A/N Goodness Gracious, I think this is the longest chapter in this whole story, but then again, there are song lyrics. I don't own the song "Fall" by the Jonas Brothers. Which was on their Jonas LA soundtrack, I suggest you listen to it when it comes up in my story! I love it so much. I've been getting a lot of hits and I'd appreciate if you guys gave me feedback instead of silent reading. I love all of my loyal reviewers though.
Bellaswan-1: I can't believe he didn't either, poor Lilly. :(
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Tory: Ahahaa, you're excused! I'm glad you did, my brain was fried because it took me forever to figure out something they'd actually wear! I can promise you that there won't be a cat fight in this chapter, but who knows about future ones? (; You better update soon missy!
Disclaimer: I don't own Hannah Montana nor do I own the Jonas Brothers! I do own the plot!
No POV
Laughter erupted throughout the room. Flashes went off and cameras clicked. The tiny blonde stood frozen, not knowing what to do before she saw her boyfriend motioning for her to get down. Shane gave everyone a meek smile before dragging her into a private room. The girl didn't bother looking up as she stood in front of him. She was too embarrassed, but she was also angry. It wouldn't have happened if Shane wasn't so caught up in Mitchie.
"Lilly! How can you be so...so-" He shouted angrily before he was cut off by his girlfriend.
"So what?" She snapped.
"So stupid! This is one of Mitchie's most important days and you just had to ruin it!" His voice full of accusation. She narrowed her eyes.
"It wouldn't have happened if you weren't off flirting with her!" She screamed.
"Flirting? I was just talking to her! Don't blame this on me!"
"Yeah. Right. Talking while she giggled and batted her eyelashes at you. Talking while you tucked her hair back. Yeah! You were just TALKING," she spat venomously.
"We're just friends!"
"Well friends don't act like that around each other..." she gave up. She wasn't in the mood to argue right now. She was embarrassed, hurt and angry. She didn't need this. She walked out of the door, running towards the exit. Shane tried chasing her, but stopped when Mitchie popped up in front of him.
"I - wasn't mad at her! I was just yeah," she said softly, looking into his eyes.
"I know. Lilly's just being a drama queen," Shane assured her, smiling. She looked down, a blush formed on her face. The two heard a gasp behind them.
"Lilly is not a drama queen!" Alex snapped, before storming off with Miley in tow. Not before Miley turned around and shot him a dirty look.
"Like I said, Drama queens," he joked.
"Shane, seeing you with her, I - I just feel weird. Like I get this vibe that its not right. Seeing you with her, it makes me angry, annoyed, a whole whirlwind of emotions! The more pictures I see of you two in the tabloids, its just frustrating!" She admitted. She gasped then covered her mouth.
"I - I didn't mean to - it slipped!"
He leaned over and kissed her cheek. He didn't want to tell her how he felt, he wanted to fully catch her. He wanted to make her completely jealous before he would admit his feelings.
"I understand, but I have to go look for Lilly." With that said, he gave her a peck on the lips and ran towards the exit. (A/N oh boy shane! You baddie!)
Lilly's House
After being chased by paparazzi (A/N remember her mom is CEO of hollywood records! So that means she's famous for being heir to the company) and calling for a cab, she finally got home. She had gotten out of the dress and was now running frantically around her room. Shoving clothes, shoes, necessities, etc. into a suitcase. She had called her dad and told him to buy her the next flight to Seattle. Which just so happens to be leaving the next day at 8am. When she finished packing, she threw herself on her bed and cried.
Lilly's POV
Anger. Frustration. Hurt. Embarrassment. The worst combination of emotions ever. Angry because I was so stupid. Frustrated because nothings right. Hurt because Shane is so - so stupid! Embarrassed becaused again, I was so stupid. I can't believe I made such a fool out of myself. I just thought that maybe Shane would've stuck up for me, but he didn't. He just stood there EMBARRASSED. The perks of dating a teen heart-throb, right? How can he not chase after me?
"Lilly?" I looked towards my door to see Miley and Alex breathing hard.
"Hm?" I didn't have enough strength to speak. I was tired, I didn't need this right now.
