Jake first meets Miley at Seaview Middle School where he attends as a part-time learner before relocating. Jake's arrival at Seaview causes a big stir with the students who are all big fans of Zombie High and are excited to meet him. Jake loves the attention he's getting, although Miley fails to be impressed at his star power and thinks that Jake should be treated as a normal kid. This is what first attracts Jake to Miley, and with time, Miley begins to realize that she has feelings for him too, even though she refused to admit it at first.