Recap:

At that very moment, Joe's world came crashing down.

"Dammit." Nick and Kevin cursed.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

"Mmm…Joe…" Hannah murmured against Travis's lips, causing him to pull away harshly.

"What!?" The blond cried, causing the teen sensation to jump, panicking.

"I-I-" She stuttered, she had messed up, big time. How could she have confused Travis with Joe? Travis stared at her, biting his lips nervously as Hannah pulled away shakily, staggering back stage. (A/N: No one except them heard each other since the crowd was screaming.)

Hannah ran and ran until she reached her dressing room and slid down against the wall, crying in her knees as she threw her wig aside. Travis must feel horrible now, kissing her and having her moan someone else's name.

"MI!!!" Miley jumped at the voice. Travis? No, Travis calls her Des or Destiny…wait, so that means the only person that calls her 'Mi'…

Miley slowly look up with bloodshot eyes, sure enough, there he stood. She quickly looked away under his gaze.

"M-Mi…"Joe panted heavily, steadying her on her feet as he smoothed out her hair. "Mi, look at me…"

Miley made a noise as her face was tilted up to meet the sad pools of wet chocolate. She bit her lips as uneven breaths escaped her lips. Slowly, Joe took a step closer and leaned in so their noses were touching. "J-Joe…"

"Shhh…please…just one time…I beg you…" He whimpered, smashing his lips against hers. The air was pushed out of her lungs as Miley struggled to keep up with his intensity. He gently nibbled on her bottom lip, begging for entrance. "M-Mi please…" He murmured against her mouth.

Without a second thought, she opened up as his tongue messaged hers, taking in the smooth texture. All of a sudden, he slammed her back against the wall as Miley let out a scream from the cuts and bruises the night before.

"Mi!" Joe cried worriedly, pulling her away from her concrete as he broke the kiss. "I'm sorry I didn't mean to hurt you…are you alright?"

Miley nodded breathlessly. "J-Jack…" That explains everything. "K-Keep going J-Joe…"

"Mi…" Oh how she loved the way her name rolled off his tongue as his lips found her again. This time, Joe wrapped his arm around her back, and then pressed her against the wall so she doesn't feel the pain. A tear escaped her eyes as she kissed him back like she never did before. Miley's hand went up to his head and deepened the kiss while her other hand snaked around his torso. Joe moaned once more, tightening his grasp on her.

"Destiny!" Travis's voice echoed through the dressing room as the door flew open. His jaw dropped at the sight as Miley and Joe quickly jumped away. "DESTINY! What are you doing?!"

"Travis I-" Miley was about to explain when Joe cut her off.

"Don't blame her, I kissed her." Joe said, his hair making a dark shadow over his sad eyes as he put an arm in front over Miley protectively. "It's not her fault. Don't worry, she didn't kiss back. If it's anyone's fault, it's mine. Don't be mad at her, she loves you." Miley gaped at him as Travis took a step forward, clenching his fist.

"Travis no!" Miley cried, pushing Joe behind her. Both boys turned to her in surprise.

"Did he hurt you Des?" The blond whispered and Miley quickly shook her head.

"Listen I-" Joe begin, only to be interrupted by Miley.

"Travis, Joe lied." Miley blurted, looking Travis in the eye.

"No I didn't." Joe insisted, giving her a look as the PA sounded for Jonas Brothers to get ready to go on stage. "Miley you didn't kiss back right?" He pressed once more as Miley looked away.

"N-No…" She murmured, hating herself.

"See?" Joe mumbled at Travis's suspicious look as he walked out the door. Miley leaned against the wall once more and sobbed to herself as Travis glared at Joe's retreating back and went over to hold her.

"What's wrong Des…?" Travis whispered gently, rubbing her back. Miley simply shook her head, refusing to talk.

Miley's POV

Joe lied! He lied to protect me, but why?! Sure he hurt me badly but I hurt him as well, he didn't have to cover for me! I kissed him back and I'm not afraid to admit it! I kissed him because I love him! Dammit why is everything so complicated!?

