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Chapter 12

"NICK!" Nick heard Joe calling from his room. Thinking it must be important he didn't make his brother wait and made his way down the hall.

"What's up?" He asked as he entered the room.

"Check this out..." Joe gave Nick his laptop and let him read the article he had just opened up.

Miley Stewart – Love Triangle?

According to a close family friend the Hannah Montana star, Miley Stewart, has been trapped in a bit of a love triangle. "Nick and her have definitely reconnected on many levels. They are completely in love but Nick has made it clear to her that he wouldn't be with her until she broke it off with current boyfriend, Justin Baston." (LOL couldn't think of a name :P) Will Miley turn her back on her 9 month relationship with the underwear model and go back to her prince charming, aka Nick Gray? While fans believe Justin and Miley are broken up, the teen superstar has not made an official statement.

Keep reading to find out!

"This is ridiculous!" Nick laughed. If they listened to the press they would treat all their friends as backstabbers! "Love triangle? That's too funny!" Nick laughed again.

"Whoa how come you're so cool about this?" Joe was taken aback. "You weren't happy with the rumours last time you guys were together..."

"What can I do about it? That's what our lives are like now and there's no point in wasting time over rumours! I guess I just put things in perspectives!" Nick smiled as he thought of his girlfriend.

"That's a great way to deal with it, bro!" Joe said while patting his brother on the shoulder. "Wait... people still think she's dating Justin... doesn't it bother you?" Nick shrugged.

"I guess I don't really like the idea but in a way it gives us more privacy... I don't really care who knows what as long as we and our families know what's going on!"

"Did you guys ever talk about it? About keeping it low key or going public?"

"Not really..." Nick frowned. "If there's one think I learned it's that hiding can cause a lot of problems... I think hiding it may cause more problems than going public... Plus if guys know she's taken it might stop them from hitting on her!" Joe laughed along with Nick.

"You're really protective Nick..."

"You have no idea...!" Nick sighed. He knew he could get jealous and jump to conclusions easily, too easily. "I'm under the impression that Miley's the one who wants to keep the relationship low key this time..."

"Whoa that's surprising!" Joe couldn't help but wonder why these two had broken up in the first place. If they had sat down, talked things through and found a compromise that made them both happy, things would have been alright, he was sure of it. But maybe the time apart had contributed to making their love stronger?

"Maybe she doesn't want to see any more of those posters from fan girls saying they will fight her for you!" Joe said laughing.

"Not funny Joe!" Nick said but couldn't help but laugh. It had been a funny incident but he knew Miley had taken it seriously. It had made her realise that most of Nick's fans hated her because she was his girlfriend. Nick heard his phone ringing and made his way back to his room.

From Miley: I miss you :(

Nick read the message and smiled.

From Nick: Miss you too babe. Why aren't you asleep yet? It's late and you have shooting early tomorrow...

From Miley: Couldn't sleep...

From Nick: Want me to sing you to sleep?

Miley's ring tone blew up very soon after her sent the last message.

"I take that you do want me to sing you to sleep?"

"That... or you could always come and cuddle with me..." She giggled.

"Miles!" He laughed. It took him a lot of self control to stay where he was and not run to her.

"Fine..." She sighed. "I miss you so much... I just wish you could be here to put me to sleep... I just can't sleep as well without you..."

"I know what you mean, trust me!"

"Really? I thought I was just being clingy." He laughed.

"No you're not... You sound tired... am I singing you to sleep?"

"Yes please!" She giggled.

..........

Miley was checking her e-mail when she saw the newest rumours about her, it was the same article Nick had read the previous night.

"Hey sis, whatcha doing?" Brandi asked as she sat on Miley's bed. "Miles?" Brandi asked again as her sister ignored her.

"Huh? Oh hey Brandi!"

"What's so interesting?" Brandi laughed as she grabbed Miley's laptop from her lap and read the article. "Well looks like you're still with Justin according to the media."

"Yeah..." Miley sighed. She didn't know what to make of it.

"Are you going to announce the breakup officially?"

