A/N I'm incredibly sorry for the lack of updating! I've been so busy this week, I think I failed one of my finals! :( I hope you guys enjoy though it though!

ZOMGnoway: I love writing Shilly/Loe moments! I love them in general. You'll find out in this chapter! I'm trying hard not to make Mitchie the clichie antagonist, but it totally isn't working! aha.

Marchbabe: Thank you for reviewing! I can't wait for Lils to find out too!

Hadley: Your reviews never fail to make me giggle!

KIBM: I'm glad you like this story! Shane is such a butthole.

Disclaimer: I don't own Hannah Montana nor do I own the Jonas Brothers!

Shane's POV (still)

Her beautiful eyes scanned mine. She wanted an answer and she wanted it now. I didn't want to mess up, right? Things were going right and I didn't want to mess up with her. She was waiting and I can tell she's getting impatient.

"I think I love you too..Mitchie," I whispered softly. Quite frankly, I'm not sure. Word vomit. That's what it was. I've done everything I could to get this, so why am I not satisfied? She let out a squeal, as she pulled me into a 'passionate' kiss. Being with Mitchie felt good, but it didn't feel right. When we kissed, it was bitter. I didn't feel anything and it felt like I was obligated to. But then again, maybe its just the guilt making ME bitter.

Guilty. Lilly. What have I gotten myself into? Mitchie was fine with it. She didn't care that I was with Lilly. At first, it seemed like such a great idea, but after a couple of hours...its not working out. My feelings for Mitchie are here. It really is, but a part of me didn't feel whole when I was with her. Maybe it just feels wrong because I'm technically in a relationship with Lilly. Yeah, that's right. Maybe when I break up with her, Mitchie and I would feel 'right'. I can't do that. Lilly doesn't deserve it. I don't think anyone does...

"Shane?"

"Yes Mitch?" She crinkled her face at her nickname.

"Shane! You know I hate when people call me that! Are you okay?" She asked with concern. She tried to get eye contact with me, but I turned away. I nodded my head. It was hard not to like this girl. She was so caring and sweet.

"You know, its okay if you feel wrong about us.." She murmured, gazing down at the ground. I tilted her head up. I couldn't hurt both of them.

"There's nothing wrong about us," I reassured her, kissing her softly. What did I get myself into...?

Alex's POV

"I miss her," Miley whined as we walked through the mall.

"Me too," I said for about the 50th time since we've gotten to the mall. Miley had been extremely emotional, but it was her pregnant hormones. She was twice as moody than she'd normally be on her 'monthly'.

"Its not the same without Lils," she began to sob.

"Miley don't do this, we're at the mall!"

"She calls me Miley! We used to go to the mall together," she wailed loudly.

"Miley, if you calm down I'll get you frozen yogurt!" This seemed to do the trick because in no time, her tears had stopped. I walked over to the stand as she slipped into her favorite store: Forever 21. I felt an arm slip onto my shoulder, I stood there frozen still.

"Don't move, there's a man staring at you," the stranger's voice whispered. What the heck? He pulled me closer. Okay, this is creepy.

"That pervert is staring at your butt," he whispered dangerously low, as he tightened his grip on me. I looked over at his hand and noticed a silver band on his finger. A purity ring. I looked up and noticed some curls. Nate. He smiled down at me, then busted into a fit of laughter.

"That's not funny! You scared me!"

"Oh my gosh, the look on your face when you looked up - It was," he paused to make a really ugly face and continued to laugh! My face did not look like that - did it?

"You just wanted an excuse to put your arm around me," I smirked as he straightened up and became quiet.

"No I didn't!" He still kept his arm around me though. In the words of Lilly, EEEP! He's blushing!

"Its okay Nate. You could've just asked," I said nonchalantly as I moved up the line.

"3 plain yogurts with strawberry please." I pulled out my wallet, but Nate slapped a 20 dollar bill on the counter. He, luckily, had a disguise on.

"Thank you." He smiled at me, I noticed his ears turning red. These Gray boys are so alike, its not even funny.

"So what are you doing here?"

"My brothers and I are Christmas shopping, you?" he said casually.

"I'm 'babysitting' Miley. All she does is mope because Lils isn't here. I mean, she's just on vacation!"

"Aha, poor you! But without Lilly's presence, it does seem kind of quiet around here." Why are we talking about Lilly! Why can't we talk about me and you...?

"So what are you doing Friday?" Sometimes you have to take one for the team, Alex!

"Nothing, I was just planning on sleeping all day," he answered, a small hopeful smile on his face.

"Well...How about we hang out? Just the two of us?" I asked him as nonchalantly as I could. OMG, I'm going to die.

"As in a date?" He smiled.

"You can call it a date if you want, or you know, hanging out, but I don't know what you'd call it - I mean a date -"

"I'd love to go on a date with you," he replied with a small smile. EEEEEP!

No POV

The brunette girls smiled evilly as she peeked from behind the corner. The two boys standing behind her high-fived.

