AN: I do not own any character in this story. I do not own the song by Taylor Swift. All lyrics are in bold.

You Belong With Me

As winter break approached, I couldn't wait for two full weeks of not having to see Miley and Amber walking down the halls of school. Miley and I had started hanging out again, but only when she wasn't with Amber. Which if she wasn't with Amber, that meant they were having a fight. Much like today. We were on our way to my house and she's on the phone with her girlfriend, she's upset. I can hear Amber through the phone, She's going off about something that Miley said. I thought it was quite funny but she doesn't get Miley's humor like I do. Miley just let's her talk though. She acts like it's no big deal, but I could never handle that. As we approach my house, Miley finally tells Amber she will call her back. She let's out a heavy sigh as we head in my room. It's a typical Tuesday night for me. I usually just sit on my bed and start listening to the kind of music Amber doesn't like, like Radiohead and Coldplay. Stuff Miley would listen to with me but sometimes I could tell she wasn't really in to it. That's just who Miley was though. She's just a kind person that will do anything for anybody. That's just how she was raised. I think Amber takes advantage of that and she'll never know Miley's story like I do.

Miley sighed again as she flopped down on my bed. I flopped down beside her and looked up at the ceiling.

"Why do you like her so much?" I asked even though I instantly regretted it once the words slipped from my mouth.

"Some days I have no idea." She answered. I felt her turn in the bed. "She's different sometimes though. She doesn't act the way she does at school. She's not like yo...she's not like usual." I closed my eyes, tight. I could tell Miley was going to say that Amber wasn't like me. Which is true 'cause she wears short skirts and I wear T-shirts. She's also cheer captain and I'm usually on the bleachers with Miley and Oliver. Most of all she could be a complete witch and I, well I'm just not Amber.

I turned to look towards Miley as I felt her eyes burning a hole into the side of my face.

"Miley, I..." I was cut off by the sound of Miley's phone. She immediately jumped up to retrieve it from her backpack. Miley quickly slipped in to the hallway as I heard her say "Hi babe." I closed my eyes and sighed. I was so dreaming about the day when she'd wake up and find that what she's looking for has been here the whole time. I mean sure I was the one that screwed up. I should have spoke up. I should have chased after her.

As quick as Miley had left, she came back. I sat up to look at her. She slammed my door then quickly apologized under her breath

"Miles, what's wrong?" She sighed and came to sit next to me.

"Amber. She's just... I don't know." I was taken back as she laid her head on my shoulder.

"Let's go for a walk." I suggested. Miley immediately jumped up and took my hand. If only Miley could see I'm the one who understands her. I knew a walk was just what she needs.

Miley dragged me down the stairs, then just stopped.

"I have to pee first, Lil." I waited as she went down the hall. I thought about how funny it was that I had been here all along so why can't she see that she belongs with me. Not that I really deserve a second chance but I knew her better then any one. That's why she belongs with me.

I was walkin' the streets with Miley. We had done this enough to know when we need to walk fast past angry neighbors or psycho barking dogs. As we fell in to a comfortable stride, I couldn't help but look at Miley out of the corner of my eye. She looked as gorgeous as usual inher worn-out jeans. We came to the end of the neighborhood where there was a huge park just on the other side of a busy street. Miley took a hold of my hand as we crossed. I can't help thinking this is how it ought to be. Once we made it across, we walked over to an empty bench. We watched the random people walk by in silence. We hadn't realized we were still holding hands, till some woman started calling us an abomination and telling us we were going to hell. Miley started laughing which prompted me to start. As we were sitting there laughing on a park bench, I couldn't help thinking to myself, 'Hey isn't this easy'

"I guess that will happen a lot now that I've come out." Miley said after we stopped laughing.

"Yeah, people will tell you all kinds of things." I looked down at the ground.

"Well now we can get through this together." Miley squeezed my hand causing me to look up at her. She's got a smile that could light up this whole town. Actually I haven't seen it in a while since Amber brought her down.

"Thanks Miles. So... do you want to talk about Amber?" Miley's smile faded.

"No. I'm fine." she may say she's fine but I know her better then that.

"Hey Miles, whatcha doing with a girl like that any way?"

"What do you mean Lil?"

"Well I mean you like me right?" Miley looked away. "well liked me." Miley looked back at me.

"So?"

"Well I mean Amber and I are just so different. She wears high heels and I wear sneakers. I mean come on she's freakin' cheer captain and I'm on the stupid bleachers."

"So? I can like different people Lil."

"Yeah but she's just... she wrong for you." I wanted to say so much more. I guess I'll still be dreaming about the day when she wakes up and finds what she's looking for has been here the whole time.

"What's your problem Lil?" I stared at her shocked. "I mean why do you care so much?"

"Can't you see that I'm the one who understands you? I've been here all along so why can't you see you belong with me"

" I can't believe you Lillian! You have no right!" Miley stood from the bench. " You let me walk away! You have no right!" with that she took off.

Hours later I found myself standing by and waiting at Miley's back door. I knew her family had already ate dinner and that someone would be coming out to put the trash in the can. I was praying it would be Miley, but of course luck was not on my side. Miley's brother Jackson walked out carrying the white garbage bag.

"Hey Jackson." I said clearly startling him.

"Woah, Lilly. I thought you were a burglar."

"Sorry. Um do you think you could tell Miley to come out?"

"Lilly she already came out. I thought you knew she was gay." Jackson started laughing at his own joke before I even realized he was making one.

"Please Jackson. I really need to talk to her."

"Okay." Jackson walked back inside still holding the white bag. I almost stopped him but I figured it was better to let him do one thing at a time. A minute later Miley walked out with the garbage bag. She was mumbling to her self but I couldn't quite understand. I cleared my throat trying to think of something to say. I must have startled her like I did Jackson because she dropped the bag causing stuff to go everywhere. Miley swore under her breath as she knelled down to pick up the trash. I was at her side instantly. We picked up all the trash in silence. Once we were done I stood up and Miley took the trash to the can.

"All this time how could you not know" I blurted out. I couldn't believe I had said it but it was to late. Miley stared at me. Her blue eyes pierced through me.

"Lillian Truscott you are the most confusing person on this entire planet." I stared at her puzzled. "I kissed you, then ran away and you let me go. You tell me that you're better then Amber, then I run away and you let me go. You keep letting me go." A few tears rolled from her eyes. I walked up to her and took her hands in mine.

"Baby, You belong with me."

"How can you even keep saying that. How do I know you're going to fight for me if I try to run again?"

"I'd fight a thousand ninjas for you." Miley started laughing. "See I'm the one who makes you laugh

when you know you're about to cry. I know your favorite songs, and you tell me about your dreams. I think you know where you belong. I think you know it's with me. I'm asking you to forget what I did. I'm asking you to pick me instead of her." Miley looked down at the ground. "Can't you see that I'm the one who understands you. Have you ever thought just maybe you belong with me?" Miley looked back up at me and nodded. In an instant our lips crashed together.

AN: I apologize for the wait. My mind hasn't been working. That and I have been rereading the Twilight Saga so that my mind would be fresh when I saw Breaking Dawn. Of course it really isn't a good idea because i get mad at the movie for not having things in the book. Any way, i;m trying my hardest. The next chapter will probably take awhile because i have to pick a song.