Chapter 2
JPV
I couldn't help but think at how odd this night went, I could swear she was right behind me when I was on the phone. I don't understand, why would she practically run away from me and I knew she heard me calling after her. I wonder if she heard something that must've freaked her out, but what could that be, it's not like I was going kuku over killing someone. I wish could have known how hurt I felt after seeing her sing that song, then cry silently hoping I wouldn't see, but I saw the crystals dropping from her eyes. I want to know what she was crying about, was it because of me and what I did to her. I remember her telling me that the song was a good way to get the emotions out of you after a bad romance.
I don't know if it's just me but Dems looks as though she's trying her best to avoid me. I have no idea why I broke up with her in the first place. I am such a retard. She must've thought I was a complete lunatic to ask her for a kiss, well she did kiss me but on the cheek. I really don't want to hurt her. She probably thought I was using her. What was with her asking me if I had a girlfriend, did she really think me to be that insensitive, I just broke up with her a week ago. Would she think me to be a player? I wasn't, and she should know that, she thinks I broke up with her to date the pixie, I mean Ashley. 'Am losin my grip am startin to trip, am in this thing alone' what should that mean. Am I making her hate me? She shouldn't though, I explained to her why I did what I did, and she just shook her head and walked away. I wonder if she cried, of course she did you moron!
I should talk to the guys about this, but they are already furious with me for breaking up with her, maybe my mom, not her, she would bite me if I brought the 'I BROKE UP WITH DEMI' topic. I'll talk to dad but he's on a business trip. Well that's great, no one to talk to, the only other person is Demi and I can't talk to her about her. You know what, I'll just sleep it off, pretend this day never happened, Demi asleep on me, when she tried to run away from me, when she cried… she looks really pretty even when she's quietly crying. AHH, didn't I just say I was going to sleep it off. I'll call her tomorrow, I want to go check out Rocque Records, I heard that it's really cool. I wonder if she knows anyone there, I guess ill find that out tomorrow.
DPV
I lay on my soft pillows, I was so tired, I played the day over in my head, I wonder what Joe thought of my odd performance today. I couldn't wait for my mom to come home, today was Tuesday, and she would be coming back on the Friday. I wonder what she would bring back for me. Before I knew it, I was sound asleep.
THE NEXT DAY
'DEMI?' I heard someone calling out to me, it sounded as though there was someone coming up the stairs, how the hell could they get in, I locked the door last night. I suppose it was someone who knew where the spare key was. I think I'll go back to sleep now, maybe they'll leave.
'?' God! Why doesn't he leave me alone? I want to cry now, every time I try to sleep, this… this boy wakes me up. I pushed my head deeper into the pillow, hoping it would swallow me up and save me from that person.
I peeked at my door and saw a grinning Joe walking towards me; he looked like he was going to pounce on me and that is very rude, especially to a girl. I closed my eyes hoping he would think I was still asleep, I felt the weight on the bed drop, ohh goodie, he had intentions of waking me up. I groaned inwardly. He probably wants to drag me out somewhere, and paparazzi would be on our trail like lions waiting for the kill.
I felt Joe shaking me, trying to wake me up of course, well too bad sucker, it isn't going to work, I was going to wake when I wanted. He was still shaking me plus pulling my ear. How rude!
'UGH! Go away' I mumbled
'Why should I ?' he asked teasingly
'Because you love me so much, that you'll let me sleep' I retorted as I turned on my side away from where his hand rested on my shoulder.
'Really Demi, really, that's all you got' he poked
I nodded and pulled my pillow next to me, to cover my head. I felt something weird against my cover right over my ribs; he was trying to tickle me! Well then dude it's not going to work. Haahahahaaha.
'Dude tickling me, really not going to work, I you haven't realized, it has no effect me' I said mockingly.
'I'll see about that' Joe challenged
Uh-ho. What was that suppose to mean, what did he mean by he would see about that. My back was to him, I wanted to see the look on his face, to know what he was planning. I was about to turn when I felt, something warm against my neck.
'GASP… J-JO' I was too late, he knew where my tickle spot was, he was advantageous!
'And you where saying' He shouted over my screams/laughter.
'That you love me, so please stop' I said with an angelic smile while he stopped.
'I'll think about it' he grinned, he raised his hand back to my neck
'NO you don't' I screamed and with that I scrambled off the bed, but Joe held me by my ankles. I screamed more as he pulled me back to him, dragging both my legs to the right side of, to get a better aim at my sides. I brought my hands over my stomach.
'Ok ok ok, I surrender!' I said
'But I wasn't done yet' he moaned
'HA-HA' I mocked, he brought his up to my neck
'Yikes! Am sorry!' I yelled
'You'd better be' he retorted
'What was so important that you had to wake me up at 7:30, wait what? It's 7:30! I yelled as I got up from my position next to him, to a sitting position as far as possible as the bed would allow. He watched me incredulously.
