A/N Yeah I know I haven't updated. Lot's of reasons for being slow, but here you go. Here is the next chapter. I know it is a bit short, but the next one will be longer and definitely faster than the last update. Believe me…

Feelings Almost Out

Lilly's POV

Then Miley pulled out of the hug. "So do you still want to go home or would you like to go back in my room and watch a movie?"

"I never really wanted to go home, I'm just not known too cry." I sniffed a bit and the rest of the tears were gone.

"Aw Lilly, it's always ok to cry. You shouldn't keep things bottled up all the time." Miley said softly and wiped another tear off me cheek.

"Yeah, yeah I know thanks. Anyway I would love to watch a movie though."

"Ok great let's go." She said and took my hand once again to lead me back inside her room.

Miley's POV

When we were in my room again, I put a movie into my DVD player and Lilly and I sat on my bed. I wasn't paying much attention. I was mostly lost in my own thoughts about this girl. There was just something about her, just something that caused me to write the song. Mostly because I wanted to apologize, but it was also just for her. And I know there's something about this feeling. I know it's wrong in some way, but you can't choose who you want to love; it just happens. So that's it; when I'm ready I'll tell her and for some reason I can tell that she just might feel the same way.

After the movie was over I turned and looked at Lilly. This might be too soon, but I just had to get to know her better now. I was curious as to see her reaction upon me asking.

"Listen Lil, I know it's late right now, but it is a Friday night after all. So would you like to…" This is hard. Why is this hard? "…like to sleepover?" I bit my lip, waiting nervously.

"Of course, this'll be so fun, thanks Miley." she said with much excitement.

"Ok cool, I'll go clear it with my Dad."

"Alright and I have to call my Mom real quick."

As Lilly chatted with her Mom for about a minute, I walked out of the room for a second to ask my Dad. He agreed with it. Then when I came back, Lilly was just hanging up the phone.

"Well my Mom said it was just fine and that I have to be back, at least before dinner tomorrow. Oh wait, I just remembered I still need to go get some p.j.'s." She snapped her finger in frustration.

"My Dad agreed too. And the p.j's are no problem, you could just borrow some of mine if you want? I mean I think we're the same size."

"Sure of course. If you don't mind?"

"Of course I don't mind, I just offered silly." I giggled.

"Uh yeah, thanks Miles." She giggled shyly.

Then I handed her a pair of my pajamas and she walked away to change in my bathroom.

'Silly', nice slip Stewart. But maybe I should tell her; although in a way I am through that song. All I need to do is finish it and finish it quickly. It feels like I just need to.

Once she walked back into the room I stopped arguing with myself. Then I looked at her and couldn't help but check her out for a few seconds. The tight white tank top and tight pink shorts looked so much cuter on her then they did on me. But then I could tell she looked a bit uncomfortable. This must be something she isn't used to wearing. So I tried to encourage her.

"That fits you perfect. You look so cute in that Lil!" I said with a little too much enthusiasm and then I couldn't help myself from blushing. And then oddly, I saw a light shade of pink spread across her cheeks as well. "I-I mean you shouldn't wear black so much. You look great in these colors too." Yeah nice save Miley. Think!

"Uhu thanks. Well I actually used too, but I guess I just…" she paused as she sat down on my bed and set her other clothes next to her. I sat next to her.

Since she stayed quiet I decided to make a move now. It wasn't too bold, but bold enough for me to begin sweating and Lilly blushed even more again. I slowly moved my hand forward and pushed the hair on one side of her face, back behind her ear, with my finger. Then I let my finger slowly glide down the side of her face and neck, and then I rested my hand on the side of her neck. Right after that I swore I felt a small shudder come from her, but she was trying with difficulty, to suppress it, so I didn't say anything.

"Just what?" I whispered, trying to urge her on. She concentrated on me with full eye contact now.

"Well uh, l-like I said about my family and then my friend you know? Since everything I really cared about was suddenly gone, I guess I just decided to stop caring too." She shrugged. "Until you…"

"Lilly, I'm so sorry." Now I moved forward and hugged her. It felt warm and safe. "That must've been so hard, but you know…wait a minute…until I what?" I had just realized she said something else, so I pulled out of the hug and let my hand still rest on the side of her neck. But this was obviously something she let slip, because now she tried to change the subject.

"So where are we sleeping then?"

"Whoa, whoa whoa, back up Lil. You know you still didn't answer my question, until I what?" I knew she didn't mean to say it and it was clear that she was avoiding the answer. But I needed to know.

"Ok, until you came into my life. Look I know it hasn't been very long, but you're a really, really great friend Miles. So thanks for always being here, I really needed it right now." she said and then I couldn't help but smile.

"You're welcome."

Then I just realized my hand was still on her neck. I gave it a quick glance and then looked back at Lilly. It was only for a few seconds that I could tell what she was thinking by the look in her eyes. A look that she knew there was a connection between us. Something more. I just hoped I held that same look. Then after a few seconds I quickly took my hand off.

"So uh, how about my bed? I mean it's pretty big after all." I suggested.

"Yeah that's fine." She said. I couldn't believe I had just suggested that.

I got up from the bed and went over to my dresser to get some p.j.'s for myself. Then I looked at Lilly one more time before I headed into my bathroom. She had that same look in her eyes as she did just a minute ago. But I decided not to say anything. Not right now anyway. Just seeing how tonight's sleepover goes would be a good first step. One of the good first steps into our friendship. And no matter how bad I wanted more, I knew it would be best to start like this; unless she says anything first. And I was right.

Once I had come out from changing in the bathroom, Lilly started talking about what I was thinking and what I didn't think she would bring up.

Lilly's POV

I decided to go for it. I knew it was a big risk, but I had to say something more after that little bit of song she wrote for me and especially now, making me feel like the old person I used to be.

"Hey Miles, can I ask you something?" I said as I propped my head up on my arm and elbow, looking right at her. I had already lain down and was under the covers.

Miley walked towards me and slid under the covers too. It became warmer. "Uh yeah of course, anything." she replied, then moved in the same position as me and looked right at me.

"Do you…" I bit my lip and paused for a second to think. Then I continued. "…do you like me?" Crap, that was way too forward then I meant.

I noticed her mouth slightly open for a second, but she quickly noticed and closed it. It was just like that? I asked, and possibly in a way confessed, just like that? But Miley tried to keep the conversation moving.

"Well yeah, I-I mean we're best friends right, so of course I like you." she smiled widely and gave me a light punch on the shoulder. I smiled for a moment and gave her a curious look. I could tell she knew what I meant, but was trying to avoid it.

"Thanks but I meant…" I paused again and looked down, then looked back up at Miley. "…yeah thanks, well goodnight." I sighed and rolled over to my other side.

I could still feel Miley's eyes on me, she hadn't moved yet. I was about to turn back over and tell her how I really felt. But I hesitated and it was too late to now. The opportune moment had come and gone. I missed it.

I felt a movement behind me, I heard a click and everything was dark. Then a few more movements and everything was still. Now I was left with only my thoughts. Only my thoughts to fall asleep to.