Sing Your Heart Out – Chapter 12.

Nate's P.O.V:

"Hey bro. Rough night, hey?" Shane asked as he pulled up a chair next to me in the cafeteria and smiled at me comfortingly.

"Just a bit. Coach really wasn't impressed last night. He's excusing me from first lesson to go talk to him. I can't help but think that I'm going to get kicked off the team before I've even got a chance to play a game." I groaned and rubbed my eyes angrily.

I hadn't been able to sleep at all last night, the thought of what I'd done running through my mind on repeat – teasing me a bit more each time. The single good point was that maybe I had finally proven to Miley that I would do anything and everything for her. Nevertheless, even that encouraging thought couldn't tear me away from the dread of being kicked off the team and I carried on tossing and turning in bed, annoying Lucas in the process and immediately lying as still as a statue for his sake.

At 5am I could no longer survive lying in bed motionless so I heaved myself up and pulled on tracksuit bottoms and a white vest for a morning jog.

It's now 7am and I've run out of ways to occupy myself. I've attempted releasing my agitation into running, I've tried to soothe myself with a long, warm shower and I've had a go at sitting silently with me, myself and my thoughts. Everything's failed.

"Don't think like that. Coach would be crazy to do that, he knows you've got talent and nobody will lead us the way you can. And anyway, you've got to be on the team when we play Haughton's so we can kick that idiot's ass into the next century."

I laughed slightly at Shane's determined face. Shane's always so happy-go-lucky and easy-going. But you can see that Liam would have wound up even the most carefree person. I sighed though as I realised that Shane still wouldn't have smacked him. I'm so furious that Liam had the nerve to do and say what he did. The flashback to his previous words about Miley brought back the fierce anger and I felt the adrenaline running through my veins.

"I'll make sure I am. And he better watch his back when we do." I laughed and high-fived Shane.

It's not that we're bigheaded. We just know that we're way better than them. Especially now that they've provoked us.

"That's the Nate I know and love." Shane cheered and looked at his phone as it vibrated on the table to signal that he had a phone call.

"Hey man what's up?" Shane greeted the person on the phone and paused to listen to them. "Yeah he's right here with me in the cafeteria. He's fine we were just talking. Come down to us." He looked at me and mouthed that it was Lucas. "Alright, see you in a minute." He muttered and hung up.

"Lucas? Why didn't he ring me?" I asked.

"He's tried to. Twenty times apparently. He was getting worried about you when you'd left the room at 5am and hadn't returned in over two hours."

Sure enough, when I got my phone out of my pocket there were missed calls off Lucas.

"Woah! He wasn't joking when he said he'd called me twenty times."

"No I wasn't you idiot. You had me seriously panicking that you'd gone out to find that dude and teach him another lesson. Shane you have no idea how hard it was to sleep last night with Nate here staying deadly awake and fidgeting." Lucas groaned and ruffled my curls as he sat next to me.

"Then I'm glad that I don't share a room with him." Shane chuckled as the rest of the lads shuffled into the room looking incredibly annoyed and tired. Surprisingly Miley, Taylor and Mitchie skipped in with them and over to us. I couldn't help but notice how pretty Miley looks with her hair scraped back into a messy ponytail and no make-up. Not like most other girls. But then again, nothing about her fits into the category of typical girls.

"Are you three coming down with something? Or is your alarm clock broken and you think its 11am? Maybe my eyes are playing me up because you can't be out of bed before lessons have started." Shane teased them, earning himself three sharp slaps on the head,

"Oww! I'm starting to wish I had less violent friends." Shane whined and rubbed his head regretfully.

Miley giggled softly and pulled me into a bear hug, whispering into my ear "Are you okay?"

I pulled away reluctantly and nodded at her with a bright smile, motioning for her to sit opposite me. I can see everybody's concerned looks coming my way and I just want them to stop. I'm fine. Just because I lost my temper one time doesn't make me some dangerous bomb waiting to explode.

Chad's P.O.V:

I whistled softly as I traipsed up the driveway at Hartbridge Boarding School. I know I shouldn't be here and I don't know the reaction I'm going to face. But I really want to see Mitchie. I haven't heard from her since yesterday morning and I want to ask her to come to a party with me at one of the footballer's beach houses tomorrow.

