Miley's POV

I felt broken. I didn't know why but it was like the past was finally coming back to haunt me and I didn't want to be broken and I didn't want to be haunted. Yet, every thought in my mind went back to the last few months I had with my father.

As I ran through the hallways I felt as if I wasn't just running away from my dad but I was running away from every little problem I had. The secret that I was keeping for Joe, not knowing if I'll actually go to that program and now knowing that Selena is my stepsister and I doubt she herself even knew.

I kept running and since everyone was in the lunchroom I had no problem getting through the hallways. My mind felt crammed and overloaded as if it were going to explode at any given moment. My legs felt heavy and with each step I took I knew that soon I would be in the dark and for some reason I felt that now that was best. So when I felt my body collide with the floor I didn't care nor was I even close to worried. I welcomed the darkness with such eagerness and joy that I felt a sense of satisfaction with a tinge of worry. Was I going insane or maybe I just needed a break?

Robby Ray's POV

As I saw her it felt as if I was in a dream. I never thought I would see her again and I never tried to look for her. I was scared. I felt like a helpless child lost when I saw her. Her face showed so many emotions in such a little moment of time. Was it hurt or disgust I saw in her eyes? Did she hate me for abandoning her those years ago? Of course she did that was a stupid question to ask.

I knew of her mother's death. I had read it in a newspaper and I was contacted by the state because there was no one to take Miley. Too many unwanted memories came to me when I thought of my last living child and I didn't want to relive them so I refused to take custody of Miley.

She was sent to foster care and from what I had seen today she was fine. Besides getting Selena detention she looked as if she were a pretty good kid. I guessed that Selena was her enemy. Finding out that your worst enemy just so happens to be your stepsister you might as well find a pumpkin and some mice and pray you make it back before midnight.

I didn't run after her. I let her run because isn't that what I did to her? I ran off with no goodbyes and I don't remember saying I love you to her during that time. I ran off and 4 months later I found Arianna Russo a single recently divorced mother looking for companionship and I just wanted to get away. It all falls into place after that and I've been married to her for about 4 years now. When I found out that she had a daughter around Miley's age I didn't take it too well. I remember going home to throw up and was sick for days. That's when I found out Tish had died. I threw out everything that could ever remind me of them: pictures or cards and never looked back. To me they were gone. A part of my past that should never catch up with me and I refuse to let it do so. I wasn't about to let all that go just because I saw her again.

Demi's POV

Miley was gone too long. She should've been back before the end of lunch and yet as we walk through the hallway to our next classes I can't help but be afraid no knowing where my friend was or if she was okay.

"I wonder where she is." Liam said thinking aloud.

"I know me too." Nick said in agreement.

I was walking in the between them and every so often I would turn my head in different directions just in case she passed by and didn't see us. As we reached the hallway near the office we saw a crowd of people hovering over something or better yet someone. I felt my stomach drop as I silently prayed that it wasn't Miley but as I pushed through the crowd I saw Miley on the floor unconscious with Mr. Cain next to her.

"Someone get the nurse! Why are you guys standing around like idiots do something!" I yelled as I bent down next to Miley.

'Please be breathing.' I thought silently. Luckily she was and I finally noticed I was crying. I should've gone with her. The second I knew something was wrong I should've gone looking for her.

"Demi, there is nothing you can do now but be there for Miley." Nick said as if reading my thoughts. I hadn't even realized that he was on the floor next to me worry etched on his face.

"She's going to be okay guys. Miley is a fighter. She'll get through this," Liam said trying to comfort Nick and me.

As I looked up at the crowd still around us I noticed a brunette turning her head away and walking away from the crowd. I got up and ran after her ignoring the sounds of my name being called. I hated leaving Miley but I needed to know.

"Selena!" I yelled knowing she would hear me.

She stopped in her tracks and watched as she slowly turned around.

I had never talked to Selena willingly so this was a shock to both of us.

"Why? Just answer me that please. Why is it that you have to make us feel like shit just so you can get what you want?" She didn't respond but she didn't walk away so I kept going.

"I know you hate me Selena. You have to fuck with everything and person I have and I'm losing everyone. All. Because. Of. You. Just tell me what have I ever done to you?"

"You think I did that to Miley don't you? I may not like her but I wouldn't stoop low enough to try to kill her. She probably passed out from stress or something." She said. As I searched her eyes for any hint of deceit I realized that there was none. Either the bitch became a better actress or she's telling the truth. I decided to go with the latter.

"You're telling the truth." I said not knowing what to say.

"Well what do you think?" She smirked and began to walk away. I couldn't let her leave just yet I needed an explanation.

"Why do you hate me?" I asked. It came out weaker than it should've been but I had to know why and I had to know what I had done if I had done anything at all.

She stopped and turned to me smiling she closed the gap between us and pretty soon our faces were only inches apart.

