Into the Storm (Niley forever)

Chapter 3

Miley POV

The main question the paparazzi asked us was about our engagement but I was able to avoid most of those and just answer the ones about my performance. Liam and I finally reached our seats and we were ready for the night to begin. 

"I am the 2nd act performing so I am going to have to leave soon."

"Okay, babe. Have fun!"

 I quickly went backstage as I saw the first performance. They were amazing and I began to change into my costume. It was my turn to go on and I killed it. At least that is what everyone else said. Just then, I heard a familiar voice. It was soft and soothing. My back was turned against him but it was a voice I could recognize from far away but I couldn't reply. My mouth turned dry. 

"Hey Miles, you were amazing."  He said once again

I still remembered all the hurt he put me through all those years ago... but I couldn't resist. I had to talk to him. I could never love anyone as much as I love him. I turn around and say, "Hey Nick, thank you so much! How are you doing?" My heart was beating so loud I could hardly hear what he was saying.

"I am good. Performing 4th, I think. Where is your Australian hunk?" 

Wow. No apology. Nothing. This is the first time we are meeting after what he did to me and this is all he says. "He is in his seat. He's gonna watch me from the crow-"

"Please tell me why you are still with him?" I was shocked by Nick's question and speechless. How dare he ask me that.

"I'm sorry. What?" I could hardly even get the words out of my mouth, but he said it again, confidently.

"Why are you still with him? It is obvious you don't love him." Nick always knew that he was the one that I loved. Even after everything he did, I could never love anyone as much as I love him. Some time went by, but I couldn't answer his question. I was still speechless, looking down at the floor. Finally, he broke the silence by saying, "Fine, if you don't want to answer me you don't have to, you are just never going to be happy in your life."

Just as he was about to leave, I said, "I am still with him because I know what it is like to have your heartbroken by the one you love. I know what it is like to love someone to no limits and the pain you are in after they break it. Okay Nick, so don't talk to me about love when you are the one that breaks every one you find! I know that Liam would never do anything like you did or hurt me in any way. I would rather be unhappy with a man that loves me than be with a guy that doesn't know how to control his emotions and anger. I could never do that to him because even though I don't love him in the same way, I still love him and would never want to see him get hurt. I have always loved you Nick, but I can't deal with any more heartbreak so please let me live my lif-" 

Just like that he grabbed me and kissed me. My first instinct was to pull away but it was so real, so easy and so natural that I couldn't. I leaned in further and could taste his lips on mine. I could feel his heart beating and I knew he could feel mine. My body turned to fire but I had to pull away before someone saw. I couldn't think and my entire surrounding was spinning. But I heard what he said. The words I longed for at 13 yet regretted he would say now,

"I love you too, Miles. I never stopped loving you, and I know that if you are with me you will be happy for the rest of your life." 

It was Nick's turn to perform as someone introduced his performance. He continued "You know my details. Call, text, email, do anything but please contact me in some way. I love you my Smiley Miley."

As he went onto the stage, I started heading back to my seat. Back to my fiancé who loves me. I have to tell him how I feel. Not tonight, but soon. 

Nick POV

After my performance is done, Miley is gone from when I last saw her. I think about us. What would happen if we were a couple again. Of course, that would mean that she would have to break up with Liam, but I don't think that is happening anytime soon given that speech she just gave. My older brother Joe comes up to me and says,

"Great performance bro! Before and just now if you know what I mean." Oh no did Joe see Miley and I kissing?

"I have no idea what you are talking about Joe." 

"I saw you kissing Miley, dude. If you do it in such an open place, don't expect that no one will see it. At least not her husband to be. Or did you forget that she was engaged?"

"She doesn't love him! She loves me. She told me so right before we kissed and I confessed my feeling to her as well."

"So what about her finacé. You know she is the type of person that would never break someone else's heart."

"I told her to call, so I guess it is really up to her. I really, really hope she calls me."

Liam POV

It has been 5 minutes since Miley's performance was over and she still wasn't back. Should I go down to the backstage area to check on her? 5 more minutes passed and she finally was within sight. She greeted at least 10 different people before eventually sitting down in her seat. She didn't say a word to me but I could tell something was different. 

"Your performance was amazing!"

"Thank you so much, babe, but I don't think we are allowed to talk right now so why don't we catch up after the awards."

For the rest of the evening, we exchanged only a few words and left as soon as it was all over. We walked across the red carpet hand in hand once again and I moved my hand towards her shoulder as we were nearing the car.  As Miley and I got in the car, I put her face in my hands and kissed her. She didn't lean in and after a few seconds, she pulled away. Just as we were leaving, I saw Nick getting into his car. Immediately, Miley's face lit up and her gaze followed him as he entered his car. I knew what had happened. I connected all the dots. Why she took so long to get back to her seat, why she acted differently. Miley looked at me and saw the anger I had on my face. However, I said nothing to her.