Thank you guys so much for your comments. It's funny, but this story is just as addicting to write as it sounds like it is to read. It's like I'm not even the one writing it because when I go back to read the chapters I'm interested too. I'm glad I waited to do this chapter though, because I think this I think I came up with a really good idea for it.


I finally mustered enough willpower to open the door. Nick was sitting on a stool in the back corner of the room with his guitar in his hands. He was looking down at his strings and didn't even notice that I had entered.

I just stood there watching him with an amused smile on my face. I don't think he could possibly get any cuter when he was fooling around with his guitar. You can really tell that he loves it. I let a small giggle escape my lips and his eyes whipped up to meet mine. "How long have you been in here?"

"Just a minute or so. We need to talk," I said, and he gestured for me to sit in a chair that he had set up about three feet in front of him.

"Actually, I was wondering if you wanted to hear that song I wrote last night. I think it sums up my thoughts on the matter really well."

I gave him a quick nod and a forced smile. I knew that it couldn't be anything too bad after what just happened, but I was still a little uneasy.

"It isn't finished yet, and I don't know how I'll finish it at all now, but I think you deserve to hear it." He strummed a few notes on his guitar before starting up a melody.

You broke my heart, left it in two

I can't forgive you this time

When I saw you with him

I knew that it was over

For good

The smile on my face was instantly replaced with a frown and tears started to burn at the corners of my eyes. So this wasn't going too well so far. But Nick still had a small smile on his face as he sang. Was he trying to make me feel horrible?

But life's not the same without

You by my side

I don't think I can take

Another day alone

You are my mirror

My strength, my heart

Now all I wish is that

I'd known

I should hate you, forever more

But I can't let you go

Please hurt me again

So I can stop missing you

For good

But life's not the same without

You by my side

I don't think I can take

Another day alone

You are my mirror

My strength, my heart

Now all I wish is that

I'd known

Nick finished the last few chords and looked up at me expectantly. I just sat there, my mouth agape. I don't think I have ever been at such a loss for words in my life.

Gerry burst into the room and completely ruined the moment. "Miley! Where have you been? You're on in two minutes!"

"Can you just give me a second?" I pleaded. I just couldn't leave that song unanswered.

"Not now. Come on!"

I groaned and got up out of my seat, shooting Nick an apologetic glance as I turned and walked out of the door behind Gerry. That man seriously has the worst timing ever.

I know what you like,
I know what you think
Not afraid to stare you down until you blink
It's everything I see
Every part of me
Gonna get what I deserve
(I got)
I got nerve

"Thank you everybody! Now I would like you help in calling out some very good friends of mine. Would you guys like to see the Jonas Brothers one more time?" The audience erupted in cheers from thousands of starstruck little girls.

Nick, Joe, and Kevin ran onstage to their respective mics and Joe yelled out across the audience. "Thanks for that introduction Miley. Now, let's get a beat started Kev, because We Got the Party with us!"

The song was going really well. Joe is so fun to perform with because he does the craziest flips and dance moves. Nick walked over to me and we started our walk down the runway. He seemed extra perky this concert. He actually danced with me as I moved around him. This was it Miley, now or never.

As I came up on his right side I leaned over and gave him a peck on the cheek. He turned to me and gave me such a huge, genuine smile that made his eyes twinkle a bit. We turned to walk back to the main stage and I touseled his hair a bit.

Joe just gave me a smirk and a knowing look.

The song finished and I ran offstage to change into Miley as the boys finished up their performance for the night.

"That went extremely well, if I do say so myself. I said to Brandi, who was getting her makeup touched up as well.

"You won't get to see him again until after the concert is finished, right?"

"No, but now I think I'm absolutely certain that we're okay again." Jillian was curling the last few pieces of hair at the back of my head around a curling iron. I only had about one more minute before I had to run down the tunnel to the trap door at the front of the stage.

"Well good luck sis. I'll see you out there. She gave me a quick peck on the top of the head before I headed out of the room.


It was during Good and Broken that I noticed Nick out in the audience. I can't believe that I had never seen him before. His disguise was so obvious. I mean, what kind of guy wears black lens sunglasses and a baseball hat to a concert where all the lights are turned out?

He sat right in front of stage left, and I spent most of the song directly in front of him. He just smiled the whole time and screamed like any obsessed Hannah Montana fan would. He's such a loser.


I sang I Miss You for my encore that night. Since Brandi was there, I should have done Ready, Set, Don't Go, but my dad wasn't there, and I felt like my Grandpa was with me during that particular performance, like he had given me the strength and courage I needed.

Afterwards, I headed backstage to the lounge area. I was already in my comfy clothes, and I just wanted to rest for a minute before clearing all of the makeup off of my face. When I entered the room, Joe, Kevin, and Brandi were already there, playing guitar hero, no less.

"You guys are no fair! I always lose," Joe whined, crossing his arms over his chest like a two-year-old having a temper tantrum.

"Ah, the advantages of actually playing the guitar," Brandi called over her shoulder. But that split second that she took her attention off of the game Kevin gained the advantage.

"Victory is mine! You both owe me a soda."

I just laughed and sat down on one of the side couches. I felt a plop beside me and looked over to see Nick. He was lying back with his eyes closed and a smile on his face. "Concerts wear me out."

I took his lead and shut my eyes as well. "Yeah, but they are so worth it. I love performing."

"And I love to watch you perform." But that male voice didn't belong to Nick. It wasn't Joe's or Kevin's either. It seemed so familiar, but I didn't want it to be true. "Oh my God!" I heard Brandi's muted voice from across the room. "Cody it's so good to see you again!"

She ran over to give him a hug. For the second time that day I was speechless, but for an entirely different reason. Cody had a dozen roses in his hand, and after Brandi let him out of the hug, he walked over to me and placed them in my arms. Even after this I wasn't prepared for what was coming next. It was too fast for me to even try and stop it. He kissed the top of my head and flashed me a huge smile.

That was Nick's breaking point, I guess. He shot up off of the couch and stormed out of the door without saying a word. Not even Kevin or Joe followed him this time. They were both interested on what was going to unfold.

Cody just gave Nick's retreating figure an odd look and turned his attention back to me. "Emily is at the buffet table right now, she'll be here in a minute…. What's wrong?" he said as he looked around the room to see four incredulous faces.

"Shit Cody! It's not like I'm not extremely happy to see you but why? Just when he was starting to believe me," I yelled, he tears pouring down my face, uninhibited.

"Huh? Did I miss something?" Cody was definitely out of the loop.


Please disregard the suckiness of the first song lyrics. I just wrote them really fast so he would have a brand new song to sing. And thanks for the suggestion crazyforpurple. I tried to incorporate that a little.