Let me be yours


Chapter 7

-Okay, then…I have to do something first .I'll catch up with you at the dance thing.... Sweetie-says Lilly to Joe.

Joe gives Lilly a casual nod. . He is not happy though because she is going to meet with his brother and that's not good news…at least for him , this girl is nuts .

INT. JEWELRY STORE - ST. JOHN'S WOOD

Lilly enters and approaches Sal, 60, a tough-talking, Cockney teddy bear.

-Hey, Sal.

-I heard you were back in town, Lillypad . You're here for the highland flings, I bet.

-I get all the glamour jobs-says Lilly . He smiles and heads into the back. Lilly casually looks into the counter. Her face is blank as she scans row after row of engagement rings.

Sal reemerges with two ring boxes. Lilly takes the rings and smiles.

-Thanks-

She turns to go.

-The one I made for you is the cherries. You hang onto it or give it back?-he asked

-Give it back? Are you nuts?

-You pawned it.

-Not exactly. I wear it.-says Lilly defiantly . -On my right hand. And only rarely-

Just then, the door buzzes. Lilly turns. It's Nick, tugging on the handle. Sal scowls.

-You want I nut him in the boat?

-Yes? No. What? Save the patter for the tourists.-says Lilly .

-You want me to let him in?

-Of course, don't be silly.-

Sal buzzes Nick in and gives him the dirty eye before he disappears into the back.

-Hey, you! I thought I we were going to meet in…ten minutes .-says Lilly with a huge smile .

-Let me guess. Miley presumed I'd forget the rings. I think I'm her least favorite person. You know, I am sorry.-says Nick .

-Maybe not her least... There's always-started Lilly

-My mother…

-Your Mother…

They share a moment.

-You know…you always been her favorite…

-That's not true…maybe it's because I'm not that wild… So, tell me, how's does it feel being single in London?

-I have regrets.-he says

Lilly jumps down his throat, instantly abandoning her false largesse.

-Whoa, Nicholas. Slow down. You and me, we're the past. I'm not sure if you noticed, but I'm here with someone else.

-Yeah I know…I grew up with him… Look Lilly, we must talk. Joe?, there's something not quite right.

-God, you're predictable.-says Lilly .

-Is that why you two are together ? Because of me.-he asks .

Lilly laughs way too hard. -Don't be absurd.-she says

Lilly is about to walk out the door, but she can't help herself. She stops.

-I came here with Joe because he's my boyfriend. Because I adore him. Because late at night he takes me in his arms and....

Lilly leans in and whispers something into Nick's ear. -I'd stick around and explain what that means, but even if I give you the instruction manual, it doesn't mean you've got the tools to get the job done.-

He stands there like nothing , but before both of them could say something , at least him , Nick grabs Lilly and pulled her on a kiss , a long and harder kiss .

After two seconds Lilly pulled him away and tries not to do a little "fuck-you" jig as she walks out the door. She strides away but Nick catches up to her. She secretly smiles at the power she is exerting over him.

-Lils , wait. I don't want you hating me. We've never had this talk. You know how crap I am at this.-

-Um, news flash: I don't give a shit.-she says .

-Lilly , stop it. You do. You can't even look me in the eye. You went back to New York when we split up.-

Nick sees Lilly flinch. He knows he's hit something. She looks away.

-That was a long time ago.-she says .

-It was. And it took Miley and Kevin getting married to get you back here.

-So, what's your point? you know I think this all British style it's making an effect on you and is not a good one …-

-What I'm trying to say is that I should have told you why I broke up with you. I was a coward. You deserve to know.-

Just then Joe walks up. He puts a protective hand on Lilly 's back and shakes Nick's hand.

-Hey, man.-says Joe

-Sorry bro , can you give us a moment?-asks Nick

-No, I can't. We're late for a dance lesson. I guess you'll have to finish up later.

Lilly gives Joe an angry look as he pulls her away.


INT. DANCE CLUB STAIRCASE

Lilly, furious, charges up the stairs--

-Hello, goodbye, I want you, I hate you. It's all just words. None of it means anything. What matters is what you do. You either stay put or you walk away. If you look back, you're not walking away!-says Joe .

-Oh, cut the crap Joe !-

-I just hate seeing you so stuck.-answered Joe

-He was about to telling me something important ! But of course you came in the perfect moment and touched me in that way…that he…that he…

-Wasn't that what you want it?…I'm starting to think you have serious problems Lilly .

Lilly is infuriated. She huffs and pushes open the door. Joe and Lilly burst in, late. Glistening hardwood floors, mirrored walls. Eyes closed and hands clasped, Miley and Kevin stand in a circle with Sonja, late 50's, the melodramatic dance teacher. Lilly and Joe join the circle.

-Sorry.-says Lilly mumbling .

Sonja barely tolerates the interruption, closes her eyes and breathes in deeply.

-The wedding dance is, sans doubte, the most important dance-moment in a person's life.-

Kevin cracks open his eyes to see if anyone else thinks this is a crock of shit. Joe catches Kevin's eye. Miley darts Kevin a "pay attention" look.

-A room full of friends, family, enemies...watching, smiling, betting on how long the marriage

will last. All you'll have is each other and whatever skills you acquire today.-says the dance teacher .

Lilly's grip on Joe's hand tightens. Kevin cracks open his eyes again. This time, he looks unnerved.

-There are people who will tell you that the wedding dance is symbolic of a couple's compatibility. Of a rapport that cannot be faked. That an unskilled man on the dance floor

is a man who lacks grace in bed. These people are right.-

Sonja claps three times.

-Eyes open and pair off!-the dance teacher says .

They all open their eyes wide.

MOMENTS LATER

Kevin and Miley dance awkwardly to a standard as Sonja gives them instructions.

