She sighed in annoyance as she stepped out of the cab. Of course her dad was too lazy to drive her to the airport. She tightened her scarf around her neck and walked a little faster. As soon as the opened the door she knew that Joe, Kevin and Nick were there. A slightly large group of fans were tackling them and trying to get close. She laughed slightly and waited for their bodyguards to push through so she could say goodbye.
When Lilly saw Nick she moved closer and gently tapped his shoulder. "We don't have time to give more autographs" he said, slightly annoyed as he turned around. His face lit up in surprise. "Lilly" he said and she hugged him before he could say anything else.
He sighed and rested his head on top of hers and she whimpered softly. "You okay?" she asked and he nodded, pulling away.
"Course" he lied, plastering a fake smile on his face.
He wasn't.
"You need anything?" she questioned nervously, trying to read his expressionless face.
He shook his head and Lilly frowned again.
He needs Miley.
She nodded, hugging him again.
"Lilly!" Joe and Kevin called as she pulled away from Nick.
"I'm glad you could come" Joe muttered, wrapping his arm around her and kissing the top of her head.
She grinned. "Do you have to go soon?" she asked, looking around for a clock.
"Yeah" he said with a sad smile. She nodded and gave him a small hug.
"You'll actually phone me, right?" she asked and he laughed slightly.
"Of course" he replied and she pulled away.
"Lilly?" Kevin asked, and she wandered over to him.
"What's up?" she asked and he nervously shifted from foot to foot.
"I…it's just…I want…" he sputtered and she giggled slightly.
"Yes?" she asked, raising one eyebrow.
"I want to be part of Miley's life." He said finally, watching Lilly's face light up.
"I'd like that" she said smiling, and he beamed.
She wrapped her arms around his waist and squeezed. "Come see her whenever you want" she chirped, wandering back to Joe, who had a slightly jealous look on his face.
"Don't worry" Lilly assured him and he smiled sheepishly. She wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him lightly.
Sighing slightly he picked up his bag and motioned to his brothers. "We have to call, I'll keep in touch" he said with a gentle smile, kissing her once more.
She smiled and watched them leave, sticking her hands in her pocket and dipping her head. At this moment, every part of her hated airports.
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"MUM? DAD?" Lilly yelled into the empty apartment. She looked scared; her parents just left Miley here alone? She hurried to her room to see Miley sleeping soundly in her crib. She sneered and pulled out her phone, trying to reach her parents.
"Mum, where are you? Why would you just leave Miley alone? Do you know how irresponsible that is?" Lilly said loudly into the phone as soon as her mum picked up.
She heard her mum laugh lightly. "You sound like me, and Miley isn't alone, your dads there" she replied, and Lilly frowned.
"No he isn't" she said exiting her room and peering into the living room.
"Don't be stupid Lilly, I'll be home soon." Her mother replied meekly, and then the line went dead.
Lilly nervously walked into the kitchen, her heart pounding against her chest. Something was wrong. Something was wrong.
She felt a cold hand on her shoulder and shrieked, jumping around. "Dad" she gasped, placing her hand over her heart.
"You alright Lilly?" he asked kindly, and she nodded. For a moment she stood there and stared at him. She could tell her was getting old. Wrinkles were forming around his gentle eyes, and his hair was starting to turn gray.
"I love you daddy" she said suddenly and wrapped her arms around him.
"I love you too" he replied, and Lilly pulled away, sighing slightly.
"You sure you're alright?" he asked, putting his hand on Lilly's forehead. She laughed and nodded.
"Okay" he chirped, winking at her and picking up the newspaper.
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"Oliver" Lilly asked, pulling the phone away from her ear and wincing. "Can you stop screaming for a second and tell me what happened?" she said, exasperated.
She listened intently and her face lit up instantly. "Awe Oli, I'm so proud of you….you finally have a girlfriend!" she exclaimed in a slightly joking tone.
She could almost picture Oliver's annoyed face as he grumbled in reply. "I'm kidding I'm kidding" she assured him as she wandered over to Miley's crib. "She's doing fine" she said staring down at her child.
"Yes Oliver, I'll see you soon. Love you too." She replied hanging up the phone and picking Miley up delicately.
She cradled the baby gently as she sat back down on her bed, staring into the blue eyes that gazed intently back at her.
"You don't really cry that much, do you?" Lilly asked her, not quite sure if she was expecting a reply. She kissed Miley's forehead and readjusted her position. "I named you after my best friend" she continued, now talking to herself more then her child.
"God I loved Miley. She was so full of life. She always knew what to say, I knew I could tell her anything. I wouldn't have asked for any other friend. Her and Oliver." She gave a weak laugh before continuing. "Miley and Nick…wow. I hope you find someone like him someday." She whispered, staring down her baby who had a slightly blank expression.
"If you ever want to see true love all you have to do is turn around and look at them…the way they looked at each other" she smiled and closed her eyes, kissing Miley's forehead once more. "Miley, when you get older, I want you to find great friends that won't let you down. And I want you to never take advantage of them, because you never know when they might be gone" she whispered, trying not to cry. "Actually, I never want you to take advantage of anything. I was stupid enough to do that, and I don't want you to make the same mistakes I did, and I know you have no idea what I'm saying so I'll stop" she said softly, staring down at the baby who had dozed off in her arms.
"I love you Miley" she muttered, not entirely meaning just the baby. She placed her gently in her crib and sat back on her bed.
"I miss you" she whispered to herself as she buried her face in her arms and let the tears come.
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Lilly's P.O.V
"Lilly? Lilly hurry" Miley's soft voice echoed in my ear. I turned around quickly to see her standing there, staring at me with teary eyes.
"Lilly I'm sorry" she sobbed, throwing her arms around me and shaking. I was confused, I felt like pushing her off.
"Miley?" I asked softly, looking around. Everything was white. I looked at the ground; it didn't even look like I was standing on something.
"Lilly, I changed my mind. I don't want this anymore, I want my life back" she whispered, looking scared.
I backed away slightly. "What're you talking about Miley?" I asked, my voice echoing.
"Please bring me back" she whispered, sitting down and bringing her knees up to her chest. I wasn't even completely positive she was sitting on something.
I backed away again, suddenly scared. Miley didn't look the same, it was like someone stuck a tube in her and drained the prettiness out of her. She had black circles around her eyes and her hair was naughty and greasy. "Please let me go" Miley muttered to herself as she began to sob again.
"Miley" I whispered, afraid.
End of P.O.V
Lilly awoke quickly, falling off the bed and landing with a loud thud on the floor.
"Lilly?" her mum asked, running in and dropping to her daughter's side.
Lilly slowly sat up, her heart pounding. She raised a hand to her forehead only to realize she was sweating.
"Mum?" she asked softly, leaning into her mother's embrace.
"I'm here" she whispered, hugging Lilly tightly. "I'm here"
Lilly rested her head against her mother's chest, listening to her steady heartbeat. Without another word she broke into tears.