i know a lot of you have been asking for me to update quicker and everything, and trust me i would if i could, but i am extremely busy - january has been filled with birthdays, homework, sport, just in general going out - so i am sorry, but as a writer you should understand how hard it is sometimes to actually like yourself out of your own world, and sit down and write.

this story is getting more fun to write though, so it isnt much of a problem:) thank you for all the kind reviews of support, it really means a lot to me to read your feedback on each chapter - and they motivate me to update.

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Chapter Ten – It May Not Be A Race But It Certainly Feels Like One

"It's going to be the first wedding after, well you know – you sure you're going to be able to handle it?" Joe casually asked his brother, as they sat in Nick's office.

"I'll be fine, my wedding - if it deserves to be called that – was over a year ago, and I couldn't be happier with Miley right now, were happy for you guys." Nick said, reassuring his brother with a smile.

"Okay man, just checking. So when are you going to pop the question – we've all be waiting for a year now.. But nothing's happened?" Joe raised his eyebrows – he thought Miley and Nick were going to beat him and Lilly down the aisle.

"Me too, but Miley's been super busy, and I mean so have – I've got meetings, and listening to new acts, and then sometimes Miley's in New York – or I'm at a concert, it's frustrating I guess. But I've booked for us to go on a weekend holiday soon – that she knows nothing about, so I'm hoping to do it then."

..

"Oh my god." Nora gasped, as she looked at the date on her calendar. She started counting back days, hoping for a loophole somewhere – but that didn't seem possible. She shut her eyes once she realized her assumptions were definitely possible. She picked up the phone, and quickly dialled a number.

"Hello?"

"Miley – it's me, Nora – look I have some big news, well it might be news, I'm not too sure.. Can you come over?"

"Sure – is everything okay?" Miley asked, a bit anxious at the sound of Nora's distressed voice.

"I'm not sure – I'll see you soon." Nora hung up, then rushed into the bathroom, emptying the contents of her stomach. Ten minutes later, there was a knock at the door, and then Nora heard it opening – then saw Miley's head pop around the bathroom door.

"You okay sweetie?" She asked sympathetically, when she saw Nora's pale face.

"I think I might be, pregnant.." Nora whispered, looking down at her stomach.

"What?" Miley gasped, then rushed over to her side. "What do you mean, you think?"

"Well there's been the morning sickness," She explained, pointing to the toilet. "And the fact that I've missed my period – and I'm hardly ever late – I counted the days down."

"So you haven't taken a test?"

"No, I have a spare one here though – Sophia thought she was pregnant again a month ago – false alarm, but she bought two tests, so I have one here.." Nora's voice trailed off, as she looked up towards the cupboard over the sink.

Miley nodded, then got up and retrieved it from the cupboard. "What if you are? How will you feel about that? How will Oliver feel? I mean you guys aren't even married yet.."

"I know." Nora sighed. "I'm willing to have the baby – we can get married if we need to, we can move into together – I don't care, I want to be with him forever anyway, just it's a shock to know forever might be starting sooner than I thought.."

Miley nodded silently. "I'll wait outside." She told her, then exited the bathroom. Twenty minutes later, Miley announced that it was time to check the test for the all too valuable answer.

"Already?" Nora whispered, genuinely looking scared.

"Yeah, it's time hun' – you want me to check it then let you know?" Miley asked softly.

"Yes please, I don't know if I could bear to look at it myself.." Nora gave her a small smile.

"Sure thing." Miley told her, then entered the bathroom, and picked the white stick up. She looked at the answer and smiled – she knew this could be a good thing or a bad thing, but she had a feeling it could be good. She walked back into the living room, then sat down next to Nora. "You're having a baby."

..

"She's having a what!?" Nick asked, surprise filling through his voice – and also a bit of jealousy that Oliver got to be a father before him.

"A baby, you know – one of those cute things, cries a lot, Sophia and Kevin have one – we babysit it sometimes." Miley teased.

Nick smirked, then sat down at the dining table. "They're not even married yet though."

"I know, but it's not like they planned this, and they didn't plan to marry first anyway. Nora was definitely shocked, and scared – she calmed down though now, and I think she is a bit excited now, just she doesn't know how Oliver will take it."

"Hm, yeah I see where she's coming from – Oliver isn't the best with big news, or news of commitment, they were fine together as they were – it's going to be a shock to the system for him." Nick nodded.

"Yeah, so how far along are we on this baby race? I mean Kevin and Sophia have one, I swear my brother will be a father soon enough, now Nora and Oliver, and Lilly and Joe are a step ahead of us because their actually getting married this month.."

Nick took hold of Miley's hand and squeezed it. "I know it's hard watching our friends go ahead and start their lives together, while the biggest thing we've done is move in together – but I promise you, it will all happen – hopefully sooner rather than later, but it will." Nick smiled.

"I know it will." Miley told him, then sighed. "I love you so much, and I honestly can't wait till the day I meet you down the aisle, or have you by my side in the hospital while I give birth to our child – it's going to be amazing."

"It really is."

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"So what's the big news?" Oliver asked casually, as he got comfy on Nora's sofa.

Nora shifted uncomfortably, honestly not knowing how he was going to take this. One thing was sure – he would freak out. "Well I found out something today, and I know it's going to change things. You're going to freak out – and I wouldn't be surprised if you passed out." She paused, and then started again. "I'm pregnant Oliver."