"I think so..."

"I wonder why Justin didn't say anything..." Brandi whispered, deep in thought.

"He wasn't too happy about the breakup in the first place, I don't see why he'd run to the press to tell them!"

"Yeah true..." Brandi remained silent for a few seconds. "Uh oh check this one out..." There was an article with many pictures of the 3 brothers and Miley hanging out, some with only Nick and her walking out of a restaurant. Nick's hand was on her lower back in a protective gesture.

Niley back together?

Nick Gray and Miley Stewart were spotted walking out of a restaurant a few days ago. Witness reports "they were walking out of the restaurant, trying to be discreet but unfortunately for them, paparazzi were there to capture the moment. Nick's gestures were those of a man in love and Miley's smile was as bright as could be. They politely greeted the crowd around them before walking to Nick's car. They both looked happy, it seemed like the awkwardness that had arisen after their breakup in 2007 had completely vanished."

When asked if they were together and if Miley and Justin had broken up, the teens replied with a 'no comment'.

Miley grabbed her phone and texted Nick the article.

From Miley: Just wanted to let you know in case you get asked question about us!

"I think you should tell the media about Justin..." Brandi spoke up.

"I know but if they find out, they'll be on Nick and my back all the time..."

"They already are Miles." Brandi paused before adding. "You gotta do it for Nick. You owe him that much. Just imagine how you would feel if everybody thought Selena and Nick were still together..."

"Ugh don't even go there!" Brandi laughed at her younger sister. "You just had to have the perfect argument, didn't you?" Miley asked sarcastically.

"Stop being such a baby and take responsibility for your actions!"

"No offence but you have no idea what it's like to go public with a relationship, Brands."

"Thank god I don't!" Brandi laughed before becoming serious once again. "I know it's hard but you gotta do what's best for both of you, ok? Just remember that no matter what happens you guys need to stick together."

"I know!" Miley smiled. "He's changed so much, Brands... He's so much more mature... he always knows what to say and what to do... It's just impossible to find any one better than him..." Brandi smiled. "Remember how I used to get frustrated? I always thought he would give up too easily when I was stubborn..." Brandi nodded. How could she forget? "Well now he doesn't give up until I admit something is wrong and talk things through with him."

"No offence, Miles but you guys were really young when you were first together. You didn't know the first thing about relationships... It would have been weird if things had worked out perfectly fine the first time..."

"Yeah I guess you're right. What's important is that we stay honest and talk things through every time something comes up..." Brandi nodded again.

"You guys have been through a lot together and you still found your way back to each other. Take it as a sign... Make everything work out this time..." Miley nodded.

"I'm planning on it!"

..........

"Guys! Check this out!" Nick handed his phone to his brothers.

"Well looks like you guys are all over the tabloids once again!" Kevin laughed.

"What do we do?"

"Don't you think you should be talking to Miley about these things?" Joe raised his eyebrow.

"Yeah I guess... I just don't want us to argue."

"Nick what happened to making compromises to make things work out?" Kevin asked surprised by his brother's attitude.

"I don't know, guys... all of this was the cause of breakup... I just don't want that to happen again."

"And it won't as long as you're honest and listen to each other... And support each other." Joe said in a matter of fact tone.

"Yeah listen to Doctor Love!" Kevin laughed and Nick joined in.

"I'll think about it..."

"Think fast cause we have a phone interview with Ryan (Seacrest) in about an hour." Joe reminded him.

"Damn it."

..........

During the Interview Nick remained calm when the dreaded question came his way.

"It seems like there have been rumours going around about Miley, Justin and yourself. Is there anything you can tell us? What's the situation between you and Miley? You have been spotted together quite a lot lately." Ryan asked. He knew the two had gotten back together but since he was also their friend, he felt a little bad to ask this question.

"Well I think that Miley and I reconnected on many level... It's really nice to have the friend back."

"So she's just a friend?"

"Yes. We are very close... we'll see where that takes us! We're young... you know just hanging out and having fun." Nick felt his heart sink as he said the last sentence. He hated lying to his fans and making Miley's and his relationship seem like it was so casual when really it meant the world to him.

