Just a quick update. Couldn't leave you guys on a cliffhanger for too long :P

"You what?"

"You've been asking, and I'm ready to talk." I felt the need to pace around the room. I used the opportunity to close the door so we had some privacy. I ran my fingers through my hair nervously as I tried to anticipate what he was going to say."

"Oh."

"Do you want to hear it?"

"I guess." My voice broke. I don't know why I was so nervous. It was all in the past anyway. Now I could have complete closure and put this all behind me.

"Well, um this isn't easy for me to say, but I have a reason for saying it." I just nodded without looking at him. I didn't want to risk losing control of my emotions. He continued, "I. I cheated on you." I stopped moving. I stopped running my fingers through my hair. I even probably stopped breathing. I wasn't expecting him to say that.

"Oh." My voice broke again. I was trying not to break out in tears. I didn't want to hear this. I didn't want to hear any of this. It was just too much.

"There was an event, and Selena was there, and well, we kissed. Well we made out. And we met up a few times after that. We just mostly made out. That was it. I'm sorry Miles. I just couldn't take the guilt. So I dumped you." My voice rose in anger.

"Selena?"

"Yeah."

"You cheated on me with someone who I have to see all the time? Why couldn't it just be some stranger? Why? Why did you do this to me?"

"I'm sorry Mi. I just....I just acted in the moment. And the next moment. And the one after that..." I held up my hand.

"Stop. Talking." He listened to me. I could be pretty intimidating when I wanted to be. "Get. Out. Now." He left without saying another word. I sat down on my bed, breathing heavily. I couldn't move. I couldn't think straight. In some peoples minds what he did wouldn't be considered to be too bad. I guess it wasn't. But the fact that he lied. The fact that he betrayed me and hide it for so long hurt. It hurt bad. I stayed in my room all night, without even going down for dinner. I heard Nick give some excuse about me sleeping, though that wasn't the case.

I was frustrated with myself. I didn't have so much of a reason to be upset. It was all in the past. But I was. I was so upset I couldn't even think straight. I thought that I was finally getting somewhere, that Nick and I's friendship was becoming stronger than ever. But he had been hiding this from me for too long. He tried to come in and talk but I refused to listen. I texted Sam instead.

Sent

To: Sam : )

Come see me. I'm sad. :(

Miley

I was incredibly happy when he texted me back almost immediately until I saw the text.

Inbox

From: Sam : )

I can't. W/the fam. What's wrong? Can I fix it?

I couldn't help but smile a little. He was always so cute when he cared. I texted him back.

Sent

To: Sam : )

Just drama. I'll be okay :/

I hoped it was the truth. I had to put this all behind me. I fell asleep early that night. Crying always exhausted me. Nick was sitting on the end of my bed when I woke up.

"What do you want? Go away." I mumbled as I blinked through the light coming in through the window.

"I have to tell you something. There was a reason why I told you last night."

"You shouldn't have waited for a reason."

"I know. I'm sorry about that. But....I think Sam might be doing the same thing." I sat up and shot him an angry look.

"Seriously. I know you're jealous. Just give it a rest. He's not cheating on me."

"I'm just recognizing the signs, that's all."

"Well thanks for your "concern"" I actually used air quotes. I know, lame.

"Okay. Well I'm here if anything happens. I'll always be around to talk." He left me alone. I brushed away what he said completely. I wasn't going to let him bring me down.