"You make me sick. I don't hate you I'm disgusted by you. You were just a little sacrifice I had to make to be with Nick. That's it and that's all you'll ever be to me. A bump in the road everywhere I turn."

The words stung and I did my best not to let that show. Even though what she said was what she felt I felt like it went deeper than that.

"Tell me why. All you say is how much I disgust you and shit but you never say why so take your chance tell me what I did to hurt you. You used to be my best friend when we were little then it's like you and Nick just did a u-turn on me and began acting like robots. Nick told me why. So why can't you?"

"Do you really want to know why?" She asked evilly.

"Uh, duh did you not hear me just now?"

"You had everything coming to you easy. You could've been great Demi. Look at yourself I'm surprised your father hasn't disowned you yet. You really wondered why he hit you. It was fucking obvious. Everyone else had to work for all we have now while you threw away your chance. You're beautiful but you went your own way how do you expect to survive? I knew you were going to go down in flames and I wasn't about to go down with you. I feel so bad for you because I know you aren't getting anywhere."

I stood there in shock. "Wow, Selena I went my own way because that's how I keep my sanity. We were kids Selena. Our only worries should've been if were going to pass our spelling test not who's going to be richer than who or what college we're going to end up in. And you know what, I feel bad for you because even though you had to fight for what you have now I still have it easier because I know who the fuck I am and what I need and want and you follow what everyone says and tells you to do. I'm not afraid to get disowned; at least I'll still have my dignity if I do. Have fun with the rest of your life."

I walked away feeling good. Even though I didn't understand her reasons I knew where she was coming from. I could've easily gone with Nick and Selena but I didn't and I'm more than happy with my choice.

Nick's POV

I eventually had to carry Miley to the nurse's office because the nurse was taking too damn long. By the time I got there though Miley was beginning to wake up.

"Nick?" she asked groggily.

"Hello beautiful, I've got you."

"Hmm, where are you carrying me?"

"Nurse." The second I said nurse she began squirming in my arms trying to get me to put her down but I wasn't giving up that easily.

"Miles you need to go to the nurse."

"No, I don't!"

I finally let her down and she looked at me in frustration.

"Miley, you were found passed out on the floor in a hallway. That's not normal." I said trying to reason with her.

"So, how many things about me are normal?" She said. "So I passed out I'm stressed about my finals. All the seniors are."

"Are you sure that's all? What happened when you went to the office?"

"Nothing, Mr. Allenton just wanted to talk."

"About?"

"Nick, what the hell? Do you have to know about everything I'm doing? "

"Miley, I'm just worried about you."

"Don't be, I know how to take care of myself."

"I know but you worry me sometimes."

She sighed. She reached into her pocket and pulled out an orange flyer and handed it to me. I silently read over the paper not understanding what she was trying to say.

"Isn't this that European program Demi signed up for? Why do you have this flyer?"

"Because apparently even though I missed the deadline I got in. I didn't send an application in or the video they said I supposedly sent in of me performing at K&D. "

"Whoa."

"I know. Nick this is my chance for Juilliard. I can learn so many things I can make my dream real." She said smiling.

"This is such a big opportunity. Too bad you can't go."

"Hmm?" She said surprised. "What do you mean I can't go? It's a summer program and since Demi already got in we can share a dorm together and it'll be fun and I feel like I'm finding my place in this world."

"Miley, what about us?" I asked frustrated.

Was she going to throw what we have away for her dream?

"Nick, you can come too. We leave the day after graduation and come back three days before school starts up again. You have loads of time to come too. It'll be fun. Our own little European adventure."

"What if that's not what I want?"

Her smile faltered and I knew she was wondering where I was going with this.

"Miley, I thought we were going to you UCLA or NYU?"

"We were but that was before I found out and this is a once and a lifetime chance."

"I know but….. Are you sure you didn't send an application in and you just forgot about it?"

"Nick do you think I'm lying about all of this? I would've told you before. A t least I was being honest. I told you what was going on. Unlike you, who's been putting off talking to his father?"

"Why do you keep bringing that up? Can't you let it go?"

"No Nick I can't. Because I know it's eating you up inside. Go talk to him and I mean really talk to him."

"I'll do it tomorrow."

She laughed. "That's what you always say."

And with that she walked away shaking her head. "I don't want to fight you. I really don't so please don't make it harder than it needs to be."

Okay this is a really bad chapter. I feel like it sucks really badly and I did it because I didn't have the best day or week but it wasn't horrible just a little stressed. It's hard because I'm not sure where I belong in school. I don't have a group of friend s like everyone else does and it's lonely. Even though I do see my friends at times I notice how they've found their place and I haven't plus I'm positive that my English teacher is out to get me. Sorry if I'm ranting about my own problems. Anyway this is like a mini introduction to all the bad things happening next chapter. I really wanted to do a little bit of Robbie's point of view but I didn't want people to hate him but I didn't want him to be a sympathetic character either. So please read and review and I want at least 15 reviews and I'll post the next chapter.

-Nessa