a/n: Jesus, it's been like two weeks since I have updated. I'm really sorry. Teachers give tons and tons of homework that I don't even have time to think or breathe anymore. Everything is going crazy. I'm not giving up on fanfiction though. I won't. It's my life. :) anyway, reviews are like totally appreciated!
See Through Me ; Chapter Seven
Miley took a deep breath before sliding inside the front seat of the shiny black Range Rover that the boy next to him owned. Her heart was thumping faster since she had no idea what was coming and what was going to happen in Jake's place. She closed the door once Joe jumped in the driver's seat. Miley didn't bother to look back knowing Nicole and Nick were probably making out again. Through the rearview mirror, she saw the couple and much to her surprise, they weren't. They were simply holding hands while Nicole's head rested on his shoulder.
It seemed so... real. Nick held the girl's hand with care as Nicole whispered up at him, giggles erupting from her mouth occasionally. Miley's eyes darted down the road immediately once she realized she was already staring. Joe started the engine and the car roared to life making them jump a little. They backed out the driveway and they were on their way to the party.
"Uhm, Joe?" Miley whispered softly so the two in the backseat wouldn't hear. Joe glanced at her with a questioning look on his face before focusing back on the road. "Why am I going again?" she asked shyly, not remembering the reason she was coming anyway.
"What's that supposed to mean?" Joe chuckled as he made a turn to the right before glancing back at Miley. "You suddenly forgot?"
"Kind of," the brunette shrugged her shoulders. "Now that we're like minutes away from the place, I'm starting to forget. Look, I know I'm sounding kind of like pathetic and shallow but this is the first party I'm going to."
"You're going because you want to and I want to," Joe answered with a smile. "You don't sound like it. I felt the same way during my first party. I felt like throwing up but it was the most awesome night ever. You're going to have fun, okay? This is not an exam so just chill."
"I can't chill," Miley sighed softly as she leaned her head against the window, watching the blurred headlights of cars pass by fastly. "I bet they don't even want me to be there."
"You're doing it again," he chuckled as he rolled his eyes, playfully. "If it makes you feel any better, I want you there. Nick wants you there and Jake wants you there. So stop worrying and start getting hyper. If you say another word, I'll push you out of the car," he joked.
"Maybe that's a better idea," Miley giggled as she elbowed Joe on the arm. Nick heard the Joe and Miley's conversation and watched as they exchanged smiles and nudges. He was aware Joe doesn't like the girl but he was acting like it. Maybe he was just naturally friendly or something but whatever it was, it was bugging Nick. It was bugging him badly.
"Hey Nicky, is it okay if I'm not with you all the time during the party?" Nicole asked as she clung onto his arm even more tightly and putting on her best 'please' face. Nick sighed, wanting to spend time with her during the party. She was always busy doing something else and making excuses. She was only present during the make-out sessions.
"Sure. I'll just be around, I guess," Nick shrugged, forcing out a soft smile. Nicole returned the smile as she nodded. "Just promise me one thing... don't go dirty dancing with other guys, okay?"
"Why? You always let me do that. It's just dancing, Nick." she scoffed as she let loose of his arm and staring at him in the eyes. Nicole's eye color would change everyday by wearing contact lenses and he couldn't tell what color her eyes originally were. "It's not like we're doing it."
"I know. It's just that I've been wanting to talk to you about something," Nick confessed, letting out a sigh. Joe and Miley remained quiet in the front seat as they tried their best to ignore them. "Whenever I start the topic, you find a way to change it until I forget what I'm about to say."
"What is it? I don't remember anything," his girlfriend acted dumb as she tried to look adorable and sedductive at the same time. Miley glanced at Joe, immitating Nicole as good as she can making Joe snort loudly. Both tried to hold in laughs but couldn't help but laugh anyway making the couple in the backseat confused.
"I don't mean to be rude but you do it much better than she does," Joe snorted making Miley giggle. Nick rolled his eyes at Joe as he turned his attention back to his girlfriend who failed at making him weak in the knees.
"I wanna take our relationship to a new level. Get serious and stuff," Nick said softly so Joe and Miley wouldn't hear. Even though it was almost a whisper, Miley heard every single word he said.
"We are serious. You just don't feel it," Nicole said as she leaned in and pressed her lips against his softly. "I love you, Nicky. I don't know if you love me too but I'm saying it anyway." Nick's heart pounded against his chest but he still wasn't feeling that spark he felt once. Maybe he wasn't going to feel it anymore...
