Disclaimer: Still don't own Hannah Montana, Malibu Beach Inn or Bride wars. I do however own Max and Jamie.

Chapter 2 - "It's My Engagment and I'll cry If I want too."

Lilly's POV

It's amazing how much things change over the years. Miley was still Hannah Montana and while Robbie Ray had quit being her manager he had personally hand picked her new one. Jamie was perfect. He handled flights, interviews, concerts and apperances the only thing he would not handle however was Hannah's wardrobe. Thankfully over the years I had gotten a grasp over what Hannah did and didn't like and had become her personal wardrobe assistant. I didn't however get paid for it. I had fun shopping and styling Miley so I told her the only way I would be her assistant was if I didn't get paid. Miley eventually agreed but I still however got free tickets, and invites to parties and other bonuses that came with being best friends with a superstar. Miley also worked as herself as a elementry school music teacher so that she could keep up the years Miley had tried to keep her identity a secret from everyone. She claimed she didn't want anyone else knowing about her double life. She also once told me that she liked having a thing that was just to do with Oliver, Jackson and myself. As for me I had eventually gotten my teaching licence and taught English at Seaview High of all places. Amber taught there too and was teaching music. The two of us usually had lunch together but that was as far as our contact went. Oliver was dating Miley and worked in a big accounting firm. Jackson was now manager and co-owner of Rico's while Max was a tax officer. Jackson had actually been the one to introduce me and Max. Apparantly Max had notuiced me around the campus of the college we both went too. He was good friends with Jackson and asked him to introduce us. Jackson introduiced us at a party and the rest as they say is history.

"Lilly." I turned around at the sound of my name and spotted Amber running up to me.

"Hey Amber. What's up?"

"I have lunch duty tommorow but I can't do it. Do you think you could cover for me?"

"As long as you do my..."

"Thanks hon talk later. Bye." Amber said as she raced off. Just then my phone rang. Looking at my caller ID I saw it was Miley.

"Hey Miles. What up?"

"Lils I totally need your help. You know all that new stuff we bought for Hannah? Well I kind of need you to help me make room for it."

"Kind of?" I heard Jamie yell in the background..

"When were you thinking of doing it?" I asked

"ASAP." Hannah said in her this in an emergancy voice. Suddenly I heard Jamie on the other end.

"Lillian Truscott, if you don't get over here now I will personally kick your ass."

"Let me guess your in her wardrobe as we speak."

"She was asking for my opinion . I had to sit there for like 3 hours as she tried on outfit after outifit after outfit. You know how she can get. I doon't even do that for Meg and I'm married to her."

"Chill Jamie. I was planning on stopping by anyway. Besides more free clothes for me." I told him cheekily.

"Thank you. I am getting out of here while I can." At that I heard the phone drop and Miley yell out to Jamie.

"What did you say to him?" Miley asjked once she came bacx onto the phone..

"That I would be over in about 20 is that cool?"

"Of course. Ciao."

30 minutes later and I was sitting in Hannah Montana's wardrobe a pile of discarded clothes already by my feet. I had told her about my day and she was currently bagging on Amber.

"Why do you put up with it? You're so much better then her." Miley told me as she threw a dress into my lap.

"Maybe."

"No not maybe. You ARE better then her. Do you remember how she use to treat you and me?" Miley cried out, one hand place on her hip.

"She might have..."

"Don't you dare say she has changed. People as evil as her never change. The only reason she put up with us at times was because of Ollie."

"Speaking of your boyfriend. Max asked me to drop over his tax. He figured that I would see you before he saw Max so I told him that I would..."

"I get it. You have his tax. We'll just put it on his desk OK?" At that Miley and I made our way to their office. As we put the tax on the table I remembered I wanted to leave Ollie a message asking to give me a call. I hadn't spoken to him in a while and I figured a nice call me or else note would get the message through to him. I opened the top draw to get a post it when I heard Miley gasp. She picked up a bag that said Tiffany and CO and started hyperventelating. She took out the jewlery box from the bag and opened it up. There inside sat the most beautiful engagment ring ever. Miley started screaming and grabbed me as we started doing the happy dance. She then stopped and looked at me.

"Tell me you didn't know anything about this." She asked me suspisiously.

"I'm as surprised as you are."

"I'm engaged." she screamed

"Uh technically your not."

"But I have the ring." Miley pouted.

"But not the question. Until he proposes he's still your boyfriend." I pried the box out of her hands.

"Just one more look." I opened the box and let Miley look at it. I could hear her muttering "so pretty" and, before she turned all Gollum on me and it became "her precious", I shoved the box back into the bag and the bag into the draw. Writing a quick note to Oliver and grabbinng my new clothes I let Miley's after making her promise not to mention the ring to anyone.

As I was walking down the road I got a text from Miley stating that we were having drinks tonight. This could not be good.