-- Flashback --

"Travis, can you come up here?" I asked, a smile plastered on my face as my best friend made his way upstage. I thanked him for inspiring me to write Take A Breath but a part of me felt as if I were thanking the wrong person. When Travis stepped into the spotlight, I don't see him anymore, I see…Joe.

"Anything else?" I asked as he took a step towards me, pushing me to him at the same time. My breathing became shallow as he leaned in. I felt as if I were in a daze, a spell, for the person I saw leaning in was Joe, not Travis. My eyes were probably blank and glossy, like I was possessed and trapped. His soft lips moved against mine in perfect sync and I could almost taste the sweet sugary taste on Joe's lips, or was that just a figment of my imagination?

All of a sudden, I, as Hannah, heard someone scream out "MILEY!" And as if it were a trigger to my mind, I instantly snapped back to reality upon hearing that. I realized that it was Travis I was kissing, not the person I…hoped. "Joe…" I couldn't help as that name escaped my hot lips. Travis pulled away as soon I made that mistake.

"What?!" He cried. I could sense the anger and disappointment in his voice as my knees nearly gave out on me. I stumbled my way through the band and ran all the way to my dressing room. It was then, when he came in…When he pushed his soft lips against mine, I couldn't pull away. That luscious sugary taste was coming back to me as his tongue slipped into my mouth, rubbing against my own.

--End of Flashback—

"T-Travis?" I finally had enough courage to ask.

"Hmmm?" He murmured gently but emotionlessly at the same time.

"C-Can we go see them perform?" I asked him meekly. Truthfully, I wanted to hear that new song I overheard the brothers talking back in the studio. I can easily see the hesitation in Travis's eyes so I gave him the puppy dog like I do with Joe.

"Fine." He grumbled as he pulled me to my feet and led me out the door.

Regular POV

When Miley and Travis arrived, the Jonases were already prepared to start and Joe had a mic in hand. He smiled slightly when he saw Miley arrive to fill the seats where they had been previously sitting. Travis and Joe exchanged a 'look' before Kevin and Nick signaled for the middle bro to do an intro on the new song.

"This song I wrote…" Joe began, his eyes locking with a pair of baby blue ones. "This song I wrote is for a very special girl in my life. She was there through the happiest moments of my life and now she's gone, because I haven't been treating her right. I took her for granted when I know I shouldn't have. I didn't know what I was thinking." Before he knew it, Joe was droning on and on, telling of how stupid he was to let his girl go. Kevin walked up and gave him a nudge while Nick sent a sympathetic smile.

"She was just like one of you when I first met her but now, I'm happy to know she's still like everyone, sitting right here before me, eager to listen to our song. I guess in the end, what I'm trying to say is, I'm sorry." Joe finished as Nick and Kevin began strumming on their guitars followed by the drums adding the beat.

Broken hearts and last goodbyes

Restless nights but lullabies

Helps to make this pain go away

I realized I let you down

Told you that I'd be around

But I'm building up the strength just to say

I'm sorry, for breaking all the promises that I wasn't around to keep

It's all me, this time is the last time I will ever beg you to stay, but you're already on your way

Feel the sorrow, feel the pain

Knowing that I am to blame

For leaving your heart out in the rain

And I know your gonna walk away

Leave me with the price to pay

But before you go I wanted to say yeah

I'm sor-

The microphone resounded in a high pitch squeak as it, in slow motion, fell from Joe's trembling hand to the floor. Miley's eyes widened. A gasp can be heard from the audience as he fell to the ground, looking so weak and broken. Nick and Kevin turned to their brother with worried eyes as the brunette jumped out of her chair and pushed her way to lean against the stage right in front of Joe. She reached out a hand and managed to touch his as he recoiled from her touch, his eyes frightened. Quickly, he stood up and escaped backstage, not able to go on any longer.

"Travis-" Miley called, looking back at the blond, who seemed worried as well. He gave her a nod of permission before she was pulled on stage by Nick and told by Kevin to run after Joe.

"U-Um Joe's not feeling well, hopefully he'll join us soon." Kevin said through the on going music as Nick picked up where Joe left off.

-----------------------------------------------------

"Joe?! Joe where are you?" Miley shouted but stopped when she found the boy curled up in the corner outside his dressing room. Wow, he didn't even make it in the room."Joe…"

"Go away…" He said barely above a whisper. Miley sighed softly as she pulled him to his feet.

