Tonight was the night. The night of my performance. The night that Nate would see what I had to say. My dream of me and him. My hands shook as I stood backstage holding the mic. Watching the boys perform. I gulped. They were almost done. Demi walked up to me.

"Hey calm down babe. Your going to do great" She said rubbing my back.

"That's not what im scared about Dems. Any other boy, whatever. Nate though…I cant be rejected by him." I said honestly. I don't think I could bare being rejected by my best friend. Especially with Miley in the crowd tonight. Front row.

"Ok, if he rejects you he is one stupid Rockstar. Now stop worrying and go out there and show em' the real Alex Russo. The one that's just been Crying to come out" She said smiling at me.

I nodded shakily "Your right I can do this"

"Of course im right" She said sarcastically. I giggled. Just then I heard the finishing chord of Jason's guitar and I began to panic again. I twirled my head around to look at the stage. Shane glanced at me. I sighed and turned back to Demi.

"Do I look okay?" I whispered. I had my hair in its long curls. I was wearing dark blue jeans tucked in my my brown cowboy boots. I was wearing a white T-shirt with a brown plaid buttoned shirt over it.

"You look casually amazing" She smiled. "Now go. Their introducing you!" She said turning me by my shoulders and pushing me forward. It was then I heard my name.

"our friend…ALEX RUSSO!!!!" the boys yelled into the mic. I stumbled onto the stage and everyone grew quiet. I sucked in a deep breath and slowly lifted my mic.

"Hi" I said quietly. Everyone then busted out into wild cheers. I smiled and looked at the boys who were laughing. I walked over and they hugged me. Shane whispered 'good luck' in my ear. "Lets just get this over with" I whispered back and then pulled away. He squeezed my hand sympathetically and let Nate hug me.

"your gunna do great Lex" Nate smiled at me. His eyes shining like the stars in the sky. My knees started buckling. I cleared my throat as the boys left the stage.

I sat on the stool in front of the mic stand and put the microphone in its holder. Everyone stared at me.

"Uh this is a song I wrote a few months ago. I hope you guys enjoy it" I said as I started strumming the guitar.

She said

I was 7 and you were 9

I looked at you like the

Stars that shined… in the sky

The pretty lights.

And our daddy's used to joke

About the two of us.

Growing up and falling

In love.

And our momma's smiled

And rolled their eyes.

And said Oh my, my, my.

I turned my head to look backstage and I saw Nate staring at me with a smile. He must've remembered the things I was talking about.

Take me back to the house

In the backyard trees

Said you'd beat me up you

Were bigger than me

You never did.

You never did.

Take me back when the world

Was one black and white

I dared you to kiss me

And ran when you tried

Just two kids

You and I

Oh my, my, my___.

I sang still staring at him. He started smiling wider. But I shook my head and became teary eyed. He frowned and looked confused. So I continued singing.

Well I was 16 when suddenly

I wasn't that little girl you used

To see

But your eyes still shined, like

pretty lights.

And our daddy's used to joke

About the two of us.

They never believed we'd really

Fall in love

And our momma's smiled.

And rolled their eyes.

And said oh my, my, my.

He froze when I sang 'we'd fall in love'. I knew this would happen. He would never speak to me again. So I put all my feelings into the rest of the song. Since I figured it would be the last way I would be able to in a way talk to Nate.

Take me back to the creek

That's waiting back

2 am riding in your truck

And all I need

Is you next to me.

Take me back to the time

We had our very first fight

Slamming doors instead

Of kissing good night

You stayed outside.

Till the morning light.

Oh my, my , my, my

Shane and Mitchie looked down as they saw Nate's reaction. I felt the warm tears pour over my cheeks as I felt my heart slowly cracking.

A few years have gone and

Come around.

We were sitting at our favorite

Spot in town

And you looked at me

Got down on one knee…

Demi's head snapped up and Shane's followed. Nate's eyes widened and Miley was in the audience, looking ready to kill. I closed my eyes.

