Recap

I smiled, shook my head, and closed my eyes for a second as I walked toward my car. I suddenly bumped into someone and I felt the person's hands go to my shoulders.

"Sorry!" I exclaimed as I went slightly back. I looked up to the person once I opened my eyes and gasped.

I froze and Luann stopped laughing. I just stood there and stared at the person, I was too afraid to move.

"Miley." The person breathed out and I kept my eyes on him.

My jaw loosened and soon I was able to whisper his name.

"Matt…"

Chapter 11

Secret, Secret

I started to shake and soon I felt someone pull at my arm. He then let go of me and I started to run, run as fast as I could away from Matt.

I unlocked the car and we instantly got in the car. I locked the car doors, handing the car keys to Luann since she was in the drivers' seat and she drove. I started to hyperventilate and fan myself, trying to calm me down.

"You okay?" Luann asked, her voice sounded slightly raspy probably still in shock as well.

I slowly shook my head and looked out the window and back in the parking lot. Matt still stood where he was as if he was frozen and I slightly shivered.

My first ever encounter with Matt and I couldn't move. He touched me! Oh my god, if Luann didn't get me out of the way, I wonder what he would do. He looked the same and he still had that hungry and scary look in his eyes. He seemed… lonely but what shocked me was that he didn't just grab me then and all he could say was my name, what did that mean?

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"Miley." Matt breathed out and watched the girl stare up at him with a frightened look on her face. He looked passed her and saw Luann also there with a shock look on her face. Just like that, Luann took Miley from the hand and jerked her away from him.

They ran away and to their car with Luann going into the driver seat. They started the car and just like that, drove off away into the darkness.

Matt still stood there, shocked by their encounter. This wasn't even planned and there Miley was, right in front of him, with him holding her.

He sniffed the air and sighed loudly. He could still smell her scent in the air, which smelled like strawberries. She hadn't changed a bit.

He smiled and lifted his hands to his cheek. Her skin so soft and smooth with her hair looking shiny as ever. Miley's lips looking so rosy, soft, and plump, the way her eyes glistened in the moonlight.

He never thought he'd be that close to Miley or Luann until it happened. He grew excited with his pulse quickening and he bit his lip. He needed to calm down, it will happen soon, but he has to know when to set it up.

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As soon as we got home, we relax in the car, trying to not look afraid or suspicious. I needed to relax, but I was just so close to Matt it freaked me out, there is no way I'll be able to fall asleep tonight.

"Miley, what are we going to do?" Luann said as she pressed her forehead against the steering wheel.

I shook my head and stared out the window and to the house. I can't let anyone know about this, even if this is probably going against dads wishes, I can't let him know I saw Matt. Jake can't even know I saw him, so what am I supposed to do? I can't lie to them, I know for sure I'll have those stupid nightmares and I'll probably sleep walk about it, but I just can't tell them that I bumped into Matt.

"We're not going to say anything." I hear myself say. I never realized what came out of my mouth until Luann gaped.

"But what if he does something?" She said and I shook my head.

"He didn't do anything to us tonight an-"

"But what if he did? If I didn't pull you away from him then he would probably abduct you and do something more to you. You don't know what he's been thinking about for the past three years, come on Miley be smart!" She shot back and took my arms forced me to look at her.

"I am being smart! I just…" I sighed. "I don't want Jake or my dad freaking out about it again, like they did when we first found out about Matt getting out of jail." I sighed and unbuckled myself. "Trust me at least, I know what I'm doing and I'll be even more careful. Just do what you want to do and no one will get hurt." I got out of the car and went to the trunk of the car. The trunk popped open and I gathered some packages.

I can't believe I actually said that, I can't believe I'm not even going to tell Jake or dad about it. They're going to freak, if I do tell them, I just know it.

"Miley?" Luann said as she came to the back of the car. I stared at her and she had a disappointed look on her face. Her brows furrowed as she lightly shook her head. "I'll keep it a secret I guess." She said and I nodded.