However after what I heard in the changing rooms this morning I'm not sure if it's such a good idea to be here. Rumour has it that Liam came here and spied on the try-outs to see what we were up against. I didn't know anything about it and I doubt I could have stopped him but I still feel like the guilty party. Especially if they've clicked that I'm connected to Liam.

Stop being so paranoid, they'll understand when I explain. And this shouldn't stop me from seeing Mitchie, I thought to myself.

I took a deep breath and dialled Mitchie's number.

"Chad?"

"Hey, I'm here at your school. Where are you?"

"Oh! I'm in the cafeteria. One second I'll just go outside, I can't really hear you in here." She replied and I could hear her shuffling outside, muttering that it's me to somebody – presumably Miley, "I'm back."

"Hey. Shall I come to you?"

"Umm Chad I don't know if that's such a great idea. Shane, Nate and their friends are here and I'm sure you've heard what happened. I don't think they've clicked that he's from your team but if you come here they will." Mitchie whispered.

"Mitch, please. I honestly had nothing to do with what Liam did."

"Chad I don't think it's a good idea." Mitchie repeated and I could hear her annoyance clearly.

"I really like you Mitchie. But we will never work if your friends hate me. So let me come and explain to them." I begged her.

"Ugh! Fine, but don't say I didn't warn you. Have you not seen the damage Nate did to Liam? And that was nothing." Mitchie gave in but not without a fierce warning.

"Yeah, it's pretty bad. Who'd have thought Nate had it in him? But he shouldn't have been spying and it wouldn't have happened." I said as I began walking, following the signs to the cafeteria.

"Chad it wasn't just that. He kind of said stuff about Miley and Nate didn't like it."

"What? Did he make fun of her?" I shouted, earning myself stares from people around me.

"No, it wasn't like that. He thought she was hot and he said some cheap stuff. Nate and Miley are dead close so he couldn't have picked a worse person." Mitchie explained.

"Well no wonder he didn't tell anybody that part. And now Miley won't want to go to the party I was going to invite you girls to." I groaned.

"You're inviting us to a party?" Mitchie squealed excitedly.

"Umm, yeah. That's why I'm here. But now you aren't going to want to go with him there."

"Miley might not want to. But I'd definitely consider it. Taylor's probably going to want to spend time with Shane – they finally got together." Mitchie giggled.

"I think I should maybe hang up seeing as I'm standing right behind you." I whispered and she quickly spun around and enveloped me in a hug.

"Hey!" she exclaimed and dragged me inside the dinner hall, which was pretty much empty apart from Mitchie's friends.

"Does nobody eat here or something?" I joked.

"Of course. But seeing as lessons start in about 10 minutes most people have already had their breakfast."

"Oh. I feel kind of uncomfortable, I'm getting a few evils." I muttered quietly.

"I think they might have just clicked."

"Hi guys." I said awkwardly and waved at Miley trying to keep Nate's attention away from me.

"Don't hi us!" Shane snapped and glared at me, "I wouldn't think you'd even have the nerve to show your face here."

Immediately everybody's eyes were glued on me and Nate rose from his chair slowly.

"Nate, please don't. He's my friend." Miley pleaded with him as she quickly sprung to his side.

"Please just listen to what he has to say before you judge him." Mitchie said calmly as she stood in front of me protectively.

"Trust Mitchie to side with the enemy. Just because she wants a bit on him." Lucas muttered, smirking at Jake as they did some sort of victorious handshake.

"Not everyone's like you, man slag." Mitchie retorted.

"Can you two stop bickering enough so that we can hear what Chad has to say? The bells going to go any minute." Miley cried.

Mitchie crossed her arms and stepped aside, letting me go forward.

"Shane I promise you I knew nothing about what Liam was going to do, not everyone's such a douche. And Nate I don't blame you for what you did, I felt just as outraged when Mitchie told me what he'd said about Miles." I spoke calmly.

"He's telling the truth. Shane, I'm your best friend – you know I'd never ever cover for anybody or lie to you." Mitchie whispered and Taylor laced her hand into his. I could see her whisper into his mouth to give me a chance.

"I'll believe you this time. But dude you better warn us if you hear of any more plans." Shane finally announced.

"Sure thing. In fact if you're up for a little bit of payback I've got the perfect opportunity."

