Chapter 4: The Long & Painful Goodbye

Miley was very sad and upset that Jake was leaving. She wanted to lock herself in her bedroom and never come out again. It was going to be so hard to say goodbye. Miley called Lilly to talk about how sad she was because she knew her friend would listen. And that is exactly what she did. Lilly has always been there for Miley and understands everything.

Lilly listened to her friend cry about a boy that she had only know for a year. But that didn't matter to her, all that matter to Miley was that she would have to say those hard words soon. She really didn't want to say goodbye to Jake, but maybe they could somehow keep in touch.

The next morning was a dreary one. It was going to be storming all day long. Jake only had one more day in California, so Miley decided to make him a card. It would at least help her say the things that mean the most to her.

Jake,

Thank you for everything you have done with me. It means the most to me. I am going to miss you so much and I will keep in touch with you. Call me if you need to talk.

Miley

It brought Miley to tears writing this for him. Miley called Jake to see if they could hang out for a few. Jake was busy packing, but he didn't mind seeing her. But it would definitely be the last time that the two friends were together.

"Jake, listen it's really hard to say goodbye to you. I know it feels the same for you too. But I decided to make you this. It's not long, but it's something to help you remember me by." Miley said laying her head on his shoulder.

Jake read the letter and after he kissed her forehead. It was the sweetest thing anybody had ever done for him. He loved it and just like Miley, he didn't want to leave.

"Miley, you know I leave tomorrow morning right? I have to leave at seven thirty. Could I see you before I go?" Jake asked looking into Miley's light blue eyes.

Miley was speechless. She knew she wanted to say yes, but she already had a busy day. But being the nice person she is, she said yes. Jake looked down at Miley and took a few minutes to think of what to say to such an amazing girl she was.

That night before bed Miley and Lilly talked on the phone about their day and how much fun they had, even though they both did different things with different people.

Miley got up and took a shower the next morning so that she would be ready to go say goodbye to Jake. He was the best neighbor she had ever had. They had so many good memories. Miley started walking over to the house at seven thirty. She had tears already welling in her eyes. But she put on a big smile when he answered the door.

She couldn't help it though, right as he pulled her into a hug she started to cry. Jake comforted her for the time she cried, and then he gave her an even bigger hug. It was the last thing the two had to remember of each other.

"Goodbye, Miley. I will miss you." Jake said as he was starting to cry.

Miley was still in shock that she couldn't move, not even wave. After she watched the blue mini van drive away she ran back to her house.