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Before The Storm

Chapter Seven:

I'll Tell You Tomorrow

Nick's POV:

"Can I tell you something?" I blurted out without thinking. I stared at her, waiting for her reaction.

"What?" she asked, tilting her head to the right.

Should I say it or shouldn't I? Kristen was all I ever wanted and now I have her, I won't let her go, I never will. But Miley was something more, whenever she walks in the room, my day lights up and I can't help but see her smile. Seeing her cry or hurt cuts through my heart like a sharp blade knowing that I caused her that pain. "It's just that--" I started when someone's voice behind us called.

"Miles!" Jake said, running towards us. "We thought you left. What are you doing here?" he asked, curiously.

"We were just talking that's all." she mumbled as she played with a curl on her hair.

"Nicky!" Kristen's voice echoed through the mall, making us look towards her. She connected her lips with mine, kissing me before she pulled away. I saw Miley look away as Jake took her hands, squeezing it lightly making me her smile a little. "Nicky, I thought it was only just for a second." she whined.

"Sorry, babe. Took care of something." I explained.

"I'm so tired of all this." I heard Miley whisper as she leaned her head against Jake's chest, burying her face and mumbling muffled phrases. I wanted to remove her from his arms and pull her into mine.

"Are we like going to watch a movie or something?" Kristen asked, excitedly.

"Yeah, if that's what you want." I smiled. "I'll catch up with you in a minute." she nodded before she walked away, walking to the escalator.

"Hey Miles." I smiled at her.

"Hm?" she smiled weakly.

"I'll tell you tomorrow." I confirmed.

"But tomorrow's prom." she reasoned.

"I know." I smirked causing her to let out a small giggle.

"That better be important." she rolled her eyes playfully.

"It is. Very." I nodded as I watched her rock back and forth. "I'll see you tomorrow at prom?" I asked reassuringly.

"Yes. Yes you will." she giggled.

I gave her one last time before walking away to find Kristen. I stepped on the escalator as it made its way up to the second floor. I spotted Kristen standing in front of the ticket booth, with her phone against her ear, speaking indistinctly. She twisted her hair, biting her lower lip and giggling as she continued to speak to the person on the other line. I made her way towards her, trying to listen to the conversation. She felt someone's gave behind her causing her to hang up the phone and turn around.

"Nicky! I didn't know you were here." she cleared her throat.

"Who were you talking to?" I asked gently.

"Oh that was just Jenny. You know how she could be." she giggled dryly causing me to get suspicious.

"Okay?" I said as we made our way towards the ticket booth.

Miley's POV:

"Guys, can we go get something to eat and go home? I'm not really in the mood to have fun anymore." I sighed.

"But we just got here, Miles." Demi whined.

"I know. Fine, I'll go home by myself once I eat." I giggled.

"Fine. But only after we eat." she said, surrendering.

"I want to make sure everything's all set for prom tomorrow night." I smiled.

"It is all set. Now let's go grub!" she laughed maniacally as she pulled Jake and I to TGI Friday's. We sat down a table, each taking a menu and reading it carefully.

"Oh. I love it here." I giggled as I continued to read the menu.

"What are you going to order? I think I'll have the pasta." Demi said as she looked up from the menu she was reading, looking at the both of us.

"I'll have the same order." I nodded as I placed the menu back at the table.

"I think I'll have the ribs." Jake said as he placed the menu on top of the plate. He raised his hand to call a waiter and instantly, a waiter approached our table.

"We'll have two orders of pasta, one order of ribs and 3 lemonades." Jake ordered as we watched the waiter nod as he jotted down the order.

"The food will be here momentarily." he confirmed before leaving the table.

I started to stare at the white plate in front of me as I played with the spoon and fork. "Miles, can you tell me what happened with you and Nick earlier?" Demi asked.

"We just talked, Dem. That's all." I mumbled as I continued to play with the utensils.

"About what?" she continued.