Yeah, I know you're supposed to stay loyal to your school when you've got a rival. But I don't see why I should. Liam should get what he deserves and I want to help them out.

Shane grinned happily, "What did you have in mind?"

"There's this party tomorrow night at some boy from the football teams house on the beach. Liam will be there. I'm just saying. I was going to ask Mitch, Miley and Taylor if they wanted to go. It would be a shame if they didn't have more friends there." I hinted and winked at Mitchie.

"Hmm… it would definitely be a shame for them to be lonely. We should really do something to stop that happening." Shane grinned and looked back at his friends for their thoughts. The whole group was nodding.

"I'm not sure that me and Nate going would be a great idea." Miley said unsurely.

"I am so not going without you, Miles! Mitchie will be with Chad and if the lads are plotting something they're going to be together." Taylor insisted.

"Mi we can just stay in the background. I'm going, if only to make sure that Shane doesn't do something he'll regret. Two Gray brothers talking with their fists is not what Mum needs right now." Nate said.

"Okay guys, I've got to go now. See you at the party – not that I know you're going or anything." I grinned and headed back to school. I was definitely going to be late for classes and I had to think of an excuse for the lads. Nobody could know that I was here – not yet anyway.

Miley's P.O.V:

"Maybe he's not so bad. But dude, we shouldn't let our guards down too much. What if he's just setting us up?" Lucas said as Chad walked away.

"He isn't setting us up, I trust him. Anyway if we all go they won't start any trouble." Shane replied and sat back down.

I sat back down opposite Shane, Nate and Lucas. Mitchie and Taylor took the seats next to me. Taylor smiling at Shane and Mitchie glaring at Lucas. No tension there then, I thought sarcastically. If I didn't know any better I'd think Lucas was jealous of Chad.

"We should go shopping for some outfits for the party tonight. You up for it?" I asked the girls.

"Derr! You don't even need to ask. Are you boys free? We could meet you for something to eat afterwards." Taylor suggested.

"Yeah, I suppose it would be fun. I'll probably look for a new shirt for it." Shane replied.

Nate nodded and smiled at me, causing butterflies in my stomach. "I'll give you opinions on your outfits seeing as I don't need anything."

"That would be very much appreciated." I grinned back, "Where were you earlier? Lucas woke all of us knocking on all our doors in a rush to find you."

"I just went out for a run, it's not exactly weird for me." Nate laughed, probably at the thought of Lucas running around in a search for him.

"You may laugh now. But Mitchie wasn't laughing when she woke up to Lucas shaking her out of her sleep." Miley giggled at the constant bickering that had caused.

"That explains why they're shouting daggers at each other right now. Guys, cut it out." Nate said, nudging Lucas.

"Whatever dude. She's not even worth my evils. You coming to class or what?"

"Yeah, I guess so."

Nate's P.O.V:

School dragged on forever, possibly even more than usual because I was looking forward to shopping with Miley so much.

It seemed like a lifetime before we were finally outside the shopping centre. It had even taken half an hour to get here on the bus because of all the traffic. I suppose that's what you get for entering the heart of the city in rush hour.

"Okay so what's the plan?" Taylor asked excitedly.

"How about we go off as pairs and meet at Pizza Hut at 7pm?" Mitchie suggested.

"Sounds good. See you then." Shane said over his shoulder as he grabbed Taylor's hand and they walked off in the direction of Topshop.

"Okay then. Are you going with Nate, Miles? I'm going to go with Jake for ice cream or something. Neither of us needs anything."

"Yeah. Text me if you need me." Miley replied as she slipped her arm through mine and waved goodbye to Mitchie.

"I am officially your slave." I announced with a mock bow, "Where are we off to?"

"Nate stop it, everyone's staring." Miley giggled, "How about River Island? They have some pretty cute dresses at the moment."

"Sounds perfect."

We walked into the shop and Miley instantly began glancing around for any clothes she liked the look of. Soon enough, we had a collection of three outfits.

"Miley, what about this one?" I asked, pointing to a dress that had caught my eye.

"Oh my gosh, Nick it's so cute. I'll try it on with the others." Miley announced and she stretched up on her toes to get the dress.

"Hey shortie, want some help?" I laughed and she turned around with her hand on her hip, faking offence.

