Times used to be simple. Before everything was black and white. When your small and boys didn't have cooties or girlfriends. Before when you could play in the dirt all day making mud pies, coloring and playing hopscotch. Before when boys and girls were equal and it was okay to be one another friends. You could lay on the grass for hours making shapes out of the clouds above. Or standing on a giant stone skipping pebbles on the pond?
When Nick and I were very little we used to be the best of friends, but that's before any of us liked other boys and girls. We built a tree house and played in it for hours and sometimes swung from the big tie swing tied on the biggest tree branch. I remember when we stopped being friends, it pains me from that memory.
Know one ever knew we were close at one time. But I do, he made my childhood worth while. We had this place, it was a secret. Only us knew about it, sometimes I'll go to it. Go there just to think about stuff and to get my mind off of things. I remember when we were five, that's when we first found it. It's a cave deep in the woods, we decorated it with all of our favorite things. For example, pictures we drew, flowers, and even snuck a carpet in it. My favorite part about is the flowers. Not just any flowers all of our favorites. They grew in the grasses near the cave and where the creek is.
They're beautiful. We don't know how they got there or where they started from, or even where they come from. The flowers seem to go on forever. We never walked that far in, afraid or where they'll end p to stop. All I know is that they always make me smile. I haven't been there in so long. I stopped going once Nick and I were not friends any longer.
This is exactly how I am right now, my sneakers over my feet and a water bottle in hand. I hope I still know which trail to take. It is probably silly to set out and look for something or somewhere you haven't visited in six years. But here I am, discovering the depths of the forest, looking for my childhood hiding place.
The warm sun hit my face making me smile. I pulled back a tree branch so I could pass by, and watch it swing back to it's original position. I could tell I was getting closer as I heard the sound of the rushing river. I heard the sound of birds chirping as I passed the creek. I walked a little further until I saw my destination behind a small bush. As I got inside my breath caught in my closer and I was close enough to peak through.
My hand was shaky as I got closer. It was the same as we left it. Crayons scattered on the small wooden table Nick built as by himself. It was crooked and missing a leg. our drawings were still taped on the wall and dead flowers were in the vase.
I slowly took the dead daffodils out and carried the vase over to the pond filling it with water before stuffing fresh pink roses inside. I looked around and walked back inside the cave. I began to feel dizzy and decided to sit. Times like this I would never forget.
Five year old Miley crossed her arms over her chest as she glared at her best friend. She stuck out her bottom lip, pouting," Nicky! You making me and beary wait! Get over here now!"
"No, Mileyyy! I don't want to join the tea party, I'm trying to catch a fishy!"
Miley rose from her chair stomping her foot," You're going to come one way or another mister!"
Miley hissed making her loose front teeth wiggle as she pulled out one of pick tails and pointed at Nick," Would you put down that fishing pole and help me?" She snapped, as she gently place a table cloth over the small wooden table.
"What am I supposed to do, then?"
Sighing dramatically while Miley crossed her little arms," Go set the table!" Shrugging his shoulders, a small spiral curl framed in front of his eyes. Little Nicholas set the tea cups in front of the two stuffed animals and the two extra empty chairs.
He frowned," This is a girl's job! I could have already caught a big fish," Miley glared at him and then smiled as she placed a few flowers in a vase and set it on the table. Nick was about to walk away to return to his fishing when Miley stopped him," where do you think you are going?"
Defeated, Nate dragged his feet all the way back to her side," This is boring Miley!"
Miley put her little hands on her hips and turned towards her best friend," You are joining my tea party, Nicholas Grey!"
"Now sit, " She bossed him around as he took a seat on the small round wooden chair, and took a sip of the iced tea. They were using iced tea so they would not get burned.
"Now let's have some tea and cookies!" Nick grinned his two front teeth missing and he sighed," Why are we doing this anyway, Miley?"
"Because that's what prince and princesses do best,"
"Yeah, but I'm not a prince, I'd rather be trying to get a big fish, to prove Joey wrong!"
Miley sipped her tea," You can do that later, but right now you are having tea with me, Beary bear and Mrs. Duck!"
Nick pouted before grabbing a cookie," Well, these cookies are yummy!"
I smiled as a felt a tear escape my eyes, I quickly brushed it away before closing my eyes. My eyes immediately darted from the sound coming from outside the hideout. My heart skipped a beat as I heard his voice, but I soon realized he wasn't speaking to me," Selena, this is a very secretive place. I only show it to special people." I heard the female's giggle, and My face began to heat up with anger.
