and Ashley each and tell them that they don't need to arrive until fifteen minutes after Miley told them," Avi said. "If they ask why you're calling, just tell them because Miley's chatting away with Jake or something. I'll tell Miley that Jake is going to take an extra fifteen minutes because he has to quickly meet with his agent or something and that he already called Amber and Ashley, but couldn't get hold of her, and wants me to pass her the message."

"Why?" Lilly asked pulling out her phone.

"I'm causing mischief," Avi said. "And if Miley ever wants to get with Jake, she's going to need to tell him that she's Hannah. I heard all about the Josh episode, though I have no idea what attraction she could ever see in a boy with three feet. And with Jake, it'll just be harder because he actually knows Hannah."

"Ooo, Josh," Lilly nodded. She thought for a moment, then dialed information to get Amber and Ashley's numbers as she found a quiet area.

Meanwhile, Avi found Miley.

Around three thirty, Miley collapsed on her couch still as Hannah. She had just gotten back from the charity event and needed to relax for a few minutes. Lilly was next to her on the couch. Miley was glad that the meeting had been pushed back, even if it was only fifteen minutes.

After about ten minutes, Lilly got up and took off her Lola wig. "I have to get home," she quickly said. "It's meatloaf night at home unless I can convince my mom that no one, not even Grandma, wants meatloaf."

"Bye, Lilly," Miley said.

"Good bye," Lilly said, and she quickly ran out of the house.

Miley was just about to get up to start changing into Miley mode when the doorbell rang. She sighed and looked at her watch. Three forty-five, which meant it was probably Lilly remembering she forgot something. She quickly skipped to the door and opened it to reveal none other than Jake Ryan.

Her jaw dropped. This was fifteen minutes after four to him? Or was it Avi?

"Uh, Hannah?" Jake asked. "Do you know Miley as well?"

"What are you doing here?" Miley asked.

"I was wondering the same thing about you," Jake said. "This is the Stewart residence, right?"

"Um…" Miley began glancing all over, looking for any sign that she was having a horrible nightmare.

"Hey, Miley, honey," her dad's voice rang from up the stairs. "Who's at the door? Also, don't forget that you need to get ready for those kids for that project." Miley didn't know how she could possibly fix this. Jake had now invited himself inside. "Miley, did you hear me?"

"Hannah?" Jake asked slowly, and Miley could see the puzzle pieces slowly connecting his mind.

"Actually, Jake," Miley said, twisting her thumbs around. "It's not Hannah." She pulled the wig off. "I'm Hannah."

Jake's jaw dropped.

"Miley? Do you hear me, girl?"

"I'll be back in a minute," Miley said to Jake. "Hold your horses, Daddy." She began up the staircase.

In just a few minutes, Miley had changed into a different outfit (a still Hannah outfit, but one that no one would associate with Hannah) and had washed all the make-up off her face and straightened her hair out. She then pulled out her phone.

"Avi here," Avi chirped.

"Why did you tell me Jake was going to be late?" Miley growled.

"Now did I?" Avi asked. "Because I could have sworn I told you he was coming early. Now ain't that just the funniest little mistake."

"Yeah, well, I had to tell him I was Hannah," Miley snapped.

"So?" Avi asked. "Tell you the truth, most guys would probably rather date Hannah than Miley, no offense."

"But, he didn't like Hannah, he liked Miley," Miley complained.

"And how do you know he still doesn't?" Avi asked. "Look, I expect you to at least kiss him before those two bitches arrive, so you had better get to kissing. If not, I swear I'm going to give him the impression that you've had sex fantasies involving him, and you know I'm a gal of my word."

Miley growled again and hung up the phone without a good-bye. She then made her way back down the stairs to where Jake was. He seemed fairly confused.

"So, Hannah Montana is really you?" Jake asked. Miley was relieved that he phrased it that was and not 'you're Hannah Montana.'

Miley nodded. "She is."

He looked at her and scooted forward a little on the chair he was sitting in. "I'm guessing that you didn't want me to know."

"I don't want people treating me special just because I'm Hannah," Miley said timidly.

Jake laughed a little and smiled. "Why would I treat you differently, Miley?"

"Because I'm not just Miley Stewart," Miley replied not looking at Jake. "I lied to you. To everybody. You thought I was just a normal girl, but –" She was cut off when Jake approached her and kissed her deeply.

"It's alright, Miley," Jake said. "I understand you hiding Hannah's identity. I just don't understand why you think I would see you differently. As far as I'm concerned, you are just Miley Stewart."

"Really?" Miley asked finally looking up to see he was staring straight at her.

"Absolutely."

"So, um, as it turns out, Amber and Ashley are under the crazy notion that we aren't meeting for another," Miley looked at Jake's watch, "ten to twelve minutes, so, I guess that for those ten to twelve minutes, it's just you and me." Miley smiled.

"I guess so," Jake smiled leaning toward Miley.

"And me," Mr. Stewart said coming down the stairs.

"Daddy!" Miley whined.