Tonight was the day. The day I've been waiting for since I came to this school.
Homecoming.
My dress was a base color of black, with purple sparkled stripes down the design, with a black lace covering it. The sparkly purple lace shone every time someone would shine a light on it. It was also strapless, and stopped mid-thigh. It wasn't very tight, just up top – as you go down, it flowed loosely, hanging just right to show off my curves. Every one knows, you can't wear a skintight dress to a dance. Right?
My group consisted of seven people from the soccer team, and about four of them had dates. Me, not included. I decided not to bring Dylan along, for one because he had a baseball tournament, and two, because I didn't really want people to see him yet. He was mine, and I'd always felt safe with him around. Its not that I didn't trust him, it was that I didn't quite trust the people here yet. At public school, everyone knew that Dylan was mine. It was always in their best interest to back off. They all knew that if they even attempted anything, they would be set straight immediately, so it rarely happened. But here, nobody seemed to have relationships like that. At least, not from what I've seen here so far.
"Mmm, pasta is delish!" Heather said. She had ordered one of the biggest dishes on the menu, even though I repeatedly told her and everyone else that you shouldn't really eat before a party, because you will cramp.
"Miley, didn't you say nothing about that?" Jamie questioned, taking a sip from her water.
I shrugged, not caring if these people cramped up during the dance; I'd be out there having fun as they sit on the side watching me party.
"This night is going to be so wild! It's sophomore homecoming guys, the second one of our high school years!" Heather's girlish yells couldn't quite throw of my mood, but it definitely shook me a little bit. Although I didn't really connect with the people from this place yet, I had a feeling it would be a good party. One of the only days of the year where we weren't being watched with every move, and constantly being reminded of how the uniform needs to be in perfect order or else you'll be getting a detention.
After we ordered desert, I watched as some girls started holding their stomachs.
"MILEY RAY!"
I turned to find the yell of the familiar voice, only to scream in response.
"Demi!" I ran over to meet with the girl who got me through middle school, and my freshman year. We collided and wrapped our arms so tightly around each other; we both shook with happiness, as the hug continued to flourish.
"I missed you so much! I've been meaning to call and ask- oh you look gorgeous! Is it your homecoming too?" Demi's words sprung openly from her mouth, and I couldn't help but hug tighter realizing just how much I missed her. All my feelings of security came back when she held me, as her smiling face beamed at mine.
"Yeah, why is it yours too?" She nodded as we slowly let go of each other, what looked to be her date coming up to us.
"Dem, who's this?" I winked at Demi, watching her face turn red.
"Mile, this is my date Joe, and Joe this is my best friend Miley," Joe smiled brightly as he embraced me with a hug.
"It's great to finally meet you, I've heard so much about you," I turned to Demi, almost in tears. My head was spinning. I was going to the wrong homecoming tonight, I should have been going with Demi to hers. My night at this new school seemed almost irrelevant to me now; my best friend just showed up, the girl I haven't seen since about three months ago. The girl who left the same school I did, because she was getting bullied and didn't have me there anymore to keep her strong. We used to complete each other, until I left that school to come help myself - I was so selfish, while she always kept me in her best interest. People turned cruel to her the moment I had to leave that school, taking my absence and her change of heart out on her. It wasn't her fault, but clearly nobody had the decency there to just drop it and stop bitching to her.
"You have no idea how great it is to meet you too Joe, I'm so happy to see you!" I hugged the boy who stole my best friends heart again, feeling nothing but love towards him. Demi mouthed a thank you as he took a step back and wrapped an arm around her, pulling her close.
"So where's Dylan?" Demi's voice showed no sign of angst.
"Oh, I decided not to bring him. You know, new school, different kind of people-"
"You don't want to share him," she finished my sentence for me.
I gave a weak smile in response, knowing she was right, and just how awful that truly sounded.
"I understand Miles, after all that went down and stuff," Joe seemed to understand why her voice grew soft, as he wrapped his arm more securely around her waist, drawing her closer to his body.