"Alright thanks Nick!" Ryan's voice interrupted his thoughts.

"Thanks to you!" The boys said before hanging up.

"Whoa that was close!" Kevin laughed.

"Yeah..." Nick mumbled before heading out the door of the studio for a quick walk down the corridors.

"Well he doesn't seem to be ok..." Joe sighed.

"This hiding thing is really getting to him. He just wants to be with her all the time and do whatever he wants to do without worrying about paparazzi and fans mobbing him..."

"Poor guy... he's only 16..." Joe added.

"You know what this means, right?"

"We help them out..." Kevin high fived Joe.

..........

During Miley's short lunch break, she tried calling Nick without any success. He wasn't answering his phone which was unusual since they either texted or called each other as soon as they got a minute to themselves. Miley had sent many texts without receiving any answer. She didn't want to admit it, but she was starting to get impatient and was worried.

"What's up?" Cody Ryan asked as he sat next to her on the couch that was in her dressing room.

"Nothing much... what about you zombie slayer?"

"Oh please Miles!" Miley laughed at Cody's embarrassed expression.

"What's up with you Cody?"

"It's nice to be back on this set... You know we'll be shooting together for the next few days..."

"So I heard!" She smiled.

"Miles, can I talk to you about... uh..." Cody suddenly became nervous.

"What is it?" She asked sweetly.

"It's just... I realize that it's really none of my business but I was wondering what was going on between you and Nick?" Miley raised an eyebrow.

"Since when do you care about my love life?" She joked.

"Since I've fallen in love with you..." Cody spoke quietly but loud enough for her to hear. She was taken aback. She had never expected this!! Whoa...

"I don't know what to say Cody... I really didn't expect..." Cody cut her off.

"I know I know... I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said anything..." Miley felt bad for the young man sitting next to her.

"Look Cody, I really like you as a friend and I enjoy working with you but that's as far as it goes..."

"You're with him aren't you?" He asked bluntly.

"That's not the point..."

"What do you see in him, Miles?"

"Who?" She asked playing dumb.

"Nick!"

"What about me?" Nick asked as he walked in the room and Miley had to try to contain her excitement to see him.

"Nothing! What are you doing here?" She asked playing dumb again.

"Can't I see my..." Miley gave him a warning look and nodded towards Cody. "Oh hey Cody! How are you, man?"

"Hey! Long time no see!" Cody faked smiled. "You know what... I'll just leave you to it... See you later Miley. Bye Nick!" He said quickly before leaving the room.

"What was that all about?" Nick asked curiously.

"Who cares!" Miley said as she walked over to Nick and wrapped her arms around his neck. "I've missed you! Where have you been? I texted and called all morning..."

"I know I know I know... I'm sorry... I just..." His voice trailed off as he hugged her tightly. He had been edgy all morning and feeling her body against his, in his arms was enough to sooth and reassure him...

"You just what?" Miley asked as she took a step back to examine him. She didn't have time to take a good look because his lips pressed against hers hungrily. When the lack of oxygen overpowered them they finally broke apart. Miley had to hold onto Nick to keep her balance.

"Whoa... missed me much?" She smirked.

"You have no idea..." He whispered in her ear.

"Stop trying to change conversations... what's wrong?" She asked gently as she examined his features. His eyes had bag under them, and his lips were pressed together as if to contain his frustration. He looked tired, worn out from all the work and worrying he had been doing. Her thumb glided across his cheek and he closed his eyes, finally relaxing after what seemed like endless days of pure stress.

"Nick? I'm waiting."

"It's just... I'm tired... I want to be able to go out with you, walk down the street, everything... like normal teenagers! Without having to worry about people mobbing us or rumours forming... I'm sorry... I'm just tired..." He turned away from her and ran his finger in his hair.

"Hey... it's fine... just talk to me..." She said gently pulling him down on the couch next to her. She intertwined her fingers with his and put her head on his chest.

"I'm losing it Miles... I read gossip and I just..."