My hands trembled silently, and was face was hot and beat red with fury. I heard Nick's pull back the push to let the girl inside and I heard her voice," I guess I must be special," I hid in the corner away from the direct light and I was not visible to them walking in.
I clenched my fists and I grasped the stone wall of the cave. I saw Nick from the corner of my eye, I watched his hands lock hers and watched his left eye wink at her causing her to giggle her horrid laugh. It made me sick to think that this place doesn't have an importance anymore. Someone knows of it and that is unacceptable. It was ours and to know that another human being knows of this mysterious place deep in a California beach makes this place not have a specialty anymore.
What's next? Since that bitch knows, she'll throw a wild LA celebrity party and the paparazzi will hound the place. I'm surprised she doesn't have Jay Leno on speed dial and she isn't calling him right now. Just so the entire world will know.
I heard her voice again, and it made me want to puke up my breakfast.
"Nicky? Does any other girls of your's know about this place?"
"Ugh, just one other. But she's not important to me any more…" I saw his smile of satisfaction and is disgusted me. Selena smiled and I saw it calmed Nick down. And that made me even more pissed.
"Wow, this area would be a great place to throw a wild party! Omg, the Paps would have field day!"
"Uh, yeah they would. Sounds like a perfect idea," The was my last straw, I felt my face heat up even more; if that was possible. And my fists clenched as I made my way out from the corner. Selena gasped. Nick's face dropped," Oh. Miley…what are you doing here?,"
I shot a glare at Selena, and I laughed a dry laugh," You got to be kidding, me. What am I doing here? Well let's see last time I checked, this was our place and I was allowed to be here?" Sadness mixed with anger as I felt a sob break out, he tried to grab my arm to engulf me in a hug, but I pulled away before he had the chance to wrap his arms around my frame," And what the hell, Nick? Eleven freaking years ago you said you wouldn't share this with anyone…you lied to me! You freaking lied to me, you're a damn bastard!"
" Please don't do this to me, Miley, I care about you," he tried his hardest to turn on his charm; but he failed.
Sarcasm dripped in my voice, I heard it myself," I'm sure you do. And I'm not important to you. Remember you said it to yourself. Go along, show it to your fucking special people. Everything you said to me is a lie," I shake my head in total disgust before, I turned toward the exit.
He chuckled," Maybe I will, plus, sluts aren't important to me! So go on, leave!" I gasped as Selena smirked, more tears fell from my eyes as I turned and slapped him hard across the face. I ran out not turning back. I heard the muffles of the bitch in the cave and the sound of the wind flying past my ears. Tears constantly fell from my face and I couldn't hold them back. I carelessly let them fall.
Normal Point of View:
Miley slowly made her way towards the beach; closer to home. She stopped and sat on a log that was stuffed on the stand. She gazed at the water and buried her face in her hands. She felt sobs break loose from her throat again. Within a few minutes of sitting alone crying she felt a hand on shoulder.
"Go away!" She muttered wiping her makeup stained face on her arm.
Brandi's soft voice broke through," It's me," Brandi sat beside her and wrapped her long thin arms around her little sister, as Miley cried into her shoulder. Once the crying slowed Brandi looked into her eyes and whispered," What happened?" Miley was tough at first to get the words out but then told Brandi what happened.
The two sat in silence for a few minutes before Brandi stood up and grabbed Miley's hand helping her up as well. Once Miley was on her feet, Brandi turned to face her," Purple-Berry(Legal) my treat," Brandi gave a big smile and got a small one from Miley in return.
Miley's mood brightened," Race You!" Brandi giggled and let Miley get a head start before running and letting the water hit their feet as they made it out of the beach and into the sidewalk. The girls stopped in front of the store and went inside.
It was unusually empty for a hot summer day and the two walked up to the counter. Miley rested her arms on the counter as Brandi ordered their usual. Once it was paid for they went over and grabbed a booth in the back, and they dug into their frozen Yogurt. Miley loved Purple-berry, and there was only Purple-Berry in a few regions.
On their way home Miley got a call from her Mother. She was told that she had a Disney party tonight, once they heard so they hurried home to get ready. Miley guessed Vacation was good while it lasted. It was a Disney party for Demi Torres new CD.
She ran up to her house and straight to her room, where he Mom Tish was waiting. Tish faced Miley from looking around in the closet.
Tish paused,' If I knew you had to attend a party tonight I could have brought you shopping,"
Miley smiled," I believe I have enough clothes that i never worn before that I could put on,"
"You're right, now let's get you all dolled up!"
The two females started tearing apart Miley's closet finding the perfect outfit for the occasion. They decided on a simple knee length navy blue dress, silver heels and silver jewelry.