"Come with me." She murmured gently, letting them in the dressing room before closing the door.

"Why are you here?" Joe whimpered, sliding down against a wall once more. Miley replied with only silence as she kneeled before his curled up legs. Tenderly, her hand went up to his dark, velvety locks as she scratched his head affectionately, knowing it would either calm him or drive him crazy. A smile formed on her face when Joe began moaning to her action, making her message his head a little harder.

"Joey look at me…" Miley smiled, tugging on his hair gently to make him look up. Joe did as he was told as long as Miley kept stroking his scalps. "You didn't have to cover for me you know?"

He nodded, his eyes closed as another moan escaped.

"Stupid boy." Miley smiled and leaned in, softly pressing her lips against his. Joe's eyes snapped open at the contact only to flutter close in pleasure. "Mmmm…"

He spread his legs for her to come closer as Miley walked towards him, still on her knees. He pulled her in by the waist as she pushed his head against the wall, kissing him passionately. "I love you Mi…"

"I know…" She said between kisses.

"I'm sorry."

"I know…"

"Forgive me?" He panted, pulling away for air. Miley's eyes gleamed as she found his lips again.

"Yea…I love you too…" She murmured, her hands brushing his sides, sending a tingling sensation across his body. Miley finally had to pull away for the much needed oxygen as she rested her forehead on his, heavy breathing coming from both of 'em. Joe smiled genuinely, his arms encircled her neck as he gave her thousands of soft pecks, making Miley giggle.

"Wow…I missed this…" Joe said, stroking Miley's cheek. Sudden, he gasped in surprise as Miley attacked his neck, sucking on it gently. The new level of pleasure drove him insane as he threw his head back, exposing more of the soft flesh. "M-Mi…"

"Shhhh…just enjoy…" Miley murmured against him, pulling on his hair to give her more room to explore.

"O-Oh god…" He moaned, his arms involuntarily tightening around her waist.

"You okay?" She asked, pulling away slightly. Joe gulped and simply nodded for her to continue. Miley grinned inwardly, glad that he was enjoying it as she suck on his neck once more.

"Ahhhh!" Joe yelped as she found his sensitive spot and began kissing it gingerly. Before he can lose control, Joe took her face and smashed his lips against hers, kissing her soundly. Miley pulled away first, falling limp in his arms. Joe simply smiled and ran his fingers through her hair. "How are you?" He chuckled softly, his eyes tired.

"Good. Very good." She murmured, her lids dropping over her blue orbs. "You should really get back to your brothers."

"I should, but I don't wanna." He whined, kissing her head. Miley looked up at him with a sly glint in her eyes.

"Fine, if you don't go back then you won't get…" She smirked, licking her lips as Joe groaned.

"Baby girl you are such a tease." He said as Miley smiled, urging him to go. Sighing, Joe pulled her to her feet. "I'm so glad you're all mine."

"Yup."

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

"CALIFORNIA ARE YOU READY TO ROCK!!!" Joe screamed, jumping on stage with a ball of new found energy.

Miley laughed as Kevin gave her a hug and Nick carefully let her down the stage.

"Hey, how was your boyfriend?" Travis asked playfully as Miley slumped down beside him. Although she knew he was teasing, she couldn't help but notice the sad look in his eyes.

"Travy I'm really sorry…" She murmured. Travis tilted her head to look at him.

"It's alright, maybe we're just not meant to be." He said, smiling kindly.

"I promise one day you'll find your princess and she'll love you with all her heart." Miley swore, leaning in Travis's extended arm.

"It's a promise." He grinned, then smirked. "Sooo?"

"Whaaat?"

"What happened back there?" He asked slowly and slyly. "Sure you got some smooches right?"

"Shut up Trav." She laughed, hitting his chest before turning her attention back to the hottest trio in town, knowing they'll soon be the hottest trio in all of United States, maybe even across the globe.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

A dark shadow lurked in the crowd, a camera in hand. Oh how it just wanted to expose them to the world—their deepest secrets…

Wooooooo MOE BACK TOGETHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yay! But who's that person in the shadows?