'I want to go check out Rocque Records with you' he said
'Fine' I said and jumped off the bed taking a pillow with me; I stood in front off my bathroom door and flung the pillow to the back of his head then ran into the bathroom.
I did surprisingly fast, throwing on whatever I saw in front off my face, which happens to be a booth led fitting navy blue jeans, with a dark purple armhole silk top, with a white half-hoodie and a pair of dark purple booths that reached a little below my knee. I left my hair out and added a black hair band with silver crystal earrings.
I came out my bathroom, to find Joe asleep on my bed, I didn't take that long! I sneaked to the side of the bed picked up a pillow and slammed it across his face. He woke up with a start which soon turned to some angry features. Whoops. I think he woke up in a bad mood, well I guess that was my fault.
'Am sorry Joe, I didn't mean to get you angry' I said quietly. He was like really really angry. I was feeling really bad now.
'Of course you didn't!' he replied icily and shot me a glare
'I said am sorry' I replied guiltily, why was he so angry. I stood there looking confused.
'Let's go' he said. I just nodded and led the way down the stairs, I could feel him right behind me, I opened the door, stepped outside, turned around to face Joe, who was about to step outside the frame, but stopped when he saw me. He gave me a questioning look. I stepped closer to him.
'Joe, are you still angry at me?' I asked quietly, looking at him, with a faint smile on my lips, I ended looking at the ground. I waited to hear his answer but he took quiet awhile. I looked up, to him see him smiling. I had no idea what came over me, but I just threw my arms, around his neck and hugged him tightly.
'I just have a lot of things on my mind and I didn't really sleep well.' He said, while I was still clinging on to his neck. He wrapped his arms around my lower back and buried his face in my hair. We stayed like that for awhile, until he finally let go, I took a little longer to release him.
So much for trying to keep a distance between us, I thought as I sat in the car.
'You know what Joe?' I said
'What' he said with a smile on his face
'Can we go to the beach?' I asked
'Ummm'
'Please' I begged
'I guess, but if we get chased by the paparazzi, I'm blaming you.' He agreed
'Yay' I cheered
We pulled up to Venice Beach, which was very crowded, but surprisingly no one approached us, just yet. I took off my booths and left them in the car, Joe did the same with his converse. There were a lot of stalls, which I wanted to check out.
'JOE, let's go check out the stalls' I urged
'I really don't want to' he complained
'You want me go by myself?'
'Why not?' Joe asked
'Well fine, be that way' I argued and then walked over to the stall right behind me. I saw really cool pink cowgirl hat, that reminded me of my best friend Salena, who was away in Paris shooting her new music video, I couldn't wait until she got back. I have to get her this hat, ohh and that pink band would match.
I felt as though someone was watching me, I didn't want to turn around in fear. Suddenly, I felt the warmth from someone who seemed to be standing very close behind; their breath was on my neck, which made the hairs on it stand up.
'Psst... Watcha doing?' I jumped around, only to see Joe with amused an expression on his face. I placed one hand over my heart as I felt it accelerate.
'You scared me' I gasped
'HAHAHAAHAHA' Joe burst out laughing. I stuck my tongue out at him and continued making my purchase for Salena.
I moved on to the next stall, completely ignoring Joe who was following me around. This stall mostly had things for men. AHAA, payback is mine. I glanced behind my back to see what he was doing; he knew exactly what I was planning as I approached the stall. I skipped over to him and pulled him alongside me to the stall. I kept hold of his hand because I knew if I didn't hold him prisoner, he would've run away. I saw a variety of sunglasses. It actually had a pink one, I felt him stiffen next to me, as he saw reach out for it with my free hand. I placed it on myself, I felt him relax, I turned towards him and shook my, then pulled it off and shoved it on his face.
'Awww, you look so adorable' I said in a mocking tone
'Demi, your killing me slowly' he groaned, because I took both his hands in mine to prevent him from taking it off.
'The fun has just begun' I laughed to myself
After trying multiple hats and sunglasses on Joe, he finally bought himself a decent shades but no hat. We were up and down the boulevard walking or buying something; some paparazzi showed up out of nowhere and snapped pictures but didn't ask any questions. One of them gave me the creeps, the way he watched us made me feel violated or something. I pushed the thought of him away. It was coming to dusk, Joe and I were walking, when I saw a stall with some pretty flowers which was next to an ally way. I walked over to it, only to realize that I was alone, Joe and I must've went different ways. I'll call him in awhile, first I wanted to buy some flowers. I soon realized that the streets where really crowded with people but everyone was on the other side of the boulevard. I selected my flowers; I looked around trying to locate salesperson. Suddenly, someone pulled into the dark ally way and pushed me up against the wall. My mind was screaming with fear.
