Sweet Dad of mine, Chapter 8

Hannah was in the studio with her dad, recording her new song.

''So what do you think, dad?'' Hannah asked, after she was done.

''I got a good feeling about this one, bud...'' He said with a smile. ''But I guess we'll see that Saturday...''

''I guess...''

''So, tell me, what's the story of that song?'' He winked.

''Lilly...''

''You want her back, don't you bud?''

''Yes, I do!!'' Hannah exclaimed. ''I've been so stupid!''

''I couldn't have said it better myself...''

''So, you're not... mad at me? For being... this way?'' Hannah asked, uncomfortable.

''Of course not! Lilly is the best thing that ever happened to you! And as long as you're happy, it's fine by me!''

''Thanks dad'' Hannah said, hugging her father.

Lilly and her dad were in the living room.

''So, when are you leaving?'' Lilly asked to her dad.

''Next week. But the rehab center is in Malibu, so I won't be far...''

''I'm gonna miss you...'' She said hugging him. They both were starting to get used to this father daughter relationship.

Someone knocked on the front door, so Lilly went to open the door. IT was Miley.

''Hey! Look what I brought?!'' She said, showing Lilly a few outfits.

''Cool, let's go upstairs.''

''Hey Mr T!'' Miley exclaimed, following Lilly up the stairs.

Lilly closed the door of her bedroom once Miley and she stepped inside. She looked at Miley who was spreading the different outfits on the bed. She was going on and on and on about the different advantages of each outfit, and what they were saying about Lilly if she wore them.

''Miley!'' Lilly called to make her stop. It worked, Miley stopped. ''Why are you doing this?''

''Well, I want you to have a perfect night with Liz.'' Miley lied.

''Really?'' Lilly asked, stunned.

''Really.'' Miley lied again.

Lilly was disappointed. Miley wasn't even a slight jealous.

Miley's plan was simple. She was going to make Lilly realized Liz or any other girl wasn't made for her. Only Miley was.

''so, which outfit do you wanna try first?'' Miley asked.

Lilly picked the brown jacket and the old blue jeans. She took off her blouse. Miley gasped and turned away. She could resist Lilly, when she was dressed! But seeing her in her underwear was completely different!

''So, erm, where are you going tonight?'' She asked, pretending to be busy arranging the outfits on the bed.

''Movie and then maybe have dinner somewhere.'' Lilly answered, putting on a white top. She started to pull down her pants. Miley looked back at Lilly at that exact moment.

''Sweet niblets,'' she let out and quickly looked away.

Lilly stopped. ''What?''

''Nothing, nothing. Erm, maybe you should change in the bathroom.''

Lilly looked at herself and saw her in her panties and this white top. ''I guess you're right.''

She grabbed the clothes and headed towards the bathroom. Miley couldn't stop herself from watching Lilly go.

Lilly got in and out of the bathroom a few times. The outfits all looked great on her, but she wasn't really into them. Miley wasn't complaining, she liked seeing Lilly strutting in front of her. Lilly went out from the bathroom once again. She was wearing a pair of blue jeans with a white top which was leting some of her belly skin showed. She had put an elbow sleeved jacket above.

''wow,'' Miley couldn't help letting out. 'You look...'' She was going to say 'hot', but she didn't know if it would be really appropriate. She settled for ''Great.''

Lilly smiled. ''I guess we have our winner!'' she said turning on herself.

''I think so too! Ok, now, take this off.'' Miley ordered.

''What?!'' Lilly froze.

''I mean, take this off, put a bathrobe on, so I can do your make up.'' Miley explained, realizing that what she said before was confusing, but also revealing...

Lilly went back to the bathroom and reappeared a moment later.

''Ok, I'm ready.''

''Ok, sit on this chair.'' Miley said.

Lilly did so and soon Miley was applying some eyeliner on Lilly's eyes. It was a light color, natural, as Lilly.

And then came the lip gloss. Miley had to focus on Lilly's lips...without her mind being distracted. The girls could feel the awkwardness between them. Miley was concentrating too much. And Lilly's attention was focusing on how close Miley was. She could feel her body on her legs. Lilly thought that she only had a few centimeters to make to actually be able to kiss Miley. She closed her eyes trying to regain control.

''Here you go!''

Miley stood up. ''You look perfect.'' Lilly looked into the mirror and agreed. She looked somewhat different, but not in a bad way.

''Ok, so I'm gonna leave now.'' Miley said. Lilly and she shared a deep look. They both knew what it meant. They both knew what they wanted. But Miley thought Lilly had moved on, and Lilly thought Miley just wanted to be friends.

''Well, have fun tonight.'' Miley said. But the truth was, she hoped Lilly won't have a good time with Liz.

''Thanks for everything Miley.'' Lilly hugged her, a little too long. Or not long enough for Miley's taste.

Then Miley left the room.