"Operation Nalex has started!" She squealed into the phone.

"Ow Miley!" The blond girl's voice echoed through the phone. The raven haired boy snatched the phone from Miley's grasp.

"It worked! Your evil little matchmaking plan worked, Lils," Shane laughed into the phone.

"Well, you know how I am," she giggled.

"I have to go now, my dad is taking me sightseeing, bye guys!" She added, before anyone could say anything, she hung up the phone.

Lilly's POV

The past couple of days have been like an up and down, twist and turn roller coaster. Nothing was what I expected, but it wasn't bad. It really wasn't.

Flashback - 2 days ago

I stood there awkwardly as my dad, his new wife, my new baby brother, and my step sister stood before me. My dad was holding out his arms, as if I was going to run into them. Melissa was holding my new baby brother and her daughter stood smiling beside each other. To be honest, they were both really pretty. I walked up awkwardly, giving my dad a hug.

"You don't know how much this means to me Lils," he whispered as I hugged him. I pulled away, only to be pulled into another hug.

"I'm so happy to meet you! I'm Maddie," she squealed as she pulled me into a hug.

"I've never had a sister before!" She continued to squeal. I tried my best to push myself away from her grasp. Melissa stood in front of me, a small smile on her face.

"Welcome to the family," she said softly as she pulled me into a hug as well. I've rarely ever felt this way. I remember when I was younger, I'd feel it every time I had my mom and dad. I've felt it with the Grays. I feel it with Shane. Love. Maybe if I had let my dad explain himself, maybe if I gave him a chance earlier, I would've known. Now I do though. He just wanted THIS. Unconditional love from family.

"Thanks," I replied with a smile. Maddie immediately hooked arms with me.

"We have to catch up! Well. Actually, get to know each other," she laughed as she dragged me towards the car.

"Well, let's see. I'm Maddie Fitzpatrick. I'm 20. I work at Forever 21. I love to sing and act."

"I'm Lilly. Hm...I'm 16. I have a boyfriend, his name is Shane. I love to dance, I love singing, but that's a low key talent," I laughed. I liked Maddie. She reminds me of Jason. Quirky, in a good way.

"Ooooh a boyfriend huh?" She teased as we got into her car. Our parents took a separate car.

"I figured you'd want to go shopping, we live near the mall," she said as she focused on the road.

"Is there anything to do in Seattle?"

"Well. There's shopping. We can visit the Space Needle if you'd like. If you're into sports, which I'm not, we can go visit the stadiums. There's shopping. We can go sightseeing and clubbing. Shopping. Hm...more shopping," she said seriously as she kept her eyes on the road. Yep, she's EXACTLY like Jason.

"That's cool.." When we got to a red light, she turned to look at me.

"I know its probably not the best time, but I'm sorry. I know my mom and your dad being together is not your most favorite thing, but they love each other..." She said softly. I feel like such a horrible person.

"I - I know. Its just awkward, you know? Not even a week ago, I wouldn't and couldn't pick up his calls and now here I am. I'm in Seattle with my new step-sister and my mind is in jumbles," I explained. She had a small smile on her face.

"No one said it was going to be easy. Its hard to get used to, yeah I know that, but think about it. Now you have twice as much love as you did before. Give us a chance, we deserve it," she smiled as she pulled into the parking lot.

She's right, everyone does deserves a chance.

End Flashback

"So how are you and Shane?" Maddie chirped as we sat on her bed.

"We've been good," I smiled.

"I bet, you're on the phone all night with each other!" She laughed as she gave me a light shove.

"Okay. We've been...amazing. He's perfect. Even though he's busy, he takes time during the day to call me. He stays up all night because he quote unquote can't sleep without my voice," I gushed as I laid down on the bed. I stared dreamily at the ceiling. Maddie squealed.

"You guys are so cute! I wish I could meet him! Oh - and all your other friends too," she sighed.

"You will, I promise!"

"So...does Shane happen to have a... you know, older brother?" Maddie asked casually as she could. I laughed.

"Well, his name is Jason..." I started, her face brightened.

"Jason! I like him already. What's he like?" She urged.

"Well, he's not the brightest crayon in the box, but he's sweet. He's like the big brother I never had. He's pretty cute if you ask me," I continued.

"Shane. Jason. Do they have a brother name Nate? Aha! They sound like the Gray Brothers," she joked.

"Its because they are the Gray brothers," I replied casually. Her eyes widened and then she let out a squeal.

"YOU'RE DATING SHANE FREAKIN' GRAY AND YOU'RE ONLY TELLING ME NOW?"

"Oops," I said with a small smile. Maybe I can play matchmaker once again.

"You know, he's single. I can always just pass you his screen name," I said casually. I glanced at Maddie and saw her jumping up and down on the floor.

"REALLY? Jason has always been the cutest to me. Plus, he's my age," she squealed.

If you ask me, she really had a squealing problem.

A/N So what do you guys think? Again, I apologize for the long wait, but my finals had be on my toes!