Chapter Four: LILY

"Oh my god, it really is you!" Miley squealed as she ran to me with open arms. I couldn't help but giggle.

"It's me, in the flesh." I grinned, wrapping one arm around her being that Emma was tucked in my other, squeezing my best friend to death-as some people would put it.

I felt all giddy inside, knowing I was home and some things never changed. For example: Miley.

"For a second when you told me you were here I couldn't believe it. I mean, sure I knew you were coming but I didn't think so soon or that you were actually telling the truth!"

"Oh gee, thanks Miles. Love the trust you have in me." I teased as she playfully rolled her eyes, pulling me inside her home along with Emma before shutting the door closed behind us.

"Oh, please." She waved a hand dismissively. "You know I'm only joking." She shot me her best forgivable smile which only made my heart warm up even more.

She still made the face. The one she does every time she knows she's either gotten in trouble or needs to be forgiven.

"Some things never change. . ." I whispered with a smile, earning a confused grin from Miley which only made me shake my head in response. "Never mind."

"Okay?" She dragged the word out before clapping her hands together and sending herself into me once more, pulling me in yet another tight embrace.

Laughing, I hugged back before pulling away. "One second." I put a finger up, earning a nod from her before walking over to the middle of the living room where the rug was sprawled under the coffee table. Setting Emma down on her butt and digging into my purse, mostly filled with things for her, I pulled out the toy she played with day and night, laying it on her legs as she happily clapped her hands, grabbing the toy as she began playing.

Turning to Miley, I let out a small huff. "Now, we can hug normally." I laughed as she did the same before we both did a proper gesture of a hug before pulling away and sitting on her couch, both my legs tucked under my butt.

"She's beautiful," Miley commented, gesturing her head towards Emma before locking her gaze with me once I removed my eyes from Emma as well. "Just like you."

"Thank you." I whispered, tucking a strand of hair behind my ear. "She has his eyes. . . And nose though." I whispered quietly, the air growing still as Miley shot me a sympathetic look.

Great Lily, you had to make everything awkward now. I couldn't help but badger myself, a small smile escaping my lips when something that had occurred earlier today came to mind. Turning to face Miley, she furrowed her brows into one, staring at me in confusion.

"What's wrong?"

I bit the inside of my cheek, not wanting to further this discussion around him but knowing I had to let it out. "I saw him."

"Saw who?" Miley gave me a confused look though deep down inside I knew she knew who I was talking about.

"Jacob." I kept my gaze on the leather material I sat on, not wanting to look up because if I did, I knew I'd break down.

"A-Are you sure?" She whispered, laying a hand on top of mine in a reassuring way. Sending a message that everything will be okay and oddly, I knew that they would be. Hopefully.

"Yeah. . ."

"Are you positive? Maybe you saw someone else. You know there are plenty tan lean guys here. . ."

"No," I shook my head. "It's not impossible, he lives here Miles. It's not like he moved."

"True," Miley bit her lip. "But maybe it was someone else-"

"No." I replied sharply. I'm tired of people making me out to be crazy. I'm not crazy. "It can't be someone else. I know what he looks like Miles. He's not a foreigner to my mind."

"Well. . . He asked about you." Miley admitted sheepishly, blocking her face form being seen by her hair.

My heart rate accelerated greatly as I stared at her with wide eyes. "Well? What did you say? Did you tell him where I was?"

She looked up now, disbelief crossing her features. "Talk about trust." She spat, sending me a small smile to know she was kidding. "Obviously I didn't Lily because he would have gone after you if I did. Did he? No."

"True," I tucked my fist under my chin as I laid my elbow down on the couch. "Thank you. For everything. You are the best friend any girl could ever ask for."

Something in her eyes rang guilt but I pushed the thought behind engulfing the petite girl in my arms for about the hundredth time that day. "I missed you so much. Like you don't understand how many times I wanted to come back just to be with my friends and family again."

"I missed yo too, we all missed you." She added in quickly, sending me a huge smile. "Seriously Lily, going through school without you by my side killed me."

"I'm sorry but I just, I had to do this." I let out a loud sigh, giving Miley a look of sorrow. She merely sent me a knowing smile.

She knew what I did had to be done. I couldn't stay where being reminded of the past and all that could have been.

It was just impossible.

A loud ring that came from what seemed to be Miley's phone since she pulled it out of her pocket bolted through out the room.

Looking down at her phone, worry and shock ran through her facial expression as she looked up at me.

Curiosity taking over, I opened my mouth to say something. "Who is it?" I questioned.

Who knew I'd regret asking that?

Authors Note: WOW. It's been a really long time, right? I am SO sorry for going all MIA! I didn't mean for so much time to go by without posting or updating :/ I hope you can all forgive me and that you enjoyed this chapter :D Reviews are very much appreciated.