Joe and Lilly , dancing sedately, if awkwardly. There is still tension between them. Lilly, contrite, dares a glance into his eyes.

-I'm sorry I was such a bitch. I really appreciate your doing this…

-I'm your friend - replied Joe

Lilly gazes deep into his eyes. A long look. The longest she's been able to sustain since the boat. She can't read him.

-She knows you better than anyone. You know her better than she knows herself. Where does that feeling live? I don't care if it's your heart, your head, or your crotch. Find that place and dance from it.-says the dance teacher to Kevin and Miley .

-You know what pisses me off? I've been spilling my guts all weekend but you have barely talk…-says Lilly .

Joe looks down at her, considering.

-I'm allergic to fabric softener, and I think I'd miss you even if we had never met.-he says .

Lilly blinks, the power of his words hitting her hard. They dance a moment in silence The music sharpens as if it's no longer coming from an old record player but from a classic MGM soundtrack.

Joe and Lilly are weightless as they glide across the floor. Their eyes stay locked on each other as though it were this connection, and not gravity, that keeps them on earth. Lilly and Joe seem to slow down but the world stays at normal speed.

On Sonja astonished. She stops and watches.

About Miley ad Kevin as they notice what's going on. They stop dancing and stare, too, slacked-jawed, as Joe and Lilly float past, completely wrapped up in each other.

Lilly and Joe are incredible together.

The music crescendos as Joe gracefully spins Lilly to a perfect stop.

-So you can't dance, eh? Bloody liar.-says Kevin to his brother .

Joe and Lilly crash back to earth. They stop dancing. The walls close in and the music sucks back into the speakers.

-I thought you said you were crap.-add Kevin .

-I had to say something to get you here , Kev .-

-Fair enough, but I'm stepping on toes here and you're waltzing around like…-

-So Camp Rock did something with you , Joey?-asked Miley wrapping her arms lovingly around Kevin .

-It's not me. I swear. It's her. She's magic.-says Joe

Lilly blushes. Sonja claps her hands, happily.

-And, switch partners!


LATER

Joe, Lilly, Miley, and Kevin walk out of the studio. Kevin skips down the steps and onto the street. Then he realizes what he's doing and abruptly stops.

-You'd better get going. My parents will be 'round to cart you off to the country-says Kevin

-Whatever you do, don't mention Bush , guitars or politics , or babies . -says Miley

-Your probably best off pretending you're asleep.-says Kevin to his future wife .

Kevin grabs Miley by the neck and tries to kiss her ,Miley laughs but Lilly catches a look on her sister's face. It's not quite nervousness. It's something closer to panic. Then Miley remembers about the ring .

-So Lilly can I see the rings?

-Isn't bad luck or something…and besides Nick was taking care of that…-says Kevin

-Nope Honey , see the bride it's bad luck…

-Lilly you got the rings , right?

Lilly turns to see Joe for some support but he is lost in the people running on the streets .

-Uhmm…yeah I got them…but you see…

But before Lilly could do something about it Miley grabbed the box from her purse .

-What the…?-says Miley

-What's going on honey?-says Kevin looking at Miley with a sad face .

-This KEVIN , this…-says Miley showing him the rings .

Joe laughs and Lilly smacked him in the back of his head .

-I don't see anything wrong…wait…-says Kevin , then he realizes , one of the golden rings ,the one for her says Paul Kevin Jonas II , but the other…

-Those stinky pigs…they expelled wrong my name it's Miley Stewart , not Miley Stuart …you see , this wouldn't be happening if you were getting married with Hannah Montana …

-Nope , because in that case Kevin would be arrested for corrupting child's stars and then we would be celebrating this wedding in freaking Tennessee…-says Joe laughing .

Lilly , Miley , and Kevin sent Joe a death glare , then Lilly hit him in the shoulder -That was not funny-she says .

-Look Miles , I don't care what it says I love you three , Miley Stewart , Miley Stuart and Hannah Montana…I don't mind what it says we are getting marry tomorrow …

Lilly melted at Kevin's words while Joe is quite in amusement of this romantic statement .

-Are you freaking kidding me right?…I'm not going to get marry with this ring…UGH KEVIN! It's not fair , all this months organizing this and those pigs can't do their job-says Miley crying like a baby , then Kevin hugs like she was a delicate Barbie doll .

-I'm sure there is someth…-started Lilly but she was cut by Miley .

-We will have to postpone the wedding at least for a week .

-WHAT? -screamed Joe and Lilly . Okay they both feel sad about this ring issue , at least Lilly because she is a girl , and she understands about those thing , but postpone the wedding? , that would mean a whole more week , pretending with Joe they are a couple . There wasn't such a sacrifice to pretend being with Joe but that wasn't the plan , getting Nick , making Nick jealous was the plan , right?

Minutes later all of them are sitting in the verge of the street , it feels like the old times , like when they were teenagers and used to hang out after the concerts , in fact that happened a few years ago , it's hard to believe that these people are in their twenties because right now they look like a couple of teenagers in love and exhausted from a wild party…except for Joe and Lilly…who are not in love . While they are sitting Miley's head is on Kevin's shoulder ,his hand is on her knee while she is playing with the purity ring laying on Kevin's finger , she knows that after the wedding they will stop pretending and that ring will be on her precious neck . On the other hand Joe and Lilly are sitting too like normal people , not in love of tries to think about what happened last night then she stops and watch Joe's finger carefully , in a vaguely way she wishes that after last night Joe could give her that ring , but that is a crazy idea , a vague fantasy ; first because Joe is not a virgin since he was 17 and second because they are not a real couple , it's all a lie . Then Joe came with the brightest idea.

-Let's get ice cream!-he says .

Lilly barely believe it Miley smiled and agreed with the idea , wow she was really going to break with her diet .


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