"Not funny Gray. You're supposed to be nice remember. So get me the dress." She giggled, "I'll be in the changing rooms."

I quickly got the dress and walked into the changing rooms area.

"Miley, which one are you in?" I called as I walked down the corridor looking for any signs of Miley.

"Over here." I heard her call and I spotted her already in black denim high-waisted shorts paired with a cotton black and white striped vest and black stilettos.

"What do you think?" she asked nervously as I handed her the dress and sat down on a sofa opposite her cubicle.

"It's nice. Lads won't be able to keep their eyes off your legs." I blurted out thoughtlessly, forgetting how shy it would make Miley to realise this fact.

"Hmm, maybe not the best idea if Liam's going to be there then." Miley laughed nervously.

"I won't let him near you, you know that right Miles?" I promised her.

"Yeah, I know. Anyway let's get back to finding my perfect outfit." Miley replied as she swayed back into the changing room.

I sighed and slouched back into the sofa. This is really going well when all I can do is gawp at how stunning she is.

"You ready for the next outfit?" Miley called through the curtain.

"Bring it on."

Miley giggled as she pushed back the curtain and pulled a pose with her hand on her hip and her leg bent.

"You've found your calling Miles – you can be a model."

"Nope, I couldn't live with the whole no eating and you fitting around clothes instead of the clothes fitting you. It's plain stupid. But stop changing the subject, what about the outfit?"

I laughed at Miley's stubborn response, glad that once again she isn't vain and immature with nothing on the brain except her looks.

"Yeah, it's great for the party. The tops pretty." I commented as I took in her appearance: tight black skinny jeans and a fitted cream ruffled vest with a flower corsage and cream ballerina shoes.

"I love both of the outfits so far. I'm going to have to buy them all."

"Do you have enough money to do that?"

"Yeah, my dad gave me money to spend on stuff like shopping or hanging out with friends. He's pretty easygoing about it."

"My mum just puts money in our accounts each term and if we run out she says it's our own tough luck." I whined.

"Maybe you think its unfair but do you really think your mum could trust Shane with an unlimited amount of money?" Miley giggled as she went back into the changing room once again.

"Point taken. How many more outfits have you got to try on?" I called through to her.

"Just two."

I watched two women a few cubicles down from Miley stare at her as she came out of the changing room in a short strapless black dress with a laced up back with a sparkly multi-coloured beaded butterfly on the hip and purple sequins surrounding the butterfly. On her feet she had put on a pair of dark purple suede heels.

My jaw dropped as I took in her faultless bronzed legs and her tiny waist. She looks so beautiful it's extremely tempting to walk over to her and kiss her.

Oh god, what am I thinking? She's my friend and I'm acting like I'm crazy in love with her. What if I have fallen for her? I really need to talk to Shane and fast.

"Miles, you look absolutely amazing. Wow." I managed to stutter out as she smiled shyly.

"Are you sure it's not too much?" she asked, twirling around slowly, teasing me even more without even knowing it.

"No way! You would be absolutely crazy if you don't buy the dress. It's perfect."

"If that's what you think then I'll definitely get it." Miley smiled shyly and hugged me, "I thought I wouldn't be able to find anything. You've been so much help Nate, thank you."

"You don't need to thank me, it's been fun. Do you have anything else to try on?" I asked.

"Umm yeah just some jeggings and a checked shirt. I'll just be a minute and then we can go pay. Do you need to go anywhere?"

"Nope, I've got a load of new clothes with me from the summer. I might go and get a smoothie from next door if that's okay while you're trying them on. Do you want one?"

"Oooh, can I have a strawberry and kiwi smoothie? Let me just get my purse."

"No need, it's my treat. I'll see you in a minute." I said as I walked out of the changing rooms and quickly pressed Shane's number into my phone as I entered the smoothie shop and got into the queue.

"Nate! You're my saviour. Taylor is torturing me. I think we've traipsed round every girls store possible." Shane groaned and I could hear Taylor in the background telling him to man up.

"Dude, I need your advice on something."

"Okay there's only one thing you would ask me for help on. And that's Miley. What have you done now that you need to fix?"

"The confidence you have in your brother is touching Shane, honestly." I replied sarcastically and I rolled my eyes despite him not being able to see it.

