a/n: sorry for the long wait! haha but you guys will love this one i promise, and its a longger one:D haha k please review x0

CHAPTER 19:

Nick's POV:
She turned around, still in my arms. I had to fight the strong urge to kiss her, knowing it wouldn't be the right time. She wriggled out of my grip and wiped the falling tears, or that might have been the rain..it was hard to tell.

"How do I know you really are, Nick? You called me a LIAR, accusing me of the worst..." She shook her head. "You're supposed to be one of my best friends, and be able to trust me! But you got angry and over-reacted…AGAIN!" she finished, crying some more.

"Because Miley, I believe you now. I'm sorry for NOT believing you when I knew I should've. It's just—" I sighed, running a hand in my hair. "I like you a lot. I think you know that by now and when I saw you with him, it killed me—I just couldn't stand it! It made me think you wanted to be with him more than me."

"So basically you were jealous?" she sniffed. I nodded, guilty. "If you liked me so much then, why would you treat me like that Nick?"

"I didn't know what really happened, Miley. What did you expect me to do? Sit back and laugh at how you were with Lucas? But, I know the real story now, and I'm REALLY sorry for never letting you explain." I apologized once again, looking right in her eyes. I really hope she can forgive me.

"Wait how did you—" She stopped, and smiled slightly. "Demi probably told Joe I'm guessing?" I nodded and she continued. "I can see how you were a little upset from me spending time with Lucas, cause I invited YOU there, so I'm sorry for that. I was just trying to make a new friend, I have NO feelings towards Lucas, I promise."

"I know that…now." I smirked. "It's okay though, I had no right to be angry just because you were talking to someone else. I mean, it's not like you needed to follow me the whole night and all."

"Yeah, I know. And I decided that I forgive you too." She said, and my heart practically burst with happiness as a huge smile spread across my face.

"You do?" If I were her, I wouldn't forgive me so quickly, but that's Miley, never holding grudges and could never hate or be mad at anyone for a while.

She nodded. "I mean it should be put in the past; forgive and forget you know? I don't want this to ruin our summer." She smiled. *sigh* OUR summer. I smiled back and wrapped my arms around her, pulling her in a tight hug. Here we were, standing in the rain hugging, but neither of us seemed to mind. I didn't and I was fine as long as I was with her. Before we let go I kissed her cheek. And we headed back inside. I had to try to not let myself jump in the air and shouting 'WOOHOOO' because that's how happy I was.

With Jemi watching through the window:

"Look they hugged! I guess they are okay now." Demi beamed and looked at Joe.

"Okay, enough about these uh, 'Niley' problems," Joe started chuckling a bit, "let's talk about something else." He added, moving closer to her.
"Okay, like what?"She asked getting excited-nervous.
"Well, how about that I really, REALLY like you, and wanted to know if you'll go out with me?" Joe said smoothly. Demi didn't answer right away though; she was in somewhat shock from him just coming out like that. "I know we haven't known each other long, but I really got to know you this past week and I just—" Joe sighed, unable to actually SAY how much he likes her, he just knows he FEELS it.
Demi simply smiled and said, "I thought you'd never ask." And with that, they kissed—it was a sweet, little kiss, but it had a lot of meaning to it. After they pulled away, Miley and Nick were walking in the door, soaking wet.

"You guys are soaked!" Demi exclaimed. "You probably should take a shower." Miley nodded and smiled a 'bye' at Nick and went up stairs. "So Nick…" She started.
"Um, yea…?" He asked.
"It went pretty well with Miley huh? Are you two together now?!" Demi said getting closer and more excited.
"Well, not yet but I will—"
"What?!" Demi slapped the side of Nick's head. "That was the perfect time to ask!"
"Okay, ow!" Nick said rubbing his head. "And we never got too it—plus it was raining pretty hard I didn't want us to get sick."
"Well, you better do it sometime today then." Demi said. She and Joe walked away, arms around each other. Nick stood there in somewhat shock that THEY were together before he and Miley were.

Nick's POV:

Demi was right. I need to ask her soon. But the rest of the day never had any good timing to do so. When I went to ask her, seeing she was alone, her mom called her first and they went grocery shopping with my mom. Or Demi was over still and they talked. I am getting frustrated, but also anxious and a tad nervous. I know I'm shy, but I already told her I liked her, so I know I can do this. But when will I be able to? Never, it seems. I also wanna tell her that I'm in love with her, but that might be taking A LITTLE too far and fast right now.

