Thanks for all the awesome reviews! You guys are way too nice. If you have any ideas you would want me to insert in the next chapters let me know!! This is some more Niley bonding time. I thought that after all the drama they could have some happy time together :P. Yes I have a soft heart! LOL. Enjoy :D

Chapter 10

"Are you ok, baby?" He asked concerned about her silence. She looked at him and smiled softly.

"I'm ok..." Her smile faded and he was quick to notice it.

"Miles you know better than lying to me..." She sighed, knowing that he was right.

"Just thinking of how much I'm going to miss you when you go off on tour and I go off to shoot the movie..." He squeezed her hand and pulled her into his arms in a comforting manner.

"We got a few months before that happens... plus I can come see you..." She smiled gratefully.

"I'm sorry I'm always thinking of the worse..." She mumbled embarrassed about her insecurities.

"Things have changed so much... you've changed so much, yet you're the same old Nick I've always known... just more mature..." He chuckled and whispered:

"I've learned my lesson..." She looked at him, a confused expression on her face, so he added "I know how much I need you in my life... I know that I'm gonna do everything I can to make this work..." She grinned.

"I love you." What else could she ask for? She had her man and that was all she needed to mend her once broken heart and give her hope. The following hours went by rapidly as laughter and muffled giggles filled the room. They talked about old times, caught up on what they had been doing while they were apart and mostly told each other how much they loved each other although it wasn't describable in words. It was three AM when Miley let out a yawn.

"You should sleep baby..." Nick whispered in the ear of the beautiful girl lying in his arms. She was sitting in between his legs, leaning against his chest while his back was propped up against the headboard. She leaned her head back on his shoulder and groaned.

"Sleep is such a waste of time when I could be spending time with you..." Nick laughed. He was happy. Even though he wanted to spend all the time he could with her, he also wanted her to be healthy.

"You look tired and you've had a long day..." He whispered gently, coaxing her into sleep.

"Ugh sometimes I hate that I love you so much... I can't say no to you!" She pouted.

"Good..." He murmured against her ear. The familiar butterflies and tingling took over her body for what seemed like the millionth time that night.

"Will you stay till I fall asleep?" She asked cutely. He nodded smiling before giving her a long soft kiss.

"Good night beautiful... I love you..." He whispered as they got under the covers. She snuggled against his perfect body and he held her tightly against him. Her mind was overwhelmed by his warmth and she drifted off to sleep as he rubbed her back soothingly. She was a sucker for a nice back rub. It was one of those little gestures Nick knew she loved.

When Miley woke up she felt refreshed, and content. It took her a minute to remember all that had happened in the past 24 hours. She smiled as she felt strong arms closing tighter around her waist as she shifted in the bed. She leaned back against Nick and looked up to see him still sleeping. She smiled to herself and watched him sleep for a few minutes. He looked so peaceful, his chest rose with every breath of oxygen he took.

"What are you staring at?" He asked, eyes still closed. She giggled.

"How did you even know...? You haven't opened your eyes!"

"Do you think I need to open my eyes to know what's going on with you?"

"Hmmm... creepy!" She said playfully. She tried to sit up but he only tightened his grip around her.

"You think you can get away that easily, don't you?" He whispered eyes still closed.

"I thought you were only supposed to stay till I went to sleep?" She giggled.

"Ooops..." He smiled innocently as she grinned.

"Thank god you're here... Otherwise I would have woken up thinking everything had been a dream..." She said softly. He kissed her forehead in a comforting matter.

"Miles...baby look at me." He said gently as she turned to face him. "I'm here for good, ok? For as long as you need and want me..." She smiled widely. Somehow he always managed to comfort her and push away her insecurities even though she hadn't expressed them. She buried her face in his chest and he stroked her hair while kissing her head.

"You might be stuck for a while then... cause I have a feeling I'm gonna want you for a very very long time!" She said innocently. He laughed before placing a gentle kiss on her lips.

"Good... I have no intention of leaving any time soon!"

"Speaking of leaving... It's 9:30..." She said as she looked at her phone. "Won't your mom get worried you're not home?" She frowned.

"She was so happy for us yesterday... I'm sure she expected me to spend the night." He smiled while covering her with kisses. She giggled as he kissed her jaw line and made his way to her neck. She squirmed.