"So how are you liking the new school? You the star soccer player there, as well as the top musician?" her smile grew, while my own went wild. Demi was always the type of girl who was amazing at everything, including winning the best style award. If I had to wear anybody else's clothes for the rest of my life, they would definitely be hers. Although she was more of a rocker and athletic girl mix, I knew there was something around her that made you want to just be feminine.
"Ahh, so you were like this before superstar?" Joe's smile brightened, causing Demi to blush.
My friends were suddenly behind me, staring expectantly. I gave no indication of introducing anyone, but then again – I didn't want to share Demi. Or Joe for that matter, he seems like a great guy.
"Okay, I need you to call me tomorrow morning, and we will get some starbucks and talk. I missed you so much!" Demi stepped away from Joe embracing me one last time, making sure to squeeze me extra tight.
"I missed you too Dem," I whispered, wishing I had more time with her. But tonight was my first homecoming with this new school, and I had to make an entrance that people would remember. Because hey - I can't be easily forgotten.
"Don't forget tomorrow!" Her laugh filled the room as her and Joe walked towards their own table.
"Who were they?" Heather seemed too interested in Joe.
"Someone you won't ever get to meet," I could have sworn I heard her growl.
"You ready?"
"Let's do this."
…
"Now the party don't start til I walk in…" The entire gym was covered with endless aqua streamers, the most beautiful lights flashing around the dance floor made everyone's attire accented with a sparkly glow. The floor was covered with a blue tarp, and hung high on the ceiling was hundreds of green and black balloons. On the stage with the DJ stood two guys wearing tuxes, with the famous cookie monster hat turned sideways. And every time the DJ changed the song to something with an even sicker beat, the crowd would yell "COOKIE!"
"This is awesome!" Becky shouted above the music.
"Dance with me?" Thomas came out of nowhere, taking Liz and I by the hand and leading us to the dance floor. The loud bass of New Boyz new single blasted through my veins, letting the blood pump freely. I could feel the beat, my hips swinging in sync.
"She make me wanna break my bank!" Liz and Thomas started the grind train, which spun around half the gym until one of the chaperones shone a flashlight on us, at which time we all burst out laughing. The jumping in a circle while jammin' continued for the next ten or so songs. They played all the good stuff; the things that just make you want to go crazy.
"I'm a little thirsty!" Olivia shouted over the noise. I nodded, taking her hand and dancing my way out of the mob of jumping sweaty teenagers.
"I swear, this party in hot!" We both giggled as we danced our way towards the door.
"Ooof!" I hit a very hard thing, looking up to find out it was a person. "Oh," I stopped mid stride, losing Olivia's hand making her turn around and look aimlessly.
"I'm sorry, Miley do you-" before Nick could continue speaking, I was pulled away by Jason.
"MILEY! Girl this party is pumpin, dance with me?" his smile was glowing, as his hair was messy and wet with sweat. I couldn't help but notice how cute he looked in his tux that seemingly fit him perfectly.
"Miles, let's go I'm thirsty!" Olivia came back out of nowhere, grabbing my hand. I shot Jason a sympathetic glance, mouthing "meet me later" before turning to search for Nick as Olivia dragged me along.
Nick's eyes met mine, as his mouth opened up wide. He wanted to tell me something. Or rather, ask me something.
What could he possibly have wanted to ask me?
"Stupid friends, I hate being popular."
"HAHA!" Olivia's voice boomed throughout the small room, almost scaring the women who were pouring drinks into cups for people to grab. "That is probably the funniest thing I've ever heard!" Yeah, I suppose it did sound pretty funny to someone else…
"Ha," I smiled, finally getting it. "But come on, there were two guys about to ask me to dance, but you just had to get something to drink, didn't you."
"Yes. I did," she grinned from ear to ear.
"Such a lady but I'm dancing like a hoe!" My heard turned suddenly to see Heather throwing her hands all over her head, attempting to dance well. I almost spit my drink out all over the floor (wouldn't that have been a waste eh?) but contained.
"How come every time you come around my London bridge wanna come down like, londy londy londy! Be goin' down like!" She couldn't sing for her life either.
