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Chapter Four

Thursday, 12:34 PM.

(Miley)

Me and Lilly had already ordered a pizza for us to share so we just talked while we waited. It had been bugging me for a while now so I decided to bring it up, randomly.

"Uh, so what'd you and Oliver do yesterday?" I asked, trying not to sound too interested. Lilly might get a little suspicious that I was jealous or something.

"Oh, we just talked for a little bit. I called you right after I left his house, in case you were wondering." She smiled as if she knew something I didn't know. I guess it just bugged me because I wanted to know why Oliver couldn't confide in me too.

"Really? Thanks for calling, by the way." I remarked. "Anyways, do you have any new boys in mind?" I looked hopeful. I was curious if she'd mention Oliver or maybe there was someone she had in mind that wasn't Oliver because I was out of my mind thinking they'd go out.

"Actually.. there is someone I have my eye on..." Lilly paused as if she wanted to change what she was about to say. "His name is... Oliver!" She smiled triumphantly. And as soon as I heard her say Oliver's name I freaked.

"WHAT?!" I stood up from my chair and looked around to see everyone in the pizza place staring at me.

Lilly was laughing so hard I think tears were rolling down her face. She gestured for me to sit down as her laughing subsided. My eyes were still wide, processing the fact that Lilly just said she had her eye on Oliver! My Oliver! If I wasn't already shocked, I'd be even more shocked. MY Oliver?? I'm going nuts.

"Calm down, Miley, I was totally kidding! Me and Oliver? Ick. But you should've seen your face! It was priceless." She laughed.

By now, I was glaring at her. Was she insane? Tricking me like that?

"I hope you know that I know that you like Oliver." Lilly explained matter-of-factly.

"Uh, what gave you that idea?" I had a nervous look on my face and shifted my eyes.

"Oh, come on. Miley, how could you think you could hide something like that from me? Seriously. I'm your best friend."

I nodded in agreement. "Okay, okay. Maybe I like Oliver.. a little.. or a lot. But I'm not even sure when this happened.. or when I realized it. I didn't want to mention anything because I thought you'd laugh at me or something. And you better not even hint to Oliver that I like him or you're dead to me." I pointed a finger at her and threw in a death glare to ensure her trust.

"I knew it! Hah! I am so good." Lilly looked accomplished. "I promise I won't utter a single word. But that doesn't mean I can't play matchmaker!"

I shook my head. "Lilly, that could turn out for the worst!"

"Ah, but it could turn out for the best. And that's the favorable outcome, so stop fussing and let me do my thanggg!"

I laughed at Lilly's good nature. "Don't ever say that again."

"Here's your pizza, girls." The waiter set down a medium cheese pizza on our table and we got to eating.

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Thursday, 1:48 PM.

(Lilly)

I was so much happier after Miley finally admitted to liking Oliver. This is going to make my matchmaking job so much easier. The pizza was so good but before it was all gone, I texted Oliver under the table so Miley couldn't see me. I told him: 'Show up at Marco's Pizza Place cause I have a surprise.' That should totally send him rocketing over here. I just hope Miley won't mind me inviting Oliver.. and then leaving.

It was about 15 minutes since I texted Oliver when the little bell on the door jingled. Me and Miley looked up from our plates and saw Oliver roll into the place looking around. I smiled and waved at him to come over and her expression matched the one she had on when I told her I had my eye on Oliver, except this time she had half a pizza slice shoved in her mouth.

"Heeey, guys.." Oliver trailed off, a little confused, but happy that Miley was here. And I'm betting he got the gist of my 'surprise'. "What's up?" He took a seat across from me and Miley. I looked at her and saw that she finally got over the initial shock and was finishing a slice of pizza.

Oliver still looked a little confused. "Lilly, can we talk?" He pointed away from the table. I nodded.

"What's the surprise?" Oliver asked me.

"Oh, you'll see." I looked over at Miley with a smirk on my face. I took his hand and led him back over to the table we were at. If everything was going to go according to plan, my phone should start ringing in five.. four.. three.. two.. RINGGG!

"Mom? Hey, what's up? Really? Ohh Ok, I'll tell them." I hung up the phone and got up. "Guys, I'm so sorry but my mom said she has a family emergency and she's here to pick me up. Bye!" Right before I stepped out of the pizza place I winked at Oliver while he stared at me disbelievingly.

SURPRISE!

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Thursday, 1:52 PM.

(Oliver)

I was going to strangle Lilly next time I saw her. What does she think she's doing leaving me and Miley here alone? Okay, now I was just sounding ridiculous. Me and Miley had hung out countless times and it had never felt this awkward. I was usually so good at hiding my feelings towards her, I hope she doesn't find out. And I really hope Lilly didn't tell her anything. Because if she did and Miley obviously didn't like me back, I will kill her for ruining our friendship. Now I'm just ranting.

I could always just tell Miley how I felt myself. But then that would most likely include rejection which I just can't take right now. Alright, so maybe I was being a little over dramatic and over analytical but can you blame me? I didn't think so. Now, I am going to try to make this the least awkward as possible if it kills me.

"Oliver!" I heard Miley yell my name and her hand was waving in front of my face. I shook myself out of the trance I was in. "What? Oh. Sorry." I cringed knowing that I was probably gazing at her throughout my whole thought process. Not too un-awkward, was it? I groaned. This is going to be a long day.

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Thursday, 2:04 PM.

(Miley)

That was kind of weird. Oliver was staring at me, totally oblivious, for like 3 minutes. I wonder what was going on inside Lilly's head when she thought she could pull this stunt and just leave me and Oliver alone here. Even after I told her I liked him! What if he knows or something? And what if he doesn't like me back and thinks I'm a total freak. Why would he like his silly best friend?

Okay, I need to stop over analyzing this situation. Seriously. I am going to make this as un-awkward as I can. I watched as Oliver reached over and grabbed a slice of pizza and started to chomp down on it. I laughed because he got some sauce on his face.

"What?" He asked me with pizza still in his mouth.

"I think you need a napkin, doughnut." I handed him several and watched him wipe off the sauce from his face. He laughed nervously.

"Uh, Miles?" He started.

"Yeah, Oliver?" I answered him curiously.

"Sorry about.. the beach.. me and Lilly just had to talk about stuff.. and I hope you weren't mad.."

I shook my head. "No, Oliver, I'm not mad. Why would I be? I mean, I was a little confused.. but not mad." I lied a little. Of couse I had been mad.. I thought he liked Lilly! But I couldn't tell him that because he'd probably think I was being ridiculous and laugh in my face.

After Oliver finished his share of the pizza, I decided to pipe up and ask something. "Hey, uh, do you wanna go back to my place and maybe watch a movie?" I was so nervous he would say no. Man, I feel like I'm asking him out on a date or something. Hah!

To my relief, Oliver smiled. "Of course, Miles, let's roll." I smiled back at him as we left the pizza place and walked back to my house on the beach.

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Finally some Miley/Oliver ineraction, huh? Wow, last time I posted the chapter I was in such a rush I forgot to add in a little note at the bottom. Lots of people are putting this story on their alerts and favs; so thanks! But reviews make me happy too. Until next time. :)