"Shane is so stupid!" Alex growled as they both hugged me. By now, I was in tears. Okay, maybe I'm going all 'rage' is because its the time of the month, but still! Shane hurt me. I sound like such a whiny baby!
"Yeah and then he called you a drama queen. She was all over him!" Miley finished as I snapped out of my thought. What?
"Huh?" They rolled their eyes.
"They were totally flirting and when you left, he even called you a drama queen! Mitchie was all over him!" Miley repeated, with less 'enthusiasm' this time. That - that jerk!
"I can't believe it..."
"I'm sorry Lils," Alex said softly, giving me a hug.
No POV
"Don't be Alex. After tonight, I'll be off getting some fresh air. I need it. I'll be gone for a couple weeks and come back a new person! There's just so much stress and pressure right now, its unnecessary, you know? Shane, with him, I - I don't know what to do. When we're together, everything seems possible, you know? There's nothing I don't feel when I'm with him and it somewhat scares me. Scratch that - it scares the crap out of me. I know he hurt me and he may or may not have meant what he did, but I don't want to give up on us. We've gone through too much to just let it go over something stupid like this you know? I fell for him, so bad and I'm just waiting for him to realize it and pull me back up." The blonde finished breathlessly, tears slowly cascading down her cheeks. The two girls pulled her into a tighter hug. They didn't know what to say - they just knew she needed comfort. Alex reached up and wiped her own tears.
"And to think, Lilly Truscott, skateboard legend, completely head over heels for a hug in tight pants and straightened hair," Alex joked. The girls burst into a fit of giggles.
"The girl everyone thought would end up by herself and 50 skateboards ended up with a guy like Shane. You sure are somethin'," Miley added, earning a shove from Lilly.
"Hey!"
"Just sayin," Miley and Alex said in unison.
"I'm so lucky to have friends like you. I don't even know how I would've survived in Malibu without you two. Coming from New Jersey, growing up with just guys and then coming here... You two helped me become who I am today and I'm so thankful. When my dad left, you both snuck out to comfort me. When my mom goes out, you guys are here, at my house, before I even get home. I would be no where without your support," Lilly gushed as tears fell again. The three girls burst into sobs, laughing at each other's flushed cheeks and make-up stained faces.
"I love you guys," they all said in unison. "Love," Lilly repeated softly under her breath.
"This is what love feels like," she said softly as she laid down between her best friends.
The raven-haired boy moved away from her door. He had ran all the way back to her house just in time to hear her confession. He smiled slightly at her confession, but he felt guilty for doing this to her. She had made him feel so whole, yet at the same time, he couldn't picture himself with her. Shane and Lilly? Insane. They've been best friends since diapers, they couldn't be together, right? She would eventually forgive him for using her, she'd understand he was in love, right? But he also couldn't explain how he felt when he was with Lilly. She had made him feel like no one ever had before. When Mitchie kissed him, it wasn't like Lilly's. With Lilly's he felt something. Yet, he wasn't sure if it was because it didn't feel right or if it felt perfect. Shane was confused. He walked out the front door, closing it behind himself.
"So Alex..." Miley started, breaking the comfortable silence in the room.
"Yes?"
"And Nate," Lilly said in a sing-song voice. Alex blushed and sat up straight.
"You guys!" She whined, covering her face with a pillow.
"Sitting in a tree. K-I-S-S-I-N-G!" The two girls sang together, as the girl turned even more red.
"We haven't kissed yet!"
"Yet?" Lilly teased, elbowing her gently. Miley laughed.
"I don't know what you're talking about!" She shouted, giggling to herself.
"Please, even my grand-pappy could see you two are head over heels for each other!" Miley chirped as she shot Alex a funny look.
"Yeah. I think everyone sees it besides you two," Lilly added.
"I do like him! I do! I - I just don't know if he feels the same way," Alex admitted, biting her lip.
"Pft, the boy is practically in love with you. Trust me, growing up with him, he's never looked at a girl the way he does with you. He's always nervous, yet he always wants to be by you," Lilly said knowingly.
"Really?"
"Really."
"And Alex, come on! You're cute, smart, kind, you've got it going on in all the right places!" Miley added. Earning a look from her friends.
