A/N Ok, I know it's been about a week, but doesn't this long chapter make up for it? I'm going on a trip and won't be back until Monday. So I probably won't post until then, or maybe even Tuesday. Until then, here is a long chapter for you to enjoy. In fact I think it's one of my longest.

Just Make My Feelings Known!

Miley's POV

"Wait what? B-but I thought he…he sounded…wasn't he jealous?" I couldn't find the words to say, so I stumbled over them. My thoughts were on the two of them kissing.

"No that wasn't it at all. He told me that you're more like a sister to him."

"Really, a sister? That's it? That's all he said?"

"And he was just being a bit protective, but it ended up sounding jealous. That's what he said." Lilly replied simply.

"Well, that's a relief. It sure makes things a whole lot simpler now."

"Oh yeah, how'd things go with you and Jake?"

"Oh, well I apologized and so did he."

"Aw really? Wait a minute, why did he?"

"Well, he realized that eavesdropping really isn't nice and he shouldn't have done it."

"Aww that's so sweet. Anything else?" she pushed me for more, because she could tell I was holding back.

"Yeah ok, we kissed too…well almost." I said and blushed

"What?! What do you mean almost?"

"Well I suddenly remembered Oliver and why he acted so strange. And I had really wanted to find out."

"Miley I told you I was doing that for you! You could have at least finished the kiss couldn't you? Why didn't you?"

"I just told you- I was anxious to find out about Oliver."

Then Lilly stared me down with that knowing look. She knew that wasn't the only reason. She could tell I was hiding something else.

"Come on Miles, that's not the only reason you left is it?" Lilly said with a smirk.

I paused for a moment, glaring at her, annoyed that she always managed to get everything out of me.

"Ok fine, I guess it wasn't just because I was anxious to figure out Oliver. It was…well I just felt Jake and I are moving to fast."

"Well does he think so too?"

"No, he doesn't…he doesn't know." I said in a guilty tone and crossed my arms; because I knew she was gonna lecture me.

"Miley, you know you're not being very fair to him if you don't tell him that."

"That's another thing- if I do tell him, then I'm afraid of hurting his feelings. Don't you remember how sensitive he was to what I said to him?"

"Well yeah, but you guys almost kissed; I'm sure he'll understand."

"Lilly I…I don't know." I said hesitantly. "I mean he's a great guy but-"

"But nothing. Miley, if you want too be a couple, then you should really tell him how you feel. Who knows, he might feel the same way."

"Yeah I guess you're right, he was a little hesitant about that kiss I think." I said as I thought back to it.

"And, you two share a locker, so you'll get the chance to talk." she said as if it were obvious.

"Ok fine, I'll do that. Thanks Lilly, let's get back to lunch." I said and smiled.

Then we both walked back into the lunch room. I looked at Oliver's table; he wasn't there. I looked at Jake's; there he was. It looked like they were both very deep in conversation and didn't notice us. I turned to Lilly.

"Uh Lilly do you see…" She had already noticed and was looking at them too.

"Yeah, what do you think they're talking about?"

"I don't know, but for some reason I'm a little nervous that they're alone, together, and talking without us. Because they could be-"

"Talking about-"

"Us? Uh ok, let's go." I said and started to walk, but Lilly held me back.

"W-wait, we don't know for sure and so what if they are? We were just doing the same thing." She said quietly.

"I know, but this is different." I said a little unsure of myself.

"Um, how?"

"Well Oliver and Jake have never really talked, they don't really know each other, so it's just different. I mean don't you think it's a little weird that Oliver is suddenly talking to him?" Lilly suddenly put on a thoughtful look and considered what I was saying.

"Yeah you're right, it is a little weird. I mean considering to what Oliver just told me, I guess I don't understand why he would be doing this."

"Actually, he could be just trying to make friends with Jake or-"

"Or talking about us, now I'm paranoid Miley. Let's just go find out." Lilly said.

Then with that we walked quickly over to their table and sat down. When we got there, they were a little surprised and looked like they weren't ready for us. But we put on smiles like we just got there and hadn't seen a thing. I sat next to Jake and Lilly was next to Oliver.

"Hey boys, what's up?" I said real casually.

