A/N: I've got a bit carried away tonight - one new chapter and a oneshot. Please enjoy. This one's just some mush I thought I'd throw out there.

Deaths of Flowers

Chapter 21 – Something Blue

And I will love you, baby – Always.
And I'll be there forever and a day – Always.
I'll be there till the stars don't shine,
'Till the heavens burst and
The words don't rhyme…

Miley was singing one of her old Hannah songs when Lilly let herself into their house that night. Her girlfriend was in the kitchen and filling the space with a melodious tune which soothed Lilly and brought her chest to the brim with the aching love that was only reserved for Miley.

"…It's a crazy life, but I'm alright! I've got everything I've always wanted – living the dream. So, yeah, everything I've always wanted isn't always what it seems. I'm a lucky girl, whose dreams came true, but underneath it all I'm…"

"…I'm just like you!" Lilly finished the line alongside Miley who turned excitedly at once to see her.

Miley crossed the kitchen in a few long strides and wrapped her arms tightly around Lilly, "You're home." Miley breathed into Lilly's ear, and her sigh was one of relief.

"I am." Lilly giggled and her cheeks flushed. It was so wonderful to be loved entirely by her perfect other half.

Miley drew away with a bright smile still creasing up all other features of her face, "How was your day? Was it a success?" Miley's eyes were twinkling knowingly and Lilly smiled.

"Yes, it was."

Miley nodded, "So was mine. I've got the seating arrangements nearly down for the reception and the music is being sorted with the band… How's your dress?" Miley finished abruptly and Lilly laughed.

"Miley, you can't ask me questions like that, you'll bring bad luck upon us."

The brunette only frowned slightly, "I think we've had our share of bad luck already this year."

Lilly inclined her head, "Yeah, but I don't want to jinx anything."

Miley smiled again, "Okay, you're probably right. I hate it when you are." Miley pouted and turned to stir the contents of a pan on the stove which held part of their dinner.

Lilly rested her hands on one of the chairs around their small kitchen table and cleared her throat, "Oliver's going to be my best man."

Miley's movement stilled instantly and her head swept promptly around so that she could read Lilly's expression, "Really?"

Lilly's cheeks were already twitching with a smile that would not be contained, "Yes. I saw him today when I was shopping with my mum. Miley, he's coming to the wedding."

Miley put the wooden spoon back into the pot of stew and tripped over to Lilly so that she could take her up into her arms once more. Lilly laughed and Miley picked her up, spinning them both around until Lilly was squealing.

"Miley! Put me down." Lilly giggled breathlessly and Miley reluctantly lowered her to the floor.

"Sorry, it's just I'm so happy. Everything is coming together and Oliver…" Miley trailed off and her eyes sparked with affection, "I've missed him so much."

Lilly smiled, understanding the grief that Miley had held when Oliver had walked away from them. Miley blamed herself for the breakdown of the friendship, but Lilly couldn't hold anyone responsible. No one can help who they fall in love with.

"We've all missed each other and the boy's finally gotten over beating himself up for what's happened between the three of us." Lilly sighed, "Everything's going to work out fine for us now Miles; I can feel it."

Miley's smile revealed that she understood, "So can I."

Lilly pulled out the chair from the table and happily took her seat where she perused the open wedding magazine that Miley had splayed out over the surface. Miley was humming yet another Hannah song and her good mood was infectious, and soon Lilly was joining in with the tune until they both broke out laughing all over again.

"Hey Lils?"

Lilly turned her attention away from the article she was attempting to focus on and returned to meet Miley's curious eyes, "Yes?"

"You know the old poem related to brides at weddings…" Miley cleared her throat, "Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue?"

Lilly nodded, "I am familiar with it."

"Do you have them all?" Miley set the lid on top of one of the saucepans and fixed Lilly with an anticipating gaze. When Lilly looked slightly lost, however, Miley seized her chance, "I have something blue I want you to borrow."

Lilly smiled, "Okay."

"And it's old."

"Even better. I don't actually have anything… Except for something new – my mum bought me a white garter."

Miley smiled knowingly, until her expression switched to serious and she patted Lilly on the shoulder as she exited the kitchen. Lilly was left to wait whilst she listened to Miley's footsteps on the stairs and into their bedroom. When the brunette returned to the room, she was holding a small box in her hand, one that Lilly hadn't seen before.

"Would you like to wear this?" Miley lifted the lid and revealed something very precious, and definitely quite old. "This belonged to Grandma Ruby's mother and my daddy gave it to me about a week back. The family in Crowley Corners got together and decided they would like you to have it for the occasion." Lilly glanced up to meet Miley's eyes and found that her best friend was actually looking anxious, "Would you?"

Lilly let her eyes rest once again on the offering within the box. It was a beautiful old brooch, studded with pale sapphires which still glittered in the humble light of their kitchen. It was one of the finest pieces of jewellery she had ever set her eyes on and she felt them prickle in response to the honour that Miley's mother's family had awarded her. "I would like nothing more." Lilly answered and she reached out tentative fingers to lift the item from its case.

"It really brings out your eyes." Miley sighed and Lilly looked back up with a bright smile.

"I'm just so honoured that I am allowed to wear this."

Miley laughed, "They'll be flattered to hear your answer." Miley leaned in and kissed Lilly lightly, "But you don't need to feel like that. You're already doing me the greatest honour of all. You're going to become my wife, and not even a priceless family brooch can compare. Nothing can."

Lilly smiled and kissed Miley again until her blood sang with the need for air and she drew away laughing softly, "Oh Miley, did I ever mention that you make me happier than anything?"

Miley grinned, "Always."