Chapter 16

He says ready. She says ready. They set off, but why don't they go?

Miley was in France until summer ended. Her and her dad decided it would be smart to cut the tour short since the next school year would be Miley's last. However, the Jonas Brothers tour was still going to be a year long. And things still were the same. Nick and Miley didn't talk, but this time they both knew it was for the better. I mean if they kept talking it would give then both a lot of pain because that's how their lifestyles are. There one minute, gone the next.

Miley just finished her concert. She wouldn't be performing for a good month or so, depending on school work and tests. She took off her wig and changed into a t-shirt and sweats. She walked out of her dressing room to be greeted by her dad.

"Hey bud, you ready to get outta here?" He asked. Miley nodded. They both walked into the big limo waiting for them in the parking lot. The car ride was silent, that is until Bill Ray finally spoke.

"So are you excited for tomorrow? It's your first day of school meaning it's your last year of high school."

"Yeah I know, but I'm going to miss…things." Miley said sadly. Lately a lot had been on her mind. The whole Nick break up, the whole Jake good guy bad guy thing. And most surprisingly, lately she had been having the same dream. Her dream was about the first time her and Nick met. It made her tear up just thinking about it.

"Bud, I know it's hard but I think its time to move on." Billy Ray said softly.

"Psh daddy I've already moved on. I moved on like six months ago." Miley said.

"Darlin' it's only been a couple weeks." He said.

"Not my point. But either way, I'm completely over him." She said.

Billy Ray finally convinced, turned on the radio. As if it were set up, When You Look Me In The Eyes started to play. Tears started falling down her cheeks. Bill Ray looked over and saw Miley with pain in her eyes. He shut the radio off and patted her shoulder, letting her know he was there. The rest of the car ride was silent.

Meanwhile

Nick and his brothers just finished performing Australia. The crowd went nuts and the boys thanked the crowd and walked backstage. There was a meet and greet.

"Ok boys, you have to be very smiley even though you're tired, ok?" Mr Jonas asked. The boys nodded. Nick looked sad. The word smiley rhymed with Miley and smiley described Miley. He took a deep breath and walked over to the meet and greet.

The meet and greet lasted a good hour or so. There was one last fan. She went up to them and shook all of their hands and introduced herself. She was very happy once she got to Nick.

"Hey I'm Nick." Nick said with a small smile. There was something about this girl that grabbed his attention.

"Yeah I already know who you are! I'm Hannah." She said very perky. Nick's smile quickly faded. Out of all the names she could have, it HAD to be Hannah!

"Geez, her name might as well be Miley." Nick sadly thought. His brothers must have known what he was thinking, because Joe elbowed him. Nick shot him a dirty look. To break everything up, Kevin elbowed Joe and nodded his head to the right.

"Nicole!!!" He screamed with joy and ran to hug her. He also hugged the girl standing beside Nicole.

"Well I'd hate to ruin the little party so I'll see you around?" Hannah asked Nick.

"Uh yeah, do you want my number?" He asked. She nodded with a huge smile on her face. He wrote his number on a piece of paper and handed it to her. She hugged him tightly and left.

"Hey Joe. Hey Nick, Kevin. Oh you guys know my sister Ashley right?" Nicole asked. The boys shook their head.

"Well I'm Ashley." She said. She smiled and shook Kevin's hand and dropped her smile when she took Nick's hand. He gave her a confused look. Nicole elbowed Ashley to stop. She just gave her a dirty look and looked at the floor. Joe, Nicole, and Kevin left to go grab a bite to eat, which left Ashley and Nick alone.

"So what brings you here?" Nick asked.

"My sister came, is that a crime to join her?" She said.

Nick looked around the room uncomfortably. "Do you like Australia so far?"

"Cut the crap already Nick!" She snapped.

"Ok what the hell is your problem?! I barely know you and you hate me already. What did I do?!" Nick yelled.

"What did you do? You are flirting with a girl you just met when you and Miley just broke up a few weeks ago!!!" She yelled back. Nick stood there shocked.

"That's why you were mad? Well hate to tell ya, but sometimes you have to move on, which is exactly what I'm doing. Besides, she broke up with me." Nick said.

"So you're saying you have no feelings whatsoever for her still?" Ashley asked meanly. Nick wanted to respond, but he didn't want to lie. He just looked at the floor embarrassed.

You still have feelings for her don't you?" She asked softly.

"I still love her, but I need to be strong. I need to move on." Nick said.

