A/N- I'm pretty sure this is gonna be a story with 2 or more chapters. Love it? Hate it? Read and review it! I'll update soon! -xoxo, s

"Lilly?"

Miley ran her fingers through her light brown hair. She had been preparing for this moment for weeks—no, months—and she wasn't about to screw it up. Her mind was made up to tell Lilly her secret, even if it meant losing her best friend.

"Yeah, Miles?" Lilly was sitting on a stool in the Stewarts' kitchen. She, too, had resolved to tell Miley a secret. She knew that it could endanger or even end their friendship, but even that was better than living a lie.

"I have something to tell you." Miley wasted no time. She knew that if she avoided telling Lilly bluntly, her courage would be gone within minutes. Miley took both of Lilly's hands and led her to the couch. They sat close together.

"Miley, wait. I-I have something to tell you too." Lilly's light blue eyes were beginning to turn red around the edges, and Miley could tell that she was holding back tears.

"I'll go first." Miley reached into her bag and felt her fingertips brush her blonde Hannah wig. It was now or never.

"No. I mean, I think we should…say what we have to say…at the same time." Lilly was really on the verge of tears now, and forming a sentence was growing difficult. She knew that if she didn't tell Miley now, she would burst into tears.

Miley inhaled deeply. "Okay, Lilly. But I just want you to know that I'll always be your friend, no matter what." Miley swallowed hard.

Lilly nodded.

"Okay…ready?" Miley squeezed Lilly's hand, then let go.

"I love you." Lilly blurted suddenly, squeezing her eyes shut.

"I'm…Hannah Montana." Miley pulled on the blonde wig.

There was shocked silence between the two girls. Both of their biggest secrets were now out in the open. Neither of them could think of anything to say.

"You…love me?" Miley said cautiously, staring into Lilly's eyes. They were filled with emotions—shame, hurt, surprise, and, yes, love.

"Yeah, I-I've known for months that I love…Miley."

Miley looked confused. "I am Miley."

Lilly shook her head. "You're Miley and Hannah. I just don't know if I can deal with that." Lilly was suddenly standing up. Miley reached out to touch her, but the other girl backed away.

"I, uh, I need to think for a while. Sorry Miles." Lilly walked out the door, trying to hide the fact that she was wiping her eyes.

Miley pulled the Hannah wig off her head. She stared at it disgustedly for a few moments, then threw it on the floor and ran upstairs.