A/N; Last chapter, can you believe it? I can't. It's kind of sad! ;) But I'm like, super happy for all the amazing readers I have. Anyways, this chapter was impossible to write. I had to include an explanation for the dreams Lilly was happening, as well as everything else. I'm sorry it took me so long to write! I just wanted to keep you in suspense…no I'm kidding; I just didn't know what to write. xD Anyways, to clear up the confusion, some parts in this chapter are flashbacks. They are written in italics. But I don't want you to get that mixed up with her dreams…but you probably won't, because it'll be kind of obvious if she's having a flashback or a dream. Well, I can't say that I'm completely thrilled with the ending. But I tried the best I could. I hope you guys are satisfied with it, but if not…I'm sorry. ;( Anyways, I'll stop talking and let you read, thank you guys so amazingly much for all the nice reviews! I promise I'll start another story! Featuring the Jonas Brothers, but of course. Thanks again guys!
---He gently stroked her tear stained face, holding her close. "Lilly?" he whispered gently, kissing the top of her head.
"Yeah?" she replied, looking up at him slowly.
Lilly bit her lip, watching Joe for a moment. She shifted positions slightly, so her head could rest on his chest while they sat on Miley's bed.
"You got to stop crying about Miley, I know you love her, but it's time to move on" he said softly, and Lilly looked appalled.
"What? She was my best friend! I can't just forget her" she snapped softly.
"I'm not asking you to forget her. Lilly, do you really think Miley wants you to spend the rest of your life grieving her? No, she'll want you to go on and live your life."
Lilly paused; her lip quivering as Joe gently took her hand in his. "You're never going to forget her Lilly, so start living your life the way you want, and just remember she's going to be there for you every step of the way."
She felt Joe gently squeeze her hand and she closed her eyes, sighing slightly. "Your hands are soft" she replied quietly.
Her heart sped up slightly as Joe placed his hand on her cheek, moving her face closer to his. She stared into his chocolate eyes, blushing slightly as he let his lips hover millimeters from hers. She closed her eyes, waiting.
Nothing.
"That's rude" Lilly said, opening her eyes again, only to find Joe smirking.
"I have to go" he said, standing up.
"No! Don't go!" she whispered, staring at him pleadingly.
"I gotta go, Lils. Kevin's downstairs with Miley, kay?" he said gently, leaning over and kissing her cheek.
"Come back tomorrow?" Lilly asked hopefully, knowing once he went on tour, the only time she'd see him was on pay per view concerts.
"Of course" he replied, smiling lightly before leaving.
Lilly stared at her hands for awhile, biting her lip. Her thoughts started to trail off, but were cut off when a loud knock brought her back.
"Come in" Lilly said, watching the door.
Kevin slowly walked in, a sleeping Miley in his arms. He walked over to her crib and gently placed her in, kissing her forehead.
Lilly watched, smiling slightly. Kevin turned to face her, looking at her before awkwardly looking away.
"Well, I'm gonna go. I'll stop by to see Miley again before we leave." Kevin said, giving Lilly a small smile and a wave before heading towards the door.
Lilly stood up. "Kevin, wait" she ordered gently, brushing her hair out of her face.
Kevin stopped, glancing at her. "Yeah?" he questioned his hand still on the door knob.
"I'm sorry, for everything." Lilly said quietly, staring at him.
"I am too" Kevin agreed, nodding slightly.
"And…I, uh. I don't want you to stop being a part of Miley's life."
Kevin nodded again. "I won't. She's our daughter; I want to be there for her."
Lilly smiled slightly. "And Joe?"
"You can stay with him. I'm not going to step in between you guys. It'll be hard with Miley, but I guess it'll be like she has two fathers, if you and Joe get married or whatever."
Lilly felt her hands tingle as he mentioned marriage. She searched his face for signs of jealousy, or regret, but found none. She gently took his hand and squeezed it.
"Thank you" she whispered.
Kevin squeezed back before letting go and leaving.
