Again this song title has nothing to do with the chapter, but I was listening to it when I was writing this and plus I just seen the Hannah Montana film :D It was awesome! If you haven't seen it, you suck cause it's the best.

So Jennifer here's your moment, and Mrs Ramsay's also with her word 'uncouth' oh she'll be proud haa :) I love uu bestiiiie x

Chapter 9: Butterfly Fly Away

"Hello?" I muttered into the phone. I could feel Nick's eyes burning on the back of my head, but I ignored him.

"Miley, it's my Lily." The voice stated from the other end of the line.

"Yeah I know who it is. What do you want?"

"Nothing. I was just making sure you's were okay. Also I wanted to let you know that me, Joe, Jackson and Danielle are all supporting you's."

"What? Did you just say Joe and Danielle?" I asked, completely shocked.

"Yeah. Kevin and Danielle got into a huge fight about it and something about how people won't understand, I don't know. I wasn't really meant to hear the conversation but I did. Also I was talking to Joe and he seemed pretty proud of you guys for running away again, and he got me thinking and also Jackson. You know what you guys are doing is for the right thing, I see what you both saw. Also Joe and Jackson are planning on getting you's to come home. They're coming up with a plan or have a plan on how to convince your family and Nick's on why this is for the better and I hope it works cause I miss you. I want you home. Also I think they're like half way there." And she took in a deep breath.

"Okay, wow. That was a lot of information to take in in about 30 seconds. Right lets back up a little, what do you mean by 'they're half way there'?" I asked. My head spun from all the information Lily jsut produced. She had a tendancy of talking fast when she had a lot to say, because usually she'd forget it all.

"Well they've only really got to convince your dad and Nick's dad cause I mean Nick's mum is in like pieces. I really don't think she cares anymore, I think she just wants you's to come home. I mean she's distraught. Wow big word for Lily. Yeah anyway she's a mess, and just wants you's home and to be safe."

"Oh. Well we can't come back Lily. You do understand that, don't you?" I felt bad. No I didn't, I felt terrible. I was taking away her son, her baby boy. I felt guilty. I was stuck between a rock and a hard place. What I was doing to her was lower than low.

"Yeah, I know but please Miles if we convince them to allow you's to get married please come home. Please Miley, I need my best friend and Denise needs her son. I know your dad needs you, and believe it or not Jackson needs you too." She begged. "Please Miley."

"I don't know Lil. I don't know. I mean what if you's do convince them, we get home and BAM! That's it, controlling our lives again. I can't deal with it, I want to live my life without my dad telling me what I can and cannot do." I did want to go home, more than anything. But this was something I had to do. I wasn't sure why, but somewhere in the future I would find my answer.

"Okay Miles, right I got to go right now but can I please phone you back later?"

"Yeah sure. I'll talk to you later." After saying our final goodbyes, I hung up. I kept the phone close to me, my grip still tense around it. I stared at it, as if it would give me hints on what to do next but it didn't. I turned to Nick, guilt burning in my eyes. I couldn't believe what I was doing. I wasn't only destroying my family but I was killing his. I was being stupid and immature, my father was right. He always is.

"It's for the best you know," Nick said, almost as if he was reading my mind.

I nodded. That was all I could do. The car was parked at the side of the road, and I watched cars pass by. Nick studied the map, trying to figure out what to do next. Now we didn't have a plan. Phoniex was away, this time it was where our hearts told us to go. I slid my eyes shut, trying to let my mind drift off to other things but they were always there. Nagging at my insides. It was getting worse. My head began to spin and the voices in the back of my mind where their voices. Convincing me with every word the uttered that I was doing the wrong thing sitting in this car. Their faces and voices haunted me as I let my head fall back hitting the car seat. I tried to open my eyes, but it was as if they were glued shut. I was hypnotised by their sights. My lungs tightened as their faces became clearer and more vivid. Their expressions more visible, their disappointed, heart broken expressions. My heart began to race, my breathing slowed down and became heavier. I tried to fight back, tried to force my eyes open but they were stronger than me. I screamed, trying to escape this nightmare but I couldn't. Nothing could save me, not even Nick. His arms wrapped around my waist, pulling me close to his chest. My body began to shake, my temperature began to rise. He pulled me tighter and I gripped onto his shirt. His lips placed soothing, lingering kisses on my cheeks. Nothing was working, I couldn't break free. His hands ran over my burning forehead, trying to cool me down. He whispered calming words into my ear. Suddenly I broke free from their hold, my eyes shot open. I collapsed into Nicks arms. I couldn't do this anymore, it was too hard.

"Nick." I sobbed into his chest, the terror unmistakeable in my voice. He pulled me over the seat onto his lap, cradling me back and forward until my body stopped shaking. I snaked my arms around his neck, and held him tight. I buried my head into his hair as his fingers traced heart shapes on my back over and over again, slowly calming me down.

I pulled away, my arms hung loosely around his neck. I watched him closely.

"Where's my smiley Miley?" He asked placing a small kiss on the tip of my nose, a smile forming on both of our face's. "There she is. My beautiful, beautiful Miley."

