Chapter 11: Talks with exes and brothers
A/N: Watched the "He Could Be The One" specials...awesome 2 episodes wasn't it? I really Love Jiley episodes! LoL...anyway I've decided to maybe write like 4-5 more chapters...not really sure though...I'm also thinking of adding another sequel that focuses more on the evil music teacher...what do you guys think? Read and Review!
Disclaimer: I don't own Hannah Montana, The Songs, The Characters and Other Artists and their Songs found in this fanfiction...hehehe just to be clear!
No One's POV
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Miley, Lilly and Oliver climbed down the cab in silence, Miley paying for the cab on her own and refusing to let friends pay "Miley we just wanted you to be happy...We just had the wrong approach" Oliver tried to explain but Miley shook her head "It's really okay you guys...I would've done the same thing it's no biggie...let's just eat those curly fries!" Miley smiled at them, even if I knew I had no boyfriend I was sure I still had my friends to rely on. she thought. "I'm more of a Nacho type of guy and since I'm carrying all your bags...you get to treat me" Oliver said with a grin as they began their walk to Rico's, "yeah, yeah whatever" Miley waved him off but then had to stop when we reached Rico's shack, Lilly actually bumped into her and made her fall a few inches forward. Jake was there and he was talking to Jackson, how the heck did he get here so fast? And actually how did he get here? Miley glared venomously at Lilly and Oliver who just shook their heads "It wasn't us" they mouthed to her. I got to talk to him..."I'm gonna go there..." Miley told the 2 who looked at me wide eyed "here goes nothing" Miley sighed and began to compose herself, Jake wasn't going to leave her alone and so she had to take matters into her own hands even though she risked being vulnerable to him. I can do this...I can do this, I'm Hannah Freakin' Montana for crying' out loud. Miley cleared her throat and cast her friends one last look.
Miley's POV
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I walked towards him, wiping my sweaty palms occasionally on my pants. "you can do this" I whispered to myself and then tapped him on the shoulder to make him turn around and face me with a shocked look on his face "you're here" he told me and I crossed my arms over his chest "what are you doing here and how did you know I was here?" I demanded "I didn't...I was here to ask Jackson--" Jackson waved at me and I gave him a look sending him off "-- where I can find you...I canceled the mall show...I just had to talk to you" he said and if I didn't just break up with him, it would be kinda sweet. "No wait no talking, actually...let me be the one to talk" that was when I realized that we always had our talks at Rico's...I should really find another hang out spot if I wanted to avoid Jake. Jake backed up a little and I knew that meant he was giving me the floor -- or the sand in this matter-- "Jake I broke up with you for a good reason and I would appreciate it if you gave me some time to th--" I got lost in those eyes of his again and it made me stop talking and had to regain my composure "to think...Jake what I'm trying to say is....I really don't want to see you right now" I finished and cleared my throat. "you don't wanna see me?" he asked, hurt filling his eyes and it made me regret my choice of words "I'm sorry Jake..." I sighed and he nodded "you don't have to apologize...I understand Miley...I just hope you know how much I love you" he sighed and began to walk away leaving me alone while Lilly and Oliver began to walk towards me. "you okay?" Lilly leaned her head on my shoulder and I nodded "I'm fine..." but the truth is, I wasn't fine...I was crumbling on the inside; I just didn't want to worry them.
