Original AN by Sophi20: Hey guys. Thanks for the reviews and sorry for the little trick. Hope you're not too mad and please do continue to read and review.

AN: This is a Liley story. Don't like, don't read. Rated M for safety.

Disclaimer: I don't own Hannah Montana or its characters. Story originally by Sophi20.

Chapter 6

Lilly was getting ready to go eat lunch and call the daycare to see how Molly was doing. She finally purchased a new cell phone, her last one having died a few days before coming to California. While she was dialing, there was a knock on the door. "Come in."

Miley entered the classroom and closed the door slightly. She sat down at the front table on the left side, close to Lilly's desk.

Lilly finally got through to the Day Care. "Hello, Joannie speaking."

"Hi, this is Lilly, Molly's mom. I was just wondering how she was doing and if she's been eating and sleeping."

"She is doing fine, Lilly," Joannie reassured. "She ate all of her snack and part of her lunch. She said she wanted her milk instead, so that's what I gave her. Is that all right?" Joannie questioned.

"Yes, that's fine. Thank you, Joannie," Lilly responded gratefully.

"No problem. She's adorable and she seems quite taken with Lizzie, Susan's daughter."

"Well, I surely hope so, since they knew each other before they were born." Lilly laughed a little at what she just said.

"Wow, so you guys really do go back," Joannie said.

"Yes."

"She told me a lot about you. I was wondering if maybe you'd like to join us for dinner on Friday."

"Um, sure, I'd loved to."

"Great. I've got to go now, but I'm sure we'll talk later."

"Okay. Thanks again. Bye." With that, Lilly hung up and looked at Miley.

"Hey, Miley. What's up?" Lilly asked the young student, unwrapping her sandwich. Seeing she had her teacher's attention, Miley took the chair she was sitting on and pulled it in front of Lilly's desk.

"Ms. Truscott, I was wondering about that scholarship. Do you think you could really help me with it?"

"Yes, of course," Lilly reassured. "I said I would, and if I thought you couldn't do it, I wouldn't have suggested it."

"Thanks," Miley smiled at the older woman. "Oh, and another thing. This might sound weird, but have you ever liked someone a lot but you never really understood why? So much so that you started having very, um, how can I say this… intimate… dreams about them?"

Lilly gulped a little with that question because she had found herself asking that about the very person right in front of her.

"Um, well Miley, I can honestly say that, yes, I have. But if it's someone that you know you just can't be with because it might get you in loads of trouble with either your parents or the school, then I suggest you just keep it to yourself. Now, if it's Mikayla, and your parents are okay with that sort of thing, I say go for it. Or you could wait until you go to college," Lilly said with a smirk.

Miley blushed furiously.

"Um, no, Ms. Truscott. It's not Mikayla it's… someone else. I don't know. Maybe I'm reading into this too much. It will probably blow over soon."

"Well, like I said, you have to think about all the possibilities, both good and bad, of being with this person," Lilly said, not realizing that the person Miley was referring to was her. "Now, Miley, forgive me if I am being rude or out of place, but didn't you just break up with Jake? Shouldn't you give yourself some time before jumping into another relationship?"

"You're right, and I'm trying, but it's just… Ever since I met this person, they have consumed my thoughts, my dreams, my very existence. It's really strange, because when I see that person I feel like it's just me and them." When Miley said this, she looked straight into Lilly's eyes, trying to indicate it was her without actually saying it.

Lilly stayed silent for a few moments, just staring into the younger woman's eyes. "Well, Miley, I guess you'll just have to see if this person feels the same way about you. But I still think you should give yourself some time before jumping into another relationship with anyone."

"Oh, I will, Ms. Truscott. But I think this person might feel the same way," Miley said with a small smile.

"Good, I'm glad I could help. Now aren't you going to eat? Do you want half my sandwich?"

"Um, sure, I'll have half. I forgot to bring money with me today for lunch. Actually, I didn't forget, I just spent it all last Friday buying myself new clothes' and apparel since I felt so lousy," the brunette admitted sheepishly.

"Well, if you ever need food, you can come to me. I'll give you part of mine, but, please, don't make it a habit," Lilly said and winked at her while she took another bite of her sandwich.

*~*~*~*~*~*

Lily was ready to go get Molly, the last bell of the day having just rung. When she left the classroom, she found Miley staring at her curiously. "Where are you going, Ms. Truscott? Not that it's any of my business, but don't I have detention with you, starting today?"

"Oh, right. Would you mind leaving your book bag in there and coming with me? I am just picking up Molly from the daycare, but I can't leave you here unsupervised," Lilly said with a worried look on her face.

"No, I don't mind, Ms. Truscott. But where exactly is this daycare?"

"It's the building next door. Didn't you know that?"

"Oh, yeah," Miley said, hitting her forehead.

"Easy there, Miles. No reason for you to go hit yourself," Lilly responded, chuckling a little.

"Ha, ha. Very funny, Ms. Lilly," Miley said in a fake hurt tone but with a smile playing at her lips.

"Miles, technically we are still on school grounds, but I'll let it slide this time. Now would you mind waiting out here for a minute while I go get my little girl?" Lilly asked as she opened the door to the day care.

"No prob Ms. Trruuussscott," Miley replied, elongating her teacher's last name and winking at her. Lilly's face actually flushed quite a bit, but she tried to shake it off since Joannie would be seeing her.

"Hey Lilly. Molly just woke up. I'll go get her."

