C h a p t e r 4

Right before the concert began, Miley as 'Hannah Montana' slipped into the Jonas Brother's dressing room and knocked on the door, waiting for Nick, she tapped her feet in irritation before Kevin answered the door. "I need to talk to Nick for a sec," she said calmly.

Kevin nodded and called his brother's name from over his shoulder and stepped back. "Hey, um, Miley?"

"Me and Lilly did it," Miley grinned. "We figured it out, Alexa is into you."

Nick's expression brightened. "Really? That's awesome."

"Yeah, take it slow though," Miley cautioned. "And don't go treating her like crap anytime soon."

"No, never," Nick shook his head. "But I'll --"

"And don't get too worked up about it that you might forget the song," Miley added with a sly smile.

"Ha ha Miley, now aren't you needed, I dunno, on stage or something?" Nick snorted.

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"Hey Alexa! There you are," Nick said with a breathless smile. "I've been looking for you."

"Really?" Alexa asked casually. "I've been backstage this whole time..."

"You're such an imp!" Nick exclaimed. "Anyways, we're still on for the Friday Night Movie on our bus, right?"

Every Friday was movie night where everyone, mostly the teens with the exception of Frankie, pilled up on the other bus and watched a movie. They switched on and off between buses and this week, it just so happened to be on the Jonases bus.

"Yeah, totally," Alexa agreed. "Keep my pillow comfy," she added before she followed Miley and Lilly into their dressing room with a sly wave.

"Wear it!" Miley exclaimed back on the bus, thrusting a pair of short shorts at Alexa.

"Why?" Alexa said, waving it away with one hand. "It's freezing out there."

"Exactly!" Miley declared triumphantly. "What do guys do when girls are cold?"

Alexa groaned and grabbed the pair of shorts and walked grudgingly into the bathroom, where she had changed, it wasn't that she was afraid, but it was things like that, that got Freddy going most times, but she only agreed because it was Nick. Nick, her best friend, old neighbor, and a somewhat flame, hopefully rekindling that flame for herself.

"Hey boys!" Miley said, her Tenneessee swang still lingering in her words.

Nick glanced behind her and saw Alexa, she had really filled out in two weeks, going from skin and bones to the slim, fit girl she used to be. "So what's our top choices tonight?" Alexa asked, lifting an eyebrow ever so slightly.

"We've got..." Kevin started. "Red Eye, When A Stranger Calls, Four Feathers, Juno, A Knights Tale, and The Chronicals of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe."

"The Chronicals of Narnia!" Frankie declared before anyone could possibly decide. "C'mon, it's a good movie!" He pleaded.

"Don't you think that's a little...young?" Lilly asked skeptically. "I like When A Stranger Calls."

"Me too," Alexa agreed quietly. "It's a good movie."

"But the Chronicals of Narnia is a classic," Miley pointed out. "I like the goat dude," she admitted with a small, blushing smile.

"I'm up for anything," Kevin said, pulling out the two movies they were arguing on.

"I haven't seen When A Stranger Calls in a while," Nick said, glancing down at his star covered socks.

"Why don't we just watch both?" Kevin suggested.

"Do we even have time?" Miley asked, resting her elbow on Frankie's shoulder. "And we're bound to fall asleep during the second one," she added knowingly, brushing her hair back with her left hand.

"No, I mean, we can, like, watch them both at the same time," Kevin said, running his hand through his curls. "Miley, Frankie, and I can watch the Chronicals of Narnia in the bunks and you four can watch in the lounge, it's win-win," he said matter-of-factly with a half shrug.

"Nice thinking Sherlock," Joe nodded with a faint smirk. "Now pass."

Kevin's mouth twitched at his unfamous nickname and he threw the DVD at Joe, frisbee style before he, followed by Miley and Frankie, walked into the bunks and got ready to start the movie.

Joe and Lilly had claimed the russet colored leather couch, making it nearly impossible for Nick and Alexa to sit down, unless they wanted the floor. "You can have the chair if you want," Nick offered, breaking the silence.

"But then you'd be on the floor," Alexa pointed out.

"It's not that bad," Nick admitted. "Besides, my butt will get numb soon enough."

Alexa rolled her eyes before she heard Miley's voice. "Just share the flippin' seat already!"

They exchanged a look and Alexa looked blankly at where Miley's voice had come from. "I guess that could work," Alexa mused hesitantly. "Wanna be my warmer, Nicky?"

Nick grumbled, but Alexa saw the amused affection in his eyes and watched as he climbed into the seat, leaving just enough room to make it a snug fit. Joe grunted before turning away and starting the movie, wrapping an arm casually around Lilly's shoulder, drawing her in closer. "Have you seen this movie before?" Nick whispered.

"Yeah, once," Alexa nodded, making a mental note of where Nick's face was at all times, currently, it was right next to her cheek. "It freaked me out in a couple scenes though."

"Yeah, we made the mistake of letting Frankie watch when he was younger," Nick chuckled under his breath.

"Is that why he won't watch it with us?" Alexa asked curiously, shaking her head at the thought of Frankie watching a movie like this.

"Probably," Nick nodded, his gaze flickering back and forth from the gorgeous girl practically sitting on his lap and the TV screen with never ending commericals. "But I'm sure his fear of this movie won't last forever, he is in fact Joe's younger brother."

"And yours," Alexa giggled, nodding ever so slightly. "But yeah, that should explain everything."

"My point," Nick triumphed.

"Will the both of you shut up?" Joe growled. "I'm trying to watch," he grunted, grabbing the remote and turning it louder.

"Grumpy," Alexa commented under her breath, a coy smile making its way onto her features.

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"They're asleep," Nick nodded his head in the direction of his older brother and Lilly.

"You owe me ten bucks," Alexa grinned, cocking an eyebrow with a triumphant gleam in her smoky gray eyes.

"Will you take something else?" Nick asked mischievously.

"Depends on what it is," Alexa answered slyly.

Nick leaned forward and grabbed Alexa in one of the most mindblowing kisses he had ever had. Ever. Period. Dot. Dot. Dot. Compliments to Joe. Startled Alexa jerked back.

"Lex, I'm sorry," Nick mumbled, turning pink at whatever he had done wrong.

"No Nick, it's not you, really," Alexa's eyes became glossy with tears. It reminded her of how rough and demanding her uncle was when he wanted some. "I like you, I do, it's just..."

Nick took the hint and nodded assuringly. "I didn't know, I'm sorry," he repeated.

"I know you didn't, it wasn't something I was too comfortable sharing with guys," Alexa whispered, leaning into Nick for comfort, he smiled softly and wrapped an arm around her slim waist.

"You know I wouldn't hurt you, right?" Nick asked.

"You couldn't hurt anyone for the life of you," Alexa nodded, pressing closer.

"As much as I'd like to say that wasn't true," Nick gave a half shrug. "It only applies to girls that happen to be very cute."

"Are you flirting with me, Nick J?" Alexa taunted.

"I am," He nodded bravely.

"Good," Alexa flushed slightly, nestling her head right under Nick's chin.

"I will always be there Lex, don't worry," Nick whispered, kissing her head. "I won't let him hurt you again," he promised. "Never again."

"Thanks Nick," Alexa sighed tiredly.

"Not even when we go out to dinner at the next venue," He added slyly.

"You're on Jonas," Alexa smiled before yawning.

"Now get some sleep, long day tomorrow," He advised. "Night Lex."

"G'night Nick," Alexa murmured as her eyelids began to flutter close.

Sorry its a bit short! I want to get something out before Spring Break ended! Thanks for reading and please let me know how I'm doing! :)