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Party Like A Rockstar

Chapter Five

Mall Time!

"I'm staying with you." I said to Jake. He looked surprised. Oh crap, what did I just do? Dad would kill me if he found out I spent the night at the beach... with Jake. Jake just nodded and then walked a little closer before settling down in the sand. I stayed where I was to call my dad.

"Hello?" He answered.

"Daddy, it's me." I said.

"How bud, how's your date going?" He asked. This is where the lying comes in...

"It was good, but I'm with Lilly now, she and Chris just broke up dad." I said, trying hard to sound sad. "Can I stay with her tonight?"

"Oh I don't know it's a school night..." He sighed.

"Dad! I'm trying to be a good friend! Lilly's a mess!" I pleaded.

"Fine, but you better be at school on time tomorrow morning. No skipping." He said sternly.

"Thanks Dad! See ya tomorrow," I told him, then hung up the phone. When I turned to walk back to Jake I saw him watching me. He quickly turned away when I looked over at him. I walked over and sat about a foot away form Jake. It was silent for a few minutes, making it a little bit awkward.

"Why'd you do it, Jake?" I asked him seriously. He waited for a couple seconds, looking like he was searching for an answer.

"...I don't really know why." He answered. Lie! That was such a lie. Why is it so hard for him to tell the truth?

"I know you know why you did it." After I said this Jake looked a tad confused. Maybe it was the drunkenness. I tried again. "Just tell me the truth. I know you did it for a reason."

"I... I guess I did do it for a reason. I was upset about what was going on with us. I got invited to the party, so I went. I thought it would take my mind off everything but at the party you were the only thing I could think about. I was sick of it... I just wanted to get away. I'm sorry, Miley. I couldn't handle loosing the one person I really, truly care about. I know this has all been my fault." Jake said, looking down at his folded hands in his lap. "Miley, I-I can't loose you." His confession softened me up a little bit, although I wasn't sure what to say. I didn't know if I was ready to forgive him yet.

"Yeah, Jake, it was all your fault. You know, you can't turn to that every time you have a problem. Do you get that?" I told him, shaking my head. I didn't wait for his answer though. "And... I don't want you to loose me either." I confessed, then turned away. I didn't want him to see my pink cheeks as I admitted that, even if it was dark out. I wanted to be done fighting with him, so I didn't say anything else. I took off my sweater and made it into a pillow, then laid down in the sand with my head on it. The sand was actually quite comfortable. We laid there in the silence for a while. I couldn't seem to fall asleep.

Over the next half an hour I felt Jake try and sneak closer to me. Oddly, it didn't bother me, I thought it was kind of cute in a way. He wanted to be close to me. About another half an hour later, I was still awake, but Jake thought I was asleep. He snaked his arm around my waist and pulled himself close to me. Once again, I oddly didn't mind. It was comforting, not to mention he was keeping me warm.

After a while, I was finally half asleep but I heard Jake whispering to me. "I love you, Miley. I'm so sorry for everything." He whispered into my hair. My mouth curled into a smile. When did he become so sweet?

I was so confused the next morning. Why were there annoying chirping birds in my room? When did my room become so bright? Aah, the light! I snuggled my face deeper to block the light out. Then I realized I was snuggling into Jake's arm. I quickly sat up. It all flooded back into my mind. Jake said he loved me. I slept at the beach. The fight before. I moved away from Jake a little and pulled my legs up to my chest while looking at the pretty blue ocean. It looked beautiful underneath the morning sun. I grabbed my purse and pulled out my cell, checking the time.

Shit! It was 9:43! We were so late to school! "Jake! Jake wake up!" I shoved his arm. He looked confused also as he sat up. "We're late, let's go!"

"Hu-late for what?" He asked.

"School." Duh! Jake didn't look too enthused.

"School? Do we really have to go?" He asked.

"Yes!" I answered like it was so obvious. But then I thought about it. I didn't have any clothes to change into. Imagine what Micheal would think if I walked into school with the same dress I wore the night before. And me and Jake being late at the same time? People would get suspicious. I don't think Daddy will find out. He wouldn't expect that from me. I've always been the goody-two shoes type. This once I could make an exception.

I looked over at Jake's face. He looked so sad and lost. He needed someone. His parents weren't much of parents. They were more like his managers. He didn't really have anyone. I couldn't turn him down anymore. Even if it made me feel like I was giving in, I had to do it. He needed me.

"Actually, who needs school?!" I smiled at him and laughed. He looked surprised by my kindness towards him. It was cute. "Want to skip with me?"

Jake waited for a second. "You want to spend a whole day, with me?" He asked clearly confused. He hadn't even smiled yet. Jake really was afraid he was going to lose me. I walked over and hugged him tightly. He was so surprised by this he didn't even hug back at first. When he did, it just made me feel more guilty. He held me so tight I knew it would kill him if I wasn't here for him, he wouldn't have anyone.

