It had been a year since she had least seen Jake Ryan. He left her to work on his career, but not before vowing that he would return to her sometime. Miley accepted his vow and said goodbye to her boyfriend. They had been dating on and off for about 3 years. Jake leaving happened often with him being a celebrity but this time was different. He usually came back after a few months but he had been picked up to do so many projects that it felt like he may not come back at all.

On the day that Miley was now day dreaming about had been quite an interesting day. The previous week Miley had been tormented by Amber and Ashley constantly mentioning her lack of a love life. She had actually wanted to get physical with the two girls, but Lilly stopped her before she could follow through. She hadn't heard from Jake in a month, which was very unusual seeing as how they talked on the phone at least once a week and texted almost 24/7. Miley was afraid that he didn't feel the same way or that it was too hard for him. This idea stopped her from hopping in the Hannah jet and flying to the set of his movie. Miley was feeling very dejected and wouldn't talk to anyone that day. She never even got out of bed; she just stayed under her covers listening to the song "If We Were a Movie" on repeat. Everyone had tried to get her to leave the confinement of her room, first her dad, then Jackson, then Oliver and Lilly. Lilly got the farthest as she was allowed to enter Miley's 'Dome of Depression" as the girls later dubbed it.

Lilly sat in silence with her best friend for 10 minutes before turning to her with a sober expression.

"Miley I love you and all, but you need to get out of bed now," Lilly ordered.

"But, I love him," Miley whisper sobbed.

"I know you do, but wallowing isn't healthy. Come with me," Lilly said as she pulled Miley out of her bed. Lilly then proceeded to drag Miley out onto her balcony and sit her town at the small table. "I'll be right back."

Lilly entered Miley's room and rummaged through her desk drawer. She searched through a pile of notebooks before spotting the one she was looking for. She grabbed the purple diary like book and grabbed a pencil from the top of the desk. Lilly walked back outside to where Miley was sitting staring off into the distance. She tossed the book and pencil down in front of the sad girl and gave her a poignant look before turning around and exiting the room altogether. Miley stared at the objects in front of her before taking them in her hand and using them. Miley was writing a song to vent her feelings.

The lyrics came to her fairly quick. Miley rushed inside her room and grabbed the acoustic guitar in the corner. As quickly as she rushed in she rushed back out to her spot and began strumming random chords on her guitar before something stuck. The melody flowed with her words.

I could honestly say

You've been on my mind

Since I woke up today

Miley sung these words out loud, and surprised herself when tears did not fall like waterfalls as they had before. She silently thanked God for having a great friend like Lilly who knew just what the remedy was to her state of brokenness.

I remember when we kissed
I still feel it on my lips
The time that you danced with me
With no music playing
I remember those simple things
I remember till I cry
But the one thing I wish I'd forget
A memory I wanna forget
Is goodbye

Miley continued this version of therapy, until her phone began to vibrate like crazy. She ran back to her bedside table, guitar in hand, to grab the phone. Her heart jumped in her chest when a familiar name was splashed across the caller ID. She hesitated for a fraction of a second before answering the phone

"Hello?" Miley said in a shaky breathless voice.

"I remember when we kissed; I still feel it on my lips, the time that I danced with you; with no music playing. I remember those simple things; I remember till I cry, but the one thing I really regret is goodbye."

"Jake" Miley squeaked out before bursting into tears.

Not a second after her tears fell did Jake run into her bedroom scooping her up into an enormous hug. He had been outside her bedroom door after ditching his movie. He hesitated when he heard her voice singing. He listened intently to the words, and knew that he had made the right choice. He turned one last time to see her family with four encouraging smiles behind him. He took a deep breath before dialing Miley's speed-dial number. He heard her stop and run to answer it. When she answered the phone he repeated back to her the words she just sung. He then couldn't wait any longer to see the girl he was madly in love with, he stormed into her room and held her to him never wanting to let go. After they felt secure enough in letting go Jake instructed her to get ready and that they were going out. No questions asked Miley ran to her closet and pulled an outfit together in 30 seconds flat. She ran back out and walked up to Jake hugging him tight before entering her bathroom to shower and change. Jake, wanting to give her time, went back out into the hall to see 4 pairs of anxious eyes glued on him.

"What happened?"

"What did she say?"

"What did she do?"

"How is she?"

Jake explained that he and Miley were going to spend the rest of the day together just the two of them, so they could figure out where they stand. Seeing as how Miley was almost eighteen he allowed it. Lilly and Oliver welcomed Jake back before heading out themselves. Lilly and Oliver left together, leaving Robbie ray and Jackson to give the "If you hurt her so help me God" speech to Jake. Half an hour later, Miley came down the stairs still not believing that he was back. She said a quick goodbye to her father and brother before walking out the door hand in hand with Jake.

They hopped into Jake's black Mustang and drove away silently. With the radio off, Jake drove aimlessly toward the highway. He made his way onto the I-10 before speaking a word to his female passenger.

"I'm sorry" he said simply.

"What happened?" Miley asked ignoring his apologize.

"I just couldn't take it anymore; I knew I was hurting you by being gone for so long. I figured it would have been better for you if maybe I just stopped being in your life. Maybe you'd forget about me and find a fulltime boyfriend. I then received a series of angry voicemails and texts via Lilly and Oliver. I just snapped. I ended up running away from the set and coming down here to see you," He answered sheepishly.

"You ran away!" Miley cried.

"I'm not going back either," Jake said a small hopeful smile crossing his face.

Miley returned his smile but kept silent. She leaned forward and turned on the radio. David Archuletta's song "Crush" softly played in the background. Jake just kept driving for miles along the interstate. After a while he just pulled over to the edge. He promptly put an end to the Yellowcard song that was currently playing. He quickly got out of the car and met Miley on the passenger side. He led her towards a giant sign and positioned her directly next to it. He looked on at Miley's puzzled expression in delight, showing off his signature Jake Ryan smile. Silence followed as Miley tried to figure out why he was smiling like a maniac. She took a second glance at the sign before she comprehended his plan. The sign read "Welcome to Arizona!" After doing a double take Miley jumped into Jake's arms, crying with elation.

"How did you know?" She asked through her tears.

"Your favorite movie is 'A Walk to Remember'" Jake said quietly gazing into her tear-filled blue eyes. He then kissed her for the first time in months.