It was Saturday. Miley didn't get much sleep last night. She had spent her time wondering how Lilly's date had gone. Did they hold hands? Did they kiss? She got up and went downstairs. Her father was cooking breakfast.

''Hey Miles. Ready for the big day?''

Miley groaned. Her Hannah performance was tonight. She didn't reply to her father. She just grabbed a pancake in a plate and went back to her room. After she had breakfast and took a shower, she headed towards Lilly's house. She wanted to know how the date had gone and she couldn't wait any longer for Lilly to call her... if she called...

Mrs Trescott let her in, even if Lilly was still sleeping. Wow, she probably got home late last night.

Miley softly knocked on Lilly's door. No answer. She quietly opened the door. Here she was, sleeping in her bed.

Miley leaned beside the bed, watching her for a while. Lilly started moving, she was slowly waking up. When she opened her eyes, the first thing she saw was Miley.

''What are you doing here Miley?'' She asked surprised, and straightening up.

''I wanted to know how things went with Liz.''

''You didn't need to come, I would have called you...'' Lilly shrugged.

Miley didn't reply. Lilly laid back and her eyes closed again.

''Don't tell me you're gonna fall back asleep!'' Miley screamed.

Lilly groaned.

''Come on, tell me what happened. I'm dying here!''

''what do you want to know anyway?''

''Because! Because I... you...'' But Miley could let the words out.

Lilly sighed. ''It went ok...''

''Ok...? what kind of ok?''

''It was good, but I don't know, I don't like her that way. I think it's too soon anyway. I'm still recovering...''

''Sorry.''

''oh, well, don't bother.''

''So, you're coming tonight, right?''

''Coming where?''

''To the studio! Hannah's new song...''

''Oh right. I don't know if it's such a good idea.''

Miley insisted for Lilly to come anyway. She wanted Lilly to hear the song. Lilly finally agreed because Miley wouldn't leave the room until she did so. Miley finally left, letting her going back to sleep.

Outside Lilly's house, Miley did a happy dance. Lilly had a bad date, Lilly was still into her, and Lilly was coming tonight. Perfect!

Hannah was in her limo. In addition of the stress of the upcoming evening, she was still thinking about Lilly. Miley was getting more and more ready to accept who she loved. Lilly was more important to her than anything else. She knew that now... But after what happened earlier, she wasn't sure anymore Lilly would forgive her...Hannah sighed.

''What's up, bud?'' Her dad asked, concerned.

''Nothing. I'm just nervous.''

''Don't worry, your new song's a bomb.''

Hannah grinned.

The limo pulled over. There they were. She took a breath, and stepped out. The crowd outside the studio was huge. ''That's a good sign,'' Hannah thought. She smiled and waved to the fans. She signed a few autographs, but she was quickly pushed inside by the security guards.

Hannah and Lola were backstage, waiting for Hannah to be called on stage to sing her new single. Lola had just arrived.

''You're ready?'' Lola asked. She was even more nervous than Hannah.

''Not sure...''

''Come on, you're gonna do good...''

''Why are you shaking, then? You're scared to death.''

''I'm not scared...'' Lola protested.

''Hannah, you're on in 30 seconds,'' a man said.

''Ok, thanks.''

''Good luck Hannah.'' Lola said kissing her on the cheek.

''Don't forget to listen to the song...'' Hannah insisted.

Lola smiled. ''I won't!''

''Hannah, in 10 seconds.''

Hannah went next to the stage. She took a deep breath and gave a last look to Lola. The double moment of thruth was here. Hannah will receive two verdicts tonight: one regarding her future career, and the other one, regarding her future happiness.

The music started and Hannah slowly got on stage, starting singing.

I didn't wanna listen to what you were sayin'
I thought that I knew all I need to know
I didn't realize that somewhere inside me
I knew you were right but I couldn't say so
I can take care of myself, yeah, you taught me well
I learned from you that I do not crumble
I learned that strength is something you choose
All of the reasons to keep on believin'
There's no question, that's a lesson, that I learned from you

The song went on, and Lola kept looking. Through Hannah, Miley was telling her everything. Or was she? Lola/Lilly didn't know what to think anymore. Hannah/Miley was always going back and forth. Besides, she had made it clear that her decision was definitive the other night. Lola/Lilly concluded that she was probably imagining that song was for her. There was no hidden meaning. It was just lyrics.

Hannah finished her song. ''Wow, that's gonna be a huge hit! Looks like Hannah Montana is back on track people!'' the show host cried. Hannah thanks the public and left the stage. She ran backstage, looking for Lola. Nobody.

''Hey, excuse-me,'' She said to a technician. ''Have you seen Lola? Bright red hair? Cute? Maybe a little weird...''

''Oh, yeah, she left.'' he said.

She left??? Hannah's smile faded.

Disclaimer: I do not own the song used in that chapter. The title is 'I learned from you', by Miley Cyrus