Miley's P.O.V.

"Lilly wait-up"

Me, Lilly, Oliver and his friends just got out of the movie theater. Lilly ran off without making a scene and the rest of the group went to the game room.

"Miley, not know." Lilly said looking down.

"Lilly what's wrong? You were fine when the movie started. What happened?"

Lilly's eyes started to water up. "I caught Oliver and Samantha making-out in the movie. All I wanted was to get some popcorn; I looked to my right and there they were, eating each others facieses off." A slight tear slid down Lilly's face.

"Lilly I'm so sorry." I said in a guilty tone. Catching on to it Lilly look up and asked;

"Why would you be sorry? What do you have to be sorry for?" A confused Lilly asked.

"I was the one to encourage you, to go talk to him in the first place."

Well I was, I mean if I would've kept my mouth shut, none of this would've happened. Lilly's a hard chick to break, but some things just gets to her. Lilly's had a lot of rough relationships in the past, and very few good ones. To name some of the bad ones… there was Rick; he cheated on her the third week after they started dating. There was Chad… he broke-up with her a month after they started dating; for another girl. And now Oliver… he leads her on and then BAM; smacks her right in the face. And now to name the good ones… there was Cody, except after eight month's of dating he moved to New York. There's Max… Lilly decided to break it off and just be friends with him. There was Shan… his dad got a good paying job in San Francisco and had to relocate.

"Miley don't feel bad. If you hadn't told me to talk to him, I would've spent all my time drooling over a guy that probably would have never treated me right; in the end anyway." Lilly said.

I think it's good she's thinking of the bright side, instead of the dark one we all dread.

"I'm proud of you Lilly. You want to get out of here? I could tell Oliver we're leaving early if you want."

"No that's okay, we can just leave; they won't miss us."

With that; we both headed towards Lilly's car.

We're now in the car, not to far from my house. Lilly decided that she'll just drop me off and then go home to get some rest. I don't blame her, it's been a crazy day and she wants to go lie down and forget about everything that's happened today.

"So how did hanging out with Nick go?" Lilly asked.

I haven't told Lilly about Nick and I yet. I was waiting for the right time, but I guess the right time came sooner then I thought.

"It went good." I said all too quickly. Right then Lilly knew I was hiding something.

"Okay, what are you not telling me?" Lilly asked suspiciously.

"Well… Nick and I are kinda… dating." I said barely over a whisper.

"What! Miley, you hardly know the guy!"

"Lilly! Would you please stop freaking out on me? And besides I know him as Hannah, so if you want to get all technical about it, then I've known him for quite sometime." Ha, got you now.

"Well, does he know your Hannah?"

"No."

"Then it doesn't count."

"Why doesn't it count?"

"I don't know, but it just doesn't!"

"Okay, you're not making any since."

"Whatever." Lilly said.

Gosh here she goes again. You know, why can't she just be happy for me?

"Lilly, why can't you just be happy for me? I mean I'm always there to comfort you when you get hurt. I'm always the one to tell off a guy that hurts you. I'm always the one telling you to go after a guy, and give love a try. And this is how you repay me? Lilly you're my best friend and all, but sometime… you just don't act like it. I mean for once could you just be happy for me?" I said with a little attitude.

"I'm sorry. It's just when you started dating Jake, it was like I never existed anymore." Lilly said a little hurt.

"What are you talking about? We spent lots of time together."

"Every time we spend time together, you had to leave 15 minutes later, because Jake would call. So yeah if you want to call that spending lots of time together, then yes you are sooo right." Lilly said sarcastically.

I could tell she was hurt by the whole conversation. I never knew she felt this way. But now that I think about it, she's totally right. I did pretty much neglect her.

"Lilly I'm sorry you felt that way, but I wish you would've told me, instead of hiding it from me all this time."

I never meant to make her feel like that, but I never would've known if she never told me… or was I just suppose to know? I don't know, but whatever I do in this relationship with Nick; I have to make sure I make time for Lilly. Will I ever get to just live my life without having to worry about other people? Some people might think that's being selfish, but if you where in my position, you would be saying the same thing.

