Vespers Goodbye: A Niley Story - Chapter 6
Nick's POV:
My eyes wondered up to hers, and I wasn't quite positive what was happening. All I knew was that it felt like June 20th, 2009. The day we performed together, the last day our voices intertwined, creating a beautiful harmony that lulled us into peace. When she sung, everything wrong in the world disappeared. An unruly, sinful noise was stopped. Anything harmful was put to a sudden end, and the voice of an angel put them back into a happier place. A place where nothing was wrong and nothing could bring you down. But here's the thing:
When Miley moved to Australia; she stopped singing. She hasn't performed since her wonder world tour in 2009. The only people who have most likely heard that voice in the past 6 years have been family...And most likely, Liam. The chances that Miley would put that perfectly curved mouth up to that microphone and belt out a tune like there was no tomorrow was doubtful, but as my eyes connected with hers, I sent her a glance that hopefully gave her an urge to sing. Everybody wanted to hear that voice, and by the look in her gleaming silver eyes, she did too.
Miley's POV:
My hand shook and I was at a loss for words as I stood on the stage, microphone in my hand, Nicholas Jonas staring into my eyes. I wondered what he was thinking. As hard as I tried, it was almost impossible to not get lost in those chocolate eyes that you could just die for. And as his mouth broke into a smile, a little reassuring grin, I wanted to sing. Just for him, just right there. I remembered those summers when we'd spend the entire day on the beach, making up songs. Some of them were silly tunes, others were soft and meaningful, and we dreamed of a day that we would sing them together, on stage. The smile he gave me now was the smile he gave me the day he told me he loved me.
And I felt myself fall for Nick Jonas all over again.
Yet, I was so close to just running home. Running back to the airport, running back to Australia and running back to Liam, the man I've been in love with for almost 7 years. But nothing with Liam had ever felt as right as it did when Nick's lips connected with mine.
I love Liam Hemsworth. I love how he kisses me, his lips pressing against mine, his hands on the small of my back. I loved the way he smiles at me when I wake up, and I loved how I could say anything to him and he wouldn't judge me. I loved his laugh, I loved his smile, I loved his sexy accent. I loved everything about him. Publicity was what brought me to him, him and I brought the Last Song to number one in the box office. And though at that time, our relationship was forced, it was wanted.
A soft beat began playing, whether I was ready for it or not.
Nicks POV
As Miley's uncertain eyes peered into mine, I knew she was going to sing. I could see the look on her face, I could see the urge in her eyes to open her lips and belt out the song like there was no tomorrow. I smiled at her as the beat started up in the background.
"Everybody sees the truth.
I"m the one that lost the view.
Everybody says we're through.
I hope you haven't said it too." I sung, grinning at the lyrics. Demi? Or just...fate? Crawl...Chris Brown, could it be anymore realistic?
"So where, do we go from here," I urged, walking over to her and taking her hand, feeling the spark as we connected. I brushed a piece of hair out of her eyes and whispered, "Sing, smiley."
"With all this fear in our eyes," Miley sung. It was as simple as that. She closed her eyes, squeezed my hand, and that voice just floatedout of her.
"And where, can love take us now, we've been so thought down, we can still touch the sky." Our voices intertwined, so completley different yet creating a beautiful harmony that brought tears to my eyes. I could think of nothing but how right this felt, her hand in mine, us singing simple words that spoke the truth. I didn't think of Selena, though I saw her glaring at me from the corner of my eye.
"If we crawl, till we can walk again, and we'll run, until we're strong enough to jump," She sung, grinning at me. She sounded, she sounded perfect. Every note she was on, every high, every low.
"And we'll fly-iy-iy, until there is no end, so let's crawl, crawl, crawl, back to love." And with the last few words, i spun her around, and we began to dance, we began to sing, and really sing. We were moving, we were singing with...with love. I felt her become the person she used to be. She was young and carefree and beautiful. She sung with enough passion to shake the world, and as we sung to each other, I knew we would be alright.
"Back to love, yeah. Why did I change the pace? Hearts were never meant to race." I sung alone, and Miley knew it was because that part applied to me. We were talking...We were understanding. Through one simple, yet intricate song. The beat began to pick up, and before we knew it, we weren't just singing, we were..performing. And it felt...it felt amazing.
"Always felt the need, for space. And now I can't reach your face. So where are you standing now, are you in the cloud of my fall? And lo-uh-ove can't you see my pain, give me one more chance, we can still have it all. So we'll crawl, till we can walk again, and we'll run, until we're strong enough to jump, then we'll fly-iy-iy, until there is no end, so lets crawl, crawl, crawl, back to love."
I knew this song, and I pulled Miley close when it became the part I just wanted to sing to her. I looked into her eyes, tucking her hair behind her ear, and almost whispering, sung to her.
"Everybody sees its you, but I never wanna loose, this view." And with those final words I almost kissed her. But I didn't. My lips lingered close to hers, only inches seperating our envious lips. We were singing to people, I had to remember that...We weren't alone. So I hugged her close, our bodies creating a spark like no other.
"So we'll crawl, till' we can walk again, and we'll run, until we're strong enough to jump, and we'll fly-iy-iy, until there is no end, so let's crawl, crawl, crawl, So we'll crawl, till we can walk again, and we'll run, until we're strong enough to jump, and we'll fly-iy-iy, until there is no end, so let's crawl, lets crawl, lets crawl, back to lo-ove."
