Yoo.

So I've decided since I'm going to be gone for 2 weeks, I'd post another chapter today to make up for it. *gasp* 2 chapters in one day! It's the least I could do (:

xoxo

Nick's POV

Joe came down the stairs with the biggest smile I've seen on him in a long time. He was, whoa, skipping down the stairs? What has gotten into him? He went over and asked mom if she needed help with anything for dinner, and he actually set the table. And it wasn't even his night to do it. I decided I needed to figure things out.

"Who are you and what have you done with my brother?" I questioned.

He looked at me and laughed. A real laugh. I can't remember the last time he's done that in our house. This was kind of scaring me. "Yo little bro! Watup homie g?" He said in his fake, wanna-be gangster voice. What the hell is going on. He hasn't been like this since we moved 3 years ago. Since he turned into a stone-cold-hearted ass. It was nice to have the wacko Joe back. Even if it was only going to be temporary.

"Hey mom, can Lilly stay for dinner?" I hear him ask our mom in a pleading tone. Ahh, so that's it. Lilly's doing this to him. If Lilly had this kind of power on him, all I can say is thank god she showed up in his life. I'd be sure to talk to him about this after. It'd be hard, no doubt about it. We haven't had a real conversation since who knows how long. But it's about time we had one.

Throughout the entire dinner, Joe was back to his normal goofy self. It was great, and hilarious. They kept glancing at each other when they thought the other wasn't looking. I couldn't help but laugh at them, they were so into each other already, and it was just this morning when they almost killed each other. Everything was just too hilarious. Kevin and I threw each other knowing looks. I excused myself briefly to make a quick phone call to Miley.

"Hey babe you'll never guess what's going on right now," I said hastily.

"What?" She asked curiously.

"We're eating dinner, and Joe and Lilly are COMPLETELY flirting with each other. Joe keeps trying to impress her and make her laugh, and they keep looking at each other and it's absolutely hilarious!"

"No. Way. Are you serious? How did this even happen? The last I remembered Lilly wouldn't stop complaining about how she was going to your house for this project…"

"Same with Joe. I don't know what happened up there but whatever it is, Joe is finally back to normal. He's himself again. I think it's all thanks to Lilly."

"Wow. I'll be sure to get the inside details about her feelings for him. Do the same with Joe. You know I think it's time you've attempted to become close with him again," She suggested.

I knew she was right. "I will. I gotta go back to dinner. I love you Miles."

"Good luck, I love you too," She replied and hung up.

I hurried back to the table to find Lilly's face covered with pie and Joe clutching his arm, moaning overdramatically.

LIVELAUGHLOVE

Lilly's POV

He shoved a banana cream pie on my face! How dare he! Sure, it was delicious and everyone (including me and his parents after they saw I was okay with it) was laughing their head off, but hey—this is me we're talking about. There was no way Joe was getting away with this. So I did what I did best. I punched his arm. He was shocked at my strength. "OWW!" He yelled, grabbing his arm. I knew it would hurt, but I knew it wasn't hard enough to actually injure him. He then proceeded to repeatedly groan loudly. "Melodramatic much?" I scoffed.

He immediately stopped. "Hey. It hurt"

"Well, I have pie all over my face. We're even." I retorted.

He sighed in defeat and returned to eating his dessert. I excused myself and walked up to the bathroom to wash the pie off my face. When I arrived back downstairs, everyone was clearing the table. I quickly walked over to help. "Mrs. Jonas, do you need help with anything?"

She smiled warmly and replied, "Oh no sweetie don't worry. You're our guest."

"I insist Mrs. Jonas, it's the least I could do after that wonderful dinner," I continued.

"Call me Denise honey. And no no it's okay. After all, what're the boys for?" She laughed. I smiled. She was so nice.

The boys grumbled as they finished up the dishes, which really only took them like 3 minutes. I checked the time and realized it was late. I was meeting Miley at her house tonight. "Thank you so much for everything Denise. It was really a delicious dinner," I said, about to leave. Denise said her goodbye before walking up the stairs. I looked at the boys. "I'll talk to you all soon," I said. Joe had his arms out waiting for a hug. I giggled. "Dork," I said before giving him a hug. "Bye guys!" I said before leaving. Man did I have a lot to tell Miley.

I had a lot to think about. In the course of a day, me and Joe went from worst enemies to best friends. We must be crazy.

LIVELAUGHLOVE

Miley's POV

Sweet niblets. Where was the girl? Gahh I had so much to ask her. I heard the bell ring. Finally! I ran to the door, yanked it open, and dragged her inside. "Whoaa somebody's excited," She smiled. I rolled my eyes and we walked up to my room. The moment we got in, I closed the door and flopped onto my bed next to her.

"So what's new Miley?" She asked innocently. Nice try Truscott. I know you too well.

"More like what's new with you Lilly," I fired at her.

"What are you talking about," She replied playing dumb.

"Don't play stupid with me. Nick told me all about you and Joe's flirt-fest during dinner at their house. What's going on. From what I remember, you thought he was an asshole," I inquired. I needed to know.

She blushed, before spilling the entire story. Holy crap. From how she described him, it sounded like how he was when I went on tour with the Jonas Brothers 3 years ago (as Hannah Montana of course). Now I know what Nick meant; he wasn't exaggerating. This is good. No-this is amazing. Joe is finally back. "Miley?" Her voice snapped me out of my thoughts. I squealed. "Oh my gosh Lilly that is beyond great! I am soo happy for you!"

We talked more about how great this was, then suddenly her face fell.

Terrible end to the chapter, I know. It was my sad attempt to lead into the next chapter with a some-what-cliffhanger.

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