Within an half hour Miley had everything on and was left to do her hair and makeup.
Miley muttered as she brought her eyelashes to life with an eyeliner pencil," Demi seems so nice, I can't wait to meet her, although she's friends with Selena… which I do not like,"
"Sweeties it's not good going on around hating people,"
Miley frowned," It'd be so much easier, and I'm not saying i hate her, I'm saying…ugh. I hate Nicholas."
"Miley…"
"Mom, what he did to me," Miley swings her head around facing her mom," What he did was so totally unacceptable,"
"I know," Tish finished Miley's hair," Have fun tonight," Tish smoothed the last curl on Miley's head.
Miley applied lip-gloss," Wait? You're not going, Mom?"
"No, You know Noah's sick, I wish I could, good luck tonight baby girl," She pecked Miley's cheek before Miley stood up, hugging her mother.
"Thanks Mom," She let go," Love you," Miley was halfway out the door," Love you too!" Once Miley was outside she saw the limo pull up. This is where Miley's life started to kick it up a notch. She got inside the limo and turned towards the driver," Hey Harold!" Miley beamed at the ma in front with a mustache.
"Hello, Miss Miley, you excited for tonight?"
"I guess, what's up?"
"Nothing really, how is you and Nick, doing?"
"Ahh," And the rest of the way they discussed the Nick issue. Once the pulled up in front of the crowded building Harold made his way around opening the door for her," Bye Harry!" She beamed a big smiley Miley smile at him and exited the car. She was instantly met bye the roller coaster ride of LA.
Screaming fans, flashing lights, and small space. She quickly made her way off the red carpet, posing for pictures, signing autographs and doing interviews. She crept inside and felt someone grab her wrist," Miley!" She swung around and instantly felt her face get hard. It was the least person she wanted to see at the moment.
"What do you want?" She snapped and tried walking off but felt him hold on tighter her wrist.
"I want to talk to you," His voice was like velvet. It sent chills down her spine. Stop it, Miley! Miley thought to herself.
"well, I made that clear before, I don't want to talk to you, Nicholas."
"please?"
"Fine," He let go of her wrist," But make it quick," She said before crossing her arms across her chest.
"C'mon, Nicky! We don't have time for whores!"
"Uh, yeah you're right, Selena. Bye crack whore!" She giggled her croaky laugh and they walked away. Miley stayed still for a few minutes and felt tears escaping her eyes, and she hurried into the ladies room. Miley's makeup smeared all over her face as she pushed the door to the restroom open. Miley awkwardly made her way in realizing she was not alone she apologized," I'm sorry!"
The girl closed her lip stick tube and turned to face her with a small smile, the girl was obviously crying before Miley entered," No Problem, I'm Demi," She held out her hand for Miley to shake, "And you must be Miley," Their hands connected and Miley smiled through her tears," Yeah that's me, And I know you're Demi, nice to finally meet you,"
"You too, don't mind me asking, but why were you crying?"
Miley sighed, and began telling Demi everything. She felt safe around her and they connected in that little time.
"Sorry about me telling you my whole life story,"
"No problem, I'm sort of in a dilemma too, so don't feel bad,"
Miley had an uneasy look on her face," I noticed you were crying before i came in, what's up with you?"
"Well, you might of heard, Selena and I are supposed to be the best of friends. But the truth is it's the opposite. Sel and I used to be so close but ever since Wizards really took off, she's not like the Selena I know. She's been treating me like dirt and she has been black mailing me."
Miley's eyes went wide," Oh my God! You cannot tell anyone. If i tell you this, please promise you won't tell anyone,"
Miley nodded, but still in disbelief," I promise, but really, what's going on?"
"I've been staying with Selena. My little sister and I because my mom has having trouble with saving money and we have a big financial problem. And it's digging in us deeper and deeper because we cant afford our house. So if I make out good on my tour, I can pay it off,"
"Demi… oh God, you and your little sister and your mom can stay with us,"
"Really?"
"Yeah, of course," Miley grinned at her and they hooked arms and walked out of the bathroom.
"Thanks, Miley!" Demi engulfed her in a hug.
"No problem, now let's get going so you won't be late for your own album celebration, I love you're music by the way,"
"I like yours too!" Demi smiled and felt wanted, while Miley enjoyed having another person who understands her, and didn't have to worry about Nick for the rest of the night. The two girls danced all night long, ordered virgin Shirley temples and simply enjoyed life.
An: Wow. I actually like this chapter. And usually, I don't like my own writing. Well I want you to tell me what you think. And an honest answer of that! :D well please, please, please, please, please, please, PLEASE REVIEW! Thanks! (: