Author's Notes: Alright. This chapter was supposed to be a bit longer, but I cut it in half. I didn't have the time to type out the whole thing. Sorry :(

To sampopular- Remember, this is from Miley's pov. If Jackson tells her he hated his mom, she's gonna believe him. But I promise I'll get more into that later. It's a story for another time :) Miley's sexuality hasn't been questioned yet because she's an oblivious, naïve girl who was raised Catholic, and Lilly doesn't want to bring it up. But she will eventually, I promise. And yea, Lilly lost her virginity in her freshman year. It happens. lol

Again, thank you to all the reviewers :)

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Shakespeare Wrote

Lilly

"I can't thank you enough Lilly!"

Oliver and I were on the phone, and he had just asked me for permission to officially ask Miley out on a date. Apparently, today's earlier flirting had been a success.

It almost killed me to give him my consent, but I knew that if Miley had a boyfriend, it would make it easier for me to get over her. And Oliver would be a good boyfriend…

"Don't mention it." My voice came out a little bitter, I noticed. Bleh.

"Are you sure you're ok with this? I mean, you seemed to really like her…" Apparently Oliver had noticed the bitterness too.

I faked my enthusiasm as best I could. "I am totally sure. You know I never see a point in going for a straight girl anyway." This was a semi lie. I was hoping Oliver was too excited to notice.

He seemed to buy it, and his happiness was almost tangible. "You are the bestest, greatest, most wonderful person I have ever met! You have my undying love and devotion!"

I rolled my eyes. "Better not tell Miley that. And don't say 'bestest.'"

He ignored me. "Well anyway, guess who's suddenly bisexual?"

This elicited my full attention. "Who?"

"Sarah."

"No way?!"

"Yep. I was talking to her today. She told me some chick asked her out."

"Aw..." Dang.

"But she turned her down."

"Aha!"

"And she didn't turn her down because she's straight either."

"This is great! It's exactly what I need!"

He chuckled. "A Miley distraction?"

"Yes!"

"So you're going to ask Sarah out?"

"Yes! ... Wait."

Oliver cracked up.

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Miley

I love Fridays. It was my favorite day of the week. The start of the weekend, but there was still school, and I liked school. So it worked.

A knock on the door announced Lilly's arrival. I opened it to let her in.

"Morning, Lills. You know, you don't have to knock. You can just come in."

She grinned at me. "If you say so."

After saying bye to my dad in my usual way (i.e. screaming up the stairs), I turned back to Lilly. "I do say so."

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Lilly

Even though Miley was radiating sunshine again today, I couldn't help but feel slightly gloomy. Oliver was going to ask her out today, and I was still toying with the idea of asking Sarah. I mean, Sarah was pretty enough, nice enough. I've known her for ages- for almost as long as I've known Oliver… But she was just way too hippie for me.

Ok, I'll make a deal with myself. After Oliver tells me about their date (if Miley accepts) I'll see just how much it bugs me. If I can't handle it, I'll ask Sarah out.

Yes. That'll work.

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Miley

At lunch, I noticed several eyes on me, mostly guys. I wondered if this was new, or if I was only starting to notice. A large part of me shied away from this attention. But a smaller, slightly new part of me liked it. Liked it quite a bit.

Lilly and I sat down at our usual table with Oliver and Sarah.

Almost the second I sat down, Oliver jumped up. "Hey Miley. Can you come with me for a second?"

I glanced questioningly at Lilly. Despite her seemingly encouraging smile, I got the vibe that she was silently begging me to stay… Ah, I'm probably just being paranoid. "Sure Oliver." I got up and followed him to another table.

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Lilly

Don't look, don't look, don't look, don't-

"So I wonder what that was all about."

"Huh?!"

Sarah raised an eyebrow. "Um, Oliver and Miley. I said I wonder what… Are you ok Lilly?"

I was spazing out, trying my hardest not to look over at Oliver and Miley. With major difficulty, I gave Sarah my attention. "Um, yea. Peachy."

She didn't look convinced.

I glanced over at Oliver against my better judgment. He was touching her arm. She was smiling.

And before I knew what I was doing, I had whipped my head around to look at Sarah. "Go out with me?" Is what I blurted out.

She blinked. "S-sure."

Sheepishly, I said, "Um, tonight? Seven o' clock?"

Sarah smiled a little. "Ok."

I nodded and Oliver and Miley came back. By the look on Oliver's face, I could tell that Miley didn't turn him down.

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Miley

Oliver was a nice guy. My dad liked him. That was a plus. I remember telling my dad that Oliver wasn't my type. I suppose that was a lie; Oliver was cute. Sure, his shirts were kinda shabby, but I assumed he'd get rid of that on a date.

The rest of lunch was kind of awkward. Lilly all but ignored Oliver and me, preferring to talk to Sarah. Oliver divided his time between eating, giving me flirty looks, and shooting Lilly confused glances.

After lunch, I stood up and waited for Lilly. She was saying bye to Sarah. I was taken quite aback when Lilly kissed her.

So the goodbye wasn't particularly verbal. Or very long either. They pulled apart quickly.

Lilly turned to me with what I thought was a slightly cocky smirk. "Ready to go?"

I nodded dumbly.

On our way to class, I cleared my throat and asked Lilly what was going on with her and Sarah.

She shrugged. "What's going on with Oliver?"

I blinked. "Um, he, uh, asked me out on a date."

"Ok then. That would be the answer to your question."

"You asked Sarah out?" For some reason, the notion bothered me a little.

"Just on a date, yea. But who knows, it might work out." She smiled at me. It didn't seem right.

"Yea…"

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Lilly

Ok, I didn't mean to kiss Sarah. It just kinda... I don't know. It was just a peck anyway.

In geometry, I felt slightly better about this Miley business. I'd date Sarah and concentrate on being Miley's friend. Miley would date Oliver and be happy.

This would work.

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Miley

"So when's your date with Oliver?"

Lilly and I were walking home. She seemed happier now compared to this morning.

"At eight. How about you?"

"Seven. I'm taking her to the movies."

I nodded. "I'm going ice skating."

Lilly snickered.

"What?"

She shook her head. "You ice skating. It's a funny thought."

"Humph." I crossed my arms in mock anger.

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Lilly

"I have a date tonight."

My mom smiled at the pasta she was making. "Miley?"

"No, Sarah."

My mom looked up, frowning. "What about Miley?"

I shrugged. "I decided it would be better if we were friends. She's straight anyway."

"That never stopped you before."

"Yea, but… Miley needs a friend. So that's what I'll be. Oliver asked her out, so she's got him for a boyfriend… If the date goes well anyway."

My mom nodded. "Alright. If you say so. Sarah's nice too. What time are you seeing her?"

"Seven."

"Where you going?"

"Movies."

"Am I giving you a ride, or are you walking?"

"Walking, I think."

"Ok Lilly."

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Miley

"I thought you said he wasn't your type."

"Well, I lied."

"Gee, thanks bud."

"Any time dad."

He shook his head and left me alone with my closet to pick an outfit. As I agonized over which skirt to wear, I decided that maybe Fridays weren't that great after all.

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