"I don't know. We just-- it's complicated." I sighed as I placed the utensils back on the plate.

"Nick's been going out with Kristen for like a 3 weeks, right? I mean, that's bogus!" Demi exclaimed as she shook her head.

"What's bogus?" Jake asked.

"Bogus because he picked his short time girlfriend than his best friend. What a dumbass." she added.

"Dem, no cursing." I shushed her. The waiter approached us with trays in his hand as he placed each meal in front of us.

"Would there be anything else?" he asked.

"No thanks. We're good." Jake answered as we started eating the meal.

"I wanna get the prom over with. I don't even think I'll have that romantic dance with someone." I huffed.

"Um, Mr. Dreamy is right next to you!" she joked, pointing at Jake.

"I ain't Mr. Dreamy." he chuckled.

"Yeah, you are." I agreed, giggling.

- - -

After a long and rough day, I soon found myself lying on my bed at 10 pm. I sighed as I transferred my weight to my stomach so my belly was lying down. My phone beeped signaling I had one new text message. I grabbed my phone from the nightstand as I read the message.

You still up? - Nick

I quickly replied as my fingers flew across the keypad.

Yea, still am. Can't sleep... again. - Miles.

Me either, need some1 to talk 2. - Nick

bout what? - Miles

let me call u. - Nick

As soon as I read his message, butterflies exploded in my stomach. My phone rang as I pressed the green button, holding it against my ear. "Hello?" I answered.

"Hey Miles." he chuckled, his sweet voice echoing through my ears.

"Hey. You wanted to talk?" I asked hopefully.

"Yeah. Things are getting complicated between Kristen and I these days. She seems different lately." Nick sighed.

"Give it time. She'll catch up." I encouraged.

"But Miles, I like her a lot and it's hard that things aren't working out for the two of you." he continued to explain.

"Now you know how I feel." I muttered.

"I can't sleep." he added. He didn't seem to hear what I said causing me to sigh in relief. "What are you up to?" he asked.

"Thinking. Thinking hard." I nodded.

"Thinking hard about Jake?" he chuckled, jokingly.

"Not just Jake. About Jake and I." I admitted as I stared out the open window.

"You like him?" he asked.

"A lot, I guess. He seems so perfect." I sighed dreamily.

"Oh." he said quietly.

"Prom's tomorrow night. You excited?" I asked, giggling.

"I guess. Wearing tux part not so exciting." he chuckled.

"You'll look great. It's only once I get to see you in a tux." I smiled

"Yeah sure." he added. We heard a small beep causing the two of us to stop talking. "Kristen's calling. I have to take this. I'll see you tomorrow?" he asked.

"Yeah, sure. See you tomorrow. Bye." I nodded as I hanged up the phone. I sighed as I placed the phone back to the nightstand, closing my eyes.

- - -

The next day, it was only a couple of hours away till prom. Demi was over at my house, helping me prepare for prom. We giggled excitedly as we continued to do each other's hair and make-up. "So, Miles. Can I see what you're going to wear?" she asked, excitedly.

"It's just a dress. No big deal." I said as I handed her a black and white dress. She ran her fingers down the cloth as she soaked in the beauty and appearance of the dress.

"It's beautiful, Miles." she whispered, smiling.

"Now, let me see what you're going to wear." I said as she took out a red satin dress. I stared at it in awe as I touched each sequin that flowed down the dress. "I love it." I smiled.

"Now let's put this on and go to the prom, okay?" she giggled as she entered the bathroom. After a few moments, she came out of the bathroom, twirling. The red satin cloth flowed down below her knee. Her back was exposed as her red high heels made her look even more amazing. "You look amazing!" I giggled, hugging her.

"Now's your turn." she giggled as she pushed me to the bathroom. After a few moments, I came out and she stared at me in awe. "One statement, all the boys won't take their eyes off of you tonight." she smiled.

a/n: head's up! Prom's in the next chapter. :) Reviews make my day.