CHAPTER ELEVEN

"Friends Again"

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"Friends Again"
Oliver rushed upstairs. By this time, he knew he heard Miley screaming. He just couldn't figure out where. He heard another high pitched scream. Miley again. He clutched the banister, and flug himself onto the stairwell, then ran up them. He looked left, then right. Candi's bedroom door was cracked open. He flung it open, then stared at Jake and Miley who were looking at something in the closet. Although the big dresser was preventing Oliver from seeing inside the closet.

"Guys, what's wrong?" He asked, walking toward his two friends. Jake had Miley in his arms, comforting her at the sight. She was, of course, crying. Jake used his hand to usher toward the closet without speaking. Oliver questioned him with a look on his face, then walked up, calmly, to the closet, then stopped in his tracks.

"Oh, my gosh."

Candi was lying in the corner of the closet, alive, but very badly hurt. She was crying, though you could hardly tell. You couldn't hear hardly, but she was moaning in pain, clutching her legs, while she sat scrunched up. Her legs were bruised, and hurt as well. Her arms were oddly fine, however, they did have some bruises near the shoulder line. Oliver got down close to her. "Candi?" He asked. She rolled her eyes. "Candi, I know you're mad, but Im gonna help you, alright?" He assured her. "No," Candi said softly. She tried to get up herself, but failed, then looked at him blankly. "Alright, h...help me." She said. He picked her up by the waist, and helped her out of the closet. She was wearing a denim mini-skirt, and black leggins that went a little past the knee, sketchers tennis shoes, and a black tanktop with a white skull on it, and faded roses. Jake let go of Miley, and walked up to Candi. "Hey, you okay?" He asked her, rubbing her back. "Jake, Im fine." She said, trying to smile. Laughing inside about how secure he is.

"Here, put this on your eye," Miley rinsed a wash cloth with ice cold water, then handed it to Candi, who was sitting on the closed toilet. Candi grabbed the cloth and held it on her left eye. Silence for a few seconds. "Miley?" Candi asked. Miley looked up. She was sitting on the edge of the bathtub. "Yeah?" She asked. "Are you still mad at me?" Candi asked sweetly. Miley looked down, then back up. "No, It's just..." She stood up and started walking around. (Candi had a very big upstairs bathroom) "When we were thirteen Jake and I started dating, then he left for Romania, then when he came back we dated more. Then when we were fourteen he told me he loved me. I could tell he really meant it. Then a few months later, you came from New York and started hanging out with Jake, and I'll admit, I got jealous. So...I broke up with him. But, now I realize that...breaking up with Jake was the dumbest thing I've ever done, and no matter how much I still want him...I just have to forget it and move on. Let you have him." Miley finished. At this point, Candi dropped the wash cloth and stared at Miley. "Miley...I don't like Jake like that. He's my best friend! I'd never do anything like that to you. Because, I know you really care about him. And that's enough for me!" She smiled. Miley smiled also. They were finally best friends again.

Oliver and Jake waited patiently outside the bathroom door. "What do you think they're talking about?" Oliver asked. He was pressed against the door trying to listen to what they were saying. "Would you calm down?! There is nothing Candi could say that Miley could tell Lilly. Oh, wait, there is!" Jake laughed. Oliver removed his head and looked at Jake strangely. "Shut up," He said coldly. "Seriously, buddy. Calm down. I doubt Candi would tell her that."

"She told you," Oliver said.

"Good point, but...Im Candi's best friend. There is nothing she hasn't told me." Jake bragged.

Oliver crossed his arms. "What size bra does she wear?"

Jake thought for a moment, then sighed. "Alright, you win."

After that, Miley and Candi pounced out of the bathroom like they were afraid of something. "Guys, I heard a car pull up! It has to be my mom and Brandi! You guys gotta get out of here!" Candi yelled.

"No way, Candi! Im not leaving you here with those phsychos!" Jake yelled. "Jake, please! You have to leave! I don't want you to get hurt! She wont stop at anything!" Candi called.

"Well, Candi...thanks for introducing me to your friends,"

Candi shut her eyes, and mouthed the word "shit".

Okay, well...there's chapter 11. I hoped you like it, and i'll post chapter twelve tomorrow afternoon. Anyway, night loves!