"What? Just sayin..."
"And if he doesn't want you, Miley can have you," Lilly joked, earning a punch from both her friends.
"Kidding! Kidding.."
"So are you guys okay with me leaving the next couple weeks?" Lilly asked softly, biting her bottom lip. The two girls nodded.
"Lilly, it'd be good to see your dad and let him explain everything," Miley replied with a small smile.
"But I don't want to leave you home alone," Lilly insisted.
"Hey! She can stay at my place too, ya know! Jake's also," Alex offered.
"Plus, I agree with Miles. He deserves it and you deserve to know the truth. You also should just get a breathe of fresh air."
"Thanks guys! Two weeks away from you guys, I don't know how I'm suppose to survive without you two," the blonde giggled.
"When are you leaving?" Miley questioned softly biting her lip. She didn't want her best friend to go. Even if it was just for a couple weeks, she was going to miss her.
"Tomorrow. At 8am. If you guys want to see me off, get there around 7." She smiled.
"Are you going to tell Shane?" This came from Alex. She was always the one that was straight to the point. She hated beating around the bush.
"I - Yes. No. I don't know," she admitted timidly.
"I mean, I want to, but I don't..." She added, trailing off.
"I mean he deserves to know, but then he doesn't because he obviously doesn't care about me..."
"But then, he told me he did. Yet he's still not here."
"I'd feel bad if I just left." Miley and Alex stood there silently watching their best friend argue with herself.
"He doesn't deserve it though..." Lilly concluded, standing firmly. The two girls nodded their head slowly. They felt bad that she was leaving without Shane knowing, but he'd understand because she was upset with him. She needed time to breathe and if she told Shane, he'd want her to stay.
"I'm getting tired guys. You can sleep in my room if you want. I'll need a ride to the airport," she laughed softly. The three girls pulled each other into another group hug before they went to bed.
Airport - 7:06am
Lilly climbed out of the car, dragging her luggage behind her. She had to go check in her luggage, before she said bye to everyone. Alex and Miley followed her, both a little emotional because they didn't want her to go. Lilly didn't bother looking up when she walked, she stared at her feet as she walked into the airport, running into a strong figure.
"I'm sor-" She looked up and her eyes widened. The two girls behind her gasp as well.
"You thought you could leave without saying goodbye?" The boy asked. A small smile visible on his face.
"Shane," she breathed out quietly. The two girls had taken a step outside, giving them some privacy. They were both gushing about how romantic this was.
"I - I'm sorry," he admitted lamely.
"I know what I did was stupid. I'm stupid. It was just-" She cut him off.
"Shane, just...I don't need an explanation. I already told you what I wanted to say, I don't want to repeat myself," she said softly, looking down. He tilted her head up, leaning down to kiss her softly. She pulled away, she didn't want to give in. Not like this. He couldn't swoop in acting sweet and expect her to crawl back, right?
"Lilly, I know I messed up. Bad. I know I did. If I could turn back time, I wouldn't have messed up with you when we were kids. Maybe then we wouldn't be right here today. I'm sorry Lilly. This time for everything. The way I acted at Mitchie's party was stupid," he said as he struggled to make eye contact with her. She kept turning away.
"Shane, I can't. Not right now, I'm suppose to be -"
"Listen, Lilly," he cut in. She looked up and realized he had a guitar. Miley and Alex had walked back in, standing to the side now. "Awing" at Shane and Lilly. They both had teared up. "This is just like in the movies," they gushed.
Oh oh oh (yeah yeah)
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
On the edge
something real
half a chance
but I don't know what to feel
Getting tight
all this fear
before I choose
let me know that you'll be here
let me know that you'll be here
Cause i'm not afraid to fall
your the one who catches me
tell me that you'll be there when i'm
About to lose it all
your the one who helps me see
but sometimes it's ok
Cause i'm not afraid to fall
your the one who catches me
tell me that you'll be there when i'm
About to lose it all
your the one who helps me see
but sometimes it's ok
Before I choose
let me know that you'll be here
let me know that you'll be here
Oh oh oh (yeah yeah)
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh (yeah yeah)
Oh oh oh
Cause i'm not afriad to fall
your the one who catches me
tell me that you'll be there when i'm about to lose it all
your the one who helps me see
but sometimes it's ok
to fall
He finished strumming the guitar, looking at Lilly who had tears streaming down at her cheeks. He put the guitar back in its case, Lilly ran into his arms. A crowd had formed around them, taking pictures and admiring the two teenagers. Miley and Alex were a couple of the many people taking pictures.
