A/N: Hey guys, I feel so bad for not updating quicker, just 2 weeks ago, my mom was in the hospital, and then during the week I had a lot of homework, then last weekend was my brother's b-day and so busy and so this was like the only time I could update! I hope you enjoy:D

Things Have Changed

Chapter 14

A Denied Love Grows Stronger

It was the following morning and I was still a bit exhausted from my concert the night before.

I was trudging my way down the hall towards Lilly's locker, and while walking gossip and chatter filled my ears caused by my fellow students around me.

I soon came to a human blockage in the middle of the hallway, and weaved my way through successfully, and continued my way to Lilly's locker.

When I approached Lilly's locker, Lilly was there gathering her things I presume.

"Hey Miles." Lilly greeted, still rummaging with things in her locker.

"Hey." I greeted back, then I looked over to where Oliver was, and he was at his designated locker, 6 lockers down.

"So, what's up?" Lilly asked finally taking her head out of her locker and looking at me.

"Nothing…" I lied even though that the thought of Oliver finding out that song was about him still haunted my mind, and the fact that he is dating Kate, and just Oliver is making my life a confused mess.

I can easily blame Oliver for all my problems, but in the end I just blame myself for falling this hard for him. I know you can't blame yourself since you have no control of who you end up liking, but I'm the one responsible in my opinion.

All my problems were wrapping up in my head and creating such a mess. I didn't feel like myself anymore. To myself I seemed like I was a stranger, or someone abducted my body, because this love sick teenager I am standing as was not the real me.

The Jake thing, was another time in my life where I was like this, but I bounced back so fast, but this…I don't think I could bounce back so easily.

I was quiet now, more than ever as thoughts occupied my mind, and I wasn't as smiley as I was before either.

I seemed to be isolating myself from the people who cared, and the sad thing was…I don't think anyone noticed what I was going through.

Kate then came over with Oliver besides her. "hey guys."

Both me and Lilly greeted back.

I looked over at Oliver, and he looked over at me, it felt as if we were complete strangers, when just a short while ago he was my best friend. "I gotta go." I stated and ran away once again, like the coward I was.

Everytime I wanted to stay and try to convince myself that my feelings were nothing but me wanting to be friends with him again, I ended up failing and my heart aching more than ever, and me fleeing the scene to heal.

I couldn't look anymore, the sight of them standing besides each other, knowing they were together, it stung my eyes. I had to walk away, not only to heal my heart, but to also hide the fact I was on the verge of crying.

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Just like the day before, I went into homeroom and just sat there until a few moments later Lilly came in and sat next to me.

"I know its hard Miles, but soon enough you'll get used to it, it just takes time."

I nodded, saying she was right, but this getting used to was going to be hard, not some over night thing because everytime I saw them my heart ached with pain. I don't know if I could ever get used to this.

"Well…since you left, Kate said she was allowed to bring 3 people to that new amusement park that just opened up. She wanted me to ask you if you could go." Lilly informed me.

I just starred at my hands wondering if I should go or not. "Is Oliver going?" I found myself asking.

I looked over at Lilly and she nodded. I put my attention back onto my hands, that I was now fumbling with, questioning whether or not me going to the park.

"I'll let her know tomorrow, I still have to make up my mind." I stated to Lilly, and then the warning bell rang and my peers started filling up the classroom.

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Right before lunch, I was at my locker when Kate came up to me. "Hey Miley! So… did Lilly tell you about the amusement park?"

"Um…yea…I have to ask my dad if I can go though, so I'll let you know tomorrow." I said.

"It's going to be awesome! Anyway, I better get down to the lunchroom to save you, me, Lilly, and Oliver a seat." And she started walking away.

Oh great, Oliver will be sitting with us, and they might do, boyfriend and girlfriend stuff with each other. I don't think I can take that. "Um…Kate." I said and she turned her attention to me. "I have to finish something up for one of my classes, so I'm going to be in the Library." I fibbed.

"O, okay." She said confused and then continued her way to the lunch room.

I hated lying to Kate. I had wanted to tell Kate about my crush on Oliver before she started dating him, but I didn't know if she could keep it a secret, since Kate can sometimes be a blabber mouth.

So it was already too late to tell her I liked her boyfriend! And now, I can't go to Lunch, one of my favorite periods, because Oliver is in it, because I lied. I should have just told her, she probably wouldn't have said anything. I guess now I have to wait till gym to Oliver…

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Lunch, was extremely boring, since I had nothing to do and I just sat there pretending to read something. I had no Oliver to glance at every few minutes like I could have done if I were in the lunch room.

I was now close to the gym, when I heard my name being shouted down the hall by Kate with Oliver not far behind. "Hey Miles, wait up!" But I pretended not to hear her and quickened my pace and went into the gym inside the girl's locker room.

Not long after Kate entered the locker room, and she didn't look happy. "What was that?" She yelled. "Do you WANT to be my friend anymore?" She asked me before I could answer the first question.

"Of course I still want to be your friend Kate." I assured her.

"Then why don't you ever talk to me anymore like we used to before Homeroom and during lunch, and all? Do you hate Oliver? He thinks you do!" Kate stated.

Oliver thought I hated him, well I guess looking at my actions you could come to that assumption, but I could never hate Oliver.

"No, no, no, I don't hate Oliver. I just been having a lot on my mind lately and I'm sorry, okay?"

Lilly was now next us looking mildly confused.

"Alright. Sorry I freaked on you like that, but please start staying and talking to me again, I miss talking to you." I nodded and she left the locker room.

"What was that about?" Lilly asked.

"She just wanted to know why it seems I've been ignoring her, and she asked if I hate Oliver and all, but I think we're cool now." I said. Lilly laughed a bit.

"What's so funny?" I asked.

"Just that if she knew the truth, she would know that hate is the complete opposite of what you feel for Oliver."

"I hate Oliver a little." I retorted, since I was still mad about him begin a jerk to me and all.

"Miley, you don't hate him." She said matter-of-factly.

"Yes I do!" I said back, "Maybe not a whole lot, but…I do!" I said barely convincing her or myself.

"Miley, you practically love him." She stated putting her hand on my shoulder, "Stop trying to deny it, because a denied love only grows stronger."

I finally gave up, "I know…"

A/N: Wow, that is pretty long. I have spring break now, so I might update a little more. PLEASE REVIEW! 5 reviews and I'll try to update. O and thanks for all those lovely reviews:D