"You just rolled your eyes didn't you?! I can so tell."

"Ugh! I'm starting to think I should have rung somebody else. They might actually HELP me." I exclaimed, gaining myself weird looks and a few glares from people around me.

"Okay, sorry I'll be a good brother for a few minutes. If you haven't done anything, what's Miley done?"

"She's driving me crazy. But in a good way. Actually, an amazing way. She's on my mind 99% of the time and there's nothing I'd rather do than be with her. She's beautiful and she doesn't even realise it, I'd do anything for a smile or a hug from her.."

"Aww is my little brother falling in love for the very first time?" Shane interrupted.

Once again I heard Taylor squeal excitedly in the background, "Who's Nate falling in love with? Is it Milers?"

"How does everybody know?" I groaned.

"It's painfully obvious! Like way more obvious than Taylor and me ever were. What's finally made you admit it then?"

"In the changing rooms when she was trying on the clothes she just looked so perfect, so amazing. And I just realised that I couldn't bear it if she ever belonged to any guy but me."

"You've officially got it bad. So there's only one thing for it – you've got to put aside those doubts and go for it. Ask her to be your girlfriend."

"But there's no hope that she'll even consider saying yes. Until a few days ago she thought I was the most arrogant jerk she's ever known. How can she have changed her mind so dramatically to then feel the way I feel about her?"

"Dude, what did you think of Miley a few days ago?"

"I didn't know her. I guess I just went along with what the other guys thought. That she was some quiet freak with hardly any friends."

"And now?"

"Now, she's the most kind, beautiful and caring girl I've ever met. And luckily she's pretty forgiving as well."

"Well if your opinion can change so dramatically in so little time so can Miley's."

"I guess so. But how do I tell her I like her? And what if she rejects me? What if after that she doesn't want to be friends with me? What if she hates me?" I suddenly began to panic as all the negatives thoughts ran through my mind.

"You just have to not think like that. Miley isn't the mean type. If she doesn't feel the same way she'll be gentle and she'll still want to be friends. Trust me. And as for how to do it, start by telling her exactly what you told me, it says exactly what she needs to know. Or go for the romantic bit, write her a song, go somewhere special. You'll think of something."

"Thanks man. I've got to go now, the smoothie person's waiting to serve me. We'll be at the food court in about ten minutes. Bye." I replied as I hung up the phone and turned to the cashier.

"I'll have a strawberry and lime smoothie and an orange and kiwi smoothie please." I ordered and handed over the money, thinking about everything that Shane had said as I moved over to the side to wait for the drinks to be made.

Do I want Miley to be my girlfriend? After my conversation with Shane I'm even more sure that this is what I want. To be able to hold Miley in my arms, proudly introduce her as my girlfriend to my parents and be able to talk to her about everything and anything. I've never wanted anything more than Miley.

How do I tell her how I feel? I don't want it to just be a boring "Will you go out with me?" line. It's got to be unique. I've got to show her exactly how special she is to me. More importantly she's got to know that I mean every word that I say.

I grabbed the smoothies off the man and walked back over to the shop Miley was in before deciding to wait outside and avoid receiving annoyed looks at the smoothies going near any expensive clothes.

Taylor's P.O.V:

"Shane! Please tell me what that phone call was all about. I heard enough to guess so you may as well make sure I know the truth." I pleaded as he dragged me to the food court.

After him talking on the phone to Nate I was certain that he wanted to ask Miley out. But I don't get why Shane is so unwilling to tell me about it. Maybe he's annoyed that he had to go around all these shops with me.

"Are you angry with me? I'm sorry if I've made you shop too much. Shane please don't be annoyed with me."

"Taylor that's not it. If it makes you happy then fine I'll tell you. Yes, Nate likes Miley and he's thinking of asking her out. But I don't want you going to Miley and telling her. Nate wants it to be pretty memorable for her. If you tell her it ruins the surprise of the moment."

"I promise I won't breath a word to her. When's he going to ask her out?"

"I think pretty soon. But don't push him or anything Tay. Let them get together in their own time. After all, they let us figure out that we were crazy about each other by ourselves."

"Oh, so you're crazy about me?" I grinned wickedly and raised an eyebrow up questioningly.