"I guess it was a stupid thing to hide." Lilly admitted.

***

When I got to my house there was a black SUV in my driveway. Lilly and I are still in the car.

"Miley; who's at your house?" Lilly asked.

To be honest I don't know. I mean my dad's out. I'm out. Who could be in my house?

"I don't know, but who ever it is; he or she has a key to the house."

"Do you want me to go with you? Do you want to call the cops?" Lilly asked worriedly.

"No and no… I'll be fine." I said with a freighted look on my face.

"Miley don't be stupid! I'm going with you." She said in an orderly way.

I was not going to win this battle. Lilly and I got out of the car and went around to the back door. We went in the house, making very little noise. We heard muffling coming from the kitchen… so there's two people here. That's when me and Lilly's nerves really kicked in. I had pick up one of the electric guitar's by the piano, and so did Lilly; I know, great choice right? We slowly made our way near the kitchen. I whispered to Lilly on the count of three we were going to pop out of no where and charge at them; not my best idea. 1… 2… 3… and then we attacked. I ran in on my dad and some lady kissing… EWWW, I mean teenagers are okay, but when you get to your 30-40's that's where it hits the limit. You can do it in private just don't do it in front of me.

"Dad what are you doing!" I exclaimed.

"Miley, honey it's not what it looks like."

"Really? Cause it looks like you're kissing some daff-fa-del!"

"Honey let's talk. I can explain every thing. Why I'm here. Who's this beautiful woman beside me. Why I've been gone a lot." He said trying to hug me.

I shook my head and backed away. I know this might happen some day, but I never thought he would hide it from me. I mean my life is becoming an uncontrollable rollercoaster ride, and I'm dying to get off.

"No dad, when I'm ready to talk, that's when we'll talk, but for now I'm going to stay with Lilly. If that's okay with you?" I looked over to Lilly. She quickly nodded.

"Now hold on there Miles. I'm not the only one who's been hiding things, I know about you and Nick." My dad said.

"Dad I tried to call you and tell you about Nick, but you never picked up, so don't pull that card on me. And besides how did you know about that."

"That doesn't matter. But what I know for sure is that you're staying here no matter what."

"No I'm not!" Lilly and I set the guitar's down and stormed up stairs leaving my dad with a stunted look on his face.

I'm sure I made that girl down there feel out of place, and I'm glade. Oh and when I say girl I do mean girl. What, was she like 26-27? I mean that's just disgusting? Ugh! I love my dad in all, but that whole situation, just pisses me off, like wayyy off.

Once I got to my room, I started packing… everything!

"Miley… maybe you should give your dad a chance to explain." Lilly suggested.

I sighed. "How could he do this to me Lilly?"

"Miley, the man's probably lonely." Lilly replied.

"Why would he be lonely? He's got me."

"Miley…" Lilly said in a warning tone.

I sighed once again. "You're right… but I'm still coming to stay with you. I need time to think some things over."

I went down stairs; leaving Lilly upstairs to put some more stuff in my bag.

"Dad can I talk to you?... Alone."

He was in the kitchen talking to that Lady I still don't know the name of… and I'm pretty sure I don't want to know her name. My dad quickly excused himself and we walk out to the back deck. We both took a seat; we sat in silence for awhile. I soon got enough of confidence to speak.

"Dad I'm never going to be okay with this. I mean she's young enough to be my big sister." I complained.

"Baby girl, once you get to know her, you guy's will bond before you know it. And she's not that young." My dad said while grabbing one of my hands.

It's too bad I didn't believe a word he said. The minute I saw that bad impression of a young girl that calls herself a woman, I had a bad vibe about her.

"Well I'm still staying at Lilly's for awhile. Oh and my car needs fixing so if you could do something about that, that would be great."

"Okay baby girl. Just make sure you are here Tuesday to pick it up, you have a Hannah event Wednesday at 5p.m. Hannah has to go to some charity event with some other stars. That's why I came back home... to tell you that." My dad stated.

"…She's not staying here right?"