"I-I love you too," he answered with second thoughts.
Peeking at the side of her seat, she watched as they kissed again. Now she knew that they were going to last for another year. Miley couldn't help but look away immediately and she realized they were now in front of the huge mansion where Jake lives. The frontyard was crowded and music blasted through the speakers inside the house. Joe whooped before getting out of the car and opening Miley's door, excitedly.
"Calm down, Joe," Miley giggled as she wrapped her arm around his, making sure she wouldn't get lost in the huge place where she doesn't know anyone. "Don't you dare leave me alone anywhere in this place, Joseph. This is Mars for me, remember?"
"I know, I know," Joe chuckled as they finally walked in the crowded house, trying to squeeze in. "But you're going to let me have fun, right?" he joked making Miley smack him in the arm.
"I told you I should've stayed home," Miley giggled as she looked back to see if Nick and Nicole were trailing behind. They were nowhere in sight in the sea of dancing people. Everybody was having the time of their lives and Miley didn't know a single of them.
"Hey, dude!" Joe greeted loudly as he gave Jake a bro-hug. "Sweet party. Almost everybody at school is here! How could you even get away with his?" he chuckled as Miley let loose of his arm, not wanting to start rumors that they were an item now.
"I'll clean it up and no one will suspect. Awesome, huh?" Jake chuckled as he turned his attention to the brunette standing next to his friend. She looked gorgeous even though she was only in a simple top and skinny jeans. "Hey Miley. I thought you were going with Nick? Not Joe..."
"Change of plans," Miley let out a soft giggle. "Nicole's coming so I don't wanna cause rumors or even drama just by going with him. It's not worth it. He's not worth it." she said as she looked around, simply trying to find the curly haired boy.
"Oh yeah. You wouldn't want to get into Nicole's way. Wow, the girl's a bull," Jake laughed as he did the handshake thing with Joe. "Speaking of the bull, why is she with another guy? Where's Nick? Didn't he come?"
"Yeah, he did. We were in a same car. I don't know 'bout them. Who cares anyway," Joe said as he rolled his eyes. Miley's eyes roamed around the room, wondering where the guy was. Nicole clung onto the tall boy as she pulled off her sedductive face again. How could she even say she loved Nick when she was doing that to him? It was so wrong. That isn't what you call 'love'. And they call me weird, Miley thought.
"You guys enjoy I think I'm gonna grab myself some beer," Jake said as he disappeared into the dancing crowd. Miley had no idea what she was going to do next. Should she eat? Dance? Talk? What? The only people she knows here are the ones who hate her. How was this an enjoyment? Miley sighed as she transferred her weight to her right foot, waiting for Joe to do what he was going to do.
"Come on, let's get some punch," Joe smiled as he intertwined his hand with hers, leading Miley to a table piled up with all sorts of food. Joe poured himself a glass and drank it to the last drop.
"You don't drink beer, do you?" Miley asked as she brought the glass to her lips, sipping a small amount of punch. "All of the people here your age are drinking gallons of them. And you're drinking... punch with Miley." she giggled.
"What's so wrong about that?" Joe chuckled as he settled the glass down the table. "Are saying that I should drink? Nah, I'm not that kinda guy. I drink on special occasions but not on parties. I don't wanna look dumb and stupid in front of everyone."
"You're not even legal to drink yet," Miley grinned as she walked towards a couch, Joe trailing behind her. They sat down, watching the party grow bigger and wilder by the second. "I bet Nick drinks a whole lot than you."
"You have no idea," he rolled his eyes, laughing. "It's always the good life for him. He doesn't even stop to think what the consequences will be when he'll do this or that. He says he's mature than me 'cause he thinks better than I do. That's not mature."
"Oh come on, Joe. I'm sure you went through that stage," Miley said as she finished her punch and settled the glass down the coffee table. "Nick's a good guy. He just doesn't want anybody to know. He's different when I talk to him. I think it's peer pressure."
"His pride is as high as the Empire State Building. Who wouldn't be pissed off by that?" Joe said, leaning his back against the couch. "I'm his brother and he treats me like crap at home. It all started when our parents got divorced. I think he became mutant."
