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Nothing prepared Oliver for what he was about to see. He opened the door, grinning from ear to ear. His grin vanished when he saw Lilly.

"Wow. You look… absolutely amazing," he said breathlessly.

Lilly blushed scarlet red. "Thanks. So where are we going?"

"Oh, you'll find out soon enough," Oliver said, laughing. "Come on, we're gonna be late."

Oliver led her over to his car. She had always been jealous that he got his license three months before she did.

ooHMoo

Miley glanced in the hallway mirror before she answered the door. "Hey Jake!" she greeted him.

Jake was speechless. "M-Miley. You look… beautiful."

"Aww thanks Jake," Miley said, blushing slightly.

"Come on, we have reservations for 7:30. And our ride should be here in three… two… one." Just then, a black stretch limo pulled up in front of the Stewart's house. It was Miley's turn to be speechless.

"Y-You didn't have to-" Jake silenced her by putting his finger to her lips.

"Just get in the limo," he said with a smile.

A few minutes later, they pulled up to an Italian bistro. The driver let them out of the limo. Jake held his arm out to Miley and she linked her elbow with his as the walked into the restaurant.

The hostess led them to the back of the building and through some large double doors. The scene in front of them was one of the most beautiful things Miley had ever seen.

There was a round table for two with a lacy white table cloth covering it and candles arranged into a beautiful centerpiece. The wall behind the table was a large glass window that overlooked the beach.

"Your waiter will be with you momentarily," the hostess told them before walking away.

Jake pulled Miley's chair out for her, then seated himself. "Jake, this is amazing!" Miley exclaimed.

"No need to thank me. I just told them what to do, and they did it."

After they ordered their drinks, Jake took a deep breath. "Miley, there's something I need to tell you. I don't know if you'll like it or not.

"Okay, go on," Miley urged him.

"I've like you for a long time. You were one of the first people that I saw when I walked through the doors of Seaview Middle School. You were also one of the first people ever to blow me off. I didn't like it, but I found it to be… sexy. Then I went out with so many girls to make you jealous. It was torture to see you not even bat an eye at that. I was so confused…" He watched the emotions play across Miley's face. First, he saw pleasure, then surprise, and finally, compassion. She sat in silence and let his speech sink in. Then he saw frustration in her eyes.

"Jake, I used to think you were a jerk. Then I started to see the real you. And I started to like you. I was going to tell you how I felt one day. But come to find out, you had a girlfriend. I'm not really the jealous type, so I just figured you would break up sooner or later. Then, my prediction came true two weeks ago. And now, here we sit."

In the midst of their heartfelt speeches, they hadn't realized how close they had become. Miley was the first to take note of this and abruptly sat up.

Jake was startled by her sudden movement and straightened up in shock.

Just then, their waiter appeared and took their order.

Soon after their food arrived and they began eating, Jake broke the silence.

"Miley, how long do you think a couple should be dating before they say 'I love you'?"

She was startled by the question, but gave her honest opinion. "Well, It depends on their relationship. If they're going out just to have a boyfriend or girlfriend, then the word love should never be mentioned. But if they really do love each other and have been dating for a little while, that's when it should come up."

Jake nodded. "Okay, thanks. I really appreciate your honesty."

After they were finished eating, Jake offered Miley his hand. She took it and they walked back to the limo.

ooHMoo

"Will you please tell me where we're going?" Lilly pleaded.

"Oh, alright. You and I are going to see the Phantom of the Opera," he said proudly.

"Oh, I love that movie!" Lilly exclaimed.

Oliver laughed. "No, no, no. You don't understand. We're going to see the actual show performed on a stage!"

Lilly gasped. "Oh Ollie! You didn't have to do that for me!" She leaned over and gave him as much of a hug as the seat belt would allow her.

Oliver laughed. "It's nothing, really. And before we end up wrapped around a tree, I would suggest at least letting go of my right arm."

"Oh, right. Sorry," she said, pulling away quickly. "Hey Oliver?"

"Yeah?"

"You… smell really good." She told him with a smile.

He glanced at her and gave her his signature crooked smile.

A few minutes later, they pulled into the parking lot. Oliver walked around the car and let Lilly out. They walked into the theater together, arm in arm.

After the show, they walked back to the car. Before Oliver could walk around to the driver's side, Lilly grabbed his hand.

"Oliver, I want to thank you. This has been one of the most amazing nights of my life and I'm really glad I got to spend it with you."

Oliver pulled her into a hug. "I'm glad I got to spend it with you too, Lilly." They separated and walked to their sides of the car.

As soon as Oliver turned the key in the ignition, Lilly turned on the radio. The first notes of "If Everyone Cared" by Nickelback were being played.

"Oh, I love this song!" she exclaimed as she turned up the volume. They both began to sing along.

From underneath the trees, we watch the sky
Confusing stars for satellites
I never dreamed that you'd be mine
But here we are, we're here tonight

Singing Amen, I, I'm alive
Singing Amen, I, I'm alive

If everyone cared and nobody cried
If everyone loved and nobody lied
If everyone shared and swallowed their pride
Then we'd see the day when nobody died

And I'm singing

Amen I, Amen I, I'm alive
Amen I, Amen I, Amen I, I'm alive

And in the air the fireflies
Our only light in paradise
We'll show the world they were wrong
And teach them all to sing along

Singing Amen, I, I'm alive
Singing Amen, I, I'm alive
(I'm alive)

If everyone cared and nobody cried
If everyone loved and nobody lied
If everyone shared and swallowed their pride
Then we'd see the day when nobody died

And as we lie beneath the stars
We realize how small we are
If they could love like you and me
Imagine what the world could be

If everyone cared and nobody cried
If everyone loved and nobody lied
If everyone shared and swallowed their pride
Then we'd see the day when nobody died
When nobody died...

"That is such a good song. I could never get tired of it," Lilly said.

Oliver nodded in agreement as he pulled into the Truscott's driveway.

He walked Lilly up to the porch.

"Thanks again for everything. I loved it," Lilly said.

Oliver suddenly had the urge to kiss her. She looked stunning under the moonlight.

He blinked a couple times. "Y-You're welcome. I had a great time. I'm call you tomorrow," he replied. Then he leaned down and kissed her cheek. And with that, he disappeared into the darkness.

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