A/N: One-shot #2! Thanks so much for the positive response on the last one, I appreciate it! This is a Miley x Jake story. Flashbacks are in BOLD, just to clarify. Since I have nothing else to say, READ ON!
"Oh my God, is that Jake Ryan?"
Jake heard a girl whisper behind him and begin to giggle uncontrollably. He shook his hear, rolled his eyes, and continued down the street.
the world would be a lonely place
"Please, Jake, can I have your children?"
A girl squealed and lunged at him, but Ulysses, Jake's big, bald bodyguard, kindly moved the hormonal-crazed teenager out of his way. Jake laughed and maintained his path. He had been on tour for eight weeks promoting the sixth season of "Zombie High". He had grown used to demented fans like this by the end of week one.
without the one who puts a smile on your face
"Jake! Jake! Just a few shots for the press!"
Jake turned and gave a quick smile and wink. He was never one to turn down a camera. After a few flashes, he waved and turned into the lobby of his hotel. He nodded politely at a band of giggling girls and briskly headed toward the elevator. He sighed with relief as the doors closed him in.
so hold me till the sun burns out
"I can't do this anymore, U," Jake groaned, leaning against the wall and closing his eyes.
"One more week to go, J," Ulysses reminded him, patting his shoulder comfortingly.
After the first season of "Zombie High", Jake loved the press tour. The interviews were fun, the fans were amusing, and the attention was amazing. After six years, though, the pressure of constantly being in the limelight was beginning to wear him down. He longed for the short periods of time he spent in Malibu, slightly away from the Hollywood scene.
i won't be lonely when i'm down
"One more week to go," Jake echoed his bodyguard as the elevator doors slid open and he entered his penthouse suite. "One more week to go."
He flopped on the couch exhaustedly and reached for the remote. A familiar face greeted him as the television came to life.
'cause i've got you to make me feel stronger
"I'm Hannah Montana, your guest host for the day, and thanks for watching TRL!" Miley grinned at the camera.
"We're not going to see each other all summer," Miley said quietly, her hands on Jake's shoulders.
Jake nodded, pulling Miley close to him. "I know… it sucks."
"You're not going to forget what I look like or anything, right?"
Jake laughed. "Please, I'll see your face on TV, in magazines, on posters… it'd be really difficult to forget what you looked like."
Miley sighed. "I'm going to miss you," she whispered.
"Hey," Jake said, pulling away from his girlfriend to look her in the eye. "I have an idea." She cocked an eyebrow and he continued. "Whenever you're on TV, whenever you get your picture taken, just… whenever… do this." He scrunched his face up, crossing his eyes and sticking out his tongue.
Miley laughed. "Okay… have you gone insane?"
"No!" Jake protested. "I'll do the same thing and whenever you miss me, all you have to do is turn on the TV or buy a magazine and you know I'll be thinking about you."
Miley nodded. "Okay…" she said. "Okay, I'll do it."
Jake narrowed his eyes as the credits began to roll. He watched as Miley looked around her nervously. Quickly, she looked at the camera, crossed her eyes and stuck out her tongue. He grinned and turned off the TV.
"One more week."
when the days are rough and an hour seems much longer
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"Okay, Bud, so we got a concert in Buffalo tonight and then we're headed to Boston immediately, 'cause we got a concert there tomorrow."
Miley sighed.
i never doubted you at all
Robbie Ray flipped his Blackberry shut and ruffled his daughter's hair as the tour bus jerked into motion. "I know you're tired of all this, Bud," he said quietly, kissing her forehead, "But ya only got one more week and then we're back home."
the stars collide, will you stand by and watch them fall?
Miley nodded and leaned back, her eyes closing, her mind wandering.
so hold me till the sky is clear
"Jake, this was the greatest date, ever," Miley said, squeezing his hand. The sixteen-year-old pair, who had spent the evening celebrating a year of dating, were walking down the beach, hand in hand. Miley touched the heart-shaped pendant that hung gracefully around her neck. "And thank you for the necklace," she said. "It's beautiful, I love it."
Jake nodded, but said nothing.
"Hey," Miley said, as she stopped walking, "Are you okay?"
Jake shoved his hands in his pockets and turned away from her, staring into the ocean.
"Jake?" Miley said, touching his shoulder lightly. "You're not going to, like, break up with me after all of this, are you?"
