Chapter 14

Nick.

It was ironic that the one thing Miley didn't want me to know, I now did know, and the thing she wanted to tell the world still hadn't come out in the media. Miley was trying so hard to make our relationship official, by now everyone knew she had a boyfriend but still my name hung on the gossip sites as "unknown lover." I sat on set watching her, standing there looking really bored with Adam, both of them in bathing suits getting ready to film the last scene of the day. The only positive at the moment was the fact her mom had completely dropped off Miley's radar which she was thankful, I was as well seeing as now I didn't have to lie to Tish's face.

However there was still worry within me.

"She's got you sitting here now? You've never been a patient person Nick, Miley must really have you whipped." I heard Kevin say as I ignored him staring at the sight of my hot girlfriend instead.

"So we're just going to ignore each other?"

"Piss off." I responded plainly.

Kevin ignored me and sat down alongside my chair anyway, I grimaced realizing that he clearly now wanted to speak to me. I still hadn't told Miley that we were brothers but I would eventually, because when the press found out it would be too late to explain, and right now Miles didn't need any extra stress. I had the speech planned out in my head but so far it just hadn't come out of my mouth, and Miley was going to remain in the dark about my family connections just for a bit longer.

"So how's Joe?"

Silence.

"How's Demi?"

I turned staring at Kevin giving a huff, did he really expect me to answer?

"You lost the right to worry about our family a long time ago, so Kevin piss off and leave us alone." I responded blankly and he just stared at me giving a nod. I turned back to Miley who was now filming with Adam as he sighed…

"Can I make it up to you?"

"What do you think?" I retorted and Kevin huffed.

"Nick you're my little brother. Okay so what I did was wrong, but that doesn't mean I don't care about you still! I love you, you're my family and seeing as you're practically famous now, why don't we just get over our issues? I'm ready to build a bridge when you are Nick, because I want you and Joe back in my life." Kevin suggested and I just laughed at him.

Build a bridge? The only freaking bridge I was building was one to get away from Kevin.

"Our issues? More like your issues Kevin!"

"You didn't want to be apart of the fame Nick, if I remember correctly! I kept you away from that, now you're in it anyway! I've admitted what I did was wrong, what more do you want me to do? You're being so hypocritical about this whole thing, plus you are lying to Miley! When are you planning on telling her Nick? This is just stupid, you're acting like you are five, why can't you just get over it? I said I was sorry!" Kevin hissed as they called cut on set and I stood up.

"It's too late." I hissed looking back at his significant face.

I looked at my brothers pleading expression but I ignored it. "You can't fix what you did Kevin! I won't forgive and forget!"

"Nick come on-"

"Nick come on what?" I heard Miley ask as her arms wrapped around me.

I looked at Kevin annoyed waiting for him to answer as Miley kissed my cheek, Kevin smiled getting up looking at Miley. "I invited Nick over to dinner with you of course Miley, but he doesn't seem up for it. I wanted to introduce you to my fiancé, Miley, she's really been looking…"

"Fiancé?" Miley stated shocked.

My mouth dropped in horror as I stared at him disgusted. "You're getting married, since when?" I hissed at him.

"Since last week, we haven't told the press yet Nick." He responded bluntly looking back to Miley, "So I was wondering if you'd like to come over to dinner maybe next week?"

"Sure."

"No."

I turned looking at Miley shaking my head at her, no way was I having dinner with this loser and his unknown partner. "Don't be rude Nick," She whispered in my ear calmly, "Kevin is sweet, come on it'll be some fun. We're coming Kevin what day would be best for you?"

"How about Wednesday next week?" He questioned happily,

"I'm busy-"

"Sounds fine, we're both free."

"Great!" Kevin stated giving me a grin, "I'll see you both at seven then."

Kevin walked off as I glared at Miley who looked at me annoyed, "What was that about Nick? Kevin's my friend stop being so rude to him, you've hardly ever been nice to him! What's your problem? Did he say something to you? Or are you just in a terrible mood today?"

"Nothing. You done?"

"Yes I am Mr. grumpy. Are you in a good enough mood to record tonight, or would you rather do it some other time?" Miley asked me referring to my final music producer project as I looked at her.

"I'm not grumpy, and yes I am." I stated firmly.

"Okay Mr. grumpy. Let me go put some more clothes on and we'll go."

"I'm not grumpy! And maybe you shouldn't put anymore clothes on, I'm kind of happy with what you're wearing right now..."

I smirked at Miley and she giggled leaning up and giving me a light peck, "But I'm cold Nicky."

"And your making me hot so maybe if we-"

"I'm going to get changed Mr. Grumpy!" She announced pulling away from my body.

"Noooo."

I grabbed onto Miley as she laughed and I leaned down kissing her lips, she smiled and pulled away. "You are hot...and I don't mean in temperature."

"Well you are seriously hot and sexy too, even if you are cold."

Miley smiled and moved her hand up through my hair, looking at me adoringly, "You know how much I love you?" She whispered and I shook my head,

"A lot?" I questioned.

"More then a lot,"

"How much?" I whispered pressing my lips back against hers, she pushed me away smirking.

"I love you so much that I would..."

"Sacrifice your life for me?" I suggested and she shook her head.

"Not that much."

I frowned as she just laughed, "I would sacrifice my life for you..." I whispered and she giggled moving back over to me.

"I love you so much that I would rather live alone for the rest of my life then not be with you."

I shrugged my shoulders, "That still isn't sacrificing your life for me."

Miley smiled and turned walking away, "I'll be back in ten Mr. grumpy."

"I am NOT grumpy!"

"Uhuh…" Miley stated walking off as I frowned.