"Let's get out of here before I lose my hearing, if I still have any," Olivia giggled, chugging her coke down in one more swig. We walked back into the gym, to once again become surrounded by the voices of 3OH!3, making us scream in unison. Suddenly, I felt two arms grab me and pull me back into the circle of whipped teenagers.
"I THINK I'VE BEEN HERE BEFORE, I THINK I'VE RUN INTO YOU, I KNOW THE THINGS THAT YOU DO, CAUSE THIS IS DÉJÀ VU – OH, WOAH-OH-OH-OH." Sydney yelled at the top of her lungs, her hands on mine as we threw them randomly in the air jumping as high as we could.
"This is our jam!" Sydney yelled as the chorus picked up again, and the jumping circle picked up. As the song progressed, it seemed that people would jump higher every line. Our calves are definitely getting a workout tonight.
The circle began to have an opening, (which was uncommon since the majority of it was tightly packed together, with no room to move around) and out came a few juniors dancing their asses off. First, starting with jerking, and ending with the sprinkler. Among them, was Nick, who was also dancing like a freak? He literally looked like a freak - he couldn't dance at all.
"Props for trying right?" I heard Olivia yell, obviously reading my mind as I watched Nick attempt to dance. He still wasn't quite getting it, and he was off by at least a quarter note when it came to the beat.
I felt my body inch closer to his, as his subconsciously moved towards mine as well. Lucky for me, my favorite dance song just came on.
"Peace up, a-town down!" Usher, Lil John, and Ludacris' sick beats filled the gym, putting me in my own world – of which consisted of one other person, Nick.
In my mind, all I could see was Nick. His arms wrapped around mine as we both swung easily to Usher. I felt him pull me closer to his body as I slid down his body, turning in his arms. As it reached the chorus again, he turned me back around, making me face him. I looked into his eyes, waiting for him to make the next move. He placed his hands on my hips, moving them back and forth, almost lifting me off the ground. I felt weightless being in his hold, zoning out completely when he touched me.
"Want a lady in the street, but a freak in the bed!" I yelled at the top of my lungs, throwing my arms into the air, starting everyone around me to jump up. Although Nick didn't quite have the moves, he knew what to do when I was in his arms. And that's exactly where I went for the next song as the music quickly changed pace to something simpler.
Chris Brown's soft melodic voice filled the gym, stopping everyone to stop and look at the people around them. I felt Jason and many other people's gazes focused on me, but only felt one hand on my back.
"Dance with me?" I nodded, allowing him to swing me into his embrace. His calloused hands pressed onto the sides of my body, as I placed mine around his neck swiftly. The music engulfed us into each other even more, making our connection with each other stronger. We were in sync with each other, only feeling the touch of one another. I didn't notice anything around me, as if we were the only ones.
"When you talk to me, I swear the whole world stops. You're my sweetheart and I'm so glad that you are mine. You are one of a kind and you mean to me what I mean to you…" He looked into my eyes, strain evident. As if he wanted to kiss me, but couldn't decide whether it would be a good thing or not. I rested my head on his chest, just flowing with his body and enjoying the moment I knew couldn't last much longer.
"Together baby, there is nothing we won't do." His grip on me suddenly got tighter, forcing me to look up and see what was going on.
"Miley?" Brooke's legs came into view right behind Nick. I couldn't help but let the disappointment sweep over me. Nick noticed, pulling me closer and bringing me further into his chest.
"Brooke, just cool off. Go back to your boyfriend," Nick's voice was harsh as he replied. I didn't want to get in between a fight of exes, especially since one of them plays soccer here, and could probably make my life miserable.
Brooke's face tightened as she took a step closer, removing me from Nick's embrace by the arm. I saw the look of pain in Brooke's eyes, feeling guilty. I had just crossed a boundary in her mind, and there was no way I could redeem myself as of now. Only thing I could do, was remove myself from the situation. I shook my head walking the other direction fast. I couldn't deal with drama on the night of my homecoming. Especially not after everything I've had to go through so far with these people.