"Let me guess... this is about Justin, isn't it?" She asked gently, suppressing a smile.

"How did you know?"

"I saw the article... plus I know you..."

"What's that supposed to mean!" He laughed.

"I know you get jealous... well at least you use to... did that change too?" She asked cutely.

"Don't count on it!" He laughed and Miley smiled.

"Brandi asked me how I'd feel if the media thought you were still dating Selena... and I realised I would be going nuts right now if that were the case..." Nick laughed and kissed her head. "So I decided... if it's ok with you, of course, that I was going to make an official statement about Justin and I."

"Why wouldn't that be alright with me?" He laughed.

"I just like to run things by you... you're part of my life and almost every decision I make affects you too..." She smiled and looked into his eyes.

"Well thank you for thinking about me, but you don't have to ask every time you wanna say something, you know..." He smiled.

"Hmmm. I'm going to call Ryan right away. I want him to announce it."

"Wait..." He pleaded. "I don't have very long before my brothers call me to go back to the studio..."

"Ok I'll do it later then... Baby why do you look so worried?"

"The rumours are starting Miles... Do you know what this means?"

"Hiding even more..." She sighed. "Not going out as much... we'll have to see each other at home..."

"Exactly..."

"It's ok Nick... It will be fine... as long as we get to spend time together, what does it matter?"

"Yeah you're right... I should relax..."

"Yeah you should..." She teased and he laughed at her antics.

"So what did Cody want?" Nick asked, changing conversations.

"If I tell you, you won't let me continue shooting with him!" Nick raised his eyebrow as she giggled.

"What did he do? I have a feeling I'm gonna get overprotective..." Nick's voice trailed off as he laid his head back onto the couch.

"He kinda told me he was in love with me?" Miley frowned.

"He didn't..." Nick played along.

"Oh come on, Nick! Don't tell me..."

"I didn't say anything!" Nick cut her off, smiling innocently.

"I love when you get jealous!" Miley laughed as he rolled his eyes.

"Do you have to kiss him in the upcoming episodes?"

"Not that I know of!"

"Ok then we're good...!" Miley laughed at her boyfriend's behaviour. Although he was being playful, she knew he was very sensitive when it came to other guys. He trusted Miley with all his heart but didn't trust a single guy out there. After all, she was the Disney queen, growing up and becoming a beautiful woman. He had every reason to be protective, didn't he?

"I love you..." Miley whispered in his ear as she kisses him lightly on the lips.

"I love you, too!" Nick grinned before pulling her into a passionate kiss. They were soon interrupted by Nick's ringtone.

"Ugh..." He groaned as Miley pulled away and dug into his pocket to pull out his iphone. Looking at the caller ID, she noticed it was Joe and picked up.

"Nicholas Gray's secretary, hello, how may I help you?" She imitated a British accent, earning a quiet laugh from Nick.

"HAHA very funny Miley! Where's Nick?"

"Excuse me, I do not know anybody by the name Miley... As for Nick... I am afraid he is busy!"

"Busy! Funny Miles... Is he kissing you or something?" Miley's face went red as she scolded Joe.

"I happen to do a lot of things with my boyfriend that do not include kissing!"

"We all believe that Miles... So what is he doing?"

"He's laughing at me, Joey! Help!" Nick laughed before pressing his lips to her neck.

"I believe you can make him stop without me!" Joe answered, laughing at his 'little sister'.

"Yeah, I-I'll d-do t-that... Call y-you b-back, Joe!" She quickly hung up before letting out a small moan. Her breathing was completely ragged by Nick's constant teasing. He was kissing her soft spot and she didn't know how long she could hold Joe's conversation before she let out a gasp or a moan.

"N-Nick, s-stop!" She begged.

"Are you done talking to my brother?"

"I hung up on him before I let out a moan!" She giggled as he kissed her nose. "N-Nick!! Stop! You have to call him back!" Nick groaned as she pressed call and held out his phone. He took it but not before giving her another kiss.

"Tease!" she mumbled as she rested her head on his lap.