Miley couldn't help but let out a giggle at that. "He'll get over it," she said, remembering the fact that he wasn't around. "Speaking of Nick, where is he? He's supposed to be with Nicole. Do you think he went home?"
"I think so," Joe shrugged, not wanting to worry about his brother at a time like this. He was having fun. It's Nick's fault if he misses out. "Nicole's too busy trying to seduct everybody. She even does that to the teachers so she'd get a higher grade."
"Too much information," Miley giggled. She couldn't stop wondering where the guy went. But then again, the place was enormous and he could be around somewhere – she just doesn't see him. "Hey Joe?"
"Yeah?"
"Don't you think you should find your brother in case he's dying or something?" Miley suggested, giving him a look. Joe groaned, shaking his head. "Joseph, look for your brother. Now." she ordered as she stood up in front of him.
"He's not a kid anymore. Why are you so worried anyway?" he asked as they started to make their way outside where they left the Range Rover
"I'm not worried," she denied. They reached the front yard and it wasn't there anymore. Joe's eyes narrowed, his hands clenching into fists. "I'm pretty sure there was a black Range Rover here somewhere."
"He's crossed the line!" Joe groaned. "How the hell are we supposed to get home when he's got my keys and my car! He is so going to lose it when I get home later." he shook his head as he tried to look around, hoping that Nick just parked it to a better place.
"I thought the keys were with you? You drove it, remember?" Miley reminded as she crossed her arms across her chest, arching her eyebrow. "How is he supposed to drive your car without it?"
"I gave him the keys before we went inside. I told him he's going to drive us home," Joe said as he tried his best to control his temper in front of Miley.
"Oh he drove home alright! Without the us part," Miley said as she rolled her eyes. "Forget it. I can walk home for all I care. I just wanna have fun for the first time in my life. Can we do that now?"
"You were the one who told me to check on him," Joe said as they started to walk back towards the house. "So you want to dance?"
"I don't know how to," Miley admitted, blushing red. They stepped in the dancefloor, getting surrounded by the crowd. The pop beat filled the whole room and everyone was having a wild time. She glanced at each of them and they were all good dancers. Typical. They were always attending parties, right? "I might end up looking stupid."
"No, you won't," Joe chuckled as he reached for her hands. "Just let the music move you. You don't even have to try." The music faded and a smooth love song was played. Almost everyone left the dancefloor and the couples took place in the dancefloor. Miley felt her cheeks burn again as she placed her hands on Joe's shoulders. Their bodies swayed and a smile spread through both of their faces. She felt a little uncomfortable but she could get used to it.
"Where's Nick?" Nicole heard someone say behind her back. She turned around from the mirror, face to face with Stella. Nicole shrugged her thin shoulders and continued to apply lipgloss across her thin lips. "I didn't see him all night. You're supposed to be with him, right? Nicole, answer me."
"I don't know where the hell he is, okay? I don't even care," Nicole rolled her eyes as she fluffed her hair in front of the mirror and giving her reflection an air kiss. "Besides, I finally tasted Jake's lips. He's a much better kisser. If it wasn't too crowded, we would've done it by now."
There was a smirk playing on her lips making Stella confused. "I thought you were serious about Nick now. You told him you love him. Now prove it and stop cheating on him. He loves you too. So snap out of this."
"Chill, Stella. He doesn't have to know," she winked and adjusted her tube dress before turning around again. "I do love him. I just don't care about him," Nicole giggled as she walked away from her best friend.
"Nic!" Stella called out as she grabbed her arm. "You're hurting him."
"I told you I don't care," Nicole smiled as she turned her head from side to side to look for Nick. "I'll only care if he starts to break up with me. It will ruin my reputation. I need to find him to clear up the story about Jake and the other dude."
"You don't know the other dude you just gave your virginity to and made out with?" Stella's mouth hung open as she crossed her arms across her chest, tightly. She was getting out of control. It wasn't right anymore.
"I didn't sleep with him, okay?" Nicole rolled her eyes as she walked past her again but stopped once she remembered something. "Oh and Stelly? You're my best friend, right? You wouldn't want me to get heart broken. So please don't tell my Nicky."
"But Nicole–"
"Thanks. You're the most amazing best friend ever," Nicole grinned as she gave her an airkiss before walking away again. Stella groaned as she watched her stalk off to find her so-called boyfriend. It was getting absolutely stupid.