Take me back to the time

When we walked down the isle

Our whole town came

And our momma's cried

You said I do

And I did too.

Take me home where we

Met so many years before.

We'll rock our babies on

The very front porch

Through all this time

You and I…

Nate had teary pained eyes and he folded his arms. Shaking his head slowly. I sighed and took a shaky breath from crying.

I'll be 87 you'll be 89

I still look at you like the

Stars that shine, in the sky

Oh

My

My

My

Myyyy…

I dropped my hand from strumming and the crowd applauded. I looked backstage just as Nate walked off. I felt my eyes burn before the tears poured out. I looked down and stood. I then ran in the other stage wing and out the exit. I threw the guitar angrily and then kicked the garbage can

"UGH!" I screamed before busting out crying and sliding down the wall onto the muddy floor. So many years of friendship…WASTED.

"Alex?" I heard someone call. I lifted my head up and saw Shane and Demi standing in the doorway.

"Is it bad?" I asked my voice cracked.

They nodded and came and sat on either side of me.

"He and Miley just left" Demi whispered angrily "Im so sorry Lex"

"He doesn't understand what he's missing out on" Shane said taking my hand. Demi repeated his action and before I knew it we were all sitting there. Holding hands. Silence. In the back alley behind the concert hall. I didn't wanna do it anymore. I wanted to go home. And home wasn't on a tour bus or in a hotel. Home was back in Texas. I sighed.

"I wanna go home" I whispered.

"Okay let's go to the bus" Shane said standing and pulling me and Demi up.

"No I wanna go home, home" I said.

"But the tour isn't over for another month" Demi said confused.

"Well…school starts in a few weeks. Maybe I could go home, by myself and go" I said playing with my fingers.

"Lex you cant" Shane said pleadingly.

"Shane let's face it. Im teenager. I wanna do things during my summer. Not wait all day for you and the boys to get back from promoting your tour. Or live in hotels and a tour bus the whole time! I wanna go bowling and sleep in my own bed. Go to the park. Im not cut out for this. You, Demi, Miley and…and Nate are." I said weakly "Please"

"What about Frankie. He's younger than you im sure he doesn't like this either. But he sticks it out" Shane said.

"Im not Frankie" I shrugged.

"Bu--" Shane began.

"Shane…" Demi said touching his shoulder "Let her go. Enjoy her teenage years while she has them. We have to live on the road for ours. She has a choice and she's making it"

I gave Demi a thankful smile. She smiled back but I could tell she was upset.

"Fine. Go get some rest Lex…I'll tell mom and dad and you can talk to them in the morning. Just please sleep on this" He said.

"Sure" I said looking down.

"Good night Lex." Demi hugged me tightly. I hugged her back and then ran to the bus. I walked in the back and closed my eyes. Slowly falling asleep.

I was standing in the airport parking lot. Squeezing onto my luggage as if my life dependent on it. Shane and Jason kept staring at me. Nate was still in the car outside. He wanted me to leave. He didn't want to say goodbye. I wiped the tears that began to fall and sniffed. I cant believe how much things had changed this summer. My life had gone from perfect to a nightmare. I heard my plane being called and my head snapped up. I looked at everyone. Their faces filled with sadness. I whimpered and ran to hug Demi. She squeezed me so tightly that I couldn't breathe. I didn't care though.

"Call me everyday!" She choked out over her tears.

"I will" I said crying into her shoulder. She sniffed and pulled away.

Shane and Jason hugged me. Making a Alex Sandwhich.

"We love you more than anything!" They smiled through their tears. I giggled and then hugged each of them individually.

"I love you too" I said. I hugged Frankie who gave me his favorite action figure to remind me of him, then Mr. and Mrs. Grey. Who told me the rules of the house. I smiled at everyone and turned to get on the plane.