My attacker came into view; it was the same paparazzi guy that gave me the creeps. He had to be stalking me, how else would he know to hide in he ally.
'Why hello pretty little princess' stalker guy said
'What do you want from me' I demanded, wanting to sound brave. His eyes widened at my fake courage. He shoved harder into the wall, gripped me around the waist area, my sides began to hurt at how much pressure in applied there. I swore his hand made a print, even through my clothing.
My phone began ring. It must be Joe!
'Well if it isn't the boyfriend, poor thing I wonder if he'll ever find you again?' stalker guy said as he fished my phone out of my hand. What does he mean by that, did he want to kill me? I felt the tears coming on; I couldn't do anything to stop it.
'Awe… what are you crying for beautiful?' he asked. He reached his hand as though he was going to wipe my tears away, I shut my eyes really tight, waiting for his touch, I didn't want to see a stranger touch me far yet stroke my face.
I waited there, with my eyes closed, I didn't feel anything only to feel the guy's hands leave my waist and to be roughly pulled into the sides of someone. I snapped my eyes open, to see the guy on the ground and Joe at my side. I looked up at Joe's face which was fixed on the paparazzi guy, Joe's eyes read murder.
'Why are you defending her, do you even know what she said about you in Ellie magazine?' he spat at Joe. The guy pulled out a copy of a magazine that said Ellie on it and flung at Joe who caught it midair. Joe rolled the magazine and stalked forward to the guy, I knew what Joe would do. I caught Joe's hand before he could reach the guy.
'Please don't, please' I begged, he watched me with the fire burning in his eyes and just nodded. I quickly wiped my face and let go Joe's hand, he snapped his head towards me and I pointed to the boulevard. If we went out looking like this, people would suspect something and it would be all over the news.
I looked behind my back at the guy and he mouthed that he'll find me soon.
I shuddered, what did I ever to do him. Joe looked at me, his face with the same cold look on it. I felt the tears coming on; I tried my best to walk properly without feeling the pain at my waist. I think Joe noticed but didn't want to do anything that would make people suspect us. I saw Joe's truck a few feet away, I couldn't wait to get in there, I literally ran up to it and waited for Joe to unlock the doors(it not the land rover, it's one of those trucks with the three seats in front)
As soon as I heard the beep, I flew into the car, despite my aching waist. I thanked god that Joe found me and that his car was nicely tinted so that no one could see what was going in it. I leaned my hand against the seat, and felt the hot liquid spew down my face; I brought my knees up to my chest and hugged them there. I felt Joe wiping my tears away with his hands, I slowly opened my eyes and saw Joe's face still filled with anger but with worry also. My back was against the door and my feet up the seat facing Joe. One of Joe's hands was behind me seat, the next on the wheel, his body angled towards me. I came forward, with my feet under me and fell into Joe, wrapping my arms his neck. He placed my head in the crook of his neck and hugged me back, I cried on his shirt, staining it with my tears. I didn't want to move but we had to go before anybody got suspicious. I moved to my side of the truck and pulled my knees to my chest and laid my head against them.
I kept my head to the window, not wanting Joe to see, he must've thought I was asleep because I felt him stroke my hair. I tried to stay quiet but I made a small sob and felt Joe's big, warm hand on the knee that didn't hold my head. Then I remembered that I would be home alone. I turned my head in his direction and he pulled back his hand.
'Your not going to leave alone by myself are you?' I asked in a whisper voice.
'Where do you want to stay your place or mine?' he asked not bothering to watch me
'Yours' I whispered
'Ok, we'll go and get you some clothes at your place' he agreed
He arrived at my place and helped me out the car. I opened the door, headed upstairs and just shoved in clothes; I picked up my night bag and duffle bag and headed downstairs to meet Joe flipping through the newspaper.
'Am ready' I said softly. He looked up and smiled, I didn't even smile back, just stared at him. He got up and I saw his eyebrows pull together in worry. He reached out to me.
'Can we go now?' I asked
'Yea. Let's go' he said as he took my duffle bag, I locked the door, then followed him to the car. I only then realized that I didn't check to see if his fingers left a mark. I played what happened, over in my head, I was too preoccupied that I didn't even hear Joe talking.
'Demi, are you even listening to what I was saying?' he asked
'Am sorry, I was just thinking about… you know' I replied
'I didn't get to ask you, but did he hurt you in any way?' he asked
'I think so'
'What do you mean by you think so?' he asked again
'Well he gripped me around the waist really hard; I could swear he twisted it, I think his fingers left a print though and he short of shoved me into the wall, making me hit my head really hard, but I think I'll get the backlash from that in awhile' I said
'He assaulted you!' Joe nearly shouted
'It's nothing compared him, to what he wanted to do' I mumbled to myself as I played over what he said he my head.
