Hey guysss. I'm just curious, do you guys not like the story anymore? =/ It seems like a lot of people lost interest =[ I wish that wasn't true, but I'm getting less and less reviews. I've gone from getting ten reviews to only getting three =[ If you guys don't think it's good anymore, please tell me what I can do to make it better. Did I change my writing style? Is there not enough niley? Just be honest, because I really want to make this story the best it can be. Thanks guys, I hope you enjoy this chapter =]
Miley POV
Nick and I were sitting right next to each other on the couch, working hard on the song. We tend to get distracted a lot, so we try and savor the moments where all of our focus is on the project. We were busy changing around the lyrics to make them perfect.
"I think 'Let us guide you' sounds a little better than 'Let us take you'," I said, trying to make the lyrics more eloquent. Nick smiled and nodded, using his free hand to erase the old line and scrawl in mine. His other hand was intertwined with mine, and his thumb was subconsciously tracing hearts on my palm.
"Yeah, I agree. And I think we should change this line to, 'Let's all come together, brave the cold weather.'" He said, looking over at me for approval. I smiled brightly at his lyric.
"It's perfect." I said, honestly. He smiled in response and wrote it in. He placed the pencil down and turned to look at me.
"Let's see how it fits." He said. I nodded and he looked down at the lyrics, beginning to sing.
Let us guide you to where you need to be,
The sun will give you hope,
You'll open your eyes and see,
This is where you need to be.
I smiled at how soft his voice was. He ended the verse and nodded to me, urging me to sing the next one.
So let's all come together,
Brave the cold weather,
Lend a helping hand,
Make the world better.
I stopped singing and looked at Nick. His eyes were gleaming and he was smiling.
"You have such a beautiful voice, Mi." He said, looking into my eyes.
"Thanks, Nick. This song really is amazing." I told him. He smiled and nodded. Suddenly we heard a knock on the door. I let go of Nick's hand and stood up, while Nick went back to scanning the lyrics. We weren't worried about someone walking in on us since we always lock the door. I walked over and unlocked it, opening it up to be met with a pair of blue eyes.
"Hey, Miles!" He said, leaning in to place a kiss on my lips. I pulled away, shocked.
"Liam, what are you doing here?" I asked him. I could hear the shuffling of papers behind me come to a sudden stop. Crap, this is not gonna be good. Liam walked past me and into the room.
"I came to visit you! Is that oka-" Liam stopped short at the sight of Nick. Nick dropped the sheet music onto the table and stood up.
"Hey man, it's nice to finally meet you." Nick said, narrowing his eyes. They both shook hands and Liam nodded slightly.
"You too." He said, before turning his attention back to me.
"So baby, when do you get off?" Liam asked me. I watched Nick cringe at the pet name and I suddenly felt bad he had to see this.
"Um, not for another hour, Li." I told him uneasily, hoping he would get the hint and leave.
"No problem, I'll just stay here with you guys." He said, shooting a smirk in Nick's direction. Nick frowned, clenching his fists.
Nick POV
I couldn't stand this guy. Standing here like he fucking owns the place.
"But it's gonna be so boring for you," I heard Miley say, walking over to him. She rested her hand on his arm and the anger inside of me was boiling. "Why don't you go back to my house and hang out with Trace? I'll be home before you know it." She said. What was she, his mom? And did she really have to remind me that she would be going home to this creep?
"Your brother's out with Musso's bro. I'm sure Nick doesn't mind me sticking around, right?" He said, smiling and peering over Miley's head to see my reaction. I took a deep breath and tried to control myself.
"Of course, I don't mind." I said, gritting my teeth. Miley turned around and looked at me with wide eyes as if to say 'what are you doing?!'. I sighed, knowing there was really nothing else I could do.
"Great!" Liam said, his accent evident in his voice. He grabbed Miley's hand and walked over to the couch, sitting down and pulling her into his lap. I fucking hate him. Miley cleared her throat and shifted uncomfortably.
"I guess we should, uh, start, Nicky," She cleared her throat again nervously, "um, I mean Nick-Nicholas." She stuttered out. I stifled a laugh, knowing that she was trying desperately to cover up her slip-up.
"Mhmm…" I said, smirking. She glared at me and grabbed a sheet of music.
40 minutes later
I watched as Liam yawned for probably the fifteenth time today, going unnoticed by Miley who was busy scribbling in a newly created lyric. She had discreetly slipped off his lap a little while ago, but he seemed to shrug it off. His hand was firmly in hers, making me want to rip his arm out. I ran my fingers through my hair, trying to concentrate on the music rather than the love of my life and her manwhore.
"It looks good to me," Said Liam. No one asked for your opinion, asshole. "You think maybe we should call it a day?" He asked, looking straight at Miley. We? The only we here is Miley and I.