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Three a.m. What was she still doing up? She paced around the Stewarts home. She kept thinking about what Joe said. Should she really stop worrying about Miley? Should she go on with her life? How could she? How could she pretend everything was alright, when something clearly was wrong? She sighed, twirling her thumbs. How much longer did she have to stay here? It was slightly creepy, being her alone. Well not completely alone, Oliver was here…somewhere. Lilly walked downstairs, glancing at the couch. No Oliver. She heard his faint snoring and glanced around, finally spotting him, asleep on the piano. She rolled her eyes and sat on the couch, flipping through the TV channels. She finally settled watching old Zombie High reruns. She had barely started watching before she was struggling to stay awake. Within a few moments her eyes fluttered closed and she fell asleep.
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Lilly sat on the couch, gently rocking back and forth her sleeping daughter. She kept thinking about Miley, and how much she missed her. She hadn't even realized she had begun to cry. She remembered when the Jonas Brothers had moved in next to Miley.
"Lilly, they are so cute! My dad is having them for dinner, I mean wouldn't it be awesome if they married one of us" Miley said, her eyes glazing over as she dreamily stared out her window.
Lilly laughed. "Miley, they're super famous, why would they go for us?" she asked raising one eyebrow.
"Why wouldn't they?" Miley replied, tossing her hair and placing a hand on her hip.
Lilly's breath caught as the memory came back, and a small smile spread across her lips.
Lilly turned to Miley, her face completely serious. "What do you think is going to happen?" she asked.
Miley paused. "They're going to learn the secret, promise not to tell anyone then fall in love with us" she said nodding gravely.
Lilly blinked stupidly. "Really?" she asked slightly hopeful.
"I doubt it" Miley sneered.
Lilly held her daughter closer to her and closed her eyes. She missed Miley so much…
"Lilly?" Oliver asked quietly, peeking his head in the room.
"Hey" she replied gently, standing up and placing Miley in her crib.
She turned to Oliver, watching him for a moment. He had changed so much, they both had. He still has the same hair, long and shaggy. He had the same smile, goofy, but cute. But there was something about him, something…haunting. He was thin, he was pale, he wasn't the same Oliver. She bit her lip and walked over to him, throwing her arms around him and holding him close. Oliver slowly wrapped his arms around her as well, patting her back gently.
"You okay?" he whispered, and she nodded, pulling back and looking at him.
"Oliver, I love you so much. You're an amazing friend, you know that, right?" Lilly whispered, watching him carefully.
Oliver smiled halfheartedly. "I love you too Lills. But seriously, are you alright?" he asked.
Lilly nodded slowly, then wandered back and sat on Miley's bed. "Oliver, I want to stop crying over Miley. But I can't unless I figure out what these dreams mean." She whispered.
Oliver paused. "You want to forget her?" he asked slowly, sitting next to her.
Lilly shook her head quickly. "No! Never! I just…want to remember her for being my best friend; I don't want to keep having to worry."
He nodded slightly, leaning his head against one of the pink pillows on the bed. "What did she say in the last dream you had?" he questioned, and Lilly paused, thinking.
"She said sorry." Lilly said at last, staring at him.
Oliver blushed at Lilly's stare, but quickly shook it off. "Maybe she's sorry for making you worry? And everything's all right now?" he suggested.
Lilly sighed. "I wish I could believe that."
"Maybe you're having these dreams because Miley's regretting what she did. Maybe she realized Nick really didn't mean to hurt her, and she just wants to come back? Maybe she just wants you to stop hurting." Oliver whispered, gently squeezing Lilly's hand.
She paused, trying to comprehend what Oliver had just said. He couldn't be right, could he?
Oliver sighed, staring at the ceiling. "That last time I ever saw Miley was at the hospital. I told her that she was one of the best friends I could ever ask for, and that she wouldn't die, because God wouldn't let her. I told her she deserved so much, she had so much more to live for." He mumbled suddenly, and Lilly smiled lightly at him.