"Even if you're not ready?"

"Who said I wasn't ready? I'm totally ready…I think." He said the last part quietly.

"Yeah that's what I thought." Ashley said then exited out into the parking lot.

Nick leaned against the wall. He was ready, wasn't he? He couldn't like Miley forever could he?

"Of course I can." He thought. "But she can't." He sighed and then left.

At some Australian restaurant

"So I flipped off the speakers and hit Kevin in the face causing him to spin and his spinning guitar hit Nick which caused them both to fall down. It was hilarious." Joe said. Everybody laughed but Kevin.

"Ha real funny. It's only funny for you because you didn't get that hurt." Kevin said.

"Imagine how Nick felt. It must have hurt getting hit by a spinning guitar." Joe laughed. Kevin joined in. Nicole smiled at the two brothers being idiots. Then the door flung open and in walked an angryish Ashley.

"What's the matter Ash?" Nicole asked. Joe and Kevin turned their attention her way.

"Do you guys know where Miley is?" Ashley asked. Kevin and Joe's mouths popped open.

"Uh yeah she's back in the states, why?" Kevin finally said.

"Because, there's a big problem that needs to be solved and since no one else will solve it, that means it's up to me." Ashley stated. Everyone looked at her somewhat shocked.

"If anyone needs me, I'll be in the states." Ashley said like it was no big deal and trailed off.

"What's she gonna do?" Joe asked curiously.

Nicole shook her head and said, "I have absolutely no clue but knowing her, things are going to get messy."

In the U.S

Miley settled in her bed ready to sleep. She closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep.

Dream

Miley walked into a room and saw the most gorgeous looking guy she ever saw. Was it just a coincidence that the guy happened to be Nick Jonas? She walked over to him and he stared at her. She stared right back.

"Miley, why did you have to leave?" Nick asked. Miley was about to answer, but was interrupted by a knock. She looked around to see who was disturbing this moment she had with Nick. Then, the knocking got louder. (Dream ends)

Miley sprang up and looked around. She looked at her closet door, but nothing happened and the knocking continued. She looked at her bedroom door but the knocking continued. Finally she looked at her window and almost screamed. The person who was knocking was someone she didn't know, which kinda creeped her out. Miley slowly walked to the window and slightly opened it.

"Uh hello?" Miley asked/ greeted.

"Hi, I'm Ashley." The stranger said. She looked at Miley realizing she would have no clue who she was. "I'm Joe's girlfriend's sister." Miley looked relieved that the girl wasn't some mass murderer.

"Oh hey. May I ask why you are at my house at 12 in the morning?" Miley asked.

"I came here to talk to you about Nick." She said. Miley looked like she was ready to push her off the roof part that Ashley was kneeling on.

"Look you have no right to…." Miley started but was cut off.

"I'm not here to bash you guys. I came here to help you two out." She simply stated.

"Well thanks, but there's nothing that needs help." Miley said as nicely as she could. Ashley shook her head and laughed.

"You two are so stubborn. You like him and he likes you so why deny it? You shouldn't have given up, and he shouldn't try to move on." Ashley said a little angrily. Miley just stood there like she had been slapped.

"He's…moved on?" Miley finally spoke.

"Kinda but not really. He got this fan's number but he didn't seem too happy. I talked to him and he said he's still in …" She started but this time it was Miley's turn to cut her off.

"Look I don't want to hear about him and some bimbo. I've moved on completely and you coming here has no affect on me whatsoever. Thanks for coming and trying but I don't need this from someone I don't even know. Now have a nice night and have a great life." Miley said and slammed the window shut. She walked over to her bed and turned the opposite direction of the window.

Ashley still on the roof thingy looked at Miley with an upset expression.

"Fine, if she doesn't want my help then I won't help. But she's going to regret it." She said aloud to herself. With that, Ashley jumped off the roof and walked towards her car. She got in and drove off.

Miley tried falling asleep but kept stirring. She thought about the conversation she had with that girl. "She's so wrong. I'm totally over him…right?" she questioned to herself. She decided the matter would have to be pushed off for now. It was late and she had school the next day or really in the next 7hours. If Miley hadn't interrupted Ashley when she did, "I talked to him and he said he's still…" Miley would've heard the rest which was, "…in love with you." To get Nick and Miley back together was going to take more than just a band aid. It probably would take a few smart people, a hot guy, an ugly bimbo, some good music, and a hell of a plan.