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"We aren't going to any of the really big tourist spots because they'll be crowded and hot and everyone will be sweaty and screaming and it won't be fun," Lilly said as they headed down the street, arms linked. Her body tingled from the feel of Miley's skin touching hers, but she ignored the feeling. "So I'm going to show you the sights that are the best in the city but no one knows about them. Or, no one can get to them because they don't know how."

Miley looked at her curiously.

"What?" Lilly asked.

"I'm wondering what goes on in that brain of yours," Miley said honestly.

"Why would you wonder that?" Lilly laughed.

"Because…because sometimes, I feel like…like I can see right into you, into your eyes, but I can't…interpret what I'm seeing," Miley said slowly, turning her head away from Lilly, facing forward. "And other times, it's like you have storm shutters slammed shut and you don't want to let anyone in. You're like a puzzle. And I love puzzles. You're just a lot more difficult to solve than most people."

Panic passed through Lilly's mind. She carefully kept her face blank when Miley glanced at her out of the corner of her eye and leaned up, whispering in the brunette's ear. "And this is the secret pop star talking."

The brunette stumbled, surprise crossing her face as she looked at Lilly, who was grinning at her triumphantly. Miley then gave her a small smile. "You got me," she said quietly. "But I want to figure you out, still."

"Please don't," Lilly begged, stopping them in the middle of the sidewalk. Several people grumbled and swore as they held up the foot traffic, but Lilly didn't care. She pulled away from Miley. "Don't do this. You don't understand."

"Understand what?" Miley demanded.

Lilly grabbed her hand, pulling her through the crowd of people to an alley, through a gate in a chain fence, and to a small paradise in the middle of the city. Tall grass waved in a slight breeze, the surface of a small pond rippling. A tree leaned over the water, an occasional leaf floating down and landing on the shiny surface. The blonde turned to face Miley, who was staring at the sight before her in amazement.

"What is this place?" she whispered.

"This…this is my place," Lilly whispered, letting go of Miley's hand and walking forward as she crossed her arms over her chest. Tears began to fall down her cheeks. "This is the place where everything important in my life has happened. I…I've loved here and I've lost here. All my heartbreaks and difficulties…this is where I feel the most like myself, besides when I'm painting."

"Why are you showing me this place?" Miley whispered.

The blonde turned around to face Miley. "Why do you trust me so much?"

Miley looked hesitant. "Because…because I like you," she whispered.

"You like me?" Lilly asked hesitantly.

"Yes, I…since that first moment I set eyes on you, I couldn't get you out of my head," Miley whispered. "It was my goal to get to know you, because I thought that maybe if I became your friend, these feelings would go away. I don't need to get into a relationship right now. I've already messed up a lot in my life, but I can't help but want to be with you, Lilly. And I can't help but hope that you feel the same way with me."

"No," Lilly whispered, shaking her head. "You can't like me like that."

"Why?" Miley asks desperately. "I see the way you look at me, Lilly, when you think I'm not looking. I know you feel the same way. Please tell me you feel the same way."

"I'm sorry," Lilly said quietly as Miley stepped towards her. Suddenly she was being pressed up against the tree and the brunette's mouth was moving against her. A fire burst into flame in her stomach and she squeezed her eyes shut as she tried to ignore the feelings striving to be set free. Putting her hands on Miley's shoulders, she pushed her away and shook her head. "Don't make this any harder than it has to be," she whispered to Miley.

"But I love you," Miley whimpered.

Lilly's eyes widened. "No, you can't love me," she whispered. "Don't love me. Don't love me ever."

"Why?" Miley moaned.

The blonde hesitated. "Because I hate you."

Miley pulled herself up straight. "Well, then, if that's the case," she whispered. "I completely understand." She turned on her heel and left.

Yes, all the important things happened in this place. In Lilly's place. And they happened because of her lies.

Sorry it's so short, but I promise the next chapter is longer. A lot longer. Thank you to everyone who reviewed: ScorpioP, physcob2002, Freudian Slips Cause Problems, Sophi20, AllyK00, AlvinFan07, and Meg J. You guys are awesome. Please REVIEW!!! I'll get the next chapter up next Sunday, possibly Monday or Tuesday because I'm going to be out of town. Thank you all so much!

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