Miley's POV:

Okay, I'm getting really annoyed. I know Nick wants to ask me out, Demi told me he basically said he was gonna…but when? I am not annoyed at him, I don't wanna rush him, but it seems like every time he comes to ask me, someone has to come and interrupt it. Ugh, if I'm this annoyed, than this must be KILLING Nick. I realized how much I do like him. He was always there for me whenever I needed it, like Demi but better in a way. But don't tell Demi that ;) I could see myself falling in love with him, but I've learned from past heartbreak that falling too quick only makes it hurt worse. Come to think of it though, I don't believe I was ever TRULY in love before. It may have been my naïve self thinking that I was. So maybe Nick can be my first real love, but I don't wanna rush into thinking about anything like that yet. After all, we aren't even together yet. So, the rest of the day went by quickly. We all watched another movie because it was still raining outside, but soon it was time to go to bed. Did I mention how cute Joe and Demi are together? Oh yea and Kevin and Dani—they are so in love. They will get married one day, I can see it happening. Anyway, I said goodnight to everyone, and even though you'd think it be awkward between Nick and I knowing what happened today, it isn't, and I love that. Wow, do I talk about him too much? Sorry, can't help it you know?
I fell asleep pretty quickly, only to be woken up by a crash of thunder and bright flash of lightning. (A/N: haha I was just listening to Before the Storm lol) Usually when this happens, I'm scared and go to my mom's room—don't make fun, I know I'm 16 but I get scared! Anyway, since I knew I couldn't go there because she has a smaller bed than usual, so I looked over and saw Nick…I guess I can go there. I walked slowly over to his bed; awww he looked so cute and peaceful sleeping. Okay, maybe I should stop staring now and wake him up.

"Nick?" I whispered while nudging him.

"Hmm?" He looked up at me, still half asleep. "Miley are you okay? What time is it?" he asked looking at the clock.

"I'm fine, but I'm just scared from the thunder and can't go back to sleep. Can I lay with you?" I asked half-embarrassed. He smiled and nodded, scooting over a little. I snuggled up to him, while he put his arm that was behind me around me to pull me close to him. My head rested under his chin in the crook of his neck, so I was almost laying more on his chest than his arm. I smiled; he was so warm and smelled really good.

"So, I've been meaning to ask you something all day, but I never got the chance to." He started. My eyes shot open, this had to be it—he was finally gonna ask me. I bet he can feel my heart starting to be fast, and I can feel his; aw he's nervous haha.

"Okay, what is it?" I asked, trying to sound casual.

He took a deep breath, "I was wondering if you wanna go on a real date with me, and maybe uh, be my um girlfriend?" he wondered, stuttering a bit. He was obviously trying not to sound as nervous as we both knew he was. I looked up into his gorgeous brown eyes with my blue ones and smiled.

"Took ya long enough to ask." I joked. He chuckled then leaned down a bit as I leaned up and we slowly kissed. This kiss lasted longer than the one last week, and it had a lot more passion in it. His lips were so soft and luscious. We pulled away, and I think we both had these goofy grins on our faces, but that's okay. We were finally together—Nick and I, boyfriend and girlfriend. I liked the sound of that.

Nick's POV:

"Well, goodnight Miles." I said pecking her lips one last time. 'I love you' is what I wanted to say, but like I said before, it's too soon. I hope she couldn't tell how nervous I was, but none of that seems to matter now. She was finally mine, and this moment with her is all I care about.

"Goodnight Nicky." She giggled and snuggled close to me. I lightly stroked her hair, smiling down at my girlfriend. I loved being able to say that, and to top it off, i fell asleep with her in my arms.

~haha aww finally right? sorry for torturing u for 18 chapters of them denying everything, sercretly crushing, etc haha :) whats gonan happen now that they are together? oh and guess what..this is random but yesturday i took my driving permit test, and i passed!!=D i have 2 wait 6 months for it though, cuz i turn 16 in may lol ugh. k well please review and chapter 20 will hopefully be out soon!:)