"I love you too, Jake." I said quietly, smiling. When I pulled away I saw that he was smiling too. A look of realization came to his face.

"You were awake last night, weren't you?" He asked me.

"Uh... yeah, I was." Jake was blushing now too, and he scratched the back of his head, which was what he usually did when things were uncomfortable for him.

"Well, that's kind of embarrassing." He looked around, not meeting my eyes.

"No, I thought it was sweet." I smiled at him, and he finally looked at my face. I decided to get off that subject. "So what do you want to do today?" I asked him. He looked relieved.

"It's up to you." Jake smiled. I took his hand and we walked to Michael's car. He wouldn't be back to pick it up until after school so I figured it be okay to use it for a while longer.

"Can we go to the mall?" I did the puppy face, expecting a no from him. Jake usually hates the mall. He gets attacked by fans at the malls.

"If thats what you want, sure." I smiled and pecked his cheek then started the car and drove off to the mall. We had already been to H&M, Macy's, and basically every shoe store, when we were in Forever 21. I was looking at a cute top when we heard someone yell, "Hey Ladies! It's Jake Ryan!"

"Oh god, lets go!" I said, pulling his arm into one of the changing rooms with me. The Purple Hat group of older ladies was trying to get Jake. What they were doing in Forever 21, I had no clue, but I do know that the dressing rooms there are very small.

"Thanks," He sighed. "This is why I hate the mall."

"Sorry I made you come." I told him. I looked up and noticed how close we were. I could feel his breathing and he could feel mine. Jake was staring into my blue eyes, as I drowned into his gorgeous green ones. I put my hands on his strong shoulders as he leaned down and his lips met mine. "I've missed you." I told him. It'd been a while since we kissed.

"I've missed you more." He said as he backed me up so I was touching the wall of the dressing room and he pressed his body against mine. I moved my hands to his waist and his played with my hair. It was getting deeper-

Knock. Knockknockknock. "One person per room." A snotty voice from outside said. I quickly pulled away, embarrassed and blushing.

"You can stay in here, I'll check if its clear out there." I walked out of the room, getting a dirty look from the lady working the dressing rooms. I smiled to throw her off guard then checked around the store. No purple hats. No one really. It was a school day after all, so there weren't many kids here.

I peeked my head back in the dressing room where Jake was sitting on the floor. "It's all clear." I told him, then extended a hand to help him up.

"Thanks," He said as we walked out of the store. It was now 3:00 and probably time to go home. School was ending soon and my dad would expect me home. As we walked out of the mall, Jake took my hand and intertwined our fingers, smiling at them.

"You know? I don't hate the mall so much anymore..." He said smiling.

I chuckled, knowing what he meant but deciding to use it against him. "Fantastic! Now we can come all the time, shopping buddy. And how do you feel about getting our nails done? Next saturday, okay?!" I joked.

Jake laughed along and nudged my shoulder. Then his face grew serious. "Miley, I can't tell you how much it means to me that your giving me another chance." He told me.

"If you screw up again, you don't get another chance, Jake. This is the last one." I told him. Just as serious as he was. I was afraid of getting hurt again. Jake must've read my mind.

"I'm not going to hurt you again, I swear." He held his hands up, promising me.

"Good. I have my people ya know? They'll take care of you if you do..." I winked. Jake didn't notice I was kidding and looked seriously scared. "Kidding!" I added. He let out the breath he was holding in.

"Phew, you scared me there." Jake said and I giggled. "Come on, let's go home." I linked my arm through his and walked back out to the car. I dropped him off at his house and then drove to mine. When I got there, Dad was waiting in the kitchen, looking angry.

"Hey Daddy!" I smiled, trying to act like I didn't notice his anger.

"Miley. I got a call from your school today. Would you like to explain to me why you weren't at school?" He said sternly.

"I- I..." I couldn't think of an excuse.

"Don't even think about lying to your father!" He said. Too late...

"Lilly's mom offered to take us shopping! She wouldn't let me say no! Lilly needed it." I explained. By his face I could Dad wasn't believing it.

"Hmm, could I call Lilly's mom about this?" He questioned.

"...Sure!" I smiled nervously.

"Miley, cut the crap. I went on a morning run and saw you at the beach with Jake. How could you be so irresponsible!?" He exploded.

"I, uh... I don't-" I tried. Oh god. He'd seen us?

"Your grounded." He said, looking disappointed in me. Ooh how I hated that look. He knew me so well... "How long, you ask? Two weeks." Great. Now that I'm back with Jake I get grounded.

"Okay dad. I'm really sorry. It won't happen again." I told him.

"No, it won't." I walked away and went up to my room. Normally this grounding would have me down so much, but now I was thinking that it was worth it. I got to spend time with Jake, and we got back together. It would all be fine... even if I can't hang out with Jake for two whole weeks. Ugh...

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