Chapter 7

Make This Last

When I woke up in the morning, I looked to the right of me seeing that Miley wasn't there. I looked over at Miley's computer and saw her sitting there, with her eyes glued to the screen. She still had her pajamas on and she had her glasses on, which she only wore when she needed to read something.

An image of Jackson and Chantel flashed through my head and I shook my head remembering what happened last night. That dream completely freaked me out and with Jackson was a little too much. As much as I wanted to stay with him last night when he caught me off guard, it just felt weird with him touching me like that. I know it's not like he hasn't touched me like that before, but it was uncomfortable. These dreams including Chantel are taking a big effect with me and Jackson's relationship and it's really hard.

"Good morning sleepy head." Miley said and I snapped out of my thoughts and brought my attention to Miley. She pulled off her glasses, setting them aside and walked over to the bed, jumping on it.

"Morning Miles." I replied and sat up on the bed. "What time is it?" I asked and she looked at the clock.

"Noon." She smacked my tummy and looked up at me. Her eyes studying me then stopped at a spot near my face. She smirked. "Had much sleep last night?" She raised an eyebrow and I looked at her a little confused.

"What?" I asked and she moved up, raising her finger to me, and pressed on a patch of skin right below my chin.

"That." She shook her head.

"Ohh, yeah, I just took a shower last night because I had a nightmare and then Jackson sorta caught me off guard and yeah." I could feel my cheeks heating up at this point and I dropped my gaze from Miley.

"Ew." She shook her head. "Anyway, what happened in your nightmare?" She asked and I shrugged.

"Well, in my nightmare I was at the beach, thinking things through, and then I was going back to your house. I went through the short cut to your house from the beach and then I heard people talking, more like giggling and whatnot. The next thing I know, I see Jackson all over this girl and it was kind of like the girl could hear me talking but Jackson couldn't. It was just weird…" I pulled my legs up to my chest and Miley frowned.

"Why are you having these dreams Lilly, is there something happening with the two of you?" Miley asked and I shook my head.

"Not that I know of. We share a pretty strong relationship and I really don't know why I'm having these nightmares." I admitted.

"Maybe you're just afraid that something is going to happen with the two of you, just don't worry about it, they'll stop. If you're that worried, go talk to Jackson about these dreams yourself. It would make you feel better, trust me." She smiled and patted my foot, standing up from her laying position.

"Maybe." I replied and got off the bed as well. Miley walked into her closet and I decided to go downstairs for a little snack.

I was almost at the bottom steps when I heard two people talking from the kitchen. It was Jackson's voice and a girl's one as well. I knew right away with whom it was and I didn't want to interrupt the two, but the rumbling from my stomach is forcing me to go in the kitchen.

I sighed and decided to just go in there, it's not like they're going to care anyway. I finished going down the steps and slowly walking to the kitchen, keeping my head down.

"Ooh, good afternoon Lilly!" Chantel said and I slightly nodded my head. Hearing her voice made me loose my appetite and as soon as I reached the fridge, I decided to just get a drink. I was waiting for Jackson to say something to me, but he didn't and I felt a little let down about it. He's probably still mad at me for pushing him away last night, but it wasn't even my fault that I didn't want it.

I opened the bottle and as I took a sip from it, I looked up seeing Jackson staring right at me. His eyes fixed at me, watching my every move, even when I stopped drinking from my bottle.

"What are you working on?" I asked as soon as I put the bottle down on the counter.

"The senior project and Jackson is helping me with mine." Chantel said and smiled.

"Oh really?" I looked through the corner of my eye at Jackson and he continued to stare at me. "I'm going upstairs." I said and walked out of the kitchen and started up the stairs. I needed to get out of here and fast.

"Lilly…" I could hear Jackson call for me, but I ignored him running the rest of the way upstairs. I went straight for Miley's room and started packing up my things.

"Where are you going?"

I turned around seeing Miley walking out of her closet, changed out of her pajamas and like she was going out for something.

"I'm going home, I have to meet Leah." I lied to her and continued packing.

"But I thought you were sleeping over tonight?" She asked and I sighed.

"My mom called me and I had to help out Leah with some things." I put on my bag on my shoulder and went to Miley, with her looking disappointed.

"Why don't you ask Jackson for a ride? You should change your clothes first; people would probably think that you're a freak if you walk out like that." She pointed at my shorts and tank top.

"Then I'll wear a jacket." I dropped my bag, opening it up, and dug in it for my, well Jackson's jacket. I pulled it over my head and down as it reached my mid thighs. "Plus, I wouldn't want to bother Jackson and Chantel while they're doing their project." I rolled my eyes and picked up my bag. A slight achy feeling in my chest started up and I tried my best to ignore it even if I couldn't.

"So that's why…" Miley said and I looked up at her.

"What is?"

"You're pissed off that Jackson and Chantel are helping each other with the senior project." She walked over to me and hugged me.

"Miley its not-"

"You know you can-" She started but I shook my head.

"I don't care if they help each other out, they can do whatever they want. I'm going, bye Miley." I forced myself to smile, though the pain in my chest grew even more as I walked away from Miley. I could've told her right there that Chantel was the one that I pictured in my dreams with Jackson. It's just so hard and I hate saying this, but Chantel and Jackson do make a cute couple. Maybe they do deserve each other.

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I reached my house and felt a little relieved to be home. I walked inside and as I passed by the entrance to the living room seeing Leah there.

"Lilly?" She called and I turned back to the living room and walked in, dropping my bag to the side.

"Yeah." I sat down next to her, wrapping my arms around her.

"What's up with you?" She asked and I sighed.

