Chapter Ten: Rose and Her Dad

Rose's P.O.V

School went by in a blur. I made new friends with Kota, Jake, and Bree. Oops sorry, I mean Shade, Dusk, and Cloud. The longer I hang out with them, the better I felt and the more I felt like I should have hung out with them earlier.

"You coming over to my house after school right?" I asked Bree. She nodded and closed her locker door.

"I can't. My parents are going to some party and they want me to watch Bailey." she replied rolling her eyes. Bailey was her little brother.

"That's cool. I'll call you later" I said and high fived her. I watched her disappear down the hall.

"I thought you said you weren't allowed to have friends over after school?" I heard Lily ask.

"I'm not" I replied, turning around. "But, I'm not going to let dad know I asked." I subconsciously fingered the scar that was cutting into my right eyebrow. "Are you going to hear me out now?"

"Depends" Lily said coolly. "You have to answer my question first."

"Fine" I said with a heavy sigh.

"Do you get abused?" Lily blurted out. My eyes widened and my heart beat quickened a little. 'When did she find out?' But, I kept my cool and played dumb.

"What are you talking about?" I asked.

"Oh, come on. You come to school every day with cuts and bruises and AC bandages" Lily snapped.

"I'm clumsy so sue me. You know how it was. The first year on your skateboard and you could hardly keep your balance. New tricks ya know?" I replied with a shrug.

"Yeah, I guess. Ok, I'll hear you out" Lily replied slowly.

"Ok. Yes, I kissed Oliver twice, but none of those were my fault. The first time was when he came sometime after school. He snuck in through my window and asked for my help on how to ask you out" I said. I watched, amused, as Lily's face turned pink. She turned away hoping I didn't see it. She motioned for me to continue.

"I said I didn't want to help him practice kissing but he kissed me anyway. I just...kind of got in the moment. Then, he kissed me again in the hallway when you saw us. But, that was a comfort kiss. It didn't mean anything. I still like Dakota."

Lily stared hard at me. I could tell she was making sure I wasn't lying. Most people could see it through my eyes. I quickly wiped away every thought in my mind except for making up with her.

"Hugs?" we asked in unison. We laughed and hugged each other.

"I'm sorry Lils" I muttered.

"I'm sorry to Rose" Lily replied.

"Actually, I go by Rosealyn now" I said with a shrug. "That way people won't mistake us for each other because both our names is the name of a flower."

"Fine with me" Lily said and rolled her eyes. I punched her on the shoulder.

"So, I take it you're friends again" Miley asked as she and Oliver came up to them. Miley put her arms around each Truscott and smiled.

"Yep" Lily and Rose replied in unison.

"Good. Lily, can I talk to you in private?" Oliver said, smiling warmly at her.

"Sure" Lily replied slowly. Miley and I watched as Oliver walked Lily a little bit off. He said something and she nodded. Oliver said something else and again Lily nodded.

"Lily is going to scream in 3-"I said.

"-2-"Miley continued.

"-1-"we said in unison, high fiving.

Lily let out a high pitched scream and threw her arms around Lily. Oliver was shocked at first then hugged her back. He lifted her off the ground and spun her around. Miley and I smiled and shook our heads.

"Teens" we said in unison.

"Guess who" a voice called as hands were wrapped around Miley's head, covering her eyes.

"Hmm...a really cute Zombie Slayer maybe" Miley said, biting her lower lip, pretending to think.

"It's kind of disgusting isn't it" Dakota said, walking up to us. I felt my cheeks grow hot. I wasn't ready to talk to him yet. "Look, we need to talk."

"O-ok" I said.

Dakota took my hand and lead me off a couple feet. My heart beat faster the longer he held my hand. Dakota turned to look at me and let out a big breath of air.

"I heard what you said to Lily and I'm sorry that I jumped to conclusions. I was hoping that you would forgive me?" Dakota said, staring hard at me.

I stared into his electric blue eyes. This sensation washed over me. Before I knew it, my lips were on his in a kiss. I put my hands on his shoulders and closed my eyes. I felt Dakota wrap his arms around my waist and pull him closer to me.

"Awwww" I heard Miley, Lily, and Oliver chorus. Dakota and I pulled away from each other and laughed.

"Well, now that we have a sixth member to the group, I have to tell you guys something. Lily, Oliver, you already know what I'm about to say" Miley said, clapping her hands together. Jake, Dakota, and I exchanged looks.

"Trust me. You're going to be surprised" Oliver said with a smirk.

"Ok, I've been keeping this secret for a while. For now, only Lily, Oliver, and my family know" Miley started.

"Yeah" Dakota said.

"And?" Jake and I asked in unison.

"I'm Hannah Montana" Miley said letting out a big sigh.

"That's what I thought" Jake said, rubbing his chin.

"You do look like her" I said. Dakota nodded in reply.

"Well, that's it? You're not surprised?" Miley asked.

"Not really" I replied with a smirk. "But, let me guess. Lily is Lola Lofnagle and Oliver is Owen Ontario."

"Yep, that's us" Oliver said, putting his arm around Lily.

"Now you and Dakota need a disguise and I new name" Miley said.

"Worry about it later. I have to get home. Later guys" I said. I kissed Dakota on the cheek. He blushed.

"Does that mean we're together now?" he asked. I smirked in reply.

"What do you think?" I replied. Dakota beamed and kissed me on the cheek. It was my turn to blush.

"How could you even consider going out with a loser like her?" Amber asked walking up. Ashley was with her.

"Yeah, I mean. She isn't as pretty as us. She isn't as popular like us" Ashley said as she flipped her hair.

"Her hair doesn't shine like ours" Ashley and Amber said in unison. "Ooooh. Tssss." They laughed and walked away.

"What was that about?" Jake asked.

"I used to go out with Amber. But, I'm totally over her" Dakota said quickly, turning to me.

"I believe you don't worry" I said. "But, I really have to go. See you guys...later" I said staring at the doors to the school.

Dad was walking towards me. He had a scowl on his face. I rushed to meet him halfway there. I covered my nose when I smelled his breath. He had obviously been drinking.

"Hi daddy" I said, turning him around to push him out the school. "How was your day?"

"Get off me" dad growled. I kept a firm grip on his arm and steered him towards the door.

"You had meetings then. How were they?" I said.

"I said get off me" dad snapped, back slapping me.

I didn't turn around. I ran out of the school and to dad's car. I knew that my friends were watching the whole time...