The beat began to fade, and even though I would have given anything to keep singing with her, to keep..being with her. I found we were oblvious to the audience the entire time. As the song finished up, the audience burst into applause, and I looked over to miley, our hands still intertwined, our eyes still connected. I pulled her into one last hug, and, unable to resist myself, kissed her forehead, and then snuggled her up close to me, her arms wrapping around me simutaneously.
Miley let go of me, smiling, and then walking back into the crowd. I followed her, in a daze, a beautiful, wonderful daze.
Miley's POV.
My heart was pounding, my hands were shaking, and I couldn't stop smiling. I felt like a giggly teenie, in love for the first time. But that's how he made me feel...In love. And I couldn't deny myself the fact that I was falling head over heels for him, again. The way he held me, the way our voices went together like sugar and spice? It wasn't just any old feeling, it was love. Though I knew I should be worried..I knew Selena was watching, and I knew Liam would find out about it...It's not like it was my fault, was it? They pushed me on stage, they urged me too. I just happened to enjoy it. Alot. The song came to and end and he wrapped his arm around me, pulling me into a hug and I snuggled into his soft shirt. He smelled like he always did...Like home...Like 2006. I wrapped my arms around his waist and we continued holding each other, until I realized..more kareoke? We needed to get off stage...Maybe, just maybe then we could talk. The song? Crawl, by Chris Brown? I wanted to know if Demi chose it. I couldn't put into words how perfect it was...How much we told each other through singing. How whole I felt when he grasped my hand, belting out the chords as our voices combined, our hearts beating quickly.
Now? Now I walked off stage, and I could tell Nick was following me. But as I turned around, I saw Selena kiss Nick passionately. Uh, immature much? I knew they were together, but she was like...claiming her property? Needed? Uh, no. But I saw Nick pull away, surprised and obviously upset. He glanced over, finding me looking at them, and I walked away in embarrasement. I don't know why I was jealous. Why should I be? We werent together...She had every right to kiss him like that...Like I wanted to. I found my way over to the punch bowl and looked for Nick through the crowd. I spotted him and Selena having a serious talk in the corner...And I decided I would be better off staying away from him the rest of the night. I'd had my fill of Nick...Kind of. Not like I could ever get enough of him.
Nick's POV.
Selena was P-I-S-S-E-D. But I couldn't care less. How Miley felt...How we bound together like a book...Nothing could change that feeling. But to be safe, I stuck to Selena the rest of the night, and Miley stuck with others. Though there were those flirty glances, and once having our hands brush up against each other...I knew we would have to resist. People began to leave, and soon Selena decided it was time to go...Even though I could have stayed hours more...Just to be in her presence.
Waving goodbye, plus a hug to Joe and Demi, we exited the doors, leaving us alone in the night air. it was cool out, but the moon hung low over the sky, giving the gravel an earthy glow as we made our way to the car. I wanted to see her once more. I wanted to hold her. I wanted to tell her I loved her. But I supposed that would have to wait. Just as I was stepping inside of the car, I heard someone yell my name. I turned immediately, a smile spreading over my face as I saw her jogging towards me. I walked towards her, wanting to get as far away from Selena so me and Miley could have a proper goodnight.
"Miley!" I said enthusiastically.
"Nicky!" She pulled me into a warm hug. "You forgot your jacket." She smiled, looking guilty of keeping it just so she could see me again. I laughed, taking it from her hand. I looked into her silver eyes that were shining in the moonlight.
"Thanks Smiley."
She didn't respond, she just looked at me, and then put her hand around my waist, giving me a soft hug. Into my ear she whispered, "I really missed you Nicky."
I smiled at the 5 words she said. They were simple, yet most likely the most meaningful words I'd heard in a long, long time.
"I missed you too, Miles. Tonight was fun, really, really fun." I couldn't find the words to explain how she'd made me feel tonight. I wanted to hug her, I wanted to kiss her, I wanted to swing her around and tell her I loved her.
Suddenly Miley pulled away just enough to see my face, and before I could stop her or protest, or check to see if Selena was looking, she kissed me. It was quick, it was short, but it contained more passion that all of the kisses Selena had ever given me. I kissed back, but not enough before she pulled away, smiling at me and then running her fingers through my curls. I smiled at her and kissed her one more time, just to feel her lips on mine one more time.
She looked at me, and I took in her eyes before she left me again.
"Goodnight Nicky." She whispered, her soft breath blowing in my face.
"Goodnight Smiles." I replied, slowly letting go of her, and watching her as she walked away, turning around to smile at me every few steps. Oh, how I loved the way she walked. Like she was on top of the world and nothing could bring her down. But then again, right now, she probably was. I sure as hell felt better than I had in years. As she dissapered behind the corner, I sighed, walking slowly back to the car, only to find Selena was in the corner of the car texting. I grinned in thankfulness, knowing she hadn't seen me. I felt no remorse for kissing her...How could I when it felt so right?
"What were you doing?" Selena asked blankly, looking up at me for a second.
"Oh, um," I started, "I just...Forgot my jacket." I smiled, remembering every single second of my day with her. How amazing it felt...How I knew it would happen again. Soon.
I sighed out loud. Miley. Miley Ray Cyrus. Oh, what she did to me.
And as the car pulled away from the driveway, I thought in my head,
Goodnight, Miley Ray. I love you.
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