Stupid Kevin he was ruining my life!

Miley.

So recording Nick's song seemed like a good idea. Of course I had connections and got us into a studio and we'd worked everything out just the two of us. The studio was awesome, to say the least, and soon the dark studio rooms and dimmed lights got the better of us and half way through we ended up on the couch making out. So now I was on the couch, Nick on top of me as we kissed completely engrossed in one another. I let out a moan as Nick pulled away looking at me smirking,

"I like the noises you make." He stated leaning over onto my neck as he started kissing it "And you have such a gorgeous voice"

For the first time ever he'd hear me sing, and thankfully he loved it. So much so that it obviously turned him on enough to make out on this dirty couch…Nick sucked on my neck as I let out a giggle and ran my fingers up his back playfully.

"I love you." I whispered as he moved his lips back onto my mouth,

He kissed me with so much passion I kept losing myself in a world of illusion, where it was just the two of us, and no one else. I moved my hands through his hair while his hands explored my body, I knew soon we were coming to a moment when I'd have to put more then just my trust in Nick. I pulled away nervously as he looked at me confused and moved his hand to my cheek, I saw the worry come into his eyes as I sucked in a breath.

"Nick I don't want to do this here." I whispered,

For a moment he just stared at me confused, and then it clicked and he shook his head, "I wasn't planning on going that far Miles, no way especially not considering everything that has happened to you, I want it to be when you are completely ready. And no way would I do it on this couch, it's disgusting."

I smiled kissing his nose, "I am ready, but not here."

"Are you sure?"

I looked into his eyes and I nodded, I knew I was because with him it was different.

"I love you Nick. I trust you with everything, my heart, my body, even my thoughts. You saved me when no one else could." I whispered and he smiled leaning up and delicately kissed my cheek.

"I love you too, but I'm not ready." I looked at him confused now, wait I thought he wanted too? Maybe I was wrong. "Because Miley I don't want to rush this with you, I don't want you saying you are ready when I can clearly see your not mentally. I'll wait until that day though I promise…"

What was that supposed to mean? I was unstable?

"I'm mentally fine." I hissed at him insulted.

Nick just gave me a look as he brushed the hair out of my face and shook his head. His expression had changed into one of support as he looked at me, and soon my anger was gone because just looking into his eyes made me feel so much better. "You'll be mentally ready the day that bastard rots in jail for what he did to you Miley, because right now I just want to protect you…"

"You are." I responded.

"I know, but I still don't know who he is and I know you do."

I looked away from him and slowly rolled away sitting on the couch, wow that was a great way to ruin the mood. "I don't expect you to tell me Miley, but I want to know one simple thing. Do you still see him? Has he spoken to you, or touched you since that night?"

Nick's arm wrapped around me, I decided I couldn't lie to him. I wouldn't ignore the fact that no matter where I seemed to be, Liam always found me. I felt myself growing uneasy, I just hated thinking about him and I wished everyday that I could forget what happened to me. "Miley tell me the truth, has he touched you since that night?" Nick repeated as I looked at him, I stared directly into my boyfriend's eyes and moved my hand up through his curls.

"Yes Nick, yes he has."

"Has he threatened you?" Nick whispered as I dropped my hand ashamed.

"Yes."

"Has he tried-"

"Yes."

"Did anything…."

"No."

"Have you told anyone?" Nick asked finally and I shook my head, Nick pulled me into a his arms kissing my cheek, "I want you to feel safe Miley, I don't want this guy hurting you. How can stop him when I don't even know his name? I just want to protect you, but I can't and that's killing me inside."

"You don't have to stop him, just being here with me makes everything better Nick." I whispered leaning my head on his shoulder, Nick sighed twirling his fingers in my hair.

"If anything happens, you tell me, no matter what."

I looked at him and nodded, "Of course I will Nick, I'm actually thinking about going to the police. They have his DNA from when it happened, they understood when I refused to name the person but they did say if I changed my mind the case would still be open." I whispered remembering the policewoman in my bedroom the day after my birthday when I'd woken up, I wanted to forget but I couldn't so I just had to deal with it and maybe naming him would help, I just had to get some confidence before then.

"That's good Miley." Nick stated grinning, "So good."

"I'm just scared." I whispered honestly.

Nick nodded understandingly, "I'm scared for you too, but no matter what you can always talk to me."

"I know that Nick."

He smiled looking at me, "Do you see the guy who raped you all the time?"

"Yeah," I whispered looking down, "I see him too much."

"Have I seen him?" Nick asked his anger growing.

I wanted to say yes but instead I shook my head looking down, I just couldn't risk him learning the truth that it was Liam.

"No."

"Well when I do meet that son of a bitch I'm going to kick his ass to Antarctica, and then I'm going to let the penguins eat him." Nick announced trying to make me smile or laugh, but I didn't.

For a moment we were just silent, my hand drifted onto his leg as Nick gently kissed my neck. "Okay let's go back to happiness instead of this sadness. Why don't we get back to making some music with your amazing, sexy, gorgeous voice?"

"Sounds good." I stated jumping up as Nick grabbed me and I fell down on top of him, "Nick!"

He laughed and kissed my neck as I giggled squirming free, Nick followed me grinning. I looked at him smiling knowing he would protect me. No matter what, Nick would always protect me.

A/N- Hello people! Okay remind me never ever update past midnight again okay? Because the last chapter was terrible for spelling/grammar I wanted to hit myself! So because of that, this chapter I made my lovely friend Lexi read it for me, so I can blame her for my errors :D And sorry about the non existent mid week update, it seems that now I'm on holidays I have no perception of time :\ Anyway have a great weekend and Christmas is SOON!