a/n: reviews. (: by the way, in case you guys forgot, Kristen and Nick are done, through and hell yeah, OVER. (: reviews. Oh and P.S. Miles and Jake are already officially dating in this story. And P.P.S, Jake is not cheating on Miles. His sister was rushed into a hospital during prom.
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Before The Storm
Chapter Nine
Waking Up In His Arms
Miley's POV:
I woke up the next day, the sun shining brightly from the window. I realized it was prom last night for I was still wearing my dress and my heels. I wonder was how I got here. The last thing I remember was when I was riding in Nick's car. I shrugged it off for a second as I stood up, making my way towards the bathroom, my hair was like a haystack but I didn't mind. I grabbed my Blackberry, asking Nick what happened last night.
Hey Nicky. (: it's me, Miles. What happened last night? o_O – Miles.
Hey Miles. :] you fell asleep in my car so I had to bring you up to your room. Didn't bother waking u up cuz I know u wouldn't wake – Nick.
Was I heavy? :O – Miles.
U were light as a feather. (: - Nick.
Ha ha. It's a Saturday, right? Can u come ovr & we can wtch movies or smething. (: - Miles.
Perfect. (: gimme an hour – Nick.
K. will w8 fr u. (: - Miles.
As I was texting, butterflies kept flying around my stomach. I felt like I was going to hurl or something. I immediately took a shower, getting rid of the make-up from the prom last night. I quickly slipped on some sweatpants and a loose, black shirt. I let my brunette hair flow down my back, letting the air dry it. I skipped down the stairs realizing my mom went home already.
"Morning, sweetie." she smiled. "How was prom?"
"Prom's great, mom. Had fun." I giggled.
"Did something special happen?" my mom smirked as she looked up at me from the bacon she was frying.
I scoffed, giggling. "Mom! Like what special?" I asked.
"Like a first kiss or something. I had my first kiss when I was about your age and it happened during prom!" she exclaimed as she placed the bacons onto the empty plate.
"Actually, mom. I did have my first kiss. From Jake Ryan." I admitted, not quite happy about it. And I didn't know why.
"From Jake? The football captain? How was it?!" my mom giggled as if she was a teenage girl like me.
I reminisced about last night and surprisingly, it was missing something. There was no, sparks. I expected it to be a little more romantic but it was just an ordinary kiss. It frazzled me and I didn't realize my mom was already waving her hand in front of me. "Miles!" my mom snapped, laughing.
"Hm?" I asked. "Oh yeah! The first kiss, it was... cool, I guess." I nodded.
"Romantic, I suppose?" she added.
I shrugged as I took a piece of bacon, stuffing it in my mouth. "Oh yeah, by the way mom, if you don't mind, Nick's coming over." I said as I chewed the fried bacon.
"Yeah, sure. He could keep you company." she answered, sipping her coffee.
"You're staying up late again?" I whined. "We barely spend time together, mom."
"I'm sorry, sweetie but it's for us. Okay, honey?" she smiled.
"Yes, mom." I forced a smile.
"Now hurry up. Nick could be here in a minute. The doorbell rang making me jump up from my seat, running over the door.
"I'll get it!" I yelled as I opened the door revealing an adorable Nick.
"Hey, Miles. I got this for you." I couldn't help but smile back when he smiled. He handed me a carton of ice cream as I glanced at the lid.
"Yum. Pistachio." I giggled. "Come in." I said.
"Thanks." he mumbled before coming in.
"Good morning, Nicholas." my mom smiled from the kitchen. "Sit down, have some breakfast." she offered.
"Thanks Mrs. Stewart, but I'm good. I had breakfast earlier." Nick said.
"Oh okay. You guys got plans for today?" she asked.
"Nah, we're just going to stay here." I answered.
"Good." she smiled. "You guys have fun, I'm off to work. Nice seeing you today, Nick." my mom said sweetly.
"You too, Mrs. Stewart." Nick nodded.
"Bye, sweetie." my mom said before kissing my forehead.
"Bye, mom." I smiled as I watched her leave the house leaving Nick and I alone. I sighed loudly as I walked in the living room, flopping down the couch.
"What's wrong?" Nick asked as he flopped down next to me.
"Jake didn't even bother calling after what happened last night. I mean, that's not what a boyfriend should do." I huffed.
"His sister was rushed to the hospital. Of course he's busy. Just give him time." I insisted.