Nicole walked pass Miley and Joe and saw them talking to each other by the couch, laughing and giggling. Joe was actually falling for her. She shiverred and rolled her eyes as she roamed around the mansion, wanting to see Nick already. "Nicky? Are you here?" she called out once she was in the backyard. Nicole groaned as she gave up. Her feet was killing her from wearing those sky high heels.
From seeing Miley, she immediately remembered something. A smirk spread across her thin line of lips. She strutted towards a guy that she met just a few weeks ago. "Hey Ryan," Nicole called out once she reached him.
"What's up?" he asked as he gulped the bottle of beer in his hand.
"God, you smell so wasted!" Nicole exclaimed in disgust.
"I'm not even drunk yet," Ryan chuckled as he set the bottle aside and turned his attention back to the girl. "So what's up? You want me to do something again?" Nicole asked her mulititude of favors already since they met and she'd only say hi or hey to him when she needed something from him.
"Actually, I want you to meet someone," Nicole smirked as she pointed at the brunette next to Joe. "See her? Her name's Miley. She's been wanting you all night. Take her to a room or something and do whatever you want with her. Anything."
"Really?" Ryan grinned.
"Yeah. She needs it bad," Nicole giggled as she pulled onto his arm. "I'll introduce you to her once Joe leaves. But remember to keep it cool until you bring her upstairs where no one can see you or even hear you."
"Deal," Ryan chuckled as he clapped his hands and rubbing them together, wanting to get his hands on her immediately.
"Can you stay here? I need to go the bathroom. If I can find it," Miley told Joe as she giggled. "Don't leave, okay? I don't want to get lost here or something."
"Do you want me to show you where it is?" Joe offered as he stood up next to her.
"No, really. I can handle it," Miley smiled. "I'll be right back." she made her way through the people blocking the door and turned right to find the bathroom. Miley didn't bother to ask questions since normally, they'll ignore her. She ended up in a dark hallway and decided not to go on any further. Maybe taking Joe with her was a better idea. Sighing, she turned around, getting blocked by Nicole.
"Hey Miley," Nicole smiled as she placed a hand on her shoulder. "It's so nice to finally see you. My friend here is dying to meet you. He said you were gorgeous. I just want to introduce you to him. Is it okay?"
"Um, yeah sure." Miley hesitated as she eyed the boy Nicole was with.
"Ryan, Miley. Miley, Ryan," Nicole said as she pushed him towards Miley.
"Uh, hi," Miley forced out a smile.
"You guys have fun. I'll be back in a second," she said as she walked away from the two, the smirk reappearing on her lips again. Miley stood there, awkwardly and waited for her to come back. Ryan stared at her from head to toe and she really was hot.
"So where were you headed?" Ryan asked.
"I was supposed to go the bathroom?" Miley giggled. "I can't find it. Actually, I'm lost. It's my first time here in Jake's place. I've never been to a mansion this huge."
"Do you want me to show you the way?"
"Thanks. Yes, please," she exhaled and nodded at the same time.
"But first..." Ryan stopped as he walked around her. Miley felt even more uncomfortable and gulped, trying to soothe the lump in her throat. She had a bad feeling about this. "But first, do you want to go upstairs to... have fun?"
"Excuse me?" Miley scoffed. "You know what, I have to go." she said as she tried to push past him. "Ryan, let me go."
"No, I won't," he smirked as he grabbed her by the waist, pulling her closer to him. "How come I don't see you at school? You should dress up more often."
"Let me go!" Miley struggled as she tried hitting him on the chest. "You're a sick pig."
"Thanks," he smirked as he tightened his grip around her and started to pull her with him. "Now be a good girl and follow me upstairs. It will be over before you know it."
Her heart was now pounding against her chest as she squirmed in his arms. "Help! Let me go, damn it!" she yelled. The loud music blasting from the speakers drowned out her screams. In a blink of an eye, Ryan was slammed against the wall making her drop down the floor. Miley gasped, wondering how that just happened.
"Don't you dare touch her," the guy snarled as he clenched his hand into a fist and slamming it against his jaw. "Ever." he said as he pushed Ryan down the floor. The guy stepped out of the dark and approached her, helping her up. "Let's go, Mi."
"How did you find me, Nick?" Miley managed to breath out as she felt his arms secure around her making her feel safer than ever.
a/n: sorry again for the late update. Reviews? :)