"Yeah what have uh, what have you been talking about?" Lilly tried to ask casually. I gently punched her on her arm. "I-I mean what's up too?" she asked using the same voice as me.

Oliver and Jake glanced at each other, then at each of us. These awkward glances went around the table for a few seconds until Oliver spoke up.

"Well we were just talking, that's all. I just thought I'd get to know Jake better. What's wrong with that?" he broke the silence in a casual voice, like it was no big deal.

"Getting to know Jake?" I chuckled. "Why? Is that all you 'talked' about?" I put air quotes around talked because I knew there was more then that.

"What do you mean by that? Of course he just wanted to be my friend." Jake answered in a defensive tone.

"Ok sorry." I replied very annoyed. "Gosh Jake I swear, sometimes you really get on my nerves!" I said under my breath.

Or at least I thought I did, but apparently I hadn't. Jake was sitting a few feet apart from me this time. But for some reason it was close enough for him and Lilly to hear me.

"W-wait, what? Miley if you felt this way then why didn't you tell me?"

I quickly looked over at Lilly. She raised her eyebrows like an I-told-you-so way. I rolled my eyes, and then turned back to Jake. He had been looking at me and now we locked eyes. Now I couldn't look away. I didn't want to.

"I'm sorry, I know I should have. I mean you're a really great guy and everything, but I just feel like-"

Jake suddenly put his hands on my shoulders to bring me closer to him and right into a gentle kiss. I was hesitant for a second because I still didn't know how I felt. But once it got deeper, I returned it. This time, all the sounds around us were drowning out. My head was spinning and I didn't want to feel anything but this. Even though it was like three seconds, it felt much longer. I didn't want it to end, but it had to.

The bell rang for the end of the lunch period. Jake and I both broke apart from the shock of the interruption. We still looked into each others eyes and drowned out the bustling of kids getting to their classes. Although I could still feel Lilly sitting next to me.

"What were you saying you feel like?" I forgot for a moment what he was talking about, because it felt like I had said that a long time ago.

"Oh uh…I-I feel like you should come to my house and study. How about ten minutes after school?" I said giving him a wide smile. And then quickly wrote my address on a piece of paper and gave it to him.

"Ok, sounds good to me." he said a little slowly, not fully believing that, that was what I was really going to say. But he took it anyway.

After that the four of us picked up our things and headed to class. The bell was only a warning, so we still had about three minutes until class started.

Lilly and I had the next class together. We hurried in our classroom together and she was relieved it was empty so she could talk to me. We sat on top of our desks and she blurted everything out. It seemed like she had been holding it in for awhile.

"Miley that was so cute, but now I'm the one confused. First of all- I thought you were going to say you were rushing things? Not kiss him because that totally goes against what you can't say now. And second of all- you're not the PDA type so why did you do that there?"

"Ok, hold it Lilly I don't even think I can remember all that." I stared out and thought for a moment. "Ok maybe I can. Well I just got caught up in the moment and when he kissed me I had to kiss back because it felt so right. And I know I'm not crazy about PDA. But like I said I got caught up in the moment. But you guys are my friends, I don't really care about that. And it was the lunch room; everyone else was to busy to notice anyway."

"I guess that makes sense, but why'd you invite him over to study?" What are you guys gonna do huh…huh?" she smiled and raised her eyebrows and nudged my arm with her elbow.

"Oh come on Lilly, nothings going to happen. We're just going to study."

"Miley, when a guy and a girl get together to 'study', they both know they're not going to concentrate on 'studying'." She kept using air quotes which bugged the heck out of me.

"Lilly would stop that. Of course we're going to study. Mid-terms are next week and we really need to. Do you want to come to?"

"Oh no thanks I'm already going to Oliver's." she said casually and then looked at me wide eyed. "Oh um, well I-"

"Well you shouldn't be the one to talk now should you? Miss we're-not-really-studying." I said really quickly.

She crossed her arms annoyed. Yet I was proud for finally throwing something back at her.

"Ok fine, how about Oliver and I come too. That way we can all learn something for mid-terms next week." She said seriously

"Good idea, we really need too." I said seriously too.

The other bell rang and kids began filing into the classroom. Lilly and I sat down in our seats and couldn't wait for after school.