"I guess. But he could just text me. It'll lessen my worries." I sighed, leaning my head on his shoulder, getting more comfortable. "How's the break-up?" I asked.
"I'm not really that sad. I guess what I did was right." he said, drawing circles on my palm causing chills to run down my arm.
"Let's go up to my room." I said, getting out of his grip.
"Why?" he chuckled.
"I miss my bed." I giggled as I skipped up the stairs, Nick trailing close behind me. I opened the door, revealing my large purple bed. I jumped on the bed, soaking in the feeling.
"What do you want to do? Watch scary movies?" Nick asked, sitting beside me.
"Mm-Hm." I smiled, still lying down. "We haven't done this since we both started dating other people. It's kinda weird 'cause I feel like I don't even know you anymore, Nick." I sighed as I finally sat up. "Don't you think it's weird?" I asked, looking at him.
"It's weird because other people keep getting in the way." he sighed.
All I can do was nod and sigh. After a few moments of comfortable silence, I stood up and walked over the DVD player, scanning for a movie. "What should we watch?" I asked. "Should we watch comedies?"
"Up to you." he answered.
"I think I'll go with scary movies." I laughed maniacally as I played The Ring, flopping down the couch next to where Nick was. He laughed along as he handed me my ice cream. "Thanks for bringing me ice cream. It helps when I feel sad." I said, scooping a chunk of ice cream before placing it in my mouth, savoring the goodness.
"No prob, Mi." he chuckled. "Can I have some of that?" he said before taking the carton of ice cream and spoon from me.
"Just a little." I giggled.
"Okay." he said as he dug a spoonful of ice cream and placing it in his mouth, chuckling.
"That was the biggest 'little' I've ever seen!" I scoffed, laughing as I took the spoon and ice cream from him.
"Thank you." he smiled before swallowing the icy treat. The movie was getting predictable so I didn't bother watching it as long as I was with Nick. "Are you even watching?" he asked, giving me a look.
"Course I am." I nodded.
"Oh yeah then who's she?" Nick asked preferring to the girl at the screen.
"She's... she's the girl that the ghost haunts." I answered causing Nick to laugh hard. "You're such a meanie!" I giggled, smacking his stomach causing him to grunt in pain.
"Ow!" he laughed.
The scary sound effects started blasting through the whole room causing Nick and I to jump. "Nick, turn it down. It's giving me the creeps." I said, scooting closer to Nick even though it was only 12 am in the afternoon.
"Mi, it's just a movie." he whispered as he grabbed the remote, turning the volume down. The scary part of the movie came along causing me to hide my face in Nick's chest, pulling his shirt to my face as I closed my eyes tightly. I felt his arms around me and instantly I felt safe. "You okay?" he chuckled lightly.
"Yeah, I'm good as ever. Is-is it over?" I asked.
"What's over?" he asked.
"The scary part?" I said like a little child.
"Nope, not yet." he smiled as he looked down at me. I peeked up at him, meeting his gaze. Butterflies exploded in my stomach when he pushed a piece of my hair behind my ear. I eased in his arms, loving the feeling of his arms around me. We stared at each other for a moment when he broke our gaze. "You want me to stop the movie?" he asked.
I shook my head lightly. "Are you watching?" I asked.
"No, actually." he chuckled. "I'd rather watch you." he smiled.
I smiled. I snuggled closer to his chest, inhaling his sweet scent. He drew invisible circles on my palm causing chills to run down my arm. I closed my eyes tightly then opened flew them open to see if this was a dream. And no, it wasn't.
Nick's POV:
I held her close to me as I played with her palm. We ignored the movie as I listened to her even and calm breathing. She was like an angel lying in my arms. After a few moments, her eyes closed then she fell asleep. It made me smile knowing that I'm holding her right now. I took in her angelic beauty as she slept soundly. I took the remote beside me as I pressed the mute button so she could sleep well. I rubbed her hand with the pad of my thumb, my hand making contact with soft skin. She was wearing sweatpants and a light-brown sweater and she still managed to look beautiful. It amazed me that she looked so natural, no make-up or anything on. She was just... Miley.
"If you only knew..." I whispered, sighing. "I'm so in-love with you." I placed a small kiss on top of her head and soon, my eyes closed and I was now asleep.
a/n: So? How was it? (: leave reviews. Long ones make my day. (: this MIGHT be the last chapter I'd update for now. I'm going on a short short break. Just only up to August. Trust me, it will only be a short break. (; reviews and I update.
