My longest chapter ever, yay! This is the second-to-last chapter, and it's in Oliver's POV.
Monday morning I call you up
How was your weekend?
I just can't stop
It's Tuesday and you're stressed again
I'll rub your back I'm such a good friend
I walked out of the Stewart house, my face hot from embarrassment. The fact was, I was just denying everything that was completely true. Lying to the world, lying to myself. As much as I don't want to admit it, I do love Miley.
Wednesday and I'm feeling fine
Another guy moved you down his line
Thursday we'd go rent a flick
Watch it close together we still don't click
I remember the day I first met her. It was a Monday, and she was starting 7th grade in the second semester because she had just moved from Tenessee. She walked into homeroom for the first time, and Mr. Corelli introduced her. I couldn't take my eyes off of her. Her hair flowed as she walked across the room to the seat beside Lilly and in front of me. Lilly whispered something in her ear, and she laughed. Ah, her laugh. I'll always remember that first time I heard it, and how I just wanted to kiss her, right then and there. But I didn't.
There I've said it again
I think of you as more than a friend
There I've said it again
I think of you as more than a friend
For a while, I just sat there, gazing at the back of her head. I was shaken out of my trance when the bell rang. We walked out of the class, and I mustered up all the confidence I had, tapping her on the shoulder and saying the most romantic thing I could think of at the time:
"Um, your backpack's open."She turned towards me and thanked me, looking at me shyly with those beautiful blue eyes that have been etched in my brain ever since.
Friday and the weekend's here
I didn't make plans
In case you're clear
I'll be round at half past nine
You said you're going out
I said "Have a nice time"
I was originally friends with Miley because of Lilly. She's the one who officially introduced us. For a while, Miley and I weren't that close. We saw each other occasionally outside of school simply because of Lilly; she was a friend we had in common. So sometimes she would invite me somewhere and Miley would tag along, or vice versa.
Saturday we've got a date
It's a daytime thing
You've gotta be somewhere late
Anyway I'm next to you
There's nothing more I'd rather do
It wasn't until 8th grade that we became good friends. Since the three of us – me, Lilly, and Miley – hung out so much, we basically became a trio. Over time, my feelings towards Miley became more friendly than romantic. But you know…now that I think about it, my attraction to her never completely disappeared.
There I've said it again
I think of you as more than a friend
There I've said it again
I think of you as more than a friend
It's strange…I'd always had a thing for Hannah Montana, until about a year ago. The truth is, my obsession with Hannah was just a silly crush. But when I found out who she really was, I gained a whole new perspective.
I can't stop now I can't stop now
Can't turn back now
Wouldn't want to anyhow
Of course, my obsession with Hannah Montana disappeared after I found out who she really was. It would just be awkward for me to be in love with my best friend's alter ego. But I think finding out about her identity just made me love her even more. The truth is, even though I thought I loved Hannah Montana, I've realized something. It wasn't her I was in love with.
It was the girl underneath the wig. And it has been all along.
Sunday is a day of rest
But I've gotta get something off my chest
I wanted to tell you on the phone
But I'm coming over
You're alone
My deep thoughts were interrupted when I heard a door close. It took me a while to realize that I was still standing outside the Stewarts' front door. Miley and Lilly had just come home, and they had walked in the back door, so they hadn't seen me. Unfortunately, Jackson, who was looking out the window, had. He stepped outside and looked at me strangely.
"You leaving or not, loverboy?" I rolled my eyes at this comment. Lilly followed behind Jackson. Miley was still inside, and she didn't come out. She probably didn't see me. Lilly looked surprised.
"Oliver! You're still here!"
"Yeah, sorry…I was…thinking about something, that's all." She smiled at Jackson and I heard her whisper, "Our plan is working!"
Things are cool
Don't get me wrong
But I want more
Check out this song
Together we can make it work
I hope you don't think that I'm a jerk
I frowned. "What plan…?"
"Oh, nothing! Let's go outside and talk, shall we?"
"We already are outside."
"Whatever! Just come with me!" She took my hand and led me behind a tree. She smacked me on the arm angrily and glared at me. "Who do you think you are?!"
"Lil. You've known this for a while. I'm Oliver Oscar Ok—"
"I know that, you donut! I mean who do you think you are breaking Miley's heart like that?"
"Huh?"
"Oh, don't play dumb. You know what you did."
"No…I really don't."
"You know! When you kissed Traci at that party!"
I was as confused as I could be. "Okay, first of all, she kissed me. And second of all, why would Miley be heartbroken because of that? Or did you mean heartburn…the chili they were serving at the salad bar was very—"
"I'm not talking about chili! Oliver, don't you see?" She looked me square in the eye. "Miley likes you!" She said as if it was the most obvious thing in the world.
There I've said it again
I think of you as more than a friend
There I've said it again
I think of you as more than a friend
There I've said it again
I think of you as more than a friend
There I've said it again
I think of you as more than a friend
Her words echoed in my mind as I slowly comprehended what she had just said.
"Uh…what?"
She groaned frustratedly. "Miley is, like, in love with you! And you're in love with her, too! Jeez, you guys have just been too blind to see it!" (AN: I just realized, I think I'm quoting The Lizzie McGuire Movie. Wow, see what level I've stooped down to?)
"Wait, how do you know?"
"Oliver. Please. I've known you since kindergarten. And with Miley I can just tell. It's like a sixth sense or something! You know that movie where the kid can see dead people? (AN: Haha…sound familiar?) Well, I'm like that – except, I can see true love." She smiled smugly.
There I've said it again
There I've said it again
There I've said it again
There I've said it again
I was still in a state of shock. I sat down and put my head in my hands.
"What should I do now?"
She patted my shoulder. "I wish I could help you, but this is all up to you now." She sighed. "Oliver, just tell her how you feel."
I looked up at her and laughed. "Are you quoting The Day After Tomorrow?"
"Forget about that, just go!" She pushed me and I stumbled.
And again and again
And again and again
I walked back to my house, still taking everything in. Miley…love me? It was too good to be true. But it was too late for doubts. I had to find a way to make things right.
Ooh, I'm getting excited! And a little sad, too...its almost the end! Please review. After all, this is a longer than usual!
