Chapter 2
Joe's POV
I woke up with a huge smile plastered on my face. I'd finally get to hang out with Demi for a day. I glanced at the clock and it showed 7:45am. I hummed a random tune as I grabbed my towel and headed to the bathroom. It was 8:15 when I finished taking a bath. I walked straight to my closet and grabbed a black tight jean, a plain navy blue T-shirt, and my leather jacket. I dried off my hair and headed down stairs. Nick, Frankie and dad were sitting at the table and I could hear the sizzling bacon that mom is cooking. Well, if you're asking Kevin is with Danielle so he moved out already. "Morning." I greeted as I took a seat beside Frankie. "Going somewhere bro?' Nick asked after seeing the clothes that I'm wearing. "Yep. And I'm not telling you." I answered sticking my tongue out. "Fine." He narrowed his eyes. "Here's your bacon Joe." Mom said as she puts the newly cooked bacon. I rubbed my palms together and licked my lips. "Perfect timing mom. I'm starving." I said without even looking at her. Then I eat the food like its going to be my last meal for the rest of my life. "What time will you be home son?" My dad asked as he removed his eyes from the newspaper he was reading and taking a sip of his coffee. I swallowed the food that was already in my mouth and answered, "I don't know dad." He just nodded and continued reading. After eating I went back to my room to get my phone and car keys. After getting everything that I need, I rushed to my door but stopped when my phone rang. I hit the answer button and held the phone near my ear. "Hello." I said happily. "If you want to save your little girlfriend just follow everything that is on the email we sent you." I was about to say something but the call was cut. "I don't even have a girlfriend." I shouted. I don't know who the caller was. I think he or she is using some voice changing device or something. I rolled my eyes and checked my emails. I clicked the mail from an unknown sender and my eyes widened. There was a photo of her tied on a chair with a blindfold and a taped mouth. "WHAT?" I shrieked (in a non-girl way). "She's not even my girlfriend!" I slammed my fists on the table. "Who the hell would do this." My brows meet in frustration. I continued to scan the mail and there were some instructions on how to get to the "place". I copied it and rushed to the front door. Nick was at the living room watching TV with Frankie. "What's wrong bro?" maybe he saw the angry/worried look on my face. "Check my emails upstairs!" I shouted not even looking at him or slowing my pace. 'I think it will be better if someone knows about this.' I thought then opened the door and rushed to my car starting and driving it as fast as I can.
Nick's POV
I removed my gaze from the TV and looked at the rushing Joe. "What's wrong bro?" I shouted for him to hear. "Check my emails upstairs!" he shouted back without even looking at me. After that, I hear his car zooming out. I stood up from the couch and headed to Joe's room. I immediately pulled his laptop from the table and opened it. "What! She's not even his girlfriend! An idiot would only do this." I exclaimed. I pulled out my phone and dialed Kevin's number.
Demi's POV
I woke up hearing voices. It was kinda familiar to me. I think I heard that voice before. And I don't know if I'm going to hate the owner of that voice or not. Then I heard the door creek open and I don't know who is there because of this stupid blindfold. I heard footsteps and it stopped behind me. The person took the blindfold of me and there she was, standing in front of me. The red haired girl whom I punched in the face before I decided to go to a treatment center and now trash talking me on some videos. "Alex." I said with my teeth clenched. My brows met as I glared at her. "Well hello, Demi." She said emphasizing my name. "What do you want?" I said fiercely. "Revenge." She said smirking. I rolled my eyes. "Don't you dare roll your fucking eyes at me!" she shouted pointing a finger at me. I gave out a snort. "I can do anything I want, Alex." "Ohh, really?" she replied raising a brow and crossing her arms under her chest. Then another girl entered the room. "Yo, Shorty, he's here." Alex smirked. "The show is about to start." She laughed and walked out of the room along with her bitchy friends and the door slammed shut. I sighed but what the girl has said made me think. 'Who's the "he" that came here?' The voice in my head asked. "I don't like the sound of this."
I was cut out of my thoughts when the door opened. Then they pushed him inside and slammed the door close again. "Joe?"
Joe's POV
I arrived at the said place. It was kinda creepy and completely isolated. It is really far from the main road and civilization. I knocked at the steel door and two big guys opened it. They're even bigger that Big Rob. They let me in and lead me to a dim hallway. Then we stopped at a wooden door and they harshly pushed me in and shut the door. "Joe?" I heard Demi ask. I didn't waste a single second. I rushed towards her and hugged her tightly. "I'm so worried about you. Are you okay? Did they do anything to you?" I checked on every parts of her body to see if she has cuts, bruises or anything. "No, I'm fine. Why are you here? How did you know?" I didn't realize that she was staring at me so when I looked at her our eyes met. Damn, those eyes. Those eyes that make me feel like melting. We stared at each other for 2 minutes then she break the silence, "Hello? I'm talking to you Joe." She raised a brow. "Ohh, uhh. The —, they sent me an email to come here. I. . . I don't e—even know why." I stuttered looking away from her. I sat on the floor beside the chair she was tied on. I heard her give out a sigh. "What are we going to do now?" she asked looking down at the floor. I stood up and walked behind the chair so I could untie her hands free but before I could even do it the door swing open and there was Alex, the two big guys, and her ugly girl friends. She clapped her hands. "Well what do we have here? The two love birds. Don't even try to escape." I glared at her. "What do you want?" she gives out a short laugh. "Wait, what love bids are you talking about?" Demi shouted, joining in to the conversation. "Don't even try denying it Lovato. I know you two are together again." I saw Demi's eyes widened. "WHAT? Were not —. "Demi was cut off by Alex "Ohh, shut up!" I continued to glare at her. 'Dumbass red head.' I thought.
Alex's POV
"I've got everything planned." I started walking up to Joe and touching his chin. He cringed and I snorted at his actions. "All we have to do is have a nude photo of Demi and spread it throughout the internet and poof I've got my revenge." I rubbed my hands together. 'I love this plan.' The voice in my head said. "WHAT?" both Joe and Demi shouted in shock. I laughed at their response. I snapped my fingers and the big guy walked up to Joe and grabbed him by each arm. "You two let go of me now." He said trying to shrug them off. "It's no use Joe. Just calm down and watch the show." My laughter echoed in the entire room. "Just do everything I say and your free Demi." I looked at her with a smirk. "I'm not going to do that stupid thing your