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Unrequited Chapter Four

"One kiss breaches the distance between friendship and love." - Unknown

"Lilly, I'm dressed comfortably as per your request, but can you at least tell me where we're going?"

Miley was sitting on the edge of her bed wearing her most comfortable pair of sweats, not really wanting to go out. At all.

Lilly stepped out of the closet holding their beach blanket and threw it towards the brunette.

"The beach? Lil, I'm not in the mood to be in public…"

Lilly went to keel in front of Miley. "Miles, we're not going to be in public, well not technically. We're going to our little spot, so come on." Lilly got up and held her hand out for Miley to take. Sighing deeply, Miley took it and followed Lilly out to the car.

About ten minutes later Lilly killed the engine. She grabbed a mystery bag out of the trunk and the girls walked the few feet to a secluded section of the beach in silence. Together they spread the blanket out and got comfortable.

"It really is a beautiful night." Miley commented after a few minutes of silence. The sky was clear and the stars were shining bright as a light breeze blew off the water.

"Yes, it is. Much too nice to waste inside." Lilly said.

Miley nodded her head absentmindedly and Lilly regarded her. The usually peppy girl looked tired and worn, and that pulled at Lilly's heart. She had to turn her head to keep from tearing up.

"So, I'm guessing we need to talk…" Miley said and swallowed hard, turning slightly to eye Lilly.

"Yeah."

"…Do you hate me Lilly?" Miley whispered so low that Lilly barely heard her.

"Hate you? Miley, no, god I could never hate you." Lilly reached for Miley's hand and squeezed it reassuringly. "I need you to promise me something Miley; promise me that you won't hold anything in anymore. Promise me that you'll be yourself."

"…I feel like I haven't been myself for a long time Lilly." Miley said quietly.

"I know Miles, but please. No more walls, no more keeping things in. It's not healthy. Please Miley, promise me."

Miley squeezed her eyes tight. "Ok, I promise Lilly."

Lilly reached in her pocket for a tissue and handed it to Miley.

"This is just you and me, ok?" Lilly said.

Miley nodded and wiped her eyes. "Ok." She laid down on her back with her hands behind her head. "So, what do you want to know?"

Lilly laid down on her stomach supporting her head with her hands meeting Miley's eyes. "I guess I want to know, well, everything."

Miley smirked slightly and rolled her eyes. "Everything huh? I wouldn't even know where to begin…"

"Is it all girls that you're attracted to, or just me?"

Miley blinked and met Lilly's eyes once more. "Am I a lesbian? I don't know. I've casually noticed women here and there as well as men but the only person I've ever felt earth shattering attraction to is you. Everyone else was just a passing glance. I've never wanted anyone else but you."

Lilly nodded. "Why me, Miley? I'm nothing special…"

"Don't ever say that again Lilly, you're so special. You're perfect, everything about you. You're kind and caring, compassionate and loving. You're sarcastic and funny and you put your friends before yourself and you fight for what you believe in. You stand by my side for everything… God Lilly, you're my best friend in the whole world. You're amazing and beautiful, why wouldn't I be in love with you? Everything I could possibly hope for in a mate is you…"

Miley dropped off and sighed, bringing her hand out from behind her head to rub her eyes. "It scares me, how much I love you."

"Why?"

"Because, these feelings… I never thought it was humanly possible to feel things so intense and passionate all the time. The longing I have for you and the constant ache in my chest makes me feel like I'm going to collapse and my heart is going to stop beating. I've kept it hidden for so long, for too long and every day it gets more intense and knowing that my love is unrequited… I have to fight myself constantly from…"

"From?" Lilly questioned quietly.

"From kissing you senseless; from crawling into your bed and making love to you…" Miley closed her eyes as silent tears streamed down her cheeks. "God, Lilly you have no idea how close I've come to slipping up. When we share a bed and I wake up with you in my arms, once reality sets in it takes every ounce of willpower I have not to kiss you even though my heart longs to. I don't think I would survive it if you were to reject me."

Lilly's palms were sweating and her heart was racing. "I would never reject you Miley."

"You would have freaked out if I'd ever just walked up to you and kissed you senseless."

Lilly was quiet, silently taking in what was said so far. "You're my best friend, not some random stranger. Give me a little credit Miley. I may have been startled, but I wouldn't have pushed you away."

Miley closed her eyes and grit her teeth. Lilly, seeing this quickly thought of something to take that look off Miley's face. "So, tell me about your dreams, like the one you had last night or this morning."

Miley instantly relaxed, smiling and inhaling a deep breath through her nose. "Last night's dream was wonderful. We were lying in a hammock in our back yard with a view of the ocean, making love as the sun set. My dreams, god I wish I could sleep forever just to stay in them. They're so much better than reality because in my dreams, you love me too."

Lilly gasped as tears fell down her face. Miley sat up quickly and took Lilly into her arms where the blonde latched onto her tightly.

"Lilly?" Miley questioned.

"Oh, Miley." Lilly gasped between her sobs. "I hate that I'm the reason you're in pain, and I hate that I had no idea, no clue whatsoever and I just don't know how I feel or what to do."

"I'm sorry Lilly. I'm sorry I couldn't keep it in anymore, I'm sorry I'm breaking down and I'm sorry that I can't stop loving you. You're embedded in my heart."

Both girls continued to hold each other as they cried. Lilly pulled back, swiping at her eyes. She stared into Miley's eyes and she could see love, devotion and heartache spilling out. "I love you Miley."

"I know you do Lil, just not the way I love you."

"Miley, I never considered the possibility of being with you based on the fact that you're a girl."

"What are you saying Lilly? Could you ever look past that?" Miley asked, her voice laced with hope.

"I think I could. There's nothing wrong with it. I already love you Miley, my feelings just aren't on the level yours are. But I can see them growing. I just don't want to hurt you in any way and I'm scared shitless."

"Don't be scared Lilly."

"We can't rush into anything. It's not healthy for you and I just got out of a relationship, that wouldn't be fair to either you or Oliver. We need to take baby steps and see how our relationship progresses."

Miley's eyes widened and her mouth opened and closed a few times. Without thinking, she leaned forward and kissed Lilly's lips. She pulled back immediately. "I, I'm sorry, I just…"

Lilly felt a blush stain her cheeks. "Miley, I'm going to ask you something, and it's a totally selfish and unfair request and you don't have to do it, I would understand if you don't want to but I just need to see something. Kiss me Miley, I mean really kiss me…"

Before Lilly could process anything she found herself flat on her back as Miley's lips attached to her own. The brunette was on top of her with her hands in her hair and Lilly's hands were holding her in place as the kiss grew more heated. The kiss was hot and wet and much more sensual than any she'd ever had before. Someone let out a ragged moan, although Lilly couldn't tell who it came from but she didn't care. Her heart was racing and her lips were tingling and then Miley broke off allowing them to both take a much needed breath. Miley swooped down and captured her lips again, this time softer, slower and more passionate.

Miley pulled away after a few minutes and rested her head on Lilly's. Lilly's eyes were lidded as she struggled to look into Miley's.

"Woah." Lilly said and Miley rolled off of her, resting her head on Lilly's shoulder and holding her hand.

"God, Lilly I love you so much."

"That was fucking incredible." Lilly said. Miley laughed and leaned in to kiss Lilly again.

...So what do you think? Before i knew what was happening I wrote the kiss and I'm not sure if it was too soon or not... but that's what came out. Review? Please? =)