Disclaimer: I don't own Hannah Montana.

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A/N: Thanks so much for the kind reviews! Hope you enjoy chapter 3 and don't forget to review! :)

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Shooting Rainbows

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Chapter 3:

"Oliver, what are you doing?" Jake hissed when Lilly closed the door after they left her apartment. "I know it's a little bit pricier than what you're used to, but you will never find anything as good as this for a lower price."

Oliver looked at him with a quizzical look. "I know, but..."

"You should take it. An opportunity like this doesn't come every day. I know for a fact you make enough money to cover the rent and still have spares in the end of the month. You're a calculated person, who's been saving money ever since you graduated high school. You can afford it, trust me. You should give it a try for at least a few months. And if you go bankrupt after that, then I will lend you the money to get back on your feet and you won't even have to pay me back."

Oliver frowned. "Why are you doing this? Do you want me so badly out of your way?"

Jake rolled his eyes. "If I was, why would I even let you into my home in the first place? I saw how excited you got earlier. I just want to see my best friend happy."

Oliver looked at Jake, testing to see if his features will give him away and the truth will come out, but Jake didn't even flinch or blink and Oliver knew that his friend was serious.

"O..." Oliver began to say, but before he even let out the first syllable, Jake already knocked on Lilly's door. "...kay."

The door opened again to reveal Lilly, who was clearly surprised to see them again.

"Pretty boy here changed his mind," Jake said charmingly with a tilt of his head over at Oliver. Oliver blushed at the comment, which he didn't find amusing as his friend did. To make Jake pay for it, Oliver stepped hard on his friend's foot and Jake squirmed in pain, but did a fine job holding a straight face and not screaming out. Oliver will have to give him some credit later for his improved acting skills.

Lilly grinned widely at them, their playful act did not go unnoticed by her, and stepped back to let them back inside.

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Oliver let out a nervous laugh when he finished reviewing and signing the lease papers. He couldn't believe he actually managed to find a new place to live in less than 48 hours since he moved out of his old apartment.

"This is so great! When can I move in?" he asked Lilly.

"Well, I have to give the papers to the landlord. He needs to review them, but don't worry, he's already told me he's fine with whoever I choose. If you want, I can take you to him now and introduce you. The rent for this month is already covered, but I have no problem with you moving in right away. We're only a few days away until next month begins, anyway."

"Wonderful!" Oliver said happily. Jake laughed at the sight of him.

"Congrats, bro!" he said, clapping Oliver on the back.

"You know, Lilly," Oliver said, meaning to express a thought he's being having trouble understanding. "I still can't believe you agreed to let me move in with you. I even checked the papers twice to see where it was said it was only a joke."

Lilly laughed. "Really? Why's that?"

Oliver looked at her. "You know, because I'm a guy."

"Yeah, but it's not that uncommon," Jake noted, shrugging.

"Yeah, I agree," Lilly said. "Besides, you're different than most guys and I trust you. Jake, I'm so happy that you introduced us. I never knew you had friends playing for the other team. That's so great!"

Oliver and Jake both froze at her words. A familiar pop song started to play throughout the apartment and Lilly's head snapped around to her phone, which she left in the kitchen. "Sorry, this must be work again. I'll be right back," she said and ran over to answer her call.

Oliver was still confused by what she told Jake. "What did she say?" he asked slowly.

Jake looked as puzzled as Oliver, but Oliver could tell that it slowly dawned on him. Jake tensed and clenched his jaw nervously. When his eyes landed on Oliver's pink shirt, it didn't take long for Oliver to understand as well.

"Other... team...? Other team?!" Oliver hissed at his friend. Both of them were still a bit shocked.

"Uhh..."

"What team was she talking about, Leslie?!"

Jake's mouth kept opening and closing in confusion. "I think there's a bit of misunderstanding..."

Oliver was fuming. "You think?! She thinks I'm gay, Jake! I'm not gay!"

Jake quickly pressed his hand against Oliver's mouth to shut him up. Oliver was too close to scream out. "I know you're not gay, Oliver, but I suggest you get your emotions under control right now before you do something you might regret." Jake cautiously removed his hand from Oliver's mouth, carefully checking he would not start screaming. When Oliver remained quiet, he went on, "Now think about it, this situation can benefit you."

"Benefit me how? The only reason she agreed to let me move in is because she thinks I will never make a move on her because I'm gay!" Oliver hissed again.

Jake tried to calm him down and shush him. He looked over to the kitchen and checked if Lilly heard anything, but luckily she was still busy on the phone.

"You're not going to make a move on her anyways, so stop making a big deal out of it. And I guess you're right. If she knew you're straight, she wouldn't want to live with you. Now, hear what I have in mind. You don't have to lie and you don't have to admit anything. All you have to do is not say you're not gay. She doesn't have to know a thing. Besides, what you do with your life is your own business. Think about it, Oliver, you have a few choices: This place, my couch, your parents or the street. Which sounds better?"

Oliver had to agree that Jake's reasoning sounded rather logical, but there were still a few holes in the plan. "But what will happen when I want to bring a girlfriend over? Won't it look strange for her when they meet?"

Jake rolled his eyes. "Come on, we're talking about you here. When was the last time you had a girl over? Wait, now that I think about it..."

"I'm not gay!" Oliver said again.

Jake began to snigger, just in time when Lilly returned and he had to hide his smile behind his hand.

"So, you're ready to meet the landlord?" she asked Oliver. "He lives on the first floor."

Oliver hesitated and exchanged a look with Jake. Jake nodded slightly, prodding him to do as he suggested. Lilly seemed to see that. "Is something wrong?" she asked with concern. "Did you change your mind again?"

Oliver plastered a fake smile on his lips. "No, everything's fine. Let's go."

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"I can't believe you talked me into this," Oliver sighed when he and Jake returned to Jake's apartment.

"I did you a favor. You were about to throw that opportunity away. Twice."

"All you did was getting me into trouble," Oliver said. "I'm not a good liar, not even a good actor. How am I supposed to pretend to be someone I'm not?"

Jake put a hand on Oliver's shoulder and looked directly into his eyes. "I told you, if she asks you anything that is... gay-related," he said the last words carefully, "just change the subject. Don't ever admit it. If, in case something happens and she will find out you're straight, all you have to do is play innocent and say 'I never said I was gay.' Make her think she was the one to assume things and let her face her own mistakes. It's not even lying, Oliver."

He clapped Oliver twice on the shoulder and walked over to the fridge to look for something to drink. Oliver's eyes followed him.

"When she kicks me out, I'm going to bang so hard on your door and kick you out of your bed, because that's where I'll be sleeping at after that."

"By all means, feel more than welcome to do so. I just know it will never happen. This plan is foolproof. It's absolutely genius. If you play your cards well and do exactly like I said, then you have nothing to worry about."

Oliver sighed again. "Alright. I'll give it a try." He looked up at Jake and gave him a hopeful look and asked with half of a smile, "Wanna help me repack my things?"

"On one condition," Jake pointed his finger at Oliver. "You will never call me Leslie again."

Oliver chuckled. "Deal."

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