"Thanks." I said and took as much packages I could with my two hands and went toward the house. As I entered the house, I saw dad, Jake, Timmy, even Freddy in the living room watching a game on the TV.

"It would be nice if someone could help us!" I shouted in the house, sounding a little ruder than I meant. I sighed as I placed the groceries on the counter in the table, boy, was I irritated.

"Miley, will you tone it down a bit?" Luann hissed as she went next to me in the kitchen. "You're going to make it obvious something is wrong." She said and turned around to get more of the groceries.

I watched her as she left the house. The rest of the boys went out to help carry some of the groceries and I just stared at the front door. She was right; I was acting out of it. I really need to relax and maybe this is just too much for me.

I saw the boys come in the house holding the rest of the groceries with Luann following behind them. She closed the door and sat down on the couch while the boys put the food in the kitchen.

I sighed and turned to go up to my room. I needed time to think, I needed to be alone before anything else will happen, but I don't know what to do. I just feel so weird and what if Matt comes up while I'm in my room alone. I really don't know what to expect by now, but it finally has hit me that Matt is still alive and on the prowl around. I don't know when the next time I see him will be, but I really do hope it will be a long time from now.

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I was in my math class the next morning when I was waiting for class to start. I sat in my seat, listening to hard music, trying to get my mind clear. I couldn't stop thinking about what happened last night and I hardly had any sleep. I was just too afraid that I might actually have some sort of dream that will involve Matt and I really don't want to have dreams like that anymore.

I put my head down on the table and relaxed a little. I have a big test today and next week is definitely the last week for finals. After finals are over with, senior ball is going to happen and I didn't even realize until Luann said last night. Man, which means that there is only two more weeks of school and a week after that, graduation.

Time is going by so fast and I'm afraid that I'm going to run out of time. I remember when Jackson graduated from school two years ago, it took a long time for him to let go, he'd constantly call home and he would always come over, but now he's used to being so far and he'd only come and stay over during the weekend.

I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. Today was the second to the last test for math. I hate math, ugh, I wish that it would just go away. Like how I wished Matt would get away from me that night two years ago. He taught math that time too and I should've known that he was bad from the first time he called me. I should've known he didn't care and that it was an act.

From that first kiss, I should've pushed him off knowing that it was against the law and I shouldn't have accepted that date, I just wanted pay back from Jake. I'm such a dumb ass for even thinking like that, I was stupid and just so immature, I just can't believe this is going to happen again.

I could feel lips graze my cheek and I opened my eyes, hoping to see Jake, but instead it was…

Matt

My jaw tightened and I froze as his kisses grew more and more as he moved the hair that blocked my neck away. Is cold fingers traced the nape of my neck as he kissed down.

"You don't have to be afraid of me Miley, you can trust me." He said against my skin and started to rub my shoulders. I tried my best to get away from him, but I couldn't move. He hovered over my desk and continued to kiss my skin and stroke my hair.

Suddenly I gained power to shake my head as he soon started to squeeze my shoulders hard.

"Miley." He whispered like how he whispered it last night and I squeezed my eyes. This couldn't be happening.

I suddenly jerked my head up and shouted. "Get away from me!"

I soon realized that class was starting and the teacher was writing on the board. I turned around seeing Lilly behind me who was the one that shook me I blushed.

"Is there something wrong Ms. Stewart?" The teacher, Mr. Piano said and I blushed as I looked up at him.

I shook my head and got up from my seat. "I think I'm going outside to relax a bit, is that alright?" I asked him and he nodded.

"Just be back in 5 minutes, we're having the test then." He said.

I looked at Lilly and she stared at me with a worried look on her face. I got out of the class and once I heard the click from the door closing, I leaned against the wall beside the door and sunk down to the ground. I hugged my legs and placed my head on my knees.

Damn it, why did I have to think about that in class. I wasn't even aware that I fell asleep and there I am falling asleep and shouting for some imaginary dude to get away from me. What the hell is wrong with me?

I took a shaky breath and soon heard the door open and click as it closed. I sat still, waiting for whatever to come up and happen while holding myself down.