"I'm kinda screwed." I closed my eyes as I rested my cheek against her arm.

She gasped. "Don't tell me you're pregnant." She suddenly says and I shook my head.

"Why is it that everyone thinks that I'm pregnant? I'm not pregnant, I'm just… confused." I replied angrily. Even Miley thought that I was too and it's just stupid.

"Oh gosh, I thought…" She rubbed my arm and I looked up at her. "What's wrong?" She asked and I sucked on my bottom lip thinking whether or not to tell Leah about the nightmares.

I've told her just about everything ever since Jackson and I started doing these intimate things and she always knew what to say. Maybe it would be a good idea to have someone to lean on with this problem.

"I've been dreaming about things." I said softly, relaxing a little. It would be better to say this out then keeping it in; Leah always knew answers to things like this.

"More of those naughty Jackson dreams?" She curiously asked and I shrugged.

"Kinda, it's more of a bad dream, a nightmare."

"What happens in these nightmares?"

"Jackson goes off with another girl..." I mumbled feeling a little embarrassed. I shouldn't be embarrassed, but it just felt like it is. These nightmares feel like it's not a good enough reason to be afraid of loosing Jackson, but I am completely afraid of it.

"Aw!" Leah said and pulled me into a tight hug.

"And that's not it." I lifted my head up, staring at her. "My first dream, we were starting to do things and then he leaves me for another girl. This girl is someone I've never met before, and then the next day I see that girl he leaves me for in school and she's perfect for him. The dream I had last night, I caught them making out, but then they couldn't hear me. I thought that the girl heard me because she looked like she was holding back, but he couldn't hear me whatsoever."

"That's a scary dream, especially if it has to do with two people you know." She shook her head. "But wait, what do you mean when you say that she's perfect for him?"

"I mean she's perfect for him because they just… fit. Unlike me, she's pretty, adorable, innocent looking, and someone that every boy wants. They're also going on a date on Saturday, the day of a Hannah concert." I frowned and Leah lightly squeezed me.

"Don't jump to conclusions maybe they're just going as friends. Jackson really likes you and I really doubt that he'll leave you for some stupid slut. You know what they say, they may look innocent, but they're not so innocent at all. Look at you, you look like the most innocent person in the world, then some older guy deflowers you and you're completely active with it comes it." She laughed and I punched her shoulder.

"Ass." I shook my head and started to laugh. That was the first time I laughed today and I love Leah for trying to cheer me up.

"Thank you very much." She joked and for the rest of the afternoon, she cheered me up by just hanging out with me, eating ice cream and just talking about things.

Later in the night, at about 8 in the evening, Leah and I were watching Happy Feet when the door bell rang. No one came by at a time like this, well, except mom and dad or if one of us went out or something.

I got off the couch, motioning Leah to just sit and relax, and walked over to the front door to open it. I flipped on the porch lights and slightly opened the door, peaking through seeing none other than Jackson himself waiting out there.

I opened the door even more, sticking my head out, and he smiled sheepishly at me.

"Hello Lilly." He said with both his hands hidden behind me

"Hi. Why are you here?" I asked, opening the door wider and stepped outside of the house.

"I'm sorry about last night and I'm sorry for being a complete jerk." He says and handed me the teddy bear.

"It's okay." I walked over to the steps of the porch and sat down putting the bear on my lap. I took its little hands smiled down at the toy. It was a cute soft light brown bear with an L on its chest. It really was cute and I love stuffed animals now, but is Jackson doing this just because he feels like he did something completely wrong?

"Yeah, I'm really sorry and you seemed really upset. I'm so sorry about last night, I mean, I'm a guy and we just do this out of nowhere at times and I'm really really sorry." He sat down next to me and I nodded.

"It's okay, Jackson I forgive you and this is really cute. I love it." I smiled and kissed his cheek.

"So you're not mad at me?" He asked and I shrugged.

"There isn't a real reason that I should be mad at you, unless you're hiding something from me." I said giving him a hint that I wanted to know what was happening between him and Chantel.

He thought for a second shook his head. "Nothing I could think about right now."

"Are you sure?" I asked and he nodded.

"Yes, I'm sure."

I became a little sad that he didn't want to admit anything. All I wanted to know is if he was really taking Chantel to a Hannah concert and why. I was giving him a chance to open up and tell me before it was too late and he says that there isn't anything going on between them.

"You don't even know what's going on." I whispered and closed my eyes.

"What?" He asked, scooting closer to me and wrapped his arm around my shoulders.

"Nothing, it's nothing." I leaned into his shoulder feeling a little guilty about this whole situation.

"Just relax Lilly, pretend that all your problems are away and that it's only me and you. Don't think about anything and just know that I'm always here for you." He whispered and kissed my cheek.

"Yeah." I said softly.

He brushed his fingers against my cheek, caressing it and pulled me closer to him.

I looked up at him and he smiled at me.

"Jackson?" I said and he nodded, with his fingers moving down my cheek to my neck, leaving a tingling sensation to the newly touched skin. It sent a chill down my spine and I cuddled closer to him.

"Yeah Lilly?" He breathed out resting his head above mine.

"Please make this last." I whispered, not knowing what else to say. Right now felt different than all the other times we've been together, and this time I actually felt scared about what's going to happen in the future.

"Don't worry, I'll do whatever it takes to make it last." He replied softly, leaning in for a sweet and innocent kiss.

A/N I tried so hard to not make the ending of the chapter corny sounding! Ugh. Anyway, hope you liked this chapter. I tried my best to make it longer LOL, but it didn't come out as long as I expected.