Forget how to breathe

"Hey, Mi, are you ready yet?" Nick looked up the staircase and sighed. She had been getting ready for their date for about an hour now. The thing is that he had been there for an hour. She probably had taken two hours in general. Taping his foot lightly, he nodded to the beat he was creating.

Miley always tried to look good. She thought that she didn't look that good even though he had been telling her the opposite for so long. And of course, she would take way too long - especially since they were only going for a walk with a little dinner after. She actually only would've needed to wear casual clothes.

But then again, it was Miley. Miley only wore casual clothes when she was at home for longer than half an hour. That usually meant that only Nick got to see that side of her - with her family of course. Only a few times she would wear sweat pants - when she was upset or was on her period. But of course, to school she would cover it up in school.

Nick loved her nonetheless. Whatever she wore or whatever she looked like - he loved her anyway. Her flaws were the things that he adored the most - because that's what showed him that she was human after all. Because just looking at her he would've betted with every single one of his friends that she was an angel.

"Mi… come on, where are-" But he was cut off because Miley came down the stairs. He looked up and almost gasped at what he saw. She was wearing casual clothes - skinny jeans and a nice shirt with a cardigan on top. High heels made her legs seem even longer than they already were. To say he lost his breath would be an understatement.

Miley smiled and grabbed his hand as she reached him. He continued to stare her up and down, still not believe how good she looked without even taking that much effort - seemingly. She had only slight make-up on; making her look as natural as ever and her smile was honest. She was happy.

"What?" Nick closed his mouth after realizing that it had opened and grinned at her. He kissed her cheek softly.

"You look beautiful." Miley blushed and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. It was curled, just like the rest of her hair. Probably her natural curls with a bit of the ones she made with the curling iron.

"I kind of do, don't I?" Nick chuckled and intertwined their fingers after he grabbed her hand again. They walked out of the house together and started to walk towards the park. It was a nice day out, usual for summer. Miley smiled and sighed a little.

"How come we have this perfect relationship while everything else seems to fall apart?" Nick looked at her with sad eyes and shrugged. Miley's mother had gotten drunk repeatedly and was now in treatment to stop drinking. Along with getting drunk, Tish also got fired and did not have any job anymore.

To say their family situation was bad was the biggest understatement of the year. But Nick was there to support her and with him she was happy, no matter what happened. Nick gave her hand a squeeze and smiled at her trying to show her his support.

"Probably because we work out. And I'm telling you, things will get better again." Miley sighed and smiled again. She knew they would - they decided on a college they would attend together. She actually agreed to go to Duke with him. It had taken them about half a night to discuss and the other night… well, they celebrated their decision.

"I love you." Nick smiled and kissed her head.

"I love you too… you know, sometimes - whenever I see you actually, I forget how to breathe. You are breathtaking, Miley Stewart and I'm proud to say you're my girlfriend." Miley giggled and kissed his cheek.

"Yeah, that's what you say… maybe you're right." Nick chuckled. They made a turn at the park and Nick led her to a big oak tree. It wasn't the only one but one of the biggest for sure. They sat down under it and Miley leaned her head onto his shoulder.

"Just to let you know, dates like these are enough. I don't need a fancy restaurant - all I need is you and me." Nick smiled and nodded.

"True… but… you don't mind a little romantic or cheesy stuff, right?" Miley looked up at him with a confused and amused look on her face.

"What do you mean?" Nick pointed up towards the tree. Miley looked up, but couldn't really see what he was pointing at so she got up. Carved into the tree were their initials along with a heart around it. Miley smiled and sat down next to him again.

"You are too cute, Nicky." He groaned and put his head against the tree, kind of frustrated.

"Really, back to that word? I thought we had discussed this?" Miley giggled and kissed his cheek.

"I know but you are cute, no need to deny it. Come on, cute is not that bad of an adjective to describe you. All of my girl friends say you're cute." Nick sighed and looked at her.

"So? But you're not 'all of your girl friends'. You are my girlfriend so… please just say I'm cute when I'm not around. And tell your friends to not call me cute." Miley laughed and nodded. She played a little with his curls.

"Don't worry, I bitch at them every time they do." Nick chuckled and kissed her gently. They stared into each other's eyes and enjoyed the rest of the afternoon and night together.

Sorry that this chapter sucks so much -.- Got a few personal problems going on and ...yeah. I couldn't really write a happy chapter so... sorry it sucks :P But thanks for reading and... a review could maybe make me smile...?