They D̶o̶n̶t̶ Know About Us // Niley

Chapter Thirty Four

Nick's POV

"I...couldn't break up with Olivia," The words finally escaped my mouth, But its like the air had left the room.

Miley stared at me blankly. I couldn't tell what she was thinking. But she looked at me as if she's waiting for me to explain.

I looked at her apologetically. I knew she won't like this. I knew it would take a few lies since the truth is so much to take, even I couldn't take it.

"Why not?" She asked, her voice cracked, almost like a whisper.

I gulped down the lump in my throat and sucked in a deep breath. "I...couldn't do it,"

She sighed desperately and darted her eyes to mine. "Why? Because she meant more to you?" She said raising her voice.

"No!" I protested "It's because-"

"We are not in fucking Disney channel anymore! We can decide who we want to be with, but instead you-"

"Let me finish!" I cut her off, and she went silent immediately. I calmed myself and turned to her.

"I can't hurt her," I sighed.

Miley nodded and looked down. "But you'd hurt me," She added quietly.

I shook my head and pulled her into an embrace. "No, no I wouldn't," I said as I brushed off her hair.

I caught her lips trembling before she lifted her gaze to me. "It's so easy for you to remove all these things between us that's keeping us away," She said "But you wouldn't,"

I squeezed her arms gently and looked at her lovingly. "I would, you know I would," I replied "But I can't,"

She scoffed and shoved me lightly. "Why can't you?" She asked "Why do you choose to do this to me when you know it hurts me?"

I stared at her as I searched for the words. I can't tell her why. I can't tell her that I knocked up a girl and Olivia's using it to blackmail me. Everything's complicated.

Miley waited for me to respond, but I think she knew that I don't know how, so she turned away from me and sighed "Why did you come here today?" She whispered.

"I was hoping you'd understand, and you'd make me feel better," I answered. I didn't lie. I came today because I was confused and I hoped she could take my mind off things.

But I was constantly reminded of that day when she called me saying she's pregnant. Imagine if that had happened, and compare it to the situation I am now.

I impregnated a girl whom I never knew I met and the baby has reached 2 months old.

It all seems very impossible, no one would understand it, I'm still putting all the pieces together. I hadn't got the chance to ask dad all about it. I had stormed out and left right away to Miley's house.

"Tell me what happened," She said in a comforting tone. I lift my gaze to her and took another breath.

What was I supposed to say? Should I lie? Should I tell her I knocked up a girl and hoped she would understand? God, help me.

"When she came home today," I said slowly as I glanced to the ground "I..." I trailed off, this is so hard.

"What is it?" She asked, placing  a comforting hand on my wrist.

I lift my eyes to her, She looked so patient and so loving, and I didn't want to hurt her, if it was possible I'd choose to never tell her.

But we're in this position right now, and like I've said I only have two options. But I know both wouldn't end up good.

"I...Olivia...she knows about us," I blurted. Although it wasn't true, it was the best thing I could thought of.

Miley distance herself from me to look at my full face. Her brows are furrowed and her lips formed a slight 'o'.

"And she promised not to tell anyone because I told her how dangerous it could be...for us," I continued, hoping she would believe me. But she kept looking in me in disbelief.

"So why cant you break up with her?" She asked impatiently. "Is she blackmailing you?"

The word 'blackmail' struck to me. Yes, she is blackmailing me but with a different approach, but right now all I should think about is how to respond to Miley.

"No..." I replied "We both agree that this way would be best."

Miley searched my face until she finally nodded. "She must've never had any feelings for you," She added.

"What?" I blurted.

"She let's go of you so quickly like that, and she's willing to do all of that to keep us safe," She explained.

"Oh, well...I don't know," I mumbled.

Miley scooted herself closer to me and cuddled into me for a hug. "I'm sorry you had to go through all of this for us," She whispered.

I wrapped my hands around her shoulders and pulled her into me. I didn't respond, because I did none of those things. I'm still with her for my own needs.

"I want you to be careful," she continued. I loosened my grip around her and looked at her. "What do you mean?" I asked

"Why would she do all this? I mean, she must've had a motive," She explained.

I sighed and pulled her back in. "Don't worry," I assured, because her motive is really different than what Miley might assumed.

I replayed our conversation in my mind. I lied to Miley. I don't know if its going to work or if I'm going to regret it soon, but Its the best for her, I don't want her knowing about what really happened.

I know she always said I could tell her anything, but I, myself still couldn't believe this, and I don't want Miley to interfere right now, the last thing she needs is news about her boyfriend who had a son.

I cared so much about her and knew she couldn't handle this, I first need to figure this out before I could explain this to myself, let alone anybody else.

Which reminded me I should go back to see Dad and just ask him all the how's. As much as I'd like to know, I don't want to leave Miley right now, she's the only thing good in my life and I don't know what to do without her.

"I'm sorry," I whispered to her and she looked up to me. "I know you wished you could have me by yourself-"

"Nick, I understand," She cut me off "And if I had to keep sharing you with Olivia in order to keep us safe, you know I would."

"I just wished it could be over soon," She added quietly.

I pulled her away to look at her straight in the eye. "I'll figure it out, I promise." I said.

She smiled sweetly before lifting her face to mine, and our lips collided in a sweet kiss.

She finally pulled away and wrapped her hands around my neck. "Stay with me tonight," She suggested.

I sighed and gave her another kiss. "I'm sorry, babe, I wish I could." I apologized before trailing my thumb along her jawline.

She frowned before burying her face into the crook of my neck. "Alright,". I kissed her hair a few times before sliding my hands to her arms to move her gently.

"I should go now,"

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Any thoughts of how Nick is a liar?

But he did it because he doesn't want Miley to know about the horrible truth!! Ugh.

I have some news, I don't think I can upload every two days like I used to, but I'll manage to write as much as I can :)

Oh and I hope this is a long one because I'm writing on my mom's tablet and I'm not used to it so its kinda weird :/

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-Lucy