A/n: yay a longer one for once! haha this is the 2nd to last of new chapters..i still have to write 13=] ahha

CHAPTER ELEVEN:

Nick's POV:

We ALMOST kissed. We were SO close. I felt her breath inches away from my face as we leaned in, but she stopped with an unsure look on her face and with that, we went back to the blanket. I tried to forget about it and push away the awkwardness, but something kept repeating in my head; she doesn't wanna be anything more than friends, or "brother and sister." I sighed. Right now we were on our beach towels, laying in the sun, but she was napping peacefully. I really thought all the signs were there, that MAYBE she could feel the same…the sparkle in her eyes when she looked at me, the way she always laughed at everything, almost flirting. I guess I was just getting my hopes up. Why would a beautiful girl like Miley—who can probably have any guy she wants—like me? I'm basically a nobody, and I'll never be anything more with her…it sucks.

"Hey guys." Joe came over, "What do you wanna talk to me about?"

"Huh?" I asked, not in the mood, I'm too lost in my own thoughts.

"But Kevin said—" Joe stopped then gasped. "He LIED to me!"

"I wonder why he would do that.." I said sarcastically.

Joe fake-pouted as he turned and walked away. He likes to act like a child at times; sometimes I think I act older than him. Anyway, the rest of the day Miley and I hung out; going back in the water, eating fries, etc. The whole, 'awkward almost-kiss' thing faded away. I mean, I know we both remember it, but it's not ruining anything. So the next day, Thursday, it rained. Joe, Kevin and I went to the movies, while Miley and our moms went to Dani's house. They were having "girl time," whatever THAT means. Maybe Miley will talk about me…

"Uh, Nick?" Kevin Said interrupting my thoughts.

"Yea?" I asked.

"Well, I invited Dani to dinner as a date and she wanted you guys and Miley to come too. For celebrating us here, I don't know, but I think you should make it more of a date with Miley." Kevin suggested.

"Hmmm…but that would be weird for her probably. I really REALLY like her. And I want to but I'm—" I stopped. I can't admit how nervous I'd be to ask her. But they're my brothers, so I sighed, "Scared."

"Dude, she would be SO happy if you did! I really think she likes you." Joe reassured.

"I kinda thought so to but not anymore…" I said.

"Dani can talk to her today, I'll find out. BUT you need to ask her. Dani won't invite her, neither will Joe or I. YOU are." Kevin practically demanded. Sheesh, I didn't think asking your best friend out was SUCH a big deal! Two hours later, when we got back from the movies, Miley and our moms already got back. From thinking of what my brothers said, my heart started pounding and I started gulping. Okay, I GUESS you can say I was nervous because I do that plus say "um" a lot when I am, but I can control it.

"H-hey Miley." I said in my best casual voice. I'm not an actor, so when I say my best, its code word for 'I suck at it'.

"Hey Nick! I missed you guys today." She smiled. "But, it was nice to have time away for a change." I smiled at that. Why is she so…perfect?

Kevin nudged me and Joe gave me a look. It's time. "We'll be upstairs if you need us." Joe said and they ran off. I nodded and took a deep breath.

"Miley? I maybe, um was ,you know, kinda uh…" Man, I stutter like an IDIOT. She probably think I sound so stupid.

Miley's POV:

Nick's SO cute when he stutters. I have no clue what he's trying to say though.

"Nick, take a breath. Just say it; you can say ANYTHING to me." I smiled genuinely.

He started to ease up. "I know, okay well you know how Kevin is taking Dani out to dinner?"I nodded. Oh my gosh, where is he going with this? I'm kinda excited now. "Well, uh they invited you, Joe and me also, but I was wondering if you kinda wanna go w-with me…?" He looked up shyly.

Did he just ask me out? "Like a date?" I burted.

"Well, um I—" He smiled. "Yea."

I smiled too. "Okay, sure! Sounds like fun." I said trying to be casual. But in the inside I was screaming happily: YESSSS!!!! OMG AHHHHHH!!!! Like picture me doing a happy dance…yea exactly haha.