"Ahhh! I'm-m s-so ti-ick-lish there!" She laughed. "Nick!!! STOP!!" Her giggling was becoming hysterical so Nick decided to give it a rest and gave her small pecks on her lips.

"Better?" He asked in between kisses. She giggled before pulling him into a passionate kiss. He kissed back with as much passion as she slid her tongue into his mouth. He gladly battled with her letting her 'win'. He was hovering over her and his hands were tracing her curves. Miley's hands travelled up and down his shirtless chest, feeling his muscles.

"I love the fact you got healthier." He whispered in her ear while holding himself up above her with his arms. He laughed when she crinkled her nose in confusion. "I mean I love that you put on some weight..." She smiled. She remembered how he had always made sure she ate enough; worried that she wasn't eating enough compared to how much she was 'exercising'. That was the caring Nick she knew.

"You don't think I'm fat, do you?" She asked playfully. Although she sometimes felt fat, she knew she wasn't. She had matured quite a bit both physically and mentally and was still getting used to her more 'developed' body.

"I think you're perfect... You look a lot more... like a woman?" She giggled and pulled him into another kiss. He couldn't keep his hands off her and felt all her curves. Her hips were definitely wider but not too big, making her look sexier. When she finally pulled away she was still smiling.

"You seem to be a lot... stronger? Taller?"

"I am a growing teenage guy, Miles. Not changing would be weird!" He laughed. Her hands were still travelling up and down his torso.

"True. You look really handsome anyways... I like the shorter hair..." He leaned in for another kiss and smiled into it. Although millions of girls around the world wanted him, he only wanted her. No one else was like her; no one could make him feel the way she did. She was irreplaceable and it took him two years to realise that. He lied down next to her and pulled her on top of him. She snuggled against his chest and put her cheek against his warm body.

"What's on your schedule today?" She groaned before smiling innocently and saying:

"Spending the day in bed with you?"

"Nice one babe... so?"

"I have a meeting for the next movie I'll be shooting in April/May/June... I think it's over lunch though."

"OK good... how about you do what you have to do and then meet us at the studio at 3? We're recording and I really want you to hear this song we're about to record..." Miley's curious side took over.

"What song?"

"You'll have to come and see..." He smirked. He knew how impatient and curious she could get and wanted to mess with her.

"You're just testing my patience aren't you?" She said disapprovingly.

"Maybe." He smirked again while she pouted. "No no no. Don't give me that face... it won't work!" He looked away from her trying to stop himself from giving in.

"Fine." She faked sadness. He pulled her into one of his breath taking kisses. She tried to push him off but he held his ground and smirked when she gave in and kissed back. "Not fair, you're stronger..." She whined.

"Right. Like anyone would believe that you didn't want to kiss me." He smirked as she bit her lip.

"Ugh you are so annoying!" She whined again.

"That's why you love me..." He whispered in her ear as he kisses her collarbone, up her neck and finally her lips.

"Ok ok you win!" He smirked as she put her arms up in surrender. He kissed her again and was happy to notice she was kissing back without holding back.

It was 3:20 by the time Miley reached the studio. She rushed inside and slammed into someone at the entrance.

"Omg I'm so sorry!" She said while reaching for her purse that had fallen onto the floor.

"What's the rush babe?" The guy she bumped into asked. That voice. She knew it too well. As realisation dawned on her she jumped into his arms.

"Nick!" He chuckled.

"So what's the rush?" She smiled innocently as she said:

"Well you see I was in a hurry to meet this guy on the third floor..." Nick pretended to be offended and played along.

"Oh really? And why were you in such a hurry miss?"

"Well you see I really love him and even though it's been less than 4 hours since I've seen him I realllly miss him."

"Must be some special guy... what's so different about him?" Miley laughed and hit him lightly.

"You're so full of yourself!" He smirked.

"You're not answering the question, Miss!"

"He's actually the biggest jerk... has a really big head... But don't tell him I told you though." She laughed at his expression.

"I can't believe this... you little... backstabber!" She giggled before leaning in for a kiss. He kissed back and pulled away.

"And you cheat on him? Gosh I feel sorry for the guy!"

