"Sooo…." Oliver said later that day. It was just the two of them in the hallway, surrounded by the sounds of excited chatter and lockers slamming. There was an early release to give students preparation time for that evening's dance. "Are you excited for tonight?"

"Very," Miley said, closing her locker door and leaning on it, turned to face him. "And you?"

"Also very excited." And he was surprised at how true that felt.

"I'll see you at seven, then." She turned and walked outside, her footsteps echoing in the empty hallway.

He felt a sudden thrill, watching her walk away. He ran a hand through his hair, suddenly very much looking forward to the night ahead.

♥♥♥

"You look awesome!" Lilly squealed. She had had the idea of borrowing an old dress of Miley's mother's. It had a tight, fitted bodice with intricate embroidery, tiny spaghetti straps, and full, floor-length, flowing skirts. It was made of fine peacock-blue silk that shone in the light. Her hair was done up in twists and curls with tiny cream flower buds; they would compliment the yellow boutonnière she had for Oliver, and the rich yellow rose corsage that he would give to her (She and Lilly had picked it out and Robby Ray had run it over to Oliver's house earlier). She had a lighter blue wrap on her arms to keep off the chill, and a pale silver silk clutch in her hand.

"I'm so nervous. Oh my gosh, what if he thinks I look stupid? I don't know about this. I don't think I can go out there." Miley was in full fret mode.

"Stop worrying, you'll mess up your makeup." Miley looked at her with pitiful, pleading eyes. "Okay, do you want my opinion?" Her best friend nodded fervently. Lilly steered her around and planted her firmly in front of the mirror. "As long as her brings his eyes with him tonight, he won't be able to keep them off you."

Miley smiled gratefully, and then squealed loudly as the doorbell rang.

Lilly peaked out the window. "It's him! Go!" She gave Miley a push out the door and then followed silently.

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A/N: to see Miley's dress go to Google and type in "prom dresses" and click on the first link...the dresses are grouped four to a page, I think it's on like the third page of dresses and it's in the lower right-hand corner; it's blue, and wonderful! It's called "The Plush Life"

Um, also I don't know if her mom had dresses lying around or what, but in this story she did. Just go with it.

PS I just watched "O Say Can You Remember the Words" on Disney Channel and basically fell in love with Oliver all over again. He would be my favorite character. EVER. Besides Phil Diffy…Anyway…