"You shouldn't even need to ask that. Of course I am." He replied and put his arm around my waist.

I sighed with relief at Shane finally being normal with me again and I decided to let the topic drop. I'll just have to be excited for the day they get together secretly.

Miley's P.O.V:

After Nate left to get a quick smoothie I quickly slipped on the jeggings and checked shirt to make sure they were the right size before making my way over to the till. It's pretty boring without Nate here to joke around with and to give me comments about the clothes. The way he looked at me when I was in the dress – he made me feel beautiful and confident. Plus I have a feeling that he would always be completely honest with me.

I know it seems stupid to spend a lot of money on clothes that you don't really need and most parents would go mental. But I have a feeling Dad will be pleased that I'm buying stuff – that will mean that I'm socialising and going out and we both know he won't argue with that.

By the time I've entered my PIN number for my credit card there's still no sign of Nate and soon enough I'm walking out of the shop and he's made no return. I shouldn't be worrying about a grown boy but I am.

"Hey Miles, behind you." I heard his voice call.

I spun around quickly and collided with Nate, falling flat on my bum.

"Ouch! We really do have to stop this. It's like our new way of saying hello." I giggled as Nate held his hand out and pulled me back up.

"But merely saying hi would be nowhere near as funny."

"But it may be less painful. We'll just have to find another fun way of saying hi. I don't really want any more bruises or cuts."

"Fair enough. Here's your smoothie – strawberry and lime just like you asked." He recited as he handed me the drink.

"You're my hero. Help me up from falling over and treating me to my favourite smoothie. What's your flavour?"

"Orange and kiwi. Want to try some?" he offered, holding the plastic cup out for me to take.

"Only if you want to try some of mine." I replied and handed him mine.

I took a small sip out of the drink.

"It's nice. But nothing can ever beat strawberry and lime." I insisted.

"Come on! Orange and kiwi is obviously just as good as it!"

"Never. Are we going to meet the rest of them now?"

"Yeah, I told Shane we'd be in the food court. He's being very dramatic and saying that he's dying from all this shopping."

"You've seen Shane?" I asked confused.

"Nope, I rung him while I was waiting for the smoothies to see if they were nearly done. Do you need to go anywhere else because we've got a bit of time."

"Umm no I think I'm okay. I'm sure I'll find some jewellery in my jewellery box that goes with the dress. Do you think that's what I should wear to the party then?"

Nate's P.O.V:

I've just had a brainwave. I know the perfect way to ask Miley out. Now I've just got to get away from everyone tomorrow to set it all up. I don't think I'll even tell Shane what I'm going to do. He'll probably just laugh and make me blush.

"Nate? You've totally spaced out. Hello? Earth to Nate." I heard Miley call as she waved her hand in front of my face.

"What? Sorry, I was gorming out."

"Yeah I could tell. I was saying should I wear the dress to the party then?"

"Of course."

I smiled happily at Miley as we walked over to Shane, Taylor, Mitchie, Lucas and Jake all sitting at a table in MacDonald's.

I have a feeling that this years about to get a whole lot better. And it's all thanks to Miley.


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beckyy ;] - hii! thanks :) i'm glad you liked it x

Yvonne - haha in your review you sound like Nate in this chapter when he sees Miley in her dress.

Erica - sorry i'm really rubbish with a keyboard and i dont know how to get your name like it is on the review :) but thanks for reviewing!

Elicia - i'm sorry it didn't make me update faster - but it impressed me :D i'll try and update faster for you next time because of the awesome pattern!

Bailey P - i'll try and keep up the awesomeness :P

anon 3 - haha you're right and technically i should have updated but i honestly forgot about this story what with being on a D when i should be on an A in Textiles and then a load of drama with friends and boys. so im sorry :)

nILeY lovva xp - thank youu - here it is :D

tatyana - yuup liam is a jerk and thank you xx

Izzy (aka Lizzy) - haha your review actually made me really determined to sit down and get writing a long chapter. so your begging worked :D and your threat of crying!

because7eight9 - i did try to update faster :) and i'll keep trying harder

teammiley4ever - thanks for the review - you actually made me realise that people were reading this and loyaly reviewing and they deserved another chapter. so everybody should be thanking you. unless the chapters rubbish of course. then they should blame me :)