Jake turned quickly, his eyes wide. "No!" he said, placing his hands on her upper arms. "I just…" he took a deep breath, "I have something to tell you, and I'm not sure how to say it."
Miley smiled, placing her hand on his cheek. "You can tell me anything," she whispered."
"I know," he nodded. He shoved his hands back into his pockets and took a few steps away from her. "Alright," he said, "Here goes." He took a deep breath. "Miley, I love you."
She looked at him strangely. "I know… you've told me that before, I love you too."
"No!" he yelled. "I mean, I love you. I'm not talking about two-week relationship, middle school, Jake + Miley 4evr, myspace, stupid l-u-v; I'm talking about head over heels, the real deal, getting old together kind of l-o-v-e. I love you, Miley Stewart."
Miley was taken aback. For a moment, she said nothing, but suddenly, her lips were on his and her arms were around his neck. When she pulled away, she pressed her forehead on his, "I l-o-v-e you, too, Jake Ryan," she whispered.
and whisper words of love right into my ear
Miley was jolted awake when the tour bus took a sharp turn. Sighing, she yawned and stretched.
'cause i've got you, to make me feel better
"One more week," she reassured herself, reaching for a magazine on the table.
She flipped carelessly through the pages, but stopped when she saw a picture of Jake. He stood on a street in Miami, his tongue sticking out and his eyes crossed. Miley laughed.
'What is wrong with America's favorite zombie slayer?' the caption read. Miley laughed again, knowing exactly what was wrong.
when the nights are long, they'll be easier together
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looking in your eyes
Lilly looked up from the banana split she was sharing with Oliver and shrieked.
"Geez, Lilly, could you be any more of a freak?" Oliver said, but as his eyes landed where Lilly's were focused he let out the exact same squeal.
hoping they won't cry
"Miles!" they yelled simultaneously, dropping their spoons and running toward their friend.
Miley laughed and embraced the two, who immediately bombarded her with questions.
and even if they do
"Did you have fun?"
"Where was your favorite place?"
"Did you meet anyone famous?"
"She's famous, ya donut!"
"Did you talk to Jake often?"
"How is Jake?"
"Is Jake home?"
"Speaking of Jake, how come you and him were always making that retarded face?"
Miley laughed again. "Guys," she said. "Your worse than the paparazzi!"
i'll be in bed so close to you
"Ooo," Lilly said, "How often did you come in contact with them?"
"I bet a lot," Oliver told her.
"Probably," Lilly agreed. She turned to Miley. "Did you have any stalkers?"
"Oh, that would be weird."
"Yeah, but I bet she had one."
"Guys," Miley tried to protest.
"She could get a restraining order!"
"How sweet would that be?"
"Sweet!"
"Hey, guys!" Miley said again.
"Actually, not really, because she'd be getting one 'cause someone was trying to kill her!"
"Or kill the president, remember Ronald Reagan?"
"Oh, yeah! What if Miley inadvertently killed George Bush?"
"GUYS!" Miley squealed, stomping her foot.
The two turned innocently toward her. "Yes?"
hold you through the night and you'll be unaware
She rolled her eyes. "Let's go finish that banana split and I'll tell you all about it."
but if you need me, i'll be there
Miley sat down at the table and prepared for another bombardment.
yeah, i got you, to make me feel stronger
As she placed a spoon of ice cream into her mouth, she felt two hands slide over her eyes.
when the days are cold and an hour seems much longer
"Guess who?" a deep voice whispered into her ear.
yeah, i got you, to make me feel better
Miley stood up and flung her arms around Jake, burying her head in his neck.
He laughed. "I missed you so much," he murmured.
"I l-o-v-e you," she said, holding onto him tightly.
when the nights are long they'll be easier together
"I l-o-v-e you, too," he whispered, holding her just as tight.
yeah, i got you
A/N: I hoped everyone liked that one as much as the first! A little Miley x Jake to mix things up! Haha, please review!
Thanks to all who reviewed the first one-shot:
x miss magic x: Oh, I'm totally not listening to her. I think it's dumb, but it just motivated me to finish/post that one-shot just to put another Lilly x Oliver out there. I hope you like Miley x Jake so you'll like this one, too! Thanks so much for taking the time to read and review! 3
lilerin91: Psh, I'm not listening to her. Thanks for reviewing (and for posting your story, they're always awesome!) And congrats to your brother! Haha, good to know you're the "sister of a legend!" 3
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