Publicity

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Miley's POV

I kept my gaze down trying to not meet my Mom's glare as she stared at me across the kitchen counter; hands crossed over her chest and her lips locked in a tight frown as she waited patiently for an explanation.

"Where do I start?" She finally spoke after a while and then looked over to Nick who was standing in the corner of the room, his eyes darting back and forth between me and my Mom. His expression was similar to Mom's; angry at me although he should be looking really proud of himself.

Cory was behind me and I could hear him walking back and forth impatiently. Larry was inches away and sitting near me peering into his laptop. Basically the whole crew was here and ready to yell at me.

I finally met my Mom's gaze and she sighed and broke the eye contact. "God help me, I really don't know where to start." She said.

"First of all--" Cory spoke up but then Larry cleared his throat to interrupt before he could rile things up, he gave him a look and he fell silent.

"I'm sorry for inviting him." I muttered finally.

"No!" Mom instantly protested "What you should be sorry for is disobeying me, putting the relationship at risk, giving yourself even more bad publicity--"

"So I screwed up," I interrupted and shrugged, I looked over at Nick who shook his head in disbelief.

Mom clenched her jaw and tightened her scowl "You know what? You keep acting like nothing is ever serious, you just...God, Miley, why couldn't you at least care for once? Which brings me to another topic; This is why we all think you're irresponsible, this is why it's important to have Nick around! Can you imagine what would happen if he wasn't there to get you away from Patrick?!"

I was about to respond but then decided not to because Mom looked like she was about to explode. "Right," Larry spoke up "Are you guys quite done? The articles are out."

"Let's hear it," Cory said as Larry expelled a sigh as he eyed me unsure.

He cleared his throat "So; 'Nick Jonas were spotted with girlfriend Miley Cyrus last Wednesday night in a club in Los Angeles, sources said the couple were having a lot of fun with some friends. Cyrus was really enjoying herself and made sure her boyfriend has the share of the fun, dancing the night away and not being shy to show their moves on the dance floor, sources also said they were in their own little world; not caring about the atmosphere around them and in awe of each other's company.'"

"I could write better," I muttered under my breath and rolled my eyes.

"So far so good." Cory pointed out.

"'The couple were later joined by friends of Nick Jonas, celebrating his debut spot on the music charts in the reserved part of the club. Unfortunately--"

"Oh, here it goes." Cory mumbled, he sounded short out of breath.

"--'The party was later crashed by friend of Cyrus'; Patrick Schwarzenegger. The son of Arnold Schwarzenegger had made quite a commotion when he suddenly burst out into anger and had a little beef with Nick. Sources were saying the two hollywood studs were fighting over Miley--"

"Okay, that's enough." Mom cut off and Larry stopped, She began rubbing her temples in frustration. "So...they know." She announced.

"Yeah, Mom. Obvi." I said and rolled my eyes.

"What do we do?" Nick asked quietly from the corner of the kitchen. It was probably the first time he said something that day.

I looked at Larry hopefully, but he looked like his head had reached a dead end. I could still hear Cory pacing back and forth behind me, to top it off Mom was burying her face in her hands. I've really done it this time...although it wasn't really my fault is it? It's Patrick's!...And Nick.