I walked home with Lilly and Oliver. A few minutes later Jake knocked on the door.

"Hey Jake, ready to study?"

"Oh yeah, mid-terms next week, we better get to work. Hey Oliver, hey Lilly." he added as he walked past me and saw them sitting on the soft seats next to the couch. He then sat on the couch and began getting out some of his books.

For some reason I was a little disappointed that he was so serious and didn't think about anything else besides rushing through the door and saying we should start our homework.

"Yep, better get started huh?" I said in a sad sort of tone. That was not my intention, but Jake noticed my disappointment and the look on my face as he looked up from finishing getting his things out of his book bag.

"Is there something wrong Miles?" he asked as I sat beside him. "Oh, is it ok if I call you that? It's your nickname right?" he asked. It was sweet; I liked hearing that name come from him.

"Yeah of course you can call me that." I smiled. "And there's nothing wrong really. I'm just…" I tried to think of something else to say. My eye caught Lilly's and she knew what was really wrong besides what I was telling Jake. "…juust bummed out about mid-terms that's all." I smiled at him. "Yep, so we better hurry."

"Yep." He said, and then turned to Oliver. "Hey Oliver, I didn't get all the notes in our history class. Do you have them?" Jake shared a class with just Oliver and they had something to talk about right away.

As Oliver was handing Jake some notes, Lilly shot up from her chair and pulled me into the kitchen.

"Miley what is wrong with you now? I thought you said you really wanted to study?"

"I don't know Lilly it's just- well I guess I really do like him and I didn't want to pass up this opportunity we have together." Lilly just gave me a look.

"Miles, you two aren't alone. And of course I would be frustrated too, if Oliver were that serious about studying. Look why don't we make this a little more fun. We'll study for about and hour or so, then take a break and go to the beach."

"Ok cool, sounds good. Thanks Lilly."

The hour of studying we did was in fact, very progressful. Then we went to the beach and sat down at Rico's for some smoothies.

"Hey, why don't we take a walk down the beach?" Lilly suggested. The guys nodded their heads in agreement.

"Ok, let's go." I said and hopped off my stool. We finished our drinks and threw them away just before we left.

It was a nice walk and a perfect day, with clear sky's and a light breeze.

Lilly was holding Oliver's hand. She began to quicken her pace; taking Oliver with her and leaving Jake and I still strolling along behind. I knew she did it on purpose.

"Hey Jake, I kinda…I kinda want to-"

"Do you want to go on a date sometime Miles?" he asked quickly. He said what I was trying to say.

"Yeah that sounds like fun." I said and I stopped walking. Jake stopped too.

I noticed Lilly and Oliver were a good distance ahead of us. Then I turned to Jake, I don't know what compelled me to, but I just did it. This time I was the one to kiss him. I moved my face up to his. He didn't meet me; I just went all the way this time.

He must have been surprised because it took him a few seconds to return the kiss, but he still did. He then put his hands on my waist. The kiss got deeper. Then I wrapped my arms around his neck. The kiss became deeper and faster. It was strong and passionate. It lasted for several minutes. Just as it became very heated and Jakes hands were moving up my back, just as we began to run out of breath- I was the one to pull away.

"Jake I, I really like you. I just thought you should know. And after that small kiss at school I wanted more. This wasn't too much was it?" I added quietly.

"No no, not at all. I really like you too. This was amazing Miley. I just want to say that I think we should look for Lilly and Oliver soon."

"Wow, yeah I guess we'd better." I said while looking out at the ocean and laying my head against Jake's chest.

I looked down the beach to the right and then the left. There they were; sitting down under a palm tree. Totally making out. My eyes went wide, I couldn't believe it. They were close enough to see, yet too far away for me to call to them. Jake saw them too.

"Wow I guess it's an evening for love all around." He chuckled

I just looked at him with a stunned expression. What did he just say?

"Jake what do you mean by that?" I asked a little nervously

"What do you mean, what do I mean?" he asked casually with a smile. Maybe he didn't even realize it.

"You, you just said, 'love all around'." So are you saying you-" He started to blush before cutting me off.

"Yeah, yeah Miley I guess that is what I'm saying. I love you." He whispered.

A/N So how did this chapter go? Please review...