I felt a hand on my head and move to the side. I turned my head and saw that Lilly was going to sit next to me.

"What's wrong with you?" She asked and sat beside me. I put my head on her shoulder and shook my head.

"Nothing is wrong with me." I lied and closed my eyes.

I took a deep breath and my chest started to burn. I just wanted to go home for some reason, just to relax. I'm not up to staying in school today. I just can't believe I actually dreamed that. Not as bad as my dream before, but seriously in school and the day after I met Matt? There's something wrong with that picture.

"I know you're lying. Just tell me Miley, please. I'm your best friend and you know I can help you with it." She said. Her comforting words made the pain in my chest lessen, but only a little. I just can't tell her, I told Luann that we won't involve anyone in this.

"I know Lilly; I'm just tired is all." I lied and she tightened her grip on my shoulder.

"Well, if you can't tell me yet," She said still believing something is wrong with me. "I'll tell you Oliver asked me."

"Which is?" I asked still feeling crappy. Man, I need a distraction.

"Oliver asked me to marry him."

I sat there staring at her, a little puzzled at what she said. 'Oliver asked her to marry her?' I questioned to myself and lifted my head off her shoulder. I looked at her and she grinned.

"No way!" I exclaimed and she giggled.

I threw my arms around her shoulders and she held on tight. Screw Matt, I need to feel happy for Lilly.

"Don't tell anyone okay? We weren't going to tell anyone because umm… we're sort of saving it for later." Lilly whispered.

"When did he ask you? I mean we're so young and he just asked you?" I let go of her and she grinned. She seemed so happy with Oliver and it makes me think a lot of about me and Jake's relationship.

"We went out to dinner on Saturday and it was at this fancy place. He set it up and I guess he paid a lot because it was only the two of us there. And then right after dinner he popped the question and I automatically said yes." She blushed and shook her head in embarrassment. "He said he was going to tell me on graduation night, but he just couldn't wait."

I stood up and pulled her up with me. I'm really happy for Lilly and Oliver, but seriously, marriage at a young age? Those don't usually work out in the end, but I can't say that, I need to be supportive with their decision.

"Wow." I said and my eyes widened. I never thought they were so into each other that they would actually get married. My best friends are engaged, wow.

"Shut up." She said and hooked her arm with mine. "I'm really unsure about it since well we're only in high school and we have college and all, but he's so sure about it." She shrugged and we stood in front of the door to our math class.

"How do you feel about it?" I asked and she smiled.

"I'm so happy with what he said and I love him so much so maybe it will work out and we do end up getting married in the future. He knows that we can't do it now, I told him that, so we're just doing whatever, allowing fate to do its work." She smiled and soon opened the door, leading into the classroom.

"Finally. We were going to start without you." Mr. Piano said and I nodded as I took my seat in front of Lilly.

Marriage. Man, so many responsibilities and yet my friends are engaged. It's just so weird, saying that, I never knew they gotten as close as to Oliver asking her to marry him.

Now that I know where their relationship stands, I wonder where me my relationship with Jake stands. We've gone through so much and it confuses me. Do I really doubt our relationship now? After what happened just recently?

What the hell am I thinking, I shouldn't be thinking this, I should be thinking of a way to get away from Matt, to delete him from my mind forever, but what Lilly told me made me think this. Does Jake really love me like he says he does? Would he do what Oliver did to Lilly?

I shook my head as Mr. Piano handed me the test. I'm sounding like Luann now, when I shouldn't. I need think about last night, I need to relax and finish this test, but now everything is going back to Jake.

A/N Wow, confusion yes. Who knew seeing a person like that could screw up your mind? Man. I feel for you Miley! Lol.

OMG Harry Potter tomorrow. Or midnight tonight. The place I live don't have a midnight showing :'( but in another city it does but it's too far! Noo! I wanna watch it tonight!

Hehe. Anyway, thanks for reading and reviewing :D

BTW sorry if you see mistakes I have to leave and I wanted this up before I left for summer school.