Nate's POV:

I waited in the car. Looking at the picture in my wallet of me in Alex as little kids. We were at our old house in the backyard under our tree. She was cheesing as I kissed her cheek. We were only 6 then. I smiled and wiped my tears. I don't know why I was acting so stupid. I loved Alex. But only as a best friend. Didn't I? I stared out the window as my family hugged Alex. I felt a pain in my chest as she began to walk off. I turned back to the photo. Miley had broken up with me after last night. Saying that Alex deserved to be happy. And that me and Alex should be together. Where was all this coming from. I DID NOT LOVE ALEX RUSSO. I DON'T LOVE ALEX RUSSO. I DO--.

I looked out the window right when she turned to take one last glimpse. Her brown eyes were drowned with salty tears as she waved a final goodbye to my family. Her eyes then traveled to the car and she stared at it. I slowly pulled the window down and stared back. She gave me a painful look before squeezing her eyes shut as the tears fell. She then breathed a deep breath and turned back around. I rolled the window back up slowly…

I LOVE ALEX RUSSO!! WHAT THE HECK AM I DOING!? SHE'S MY BEST FRIEND. SHE CANT LEAVE. I hopped out of the car and ran as fast as I could. Just as the doors closed I screamed.

"ALEX!!!"

I saw her turn around just as the door closed. I toppled over and put my hands on my knees out of breath.

Alex's Point of view:

I heard my name being called and just as the doors closed I saw a glimpse of Nate. The door slammed in my face. I gasped and just stood there for a few seconds. It felt like an eternity standing there. Staring at the door. When finally I turned and walked into the first class. I sat down in my assigned seat and looked out the window. This would be the longest plane ride ever. What was Nate trying to tell me. I covered my face with my hood as the tears fell.

"Alex" a voice said breathing hard. I looked up and saw Nate standing there. Looking like he had just ran a marathon. Just then two security guards came in a grabbed him.

"Im sorry sir, your not allowed on here" The guy said. I stared in shock.

"No please. Alex please!" He said stuggling. I opened my mouth to say something but nothing came out.

"ALEX I LOVE YOU! PLEASE" He shouted as they yanked him out. That's when I snapped out of it. I ripped off my seat belt and ran after them.

"STOP IT!" I screamed. The security guards froze. Nate's breath's were quick as he looked around and then looked at me. "What did you just say?" I asked.

"I love you" He said smiling. I slowly closed my eyes..

"Say it again" I said walking closer as the security guards slowly released him.

"I love you, I love you, I love you…" He said slowly as he walked closer to me. He stopped when his face was right in front of mine. "I love you" he whispered.

I opened my eyes and stared into his. I then broke out into a huge smile. "ditto" I said simply. He smiled wide and then his lips crashed onto mine. We both heard loud claps in the background. I giggled and pulled away. We both turned to see everyone in first class behind us. Nate laughed and I did too. I then turned back to him and we kissed again. Longer and more passionate than before. The security guards even clapped.

"Come on. Let's go home" Nate Said taking my hand. I giggled as we ran off the plane. I dragged my luggage along. We hopped off the plane's steps and ran to the gang.

"Is Lexi staying!?" Demi said excitedly. Everyone looked at me.

"Well" I said weakly. I then looked at Nate and we both laughed "LEXI'S STAYING!!!!!!!!!" I screamed.

"WOO!" Demi yelped before hopping on me. Shane punched the air in excitement and swung me around.

"Dude watch it. Get your own girlfriend" Nate said pushing Shane off.

"What!?" Everyone said.

"Yeah what?" I asked shocked.

"Well if she'll have me?" He said looking at me. I smirked.

"No" I said.

He stared at me in confusion.

"Just kidding." I giggled "Of course" I smiled and kissed him.

Demi paused. "WOOOOO!!!!!!!!!"

I laughed. This was my happy ending…….

Beep Beep Beep.

I woke up jumpy. I grabbed my phone. Saturday. Oh thank gosh that wasn't a dream. I then put the phone back and snuggled into Nate. Tomorrow is gunna be GREAT!