I was scared to ask that question, because if she was staying here, she's not sleeping in my mom's bed. I'll drag her out myself if I have to. That woman's not here for my dad, I can tell she's her for something else and I think I know what it is. You see even though Hannah's the famous one. Most of the money goes to my dad and me. But anyway, I'm sure my dad has bought her plenty of stuff. That explains the $400 dollar looking bracelet she had on; the things was nearly falling off her arm.

"Oh no honey, she's got a hotel here in Malibu. That's were she'll be staying."

"So that's why you've been gone so much? To go spend time with her? There were no sick relatives." My dad just nodded. "I wish you would have told me, instead of going behind my back and stuff."

"I'm sorry sweetie."

"So, umm what is her name anyway?" I though I might as well go-ahead and get it over with.

"Loren."

That was not my dad's voice. I turned around to see a blonde woman. She walked over to my dad and I; and took a seat.

"Loren Parker." She said holding out her hand for me to shake. I hesitantly shook it.

"I'm Miley."

"Oh honey I know. You're all your dad ever talks about." She said putting on a smile, but I could see right though it.

"Well I'm going to let you two lady's get to know each other. I'll be inside if you need anything." My dad got up from his seat and left. Once my dad was out of site, Loren spoke up.

"Look here you little brat; I didn't like your whole blowing up thing earlier." She snapped, but I was ready to give it right back to her.

"Well I don't like your face and yet I'm still looking at, so I guess we both lose."

"Look, I know you don't want me here, and truth is… I don't want to be here. But until I get enough stuff to over load my truck outside; I guess were both stuck with each other. "

"So I was right you are here for my dad's money!" I said raising my voice a little.

"Now. Now child. No need to raise that little annoying voice of yours." I rolled my eyes. She doesn't know this "So called annoying voice" Is making her, her money. "Look as long as you keep your mouth shut, you'll be buying your daddy in there, some time before he gets his little heart broken." And with that she walked off.

Man; if looks could kill, mine would put holes through those overly sized fake boobs of hers. I quickly gave Lilly my stuff and I got my dog Rikki; Lilly has a dog to so it was okay. Lilly tried to talk to me in the car, but I simply replied with a "Don't want to talk about it." I mean how could someone have the heart to use a person like that; oh wait, that's right, you can't have a heart. I'm not sure if I should tell my dad or not; either way he's going to get hurt. Soon we made it to Lilly's house. I put Rikki in the back yard with Lilly's dog. Most of the time I would sleep in Lilly's room, but since I was staying for God knows how long, I'm staying in the guestroom.

"Okay you can go-ahead and get settled in. The clothes hangers are in the closet and you can use that dresser if you want; you know were the bathroom is. I'm just going to call my mom and give her the update on you staying here. If you need me I'm in my room."

I sat down on the guestroom bed; or should I say (my bed) for the time being. At this moment I knew who I needed the most; and that was Nick. I quickly got out my phone and dialed the his cell phone number.

"Hello." Said a sweet velvet voice from the other end of the line.

"Hey Nick. It's Miley. Do you have sometime to talk?"

Right away Nick knew something was wrong. "What's wrong Mi?" Nick said using my nick name.

"Do you remember when we were talking on the beach, about if my dad and I were close?" I asked Nick. He replied with a short "Ya." So I continued. I told Nick the whole story. "- and I just don't know what to tell him… or if I should tell him anything at all."

"I don't know what to say Miles." Nick said apologetically.

"I wasn't really expecting you to say anything actually. I guess I just needed someone to talk to." I said with a chuckle.

"Well I'm here for you Mi always."

Nick and I talked for a while longer and soon we got to our goodbyes. I didn't realize we talked so long. Before I knew it, it was 8o'clock. I went to see if Lilly was up; she wasn't, she was sleep. I quickly did my nightly routine with brushing my teeth and getting dressed for bed. I tried to go to sleep, but I couldn't. I stayed up for; I don't know how long, but soon; tiredness won me over and I drifted off into a dreamless slumber.

Not much Niley, but that's okay you will all get your Niley, lol. I wanted to go ahead and get Miley's dads secret out; drama for ya right? Lol. Well as always please review. Oh and I hope you all had a great Christmas. Thanks.

-Jay. XD