"I know, lame, huh? I could've said something better. But I didn't know she'd die." Oliver whispered.
Lilly shook her head, gently resting her head upon his shoulder. "You're amazing Oliver. I'm sure she felt the same way."
Oliver smiled slightly, resting his chin on the top of her head.
Lilly paused, trying to think of the last time she had ever saw Miley. She tried to think, unaware Oliver was trying to communicate with her.
Lilly nodded. "That night, when I was talking to you on the phone, before you got hit. I never thought it could've been the last time I would talk to you."
"Even if I did die then, or if I die now, it will never be the last time you talk to me." Miley whispered, shivering slightly as Lilly's pulled up her blankets.
"Visiting hours are over" came a gentle voice from Lilly's right. Lilly nodded slowly
"I'll see you soon Miley, I promise, my mum can't keep me away" Lilly said gently, squeezing her friends hand slightly.
Miley nodded. "You'll always be my best friend right?" she asked softly, tears forming in her eyes.
Lilly's lip quivered slightly. "Forever and always." She murmured, quickly leaving before Miley could see her cry.
Lilly blinked, glancing at Oliver. He watched her, confused as she began to cry again.
"Lilly?" he asked softly.
"I'm fine." She whispered, biting her lip and replaying the memory over and over again in her head. Even if I die then, or if I die now, it'll never be the last time you talk to me. Lilly felt a small smile cross her face, Miley wouldn't ever leave her alone. After what Oliver had said had sunk in, she believed it. Maybe Miley was just regretting it. As much as Lilly wanted her best friend back, she couldn't bring someone back from the dead. And Miley would always be there with her. Forever and Always.
6 years later
She smiled, brushing her hair out of her face and wrapping her arms around his neck. Her heart fluttered as he placed his hands on her hips and gently pressed his lips against hers.
They pulled away as cameras began clicking away, but they never tore their eyes apart.
"I love you, Lilly" Joe murmured, holding her close.
"I love you too" Lilly replied softly, resting her head against his chest and closing her eyes.
A small awe rippled threw the crowd, and the couple finally broke apart, glancing around. Joe slung his arm casually around Lilly's shoulder and smiled at the cameras before leading her into his dressing room.
Lilly smiled, closing the door behind them. Joe raised his eyebrows and wrapped his arms around her waist again, bringing her close. His lips hovered above hers, and she prepared herself.
"Ew!" a small shriek came from one side of the room, and Joe and Lilly broke apart.
A young girl sat on a chair, looking at them with a look of slight disgust. She had deep chocolate eyes and brown curls tumbled down her back.
Lilly smiled lightly, wandering over to her and picking her up. "Hey Miley" she said softly, kissing her cheek.
Miley smiled slightly, tugging on her mother's hair the opening her arms for Joe.
Joe smirked, taking her from Lilly and holding her close. "Hey baby" he said softly.
Lilly watched them, crossing her arms over her chest and giving a small sigh of happiness. Miley knew Joe wasn't her real dad, but she accepted him and Kevin into her life. The Jonas Brother's had broken up, but all now had great careers of their own. Nick was still singing, Kevin had started acting, and Joe was now directing movies. Oliver still kept in touch, but he was now living in New York with his family. People had moved in their own separate directions, people had lost touch, but the memories lasted on. Robbie Ray Stewart passed away a year ago. Jackson was living with his long term girlfriend in Tennessee. As for Lilly, well she couldn't be happier. The dreams with Miley never stopped, but gradually began getting better. Eventually the dreams were just like phone calls, a way for Miley and Lilly to communicate. Lilly was married to Joe Jonas, and they were living in L.A. Sometimes people walk into other people's lives and change them drastically, and those are the kind of people you never forget. As Lilly watched her husband and daughter fool around she knew that every single person in her life had made an impact on who she was today. Some of those people weren't ones which she really loved, but some where. But the one person who made the biggest change was always going to be there for her; her best friend was always going to be there.
Always and Forever.