'What the hell did he mean by that?' Joe nearly screamed
'I think I know but I'll tell you when we reach by you, to avoid you throwing a tantrum while driving and making us a pretzel around a tree, so chill' I finished.
'YOU NEARLY GOT RAPED OR KILLED OR SOMETHING AND YOU TELL ME CHILL!'
'You're doing it again!' I said
I saw Joe's jaw clench, like he was stopping himself from screaming or something.
I could only hope that the paparazzi guy don't go making up some loco story, that Joe assaulted him or something. That would have the entertainment world all over us, paparazzi sleeping out or doors. Joe could get arrested if this dude showed any physical signs of abuse. I don't think Joe knocked him down that hard.
The car was in dead silence, it was kind of aggravating; I glanced at Joe and saw him with his ear phones plugged in his ear. Oh goodie now he was giving me the silent treatment. I never did thank him for saving me; I didn't even ask how he found me in the first place. We arrived at his house; I saw that all the cars were gone. Joy! No one to talk! I wonder where they all went; Kevin was probably out with Danielle, Nick was for sure out with Nicole and his mom and Franky, I had no idea where they would go, I knew his dad was on a business trip or something like that
We both got out the car, me taking my duffle bag and Joe with his iPod still plugged in his head. I walked behind him as he opened the front door and held it open for me, this time he was texting someone maybe his mom and brothers telling them I was over. I already knew where the guest room was, since I knew Joe wasn't going tell me anyway, I easily made my way up the stairs to the room. I wonder what Joe was doing. I pulled my duffle bag on the bed and pulled a black sweat pants out to go along with a plain purple T-shirt.
I walked into the bathroom and took a shower, which lasted about 20 minutes. I was right about the imprint of the man's fingers, they were red and some where looking blue black, but it was burning after my shower. I would ask Joe's mom for some ointment or something when she came home. I finished changing and walked into the room. I stood in front of the mirror and raised my top a little up to see the marks, I hated how it looked, I guess a little more and he would've broken me.
I saw a figure standing by the door through the reflection of the mirror , I nearly jumped out of my skin, but soon realized it was Joe standing with a furious look on his face, he must've seen the marks. Joe stalked towards me, looked down at my waist, then up at me.
'May I? He asked through clenched jaws. I gulped while shaking my head, notating a yes with my head. I was afraid he would go on a rampage and tell the police. He reached his hand out but I shoved it away, I wasn't having a boy raise my shirt now matter who it was. I raised it while cautiously watching him, only the marks on my hip bone where showing.
'You could have told me it was that bad!' he exclaimed
'Well I didn't know it was blue black like that until now' I said then he stalked out the room.
He's unbelievable! I don't even know what I did this time, well I guess I just stay in here and read a book. After an hour of reading, I realized that Joe hadn't come back, maybe he dropped asleep. I skipped down the stairs and looked out into the drive way, to find only Joe's truck their and no other car. They were all really busy, I suppose. I on the other hand was bored, I wanted to talk to someone, go online, do something, then it hit me, did Joe get back my phone? If he did I wanted it.
I stumbled my way to his room, knocked, but didn't hear anything, I opened the door to see him, sprawled out on his stomach on the bed, with his iPod in his ear and he was hovering over a box that contained tubes, maybe ointment or something. I went to the side of him, dropped down on the ground, he didn't even flinch. I sneaked down a pillow, he didn't even notice that! Agitated I reached for his nose and pulled, he jumped like a little girl, and the expression on his face was deadly funny. I fell back on the carpet laughing, I righted myself, to see him massaging his nose, I coughed back the giggles that begging to explode. He glared at me but didn't say anything.
'Ohh, your giving me the silent treatment?' I asked, he looked at me and said nothing.
'Do have my phone' he just smirked at me
'I'll take that as a yes, so can you please tell me where it is?' I asked
No reply, 'I want my phone, Kendall's probably calling me, please' I begged, no reply again, I got up, looked at the box and saw what I needed, I snatched the box and selected what I needed without reading everyone. He looked at me with a surprised look on his face. I held out my free hand and requested my phone. He just looked at me, I heard my ring tone coming from his closet, there was no way he could have said tat it was his phone as I changed it to Stereo Love. I watched him he watched me, before I knew I ran around the bed while he jumped off the bed to get their before me, I got a head start though.
As I opened the closet door I ran in, then held it shut while he kept pulling on the other side. My phone was still ringing but I could always call back the person. I let go off the door and fell back, Joe came into the room, I saw him eyeing his Jacket, I tripped him with my leg and he fell alongside me, I scrambled up to get the my phone but he held me down by my calves.
'Joe' I yelled and struggled to get my leg free.
He pulled me down and scrambled up and got to his jacket fished out my phone while scrambled up to him. We were literally running around the house, me chasing him.