Just before I left the gym, Jason's hand caught a hold of my wrist. Suddenly, I wasn't in the mood.
"Miley, I've been looking for you," Chris Brown's voice began to fade, switching into Katy Perry's fast love song.
"You make me feel like I'm losing my virginity! First time, every time when you're touching me," Jason grinned at me. I smiled back, some how reading his mind as I followed him onto the dance floor.
We passed Nick who was still standing where I had left him, but now talking to another girl whom I could not recognize. Probably Kasey for all I care.
"You give me the hummingbird heartbeat, spread my wings and make me fly. The taste of your honey is so sweet, when you give me the hummingbird heartbeat." Jason must have sensed my annoyance toward the tall boy just a few feet away from us, as he starting making me laugh at his skilled dance moves, while his arms hung loose around my waist.
That was the best time I've had in a while. Jason made me laugh until I cried. He reminded me what a good time was, and made sure I had one. To him, I am forever grateful; he saved my sophomore homecoming from turning into a total disaster.
Want a lady in the street but a freak in the bed!" he yelled as we walked out of the gym, giving me his jacket. I took it gladly, placing it over my shoulders.
"Thank you Jay, I had a great night," I smiled genuinely at him, knowing that it wouldn't have been this great unless he had come to save the day.
"Any time, I had fun too girl," he grinned, loosely putting his arm around my shoulders. I leaned close into his body, just wishing the night wouldn't end.
"Miley, ready to go?" Liz came up to me, with the other girls we came with tagging along. We were supposed to all have a sleepover after the dance.
"Oh, right," I nodded, sort of telling them to wait for me elsewhere so I could say bye to Jason. They obeyed, shuffling quickly off to the side.
"I had a great night, thank you for saving it for me," I smiled, taking his jacket off my body, instantly getting hit with the cold again.
"Nah, you take it for now," he took his leather back and placed it once again, covering my pale skin.
"Thank you," I whispered softly. He nodded.
"I'll see you on Monday?" his glowing smile grew as he embraced me in a hug.
"Bye Mile," he walked towards his friends, as I turned on my heel doing the same. When I reached Olivia, I was nagged immediately on what had happened with Brooke. Apparently word travels fast, even at a dance.
"It was nothing, just a big misunderstanding," Nick's face popped into my head, making me shiver. "It won't happen again," I pulled Jason's leather jacket tighter around my body, walking to the big limo.
If only he stood up for me, I couldn't help but think as I watched Nick with Brooke out of the parking lot.
xmileylovex: thank you for reviewing :) i know you are one of those who consistently review for me. Nick is slowly going to work up the nerve. he just has a messy past with younger girls thats stopping him... ;P
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RhondaAnn1: Thanks for the review! And yeah, he is pretty pissy isn't he? Well, it's just because he has a messy past with younger girls, and doesn't know if Miley is worth the risk yet. Hopefully you will better understand later on - i know it's hard to get where he is coming from since this is written from Miley's P.O.V.
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Ye-Olde-Queen-O'-Darkness : thank you :) you'll find out what nick wanted to say next chapter. ehh, maybe in a messy way though. just sayin. :D dylan does NOT have a girlfriend, and maybe you like rhetoric? i know i do, it's fun to mess around with on occasion, agreed? i'll be updating hopefully on sunday night!
THANK YOU. All I wanted was some feedback, because I wasn't getting hardly any. I wrote a nice long chapter for you. Over 3,000+ without the authors note. I just really needed to thank those people who listened, and actually like my story (which i didn't know since nobody was telling me!) As for the next update, I am hoping that it will happen on sunday night, but no promises since i have soccer tournament this whole weekend and am not sure when I will be getting back (the tournament is far far away!) and I don't know if I'll have internet... But i'm trying my hardest to get it out on sunday night. As a warning, it will be a very emotional, important chapter. You'll learn more about the depths of Miley's past and a few current relationships.
How did you like Homecoming? Was it okay? Did you like the Niley moment? Or was the Jason and Miley one better. What about Brooke, i wonder what HER deal is... ;) tell me what you thought please! 10+ reviews!
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