In School the next day-

"Hey guys," Lilly said as she approached Miley and Oliver.

"Hey," they said in unison.

"So what's up with you guys?" Lilly asked.

"Nothing," they said yet again in unison.

"Geez, don't sound so enthusiastic," the blonde said sarcastically.

"Sorry Lil. I had a Hannah thing last night and didn't get back till 2:30. I am so tired. I don't know what's wrong with Oken though," Miley said sleepily.

The truth was Oliver came to the conclusion that it was probably Lilly's sister, Courtney, who was with her boyfriend. She tends to have a new one each week. The two sibs can sometimes look alike. They both have blonde hair, and have about the same body shape. Courtney is just a little taller considering she's 17. Oliver only saw the back of the girl so was not positive if it was Lilly.(He also didn't have the best eyesight.)

"Oh, nothing's wrong with me. Just been doing a lot of thinking lately," Oliver stated. Before Miley and Lilly could ask about what the lunch bell rang.

"Finally! Lunch! I am so hungry," Lilly said happily.

The three headed off to lunch and sat at a table meant for five(after they got their lunches), but of course, it was only the three of them.

"Hey Lilly, can I talk to you for a sec?" John, this really cute guy with blonde hair and a surfer type of look, asked when he reached her.

"Sure." The two took a few steps away from the table when John asked the awaited question.

"Well, I was wondering if you wanted to maybe go out with me sometime. I really want to get to know you better. You seem really cool. So..."

"Um..well I'm..not..really looking for a boyfriend," she paused when she saw his face fall,"but I would definitely love to hang out sometime..you know just as..friends?"

"Sure, sounds cool." He smiled showing his perfectly straight teeth. Lilly smiled back and gave a quick "see ya" before returning to her anxious friends.

"What happened? Tell me, tell me, tell me. I need details woman details!" Miley shouted.

"Whoa, calm down Miley," Lilly laughed a little quietly, "he wanted to know if I wanted to go out with him sometime." By now Miley was practically jumping out of her seat.

"AND..?!?!?"

"..and I said..no..but that we could definitely hang out sometime as friends."

"Why'd you say no?" Miley questioned.

"Yea, why'd you say no?" Oliver repeated.

"I don't get it." Miley said.

"Yea, I don't get it." Oliver repeated yet again.

"I mean he's one of the hottest guys in school." Miley said.

"Yea, he's one of the...I'm gonna stop now." Oliver said causing Lilly to laugh. Lilly knew very well how hot he was, but she had to be loyal to her boyfriend. Oliver naturally was a little curious about why Lilly had turned him down and if in fact it was Lilly with that boy but he just shrugged off the matter.

"I..uh..just don't like him like that," Lilly replied looking at her meatloaf, or was it a brownie?

"Ooookay. Whatever you say," Miley replied wondering if her best friend was being truthful.

"Oh come on. Like you would say yes. You're too hung up on Jake Ryan."

"True, true," Miley responded laughing at herself. "Ooo..I just remembered. Do you guys wanna come over today? My dad and Jackson aren't going to be home so I thought we could have the house to ourselves."

"Sure," Oliver replied quickly. He would love to spend time after school with Lilly...and Miley, of course.

"Ummm," Lilly thought No, I can't. shoot. I'm supposed to meet Erik's friends today after school (A/N- those were Lilly's thoughts and Erik is her boyfriend, as you probably figured.)"...I..uhhh...I have a dentist appointment today. Sorry guys." Good one Lilly.

"No problem, Lil. We good just hang out some other time." Miley said with a genuine smile on her face. Soon the bell rang and the rest of the day went by just like any other day, boring. The prisoners, uh I mean kids, were finally let out and Lilly skateboarded home super excited to meet her boyfriend's friends. The two had been going out for two months yet neither of them had met the other's friends. However, Erik's friends at least knew they were in a relationship. Lilly rushed upstairs to find the perfect outfit.

(Lilly's POV)

Hmm..What to wear. What to wear. I gotta to impress his friends. I think I am going to meet three of his guy friends and two of his girlfriends...uh..you know what I mean. I wanted to stick to my style so I didnt wan't to wear anything to girly but I also wanted to look good of course. I finally decided on a dark red Volcom shirt from Pac Sun. It was pretty tight and I thought it looked good with my light complexion. I know that's not something I would normally say but whatever. I also decided on denim skirt from Holister that Miley got me for my last birthday with black leggings underneath. I have to say, I looked pretty hot. Haha. My hair was already straight and I just reapplied some lipgloss and eyeliner and was ready. I checked the clock and it read 3:30. Erik should be here any minute. I went down the stairs grabbing my cell and putting it in my back pocket and yelled to my sister I should be home in an hour or so. I opened the door and there was Erik about to knock.

"Hey." I said and smiled.

"Hey babe, you look great. My guy friends are gonna be blown away." I blushed and thanked him for the compliment. He grabbed my hand and kissed my cheek after taking me past my porch. We were off and I was a little nervous. Little did I know, I had more problems ahead of me than just those annoying butterflies in my stomach.

A/N- thanks lilerin for your review..I posted this chapter on the same night because the last one was so short so I really hope you guys review and enjoy the story..i would love to hear your feedback! much love, Val.