"Well he loves me so much he doesn't mind..." She answered playfully.

"Miles! You got the first part right... but the second? Wth?" She laughed at his distressed expression.

"Aw come on. I love you so much."

"That doesn't give you the right to cheat!"

"Good. Cause I don't want that right." She started cracking up. "Gosh it's been... barely over 24 hours and we're soooo cheesy..."

"You know you love it." He smirked.

"So what about this song?" She asked her curiosity aroused.

"Ha. I forgot patience didn't fit into your vocabulary." He laughed as she glared at him.

"Don't push it!" He smiled innocently before giving her a kiss and tugging on her hand. She followed him into the elevator and down the long corridors as people greeted them with a smile or a polite hello. He led her inside a room where his brothers were practicing a few songs.

"Miles!" Joe grinned as he pulled her in for a hug. "It's so nice to see you!!! It's been so long!"

"You saw me last night, Joe!" She laughed.

"Oh right. Well still. It's awesome to see you guys together again." She smiled at him before glancing at Nick and squeezing his hand. He squeezed back gently, a matching smile on his face.

"For once I agree with Joe!" Kevin laughed as he hugged her.

The foursome talked for a few minutes until Nick pushed Miley towards the door. He led her to an adjoining room and sat her down on the couch. He sat in front of the piano right next to them and started playing a few notes. He turned to her and explained:

"I wrote this song after we started being 'friends' again..." He trailed off as he started playing again.

I know this isn't what I wanted
Never thought it'd come this far
Just thinking back to where we started
& how we lost all that we are

Miley was quick to understand what he meant. But she also knew that they had proved each other wrong: they hadn't lost what they were. Tears started to form in her eyes as he went on.

We were young & times were easy,
But I could see it's not the same.
I'm standing here but you don't see me
I'd give it all for that to change.
And I don't want to lose her
I don't want to let her go.

Nick looked up into her eyes right then. She managed to smile through the tears pouring down her cheeks. The song reinforced what she thought: he had suffered a lot more than she had imagined. The realisation made her heart melt even more at the sight of the boy in front of her. He was no longer a boy though. He looked like a mature man and acted like one as well.

I'm standing out in the rain,
I need to know if it's over,
cause I will leave you alone.

Flooded with all this pain,
Knowing that I'll never hold her,

Like I did before the storm

And with every strike of lightning
Comes a memory that lasts
Not a word is left unspoken as the thunder starts to crash
Maybe I should give up

I'm standing out in the rain,
I need to know if it's over,
Cause I will leave you alone.

Flooded with all this pain,
Knowing that I'll never hold her,
Like I did before the storm

Trying to keep the light from going in

And the clouds from ripping out my broken heart.
We always say a heart is not whole without the one who gets you through the storm.

Standing out in the rain, knowing that it's really over- please don't leave me alone
Flooded with all this pain, knowing that I'll never hold you, like I did before the storm.

Miley threw herself in his arms as he hit the last key. She was sobbing by now and he held her tightly on his lap.

"Baby, don't cry... What's wrong?" She sniffled and wiped her tears.

"It's really beautiful, Nick... I'm sorry..." She whispered the last sentence as she buried her face in his chest. He stroked her hair soothingly.

"Why would you be sorry?"

"I'm sorry I was so selfish and only thought of how much I was hurting... I never thought you were... hurting so much..." She whispered against his chest.

"You had every right to hate me... I deserved it." She sat up and shook her head.

"Don't say that... I could never hate you." He smiled as he crashed his lips against hers. He felt her relaxing in his arms as he tightened his grip and deepened the kiss. When she finally pulled away, she was smiling again.

"You sure know how to make me shut up!" Nick chuckled and said innocently.

"Wasn't my intention..." She laughed.

"I really love the song Nick..."

"Good... cause I want you to sing it with me." Miley frowned, confused. She didn't think she had heard right.

"Did I just hear..." Nick cut her off.

"Yes! I want you to sing it with me. Like a duet... together?" Miley grinned. It was unbelievable. After all this time she was going to sing with him again.

"Whoa... I don't know what to say..."

"How about a yes I would love to sing with you Nick Gray?" He murmured against her lips.

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