After putting all my stuff down in my apartment, saying hello to Max and having a quick conversation and some food. I quickly got changed and left to meet up with Miley. When I arrived at Luca's Bar I noticed Miley wasn't there yet but Joanie and Sarah were. Over the years Miley and I had become friends with the two girls and the four of us would often meet up at Luca's to catch up and have a few drinks. Surprisingly it was Oliver and Jackson that made us become friends with the girls. Oliver had dated Joanie all through our sophormore year of high school and we subsuequently became friends. Around the same time Sarah developed a huge crush on Jackson and, deciding, the best way to get his attention was to befriend his baby sister, latched on to me, Miley and by that time Joanie. Sarah eventually got over her crush on Jackson and the two became surprisingly good friends.

Making my way over to the girls I sat down and we all said hi.

"Do you have any idea what this about?" Sarah asked

"Yeah. All Miley said in her text was "big news. Tell you at Luka's tonight 7pm" Joanie added

"Um I have no idea." I lied really hoping that her news wasn't what I thought it was. At that moment Miley came bounding over to us.

"You guys made it this is so awesome." Miley all but screeched as she sat down.

"So Spill." Joanie said enthusiastically

"Soon. We're just waiting on one more person." Miley said mysteriously. It was then I decided to take action.

"Miles. Is this about..." I started but was soon interrupted as Jackson came over to our table and sat down.

"Hey Miles what's the big emergency?" Jackson asked as he throwed me a quick smile.

Over the years Jackson and I have gotten a lot closer. When Miley and Oliver first started dating, Jackson and I hung out quite a bit and actually formed a really close relationship. At times I would say that I am closer to him then to Oliver.

"Guys I'm getting married." Miley cried out. Breaking me away from my thoughts.

"Congratulations." Sarah squealed.

"Wow." Was all Jackson could say.

"Why would you want to?" The ever pessimist and newly wed Joanie asked

"So where's the ring?' Sarah questioned..

"Yeah Miles. Where is the ring?" I put in pointedly. Miley just threw me a glare

"Well. Oliver may have not asked me yet. But I accidently found the ring today. So I know it must be soon." At that the four of us just looked at her like she had gone nuts.

"Here's to my being engaged to being engaged." Miley had clearly had something to drink already as she was making no sense at all. Surprisingly it was Jackson who spoke up first.

"Are you telling me the reason why were all here is because you found a ring that Oliver is meant to give you. The guy could take forever to propose. We're all suppose to celebrate tonight why?" At that Miley got up and left the bar crying. Jackson just threw me a look that clearly said "what did I say?"There was also something else in the look. Something I caouldn't quite name. But I really didn't want to think to much into it, so I took the easy way out. I got up, told everyone I would handle it and left to find Miley.

I didn't have to look very far for Miley as she was sitting on the sidewalk outside the bar.

"He didn't mean it." I told Miley as I sat down next to her

"Yes he did. I was just so happy and I wanted the people closest to me to be happy too." Miley admitted

"I know that. I think Jackson was just a little confused as to why you wanted to celebrate with us."

"Really?" Miley looked at me hopefully.

"He's a boy. He doesn't realise how long you've been waiting to get engaged. He may be one of my best friends and your brother but when it comes to girls he's a little slow."

"He is isn't he." By now Miley had stopped crying and the two of us stood up.

"Let's go back in." I told her as we walked inside the bar.

Two days later and Max and I were sitting in front of the TV watching American Idol. When an ad came on Max turned towards me.

"Lilly you know I love you right?" Max asked nervously

"Yeah." I answered

"Well then I was wondering if you would..." At that moment the phone rang.

"Hold that thought." I told Max as I answered the phone. I was still facing Max.

"Lilly?" I heard Jackson ask

"Jackson. What's up?"

"Miles just invited me to that launch party for Hannah Montana."

"Really? What did you tell her? Are you going to go?" Mike gave me a look so I just mouthed "Blind Date" to him.

"I told her I would. I haven't seen "Lola" for a while and I liked hanging out with her ." Jackson sounded a little shy.

"Lilly." Max was trying to get my attention.

"What?" My attention was now fully on Jackson.

"You are going to that party with Hannah this weekend right?" Jackson sounded hopeful. Max however had thought I was talking to him.

"I was just wondering if you would...." Max started again.

"Yeah." I replied to Jackson still barely paying attention to Max

"Awesome. At least I'll have someone to talk too there." Jackson told me. Max however took my yes as an encouragment and steamed ahead.

"Will you marry me?" Max asked. There was silence on the other end of the phone.

"Jackson. I'm gonna have to speak to you later."

"Yeah sure Lils. Uh. Congratulations. I guess." Jackson sounded distrought.

"Uh Bye." I said and it all sounded so final. Like I was saying goodbye to Jackson for good.

"Yeah .Bye." Jackson hung up the phone. I put down the phone while still looking at Max.

"Um. Lils?" Max questioned.

"Did you just propose?" I asked nervously

"Yeah I did. An answer would be good. Any one I don't mind. Well actually I do but." It was then that I cut Max off with a kiss.

"So was that a yes?" Max asked

"Yes."

I was engaged. Max had just proposed. While I was talking on the phone to Jackson. My best friends brother. Oh God. I was engaged before Miley. Oh Crap. This would not go well.