"Rico?!" I asked in shock, looking up from up from my magazine to see the 11-year-old nuisance my life smirking evilly at me.
"NO!" Jackson shouted as he and Oliver climbed out of the pool. "What're ya doin here?!" He asked as he walked over to the twerp.
"Well, I'm not delivering your paycheck if that's what you thought." Rico said.
"Seriously Rico, what're ya doin here?" I asked as I joined Jackson in front of the spoiled brat.
"I came to watch the Hannah Montana tour. She's hotter than… you, in a bikini." He said scanning me up and down.
"Hey listen here ya little sceamer! That's my baby sister!" Jackson shouted.
"What about Miley?" Jake asked as he and his friends climbed out of the pool.
"This little twerp was checkin her out!" Jackson said directing his hand at Rico.
"How dare he?! Those rights are reserved for me." Jake said as he casually slid his arm around my shoulder. I quickly shoved it off and said, "Eew! Come on Lilly. Let's get out of here." Me, Lilly, Oliver, and Jackson headed to the elevator.
That night, Hannah had a concert. I looked around and saw a ton of kids from school. "Wow, is EVERYBODY from school here?" I asked Lilly as she and I looked out at the crowd.
"No. Sarah was too busy volunteering at a camp for orphans." Lilly said.
I gave her a questioning look. Then my Miley phone started buzzing. It said I had a new text message. I opened my phone and read it.
Hey Miley. Guess who. I'll give you a hint.
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
I have only
Got eyes for you
"What the-? Lilly, check this out." I handed my phone to Lilly and she read the text message.
"You don't think it was-?" I started and she finished.
"Jake?"
"How did he get my number?" I wondered out loud. Lilly looked at the floor and start twirling her hair.
"You didn't, did you?" I asked with pleading eyes, praying she hadn't done what I thought she'd done.
"That man has a way bribes." She said, hoping it would soften me up. Let's just say, if I hadn't been called to the stage, I'd've given her a heck of a lot more than a death glare.
When I got off stage, I saw a bundle of flowers with feet. "Uh???" I said awkwardly and pointed at this person, mouthing to Lilly, 'Who's this?'
She walked in front of them and separated the bouquet down the middle. There was Jake Ryan's gorgeo- ANNOYING face smiling back at me.
"Jake! Long time, no see!" I said as he handed me the flowers. After setting them down, I gave him a hug. After all, Hannah had to stay friends with as many people as possible.
"I know. But the movie's done and turned out great!" He said happily.
"Cool. So what are you doing here?"
"Well, I came to see your manager abut my band's gig in Rome. I want to play the songs for you guys before we perform them." He smiled his cute- NOT FAKE smile. My face temporarily fell, but I picked it back up the best I could.
"You're the lead singer of the Gladiators?" I asked, still in shock.
"Yeah, well I thought it would be a dead give away. (Haha, get it? Dead give away. He slays zombies.) The movie is called Teen Gladiators and the Sword of Fire."
"Right. Of course. How could I have missed that?" I spluttered trying my best to cover up my stupidity and worry.
He looked at his phone and sighed. "What's wrong?" I asked. It was now just the two of us. Lilly had joined Oliver at the buffet table.
"Well, I sent this girl a text and I was half hoping to get one back. Even if it was her typical attitude reply." He looked so sad, I almost felt sorry for him; almost.
"Who was it?" I asked, sorta wanting him to say me. Wait, why?!
Cause you love the zombie slayer!
Would you go away?!
Fine but you can't live in denial forever.
What are you, anyway?
I'm your half that loves Jake. And really soon, I'll be taking over your thoughts.
Well that's comforting.
It's the truth, like your love for the boy in front of you.
W.E.L.
Now that's just rude!
It's the truth, like the fact that you're annoying and wrong!
What is this, debate club?
You started it.
Actually, if you weren't in denial, this whole thing wuld've never happened.
"Miley." He said and got a dreamy look on his face.
"Isn't she the girl that you had a crush on at your school?" I asked 'trying' to remember that girl.
"Yeah. She's really got me." We would've probably continued, but dad walked in.
"Hey Hannah, the limo's ready." Then he spotted Jake. "Hello, are you that singer I'm s'pose to talk with?"
"Yes sir." I didn't want to stick around and listen to them discuss times and junk. I found Lilly, Oliver, and Jackson at the buffet table (where else?) and dragged them to the limo, promising them room-service when we got back.
After a short while, dad came back and said that next Friday we'd get to here Jake's songs. Oh joy!
I decided to humor the poor boy, and I got out my Miley phone.
Keep tryin, briber!
When I woke up the next morning, I found that I had another new message. My heart leapt, but I ignored it and grabbed my phone, almost too quickly, and read the message.
Morning sunshine!
Shall I compare the to a summer's day?
Thou art more lovely, and more temperate
Eh, who'm I kiddin. A summer's day is too cold to describe you, even if that day's in the middle of July in Cancun.
(And it's REALLY hot there. Trust me, I just came back.)
R u goin to the pool today?
I smiled, but once I realized it, I frowned and rolled my eyes.
"Watcha doin?" Lilly asked groggily.
"Reading some cheesy poetry." I responded. She came over and read the message.
"Aww. That's so cute!" she gushed. I replied to his message.
Yes I am. Y?
Almost immediately, I got a response.
Wear ur HOT pink bikini. ;)
I rolled my eyes, but I felt myself blush. Why?! This isn't good. At least that annoying voice went away. It almost sounds like Lilly.
I heard that! And I am NOT that squeaky!
Yeah ya are. And I thought you were mad at me.
I am. But its fun to bug you.
Are you the reason why I'm suddenly blushing?! … Answer me!
"Come on Miles, let's go get breakfast." Lilly said, pulling me out of my self debate.
I replied back to him.
Desperate much? G2G.
Things are about to get REAL interesting.
That was extremely hard. Have any of you ever tried writing a full chapter while on cold medicine?! I feel like I could pass out. I know what you're thinking. 'It's not even September and she's already sick?!' but this is my year to be sick. My doctor told me that if your immune system's strong one year, the next year it's really weak. So be expecting a lot of updates this winter!
That song list that's in an earlier chapter has been changed. I'll post the next one in the chapter that they're in.
-Wolfwhisperer