"I fell for you, now I'm just scared that you won't be here when I need you the most," he whispered softly into her shoulder as he held her. Lilly pulled away, smiling.
"Oh Shane. I'll always be here to catch you," she whispered, pulling him into a passionate kiss. He picked her up, twirling her around.
Shane's POV
I held onto her tightly. The past week that I've spent with her made me realize how much I needed her in my life. When I kissed her, as cheesy as it may sound, I felt it. The sparks, the fireworks and even the electricity. Who would've thought? I stayed up all night, writing her that song. I poured out my emotions. I fell for her. I've fallen for Lillian Angelique Truscott, who I thought in a million years I wouldn't even hug her. At the same time, my feelings for Mitchie were still there. The way she laughed, the way she smiled. The song was suppose to be for Mitchie, but after I heard everything Lilly said... I realized how much she meant to me. I can't use her anymore. I can't pretend that I don't have feelings for her, who am I fooling but myself, right? I just felt wrong. Here I am, holding this beautiful girl before she left and in a couple hours, I'd be with Mitchie for two weeks.
"I'll miss you," She whispered as she held on tighter. I'm so stupid. I'm incredibly stupid.
"I'll miss you too. I'll call every night." She wiggled out of my grasp, standing in front of me now.
"Promise?" She laughed, holding out her tiny pink finger.
"I promise," I said firmly as I hooked mine with her's. She kissed me, before walking to Alex and Miley. She gave them a hug before she walked over to me. They left.
"Bye Shane." She was tearing again. I kissed her goodbye and watched as she walked towards her gate. Who knew that this would be harder than I thought?
Airplane - Lilly's POV
Dear Diary,
Love. That's what it is. That's what I feel when I'm near Shane. That's all I feel when I'm near him. When we kiss, my knees buckle. Why? I'm head over heels in love with him. Maybe Alex was right. We're destined to be together. Fate separated us, only to bring us back together. I mean, who would've thought that the boy I was completely in love when I was 9 would move the house right next to mine? I feel like our lives were tied together and fate is keeping us together. Seeing him last night with Mitchie hurt. Imagining him kissing her hurts. I love Shane Adam Gray. I don't just love him, I'm in love with him. His touch, his warmth and his comfort. Everything about Shane Adam puts me into this hazey lovey dovey mood. Its been nearly a week since we've been together, but we had always been together in a way. I grew up with this boy. I've seen him laugh, I've seen him cry. I've seen everything that nobody has. What's not to love? I've never believed in the thought of soulmates. I've always believed that they were just fairy tales your dad tells you. As I've grown older and opened my eyes, I've come to realize that maybe they do exist. Shane's my soulmate. I wouldn't have it any other way.
xoxo Lilly
"It is currently 32 degrees in Sea-Tac. Flight 219. Alaska Airlines will be landing in Sea-Tac, Washington in 5 minutes. Please make sure your seat belt are buckled. Thank you for choosing Alaska Airlines," the flight attendant announced. I was half asleep, forgetting that the flight was only a 2 hour and 30 minute flight. Sitting up straight, I peeked through the little window. In about 15 minutes, I'll see my dad.
I'll finally get to see my dad.
Two days later
Shane's POV
"Shane stop it!" She giggled, as she swatted my hand away.
"Stop what?" I teased her, wrapping my arms around her waist. I gave her a tiny peck on her cheek. She turned around, wrapping her arms around my neck. She pulled me into a quick kiss then pulled away. Our eyes connected.
"I think I'm in love with you, yet I'm not so sure," she said softly, biting her lip.
She - was in love with me?
A/N omg. I hope you LOVE this cliffie 3 The chapter is only super long because of the lyrics!
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