"Thanks Joannie," Lilly said, looking outside to make sure that Miley was still out there. Still standing where Lilly left her, Miley just looked up and nodded at her.

"Mommy!" Molly exclaimed, running towards her mother. Lilly opened her arms and scooped her up in a hug.

"Molly, how are you love?" Lilly questioned, giving her an Eskimo kiss.

Molly giggled. "I'm good momma." Molly said, still giggling.

"Well, Joannie, thanks. I'm looking forward to Friday if I can make it work."

"Don't mention it. Besides, Susan will definitely look forward to it, too."

"I'll see you later. I've got detention duties," Lilly said with a final wave and smile, walking out the door.

Miley waved at Molly hesitantly, but she did not want to startle the girl like last time.

"Hey… Millie, right?" Molly asked, trying to remember the other girl.

"It's actually Miley, but it's ok if you want to call me Millie for now," Miley said, smiling at the little two-year-old. When she looked at Lilly, she noticed she had Molly in her arms and a heavy looking bag over her shoulder.

"Oh gosh, Ms. Truscott. Let me help you with that bag," Miley offered.

"I think I'll take you up on that offer," Lilly said.

Miley removed the strap from Lilly's shoulder, brushing her fingers against some exposed skin in the process, causing them both to shiver at the small contact.

Once Miley secured the baby bag, they kept walking, chatting mindlessly until they returned to Lilly's classroom. They both ignored what they had just felt a few minutes ago.

"Well, this is detention, so I want you to do your homework without talking for thirty minutes," Lilly said, looking at the clock above the black board.

Miley raised her right eye brow. "Why only thirty minutes? I thought detention was two hours long?"

"It is, but quite frankly, two hours is too long to sit here in silence. I mean, you and I share a lot of the same… art interests, and I would really like to talk to you more about that. Besides, I like you Miley, and I don't completely agree with your punishment. Now hush up and do your homework. If you need help with any of it, just ask. Except for Math, I can only do so much there," Lilly said, showing her Texas Instrument Calculator.

Miley just smiled. "Okay, Ms. Truscott, whatever you say," she replied in a sing-song voice.

"Are you mocking me Miss Stewart?" Lilly asked, smirking. "Because you might find yourself with more detention time if you are."

"Well then, I'll have to mock you more often," Miley said smiling while looking straight at her.

Lilly looked at her, trying hard to suppress a smile and keep a serious expression on her face. She was having difficulty, finding she was enjoying the exchange a little too much.

"Please do your homework, Miley. We'll talk more later."

"Momma, I'm hungy."

"What would you like to eat, sweetheart? I have apple sauce and some strawberry juice. Would you like that?"

"Yeah, apple suse and stabewy juce!"

"Okay. Here you go," Lilly said after she opened up the apple sauce and inserted the straw into the juice box.

Molly took her apple sauce and sat next to Miley. After getting comfortable, she took her juice and placed it close to Miley.

Lilly stared at her daughter, wondering what she was about to do, but not daring to ask.

Molly tapped Miley's left shoulder.

Miley looked to the side then down. "Hey Molly. You here to help me with my homework, kid?"

"Nooooo," she giggled. "You want to eat apple suse and stabewy juce? Wif me?" Molly asked, looking at her with big blue eyes.

Miley smiled and said "Well, if it's ok with your mom, then, yes, I'd love to have some with you."

Smart girl, Lilly thought. "Can she momma?" Molly pleaded.

"Yes she may," Lilly said, smiling at both of them, showing her pearly whites.

"See, momma likes you, too!"

"Maybe, but I think she likes you way more than me. Want to know why?" Miley asked, getting some of the apple sauce. Seeing the young girl nod, she motioned her closer, saying, "Come close, it's a secret." Putting her mouth close to Molly's ear, she whispered, "Because you're the most important person in the whole world to your mom. She loves you more than anyone, so don't ever forget that. Shh. It's our secret, okay?" she said, smiling at the little girl and moving her head slightly to wink at Lilly.

Lilly just stared, in awe of both Miley and her baby girl. She had never seen her baby bond and be so trusting with someone so quickly, not in the entire time Molly had been alive.

Molly nodded vigorously.

"Good. But now I have to finish my homework or else I'll get in real trouble with your mom."

"Aww, mommy, can she pwey? She's been woking all day!"

"I'm sorry, Molly. She has detention, kind of like a time out."

"Why did you get in twbel?" Molly asked Miley.

"Well, I did something very wrong, but what matters is that I'm taking my time out like I'm supposed to."

"Okay, but you bette not get in any mor twable."

"Yes, ma'am. I will do my best not to get in any more trouble," Miley answered the little girl, whom she thought was beyond cute and adorable.

Lilly looked at the clock and decided that, for today, she'd let Miley go with only two subjects finished.

"Miles, I've decided to let you go early today. But don't make this a habit, missy," Lilly warned.

"Who says I'm in any hurry to leave. I am fine staying here, really. I mean, come on, Molly is too cute and I'm enjoying her company. You know, you should share her more."

Lilly raised a questioning eyebrow and decided to do something she never thought she'd ever do with any of her students. She invited Miley to her house that same afternoon. Either she was crazy or insane, but either way, she knew she was in trouble. She was falling for a minor, one that was her student no less.

AN: Hope you're all still enjoying the story. I'll try to update again tomorrow, but we'll see, lol. Thanks for reading. Review if you feel like it.