"Cool." He said with a huge, goofy grin. This could be a fun summer after all. I excused myself to the kitchen and actually DID a happy dance. Little did I know, my mom and Mrs. Jonas were in there, too. Boy, my face got SO red. "Uh…hello!" I said, stopped dancing.
"Yea, I'm not gonna ask." My mom said. They went back to talking. I peeked my head around the corner and saw Nick dancing like a dork also. He looked so ridiculous that I almost died from laughing—well HIDING my laugh. Gosh, he was SOOO cute. Okay, so I KINDA think he likes me too, but I'm not gonna jump to conclusions. Maybe he was trying to be nice or his brothers made him. But knowing Nick, he most likely wanted to do that.

Nick's POV:

I was so happy you would not believe. I know she's not my girlfriend now or anything, but this was a start. I was dancing like a crazy man. I was grinning with this goofy smile on my face, and I could've sworn I heard someone giggle, but I didn't care. I ran upstairs to Joe's room, where both him and Kevin were. "She said yes! She said yes!" I shouted and jumped onto his bed. Okay, maybe I was a little OVER happy, but you would be too if you were in my place.

"Way to go bro!" Kevin said high fiving me.

"Look at Nick, picking up the chicks." Joe said and we pounded fists, I just realized I am more nervous now than I was asking her out before…this was a date! What if I do something wrong? She will laugh at me and never give me the time of day again. A look of worry and nervousness washed over my face, and I think my brothers noticed.

"Don't worry man, everything will be fine." Kevin comforted me, while putting an arm around my shoulder. "Joe and I will be there; you aren't COMPLETELY alone."

I sighed, "I know but this is like a REAL first impression on her. She knows me yea, but this is different; this is like testing how we 'connect' on this kind of level and I-" I sighed again. "I guess I'm just scared." Real manly huh? I'm 16 and scared of a date with one of my best friends. But this wasn't just ANY date, that's for sure.

"Well, don't be. If you need us, we'll help." Joe smiled. Too bad I don't see THAT Joe every day. So the rest of the evening/night, we all played card games like BS, PIGS, kemps, etc. Of course for that game, Miley and I were on a team and we were SO beating Joe/ Kevin. Our signal was 3 taps with a finger on the table, like we were waiting for a card or w/e, and they never caught on.

Miley's POV:

We had a fun night. Nick and I flirted A LOT; I could tell he was for sure. But whatever! Before we went to bed, I asked Nick if he asked me out to be nice/if his brothers made him, or that he wanted to. He simply smiled and said, "I wanted to," and rolled over so his back was facing me in his bed. If he wasn't in the room with me I would've screamed and be all giddy and happy. But I smiled as well and went to sleep. So now, it's Friday, the day of the dinner, and I am SUPER excited/nervous. I've been on dates before, but this was with Nick—my best friend, "brother!" Who knows if this could end good or bad?! It was a sunny day, so it was a good sign so far. I took a walk with my mom that morning along the beach coast. When we got back, Dani was talking with the boys about something. They look like they are hiding something, except Nick, he looked more upset over this. I wonder what it was.

"Oh hey Miley!" Dani said as I came over.

"Hey…what's going on guys?" I asked. They all exchanged glances. Okay, now I'm nervous.

"Well, you know my cousin, Demi, right?" Dani said and I nodded…OMG don't tell me…

"heyyyyo!" Someone exclaimed and tackled me. I turn around and look to see who it was…

"DEMIII!!!!!" I hugged her tight. So THIS is why my mom wouldn't let me bring her! I hugged my mom and thanked her a billion times and then Demi and I went to my room to catch up. This was gonna be SO fun!

"So, I hear you and Nick have a date tonight." She said smiling. I rolled my eyes but smiled.

"Yea, but Kevin, Danielle and Joe are coming too. Omigosh you should come! You can be…Joe's date!" I exclaimed. Demi blushed. Maybe she likes him? ;)

"Well, he is really cute and nice, but what makes you think he would want to?" Demi asked.

"Believe me, he's Joe and he would TOTALLY love you! You're so his type." I said. She smiled and we talked for another hour or so. Later that day, we got ready, and I was pretty nervous, but I'm okay now since Demi is here. We walked downstairs, and the boys, plus Danielle were waiting for us.

"Wow, you girls look great!" Kevin said and Joe nodded in agreement. He couldn't take his eyes off of Demi…hmm maybe it's time I play cupid for my friend :)

~yayyy Niley, Jemi, and Kanielle DATE!=D haha please reviewww3 thanks!