A/N: It was just a matter of time before I got around to this one.

Halloween

By Melissa

The night of the Halloween school dance had finally arrived. Miley and Lilly had decided to go with one another, so they wouldn't have to deal with boring dates or go by themselves.

In her own mind, the brunette liked to pretend that they were going as a real couple, and not just best friends bailing one another out.

Miley inspected her costume as she sighed. There was no use in torturing herself with such thoughts. She was better off just trying to enjoy herself tonight.

Jackson had been kind enough to help her pick out her evening wear, in exchange for her doing the dishes for a month.

Placing the white mask over her face, she did a 360 one last time. "Not too bad, Stewart," she said to herself. "You clean up nice."

Oliver and Sarah were all ready waiting downstairs. They had chosen to go to the Halloween dance as Robin Hood and Maid Marian.

"Lookin' good, Miles. You could give me a run for my money," Smokin' Oken said with a low whistle.

Miley good naturedly hit Oliver on his arm. She was wearing a very sharp tuxedo. She had slicked her back and tied it in a ponytail at the base of her neck. She even asked her hairdresser to take a few inches off so it would be a little more manageable. She vaguely wondered if she would ever get that amazing amount of product out of her hair after tonight.

Her date chose that moment to make her entrance. Lilly walked through the open door, looking absolutely gorgeous. She was adorned in long dress that was so light blue it appeared white. It hugged her upper torso before flaring out slightly. Her hair was pulled back, save for a couple of curled pieces that framed her face. Drop earrings with matching necklace, and light makeup completed the package.

Miley found it very hard breathe, staring at this beautiful creature. Was it always so hot in here?

"Awwww," Sarah said. "You two are adorable. Who are you?"

The pop star found her voice. "I'm the Phantom of the Opera and Lilly is Christine. But I decided to go with the traditional mask, instead of the half one."

Lilly smiled at 'The Phantom.' "Too bad only one of us can sing."

"Shall we, my ladies?"

"Oliver, try to say that with a little less enthusiasm," Lilly said sarcastically.

"Can you blame me? I have two gorgeous ladies in dresses, and one gorgeous lady who may just look better than me in a tux."

All the females chuckled at that.

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[Later that Evening]

The two young girls were dancing out on the dance floor. No one besides Oliver and Sarah knew Miley was Lilly's date. No one else at the dance had any clue, but were adoring the fact that their costumes matched so perfectly.

"Thanks for accompanying me tonight, Miles."

Miley was lost in thought looking at her best friend and thinking less than pure thoughts.

"Miles? Hellooooo…"

"Huh? What?"

"I thanked you for taking me to the dance and you were off in La-la land."

'More like Lilly Land…' Miley thought to herself. "I'm sorry, I just spaced out. Thanks for letting me take you to the dance."

They danced a little while longer before exiting the floor and going off to a quiet corner. While resting, Lilly suddenly chuckled a bit.

"What's so funny?"

"Remember when that magazine said Hannah was really a guy? And you said you would totally date you. Then I said I would totally date you too."

"Vaguely." That was a lie. Miley thought about it at least once a day, if not more.

"I was just thinking that you look like a guy now. I guess the magazine was right."

The brunette blinked. Suddenly her mouth went off without consulting her mind first.

"Would you still date me?" Miley's voice was very quiet.

Lilly's brow scrunched in confusion. "Huh?"

She realized her error too late. "Never mind. It's stupid."

"No, I won't just never mind. What did you mean by that?"

Miley looked at her helplessly, begging her silently to please drop it. Seeing the famous stare, she knew she wouldn't be able to get out of this.

Reaching up, she slowly removed the white mask that had been covering her face for the whole evening. She then gently leaned forward and gave Lilly a light peck on the lips.

"The Phantom loved Christine. That was the reason I chose them."

Lilly lifted her hand and touched her lips.

"You…you love me?"