Jake's POV
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I didn't return to the mall to finish the show but instead made my way home and headed for our mini home theater, I just wanted to let myself fall on one of the soft couches and drown myself in horror movies or maybe even animated movies. "TV and Movie actor Jake Ryan stormed out of a Malibu mall this morning right after an encounter with his unconfirmed ex-girlfriend Miley Stewart...the mall's authorities calmed the crowd by announcing a resched for the actor's show and signing but Jake still has yet to explain the reason for his walk out and the reason of his apparent break up with his non celebrity girlfriend" the anchor on TV slurred when I got inside and I then saw the clip of me calling out to Miley who just walked away, my heart ached when I saw her. "I'm glad you finally dumped the girl" my mom's voice came from the couch and I sighed, so it was her that was watching. "I didn't dump her...she dumped me" I said with a sigh. "she dumped you?" Liz laughed "finally she got the message" she added. "I really like Miley...actually I don't just like her...I love her and you're wrong about her...she's not a pining girl, she's not poor as you say nor is she stupid..." I finally got the courage to stand up for myself especially when I heard Haley come into the room. "Jake I heard about the--" Haley stopped herself just as soon as our mother began to talk "then what is she Jake?...I tried to set you up with the perfect girl but you chose a nobody over her...Hannah is Intelligent, she's talented, she's beautiful and most of all she's just like you..." My mom got up from her seat by the time she ended her speech and I just crossed my arms "You'd want Hannah for me but not Miley?" I asked rhetorically "you just didn't take the time to know Miley...maybe if you knew her you'd like her...maybe if you took the time to know what's in Miley's heart and not her pockets you might wake up from your crazy fantasy of pairing me up with a rich and educated girl...I like Miley and I'm going to win her back because I love her....maybe if you knew how to love you'd understand...now it's either you are with me or are you against me? Take your pick mom..." with that I walked out of the room leaving my mom with Haley who I knew was giving the older woman a condescending look while shaking her head slightly.
Miley's POV
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Dinner with the Old Jackson...Pizza and Iced Tea
Dinner with the New Jackson...Beef Broccoli, Rice and Water
I was kinda surprised that Jackson knew how to cook a well plated dinner and even more so when I found out how delicious it was. "Jackson...I know I haven't told you this before but this is amazing" I said taking in a spoonful.
"Thanks but Miley we gotta talk" he placed both his arms on the table and tried to look serious, I almost laughed. "talk about what?" I asked sarcastically. "Jake....you broke up with him? Why?" he asked me and I was actually quite surprised, that was not what I was expecting to hear him say. "It's complicated" I replied, clearing my throat "Wanna talk to me about it? I know we don't share about anything but I'm here for you" he shrugged. "who are you and what have you done with my brother?" I raised and eyebrow and tried to joke. "College tends to give you new perspectives in life..." Jackson shrugged and I sighed. "It just cant work out between Jake and I...like the Kelly Clarkson song goes...we were always meant to say goodbye" I shrugged, taking another spoonful. "so that's it you're just giving him up after everything?" He crossed his arms over his chest and I slouched a bit "yes Jackson I am..." I replied but he clicked his tongue "where was that girl in Crowley Corners huh? The one that wrote the song about struggles and overcoming them? Because I sure as hell want that girl as my sister and not this coward" "I wasn't aware you were listening to my concert and besides I'm not a coward!" I said sarcastically "you knew I was and you know you are..." he said and I sighed, Yes I did. "so tell me Miley...now that you've broken up with Jake are you happy? Are you really happy?" he looked me straight in the eye waiting for an honest answer. I sighed and shook my head ever so slightly "No...I'm not" I said in a whisper. "so are you going to just sit here eating the food I ordered and sulk because of a bad choice you made? because If I were you Miley...I'd fight for that one person that makes me happy..." he tilted his head to the side and I shot a glance at him "you ordered this? I thought you learned how to cook!" I said making Jackson laugh "the only thing I learned from College is Manners and Charisma...Cooking is for girls and those sissy guys" he rolled his eyes and got up. "sweet nibblets" I rolled my eyes but still continued to eat; thinking about everything Jackson said to me as he disappeared into the deck.
The struggles I'm facing
The chances I'm taking
Sometimes might knock me down but
No I'm not breaking
*I may not know it
But these are the moments that
I'm gonna remember most yeah
Just gotta keep going
And I, I gotta be strong
Just keep pushing on
Maybe Jackson was right, I was a coward...I didn't want to face Jake's mom and I let Jake battle our fight alone...I didn't want to be a coward anymore. I stood up from my seat and placed my plate on the sink confidently but then sat back down with a groan...maybe I can do it tomorrow because tonight Hannah had a TV interview and Miley had to get ready for the speech I'll deliver to Jake's mom.