There was no expression on his face; - it was like he hadn't heard her. She wanted to repeat herself, but she hated stating it out loud as it was.

"Okay.." Oliver finally announced, taking a deep breath. "You're pregnant – we should have seen that one coming, okay." He repeated, then took Nora's hands in his – and stared straight into her eyes. "Nora, were old enough and responsible enough to have a child – we can do this, if that's what you want?"

"You really think we can take care of a child? Ol' were going to have to move in together, and perhaps-"

"Get married." Oliver finished for her, then a smirk appeared across his face. "Marry me then. Marry me, in front of all our friends and family – marry me."

Nora just looked at him. She waited for the big 'joke!' to come out of Oliver's mouth – but it never did, his smirk remained. "You want me to marry you?" She gasped.

"Well I've already knocked you up so why not?" He laughed. "I'm kidding, Nora – I love you, and I loved you always, and I know I always will – I don't know why I haven't asked you before, and I'm sorry I haven't got a ring. I'll get one first thing tomorrow. But please, will you marry me?"

"Of course I will!"

..HM

"Oliver freaking proposed before I did?!" Nick exclaimed, as Miley got off the phone to Nora the next Saturday morning. "This is getting out of control!"

Miley chuckled, then let her hands glide through Nick's hair. "Nick – it's not a race sweetie, it's going to happen soon – so don't worry."

Nick raised his eyebrows. "Why, are you going to try and beat me to, and propose to me first?"

"Well it was going to be a surprise.. But now that you know – what ring size are you?" She teased, poking her tongue out.

"I'm serious Miley. I will propose to you – I'm not putting it off trust me, I'm just waiting for the right moment." He explained, kissing her softly, murmuring the words across her cheek.

Miley shivered at his touch. "I know, and I'm completely fine with it – married or un married, engaged or not, I'm happy as long as I'm with you."

"Good, because I feel the exact same way." Nick smiled, then wrapped his arms around Miley's waist and pulled her closer. "You sure we can't stay like this all day? We could just go back to bed.. I'd even draw on your back like you love." Nick persuaded, kissing her shoulder.

"So, so tempting – but no, we said we'd meet up with everyone to go over Lilly and Joe's wedding arrangements – it has to be done, and Lilly is a nervous wreck – she needs this sorted and perfect." Miley told him, but tightened Nick's grip around her anyway.

"One more hour?" Nick suggested.

"Half an hour – tops." She giggled, then turned her head and leaned in to his.

..HM

"Where the heck are they!?" Lilly yelled, pacing back and forth her big living room – searching frantically for Nick and Miley.

"Maybe their under the couch." Joe suggested, making a face.

"No jokes mister – this is deadly serious, this is our wedding day were talking about!" Lilly told him.

Joe ignored her, then let his arms fall round her waist, pulling her extremely close. "It's going to go perfectly Lilly, - Miley and Nick will be here soon, they are in love – let them be. And calm down sweetie – I love you, and everything's going to be fine, I promise you." Joe told her sincerely, then kissed the top of her nose.

Lilly nodded, controlling her breathing more and more. "Thank you – I get too caught up with these things I forget to enjoy the ride sometimes." She shook her shoulders and grinned. "Now where are those in love annoying best friends of ours?"

"Annoying in love best friends here." Miley greeted, waving her hand in the doorway.

Lilly looked at her wrist. "Miley and Nick – not on time?! What a surprise, I mean their never late?!" Lilly exclaimed sarcastically, then pointed to the sofa. "Sit."

Miley and Nick obeyed, and sat down beside each other. Seconds later, Oliver, Nora, Sophia and Kevin came through the door and joined them sitting down.

"Oliver just totally destroyed your fridge – this man can eat." Kevin told Joe, his tone a little amazed.

Joe nodded proudly. "Okay, now guys – let's get this wedding planning under way."

..HM

One week later, and one week before the third Jonas wedding, (the hopefully second successful one). Nick threw down two plane tickets on the coffee table Miley had her feet resting on while she read.

"What are these?" She asked, moving her glasses further down her nose.

"Plane tickets." Nick stated in an 'obvious' voice. "I'm taking you away."

"Aw Nick that's sweet but I'm far too busy – and so are you." She told him softly.

"I've booked you time away from work, your sketches are complete – and they've been sent off to your designers, and the shop is going to be covered at all times, and I run the company at work – I'm allowed to take time off."

Miley sensed that she couldn't argue, so she sat up. "Where are we going?" She asked, trying to hide the eagerness in her voice – a holiday sounded nice.

"Were going to the Bahamas' for the weekend – I figured I couldn't drag you away for too long without you missing work, or without missing the 'wedding of the year' – Lilly would kill us both." Nick laughed.

Miley laughed, then picked the tickets up. "What's the occasion?"

"Does there have to be an occasion to want to spend some time with you?" Nick smirked.

a lot of news in one chapter! i kinda love how casual nora and olivers relationship is, but i want to point out - they are very much in love with them, its just they were happy as they were, thats why they werent engaged and stuff before. now im building up for some drama, not really sure what drama yet - im trying to think of something big, if you've got any ideas i'd love to hear them!

hope you enjoyed the chapter, dont forget to review - and ideas are always welcomed!