"Um, sure, is that alright with you, Nick?" She asked, looking over at me sympathetically. My fist clenched for the thousandth time today, knowing that they'd be together all afternoon. This was my fucking time with Miley and he had already ruined the last 40 minutes of it. I stood up angrily, grabbing my guitar from the side.
"It's fine." I hissed, tightening my grip of the guitar. I glared at Liam before walking to the door and throwing it open. I turned around one last time to see Miley's horrified face before slamming the door behind me.
Miley POV
"Um, I'll be right back, Liam." I said hurriedly, sitting up quickly and running to the door. I twisted the knob and ran out of the room. Nick had just turned the corner at the end of the hall.
"Nick!!" I yelled, jogging down the hallway. He didn't stop walking or even acknowledge my voice. I finally reached him and grabbed his arm, twisting him around.
"Nicky, what's wrong?" I asked him, confusion etched on my face.
"Nothing, it doesn't matter. Just go back to the fucking Australian." He said angrily before turning back around. I grabbed his shirt and pulled him back around to face me.
"Don't you dare walk away from me, Nicholas." I told him in a firm voice. He sighed and looked up, anger still evident in his eyes.
"You really think I planned for him to come here? I didn't mean for him to ruin our time together, but there was nothing I could do!" I told him, distress filling my voice. My heart was aching and I suddenly hated my situation.
"You could've made him leave. He fucking sat there for the entire time, glaring at me. And you didn't even pull away when he took your hand." He growled.
"He's my boyfriend, what the hell was I supposed to do?! And you were the one who let him stay." I said, glaring back at him.
"What did you expect me to do??" He yelled. "Whatever, just go back to that asshole." He said angrily. I couldn't believe him! I had done nothing wrong! None of this was my fault.
"You know what Nick, I didn't ask to be in this position. I knew this was a terrible idea from the beginning." I said fiercely, letting my frustration get the better of me. I turned around swiftly, not bothering to wipe away the tear that had escaped from my eye. I was halfway down the hall when I felt a pair of strong arms wrap around my waist. He gently turned me around and I was met with a pair of sorrow filled eyes. Nick pulled me close to him, wrapping his arms around me tightly. I let a sob escape my mouth as I buried my face into his chest. He stroked my hair delicately.
"Shh…" He murmured softly. "I'm sorry…I'm sorry," He whispered, over and over again. I let more tears escape from my eyes before sniffling and pulling away. I pulled a strand of hair behind my ear and looked up at Nick. He looked back at me with sad eyes, and used his thumb to brush away the stray tears. He left his hand on my cheek and stroked it softly.
"I didn't mean to blow up at you," He said softly. "I was just jealous. I know you couldn't have done anything and I shouldn't have gotten so angry. I don't want you to regret being with me, Mi. I love you, more than you could ever imagine. I promised myself I wouldn't let you go this time and I won't." He told me, with begging eyes. I nodded and sniffled once more. He cupped my cheek delicately and leaned down, leaving a soft kiss on my lips. He pulled away and I closed my eyes.
"Are you okay?" He asked me, tenderly. I could feel the remorse radiating off of him. I nodded again and opened my eyes.
"I'm fine." I whispered. He looked unconvinced but I really was fine, just exhausted. To prove it, I leaned up and pressed my lips against his. He tightened his grip on my waist and I wrapped my arms around his neck, bringing him closer to me. He brushed my bottom lip with his tongue and I opened my mouth, giving him full access. Our tongues battled together as Nick's hands ran up my sides. After what seemed like hours, I pulled away breathing heavily. He smiled down at me with swollen lips. I giggled, touching them lightly. He kissed my fingers gently and I smiled. Nick unwillingly pulled away from our embrace.
"You better go back. We don't want Li getting suspicious!" He said playfully. I rolled my eyes and hit him lightly on the chest.
"Yeah, yeah. But you know that if I could, I'd stay here with you, right?" I asked, looking at him intently. He smiled and nodded.
"I know, baby. I love you so much." He said, kissing my nose.
"I love you too, Nicky," I said, ruffling his curls with my hand. "Will I see you tonight?" I asked him, with hopeful eyes.
"Of course." He said, with a smile. "Bye, Mi." He said, hugging me one last time.
"Bye, Nicky." I said, releasing from the embrace and turning around. I walked a few steps before hearing Nick clear his throat. I turned back around to see Nick standing in the same place as before, staring at me. I laughed and blew him a kiss, followed by a wink. He grinned and caught it, placing it to his heart affectionately. Just like always. I giggled and waved, turning back around.
As I was walking away, I couldn't help but feel a little empty inside. It was as if there was an open space where my heart was supposed to be. I turned my head to see Nick turn the corner and I knew that my heart had gone with him. I sighed, facing forward. It won't be like this forever, though. Soon enough I won't have to walk away from Nick. Soon enough I'll be walking hand in hand with him, my heart securely in my chest. I just have to be patient.
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