I shook my head, a couple of tears spilling out of my eyes. I ran my hand through his hair, my fingers getting caught in his curls. His hand caressed my cheeks, causing me to blush slightly turning them a faint pink colour. He laughed slightly and I turned away, embarassed. He placed two fingers gently under my chin, tilting my head back to face him, he pushed his forehead against mine. His cool breathing stunning me.

"Want to go to a hotel?" He breathed.

I nodded and jumped off his lap. I pulled my knees up to my chest as he started the car and drove off to find another hotel to stay in. The sun was beginning to set slowly, and I yawned rubbing my eyes roughly. My eyes began to droop shut, and I forced them open. Scared to sleep, scared I'd dream off them. My eyes were getting heavier but I used every strength I had left in me to keep them open. Nick pulled the car into a hotel parking lot, and grabbed the two bags from the back seat and placed them on both shoulders before coming to help me out the car. I grabbed hold of his hand, and ran along beside him sleepily.

I came out of the bathroom, yawning and rubbing my eyes. I snuggled up into Nick who was flicking through the channels on tv. I began to kiss his neck, gently and passionately. I reached for his cheek and pulled his face towards me before setting my lips on his, he pulled away turning his attention to the tv. I sighed and pulled away, but he did nothing. I stradled onto of him, placing soft kisses on his cheek and jawline before reaching his lips.

"Miley, not now." He mubled, pulling away and taking me off his torso.

I got up and walked to the toilet, slamming the door shut. I stared in the mirror, tears throwing themselves down my cheeks. I rubbed them away angrily and walked out, before sitting on the edge of the bed. He shook his head and got out of the bed, putting on his shoes and grabbing his jacket.

"Nick?" I called after him worriedly. He walked out the room, the door closing loudly after him. I ran down the hallway, trying to catch up with him. "Nick, pI'm sorry. Nick?" But he wouldn't answer. We got the main door, and I caught up with him, grabbing hold of his jacket. He turned to face me.

"I need to go for a walk, I'll be back soon." And walked out into the dark, towards the trees on the other side of the parking lot. I turned around and made my way to the hotel bar.

I sat on my own in the corner, keeping an eye on the door watching for him coming back. It had been three hours, where was he? My heart wouldn't calm down. My mind kept going over the worst case scenarios and I couldn't help and stop it. I noticed a scottish couple sitting just along from me, and smiled to myself. They were in love, madly in love and it reminded me of me and Nick. His arm was wrapped protectively around her, and he watched every thing she did with proud and love. She had a paper in her hand, and her face turned into terror.

"What?" He asked softly, his strong accent coming through.

"Oh god, someone got abducted in those woods beside us last weekend and someone the weekend before. How uncouth? I'm glad we're only here one more night. That's really scary, what if they're still out there Denis? They haven't been caught, what if they come into the hotel?" The brunette freaked.

"Shh Jennifer. Calm down, it's fine plus I'm here to protect you." He said tapping her nose slightly.

I jumped up and ran outside, the cold air hitting me harshly.

"Nick!" I screamed as I ran towards the trees. People inside the bar gathered around the window, watching me run after my love. The manager yelled after me, warning me not to go in but I didn't care I needed Nick. "Nick!" I screamed, tears falling without permission. I ran into the trees, the fog blinding me automatically. My heart and mind went into panic mood, and suddenly I knew the true meaning of scared. I took a breath in, I had to find him and make sure he was safe. I ran and ran. The fog seemed to get thicker as I ran through the trees.

"Nick!" I said shakily. I heard a twig snap behind me and my head whipped round. A shadow disappeared into the trees and I ran. My heart pulsing, my blood rushing around my body. The mist was getting caught in my throat, making it harder and harder for me to breath.

ran deeper and deeper. Too many thoughts racing through my head, but only one thing on my mind. Nick. My breath quickened, and became louder and louder as my legs plumeted into the trees. I scanned the surrounding space, searching for him. Any sign of him but the fog and darkness blinded my vision. I prayed over and over again in my head. Praying that God will somehow help me find him. Right now my life meant very little to me. All that mattered was him.

I tried to yell his name but my voice was hoarse. The trees narrowed in. Making me confused and dizzy. I ran and ran, pretty sure I was just running in circles. I searched around for any hint of normality. I had no idea where I was and how to get out. I was trapped and alone. My legs were aching, my heart drummed noisly against my chest, thudding through my ears. The blood pulsed dramatically around my veins. My hope and faith were slowly running out and pretty soon I was going to give up. I was going to give up on this hunt, this trail and this life.

I stopped and sunk to the ground. I lay back, the trees spinning. My vision blurring and a loud ringing noise blocked my hearing. I cried and cried, this was it. I knew it. My eyes dropped slowly and tiredly over my blue eyes. I heard him yell my name, but I couldn't yell back. I was paralysed. My body pinned to the floor by exhastion. My voice was away, too hoarse and croaked. I had no energy left. I finally gave up. As I drifted away I heard his sweet, gentle voice soothingly lull me away: "I love you, my smiley Miley." I giggled to myself. Smiley Miley. His silly nickname for me.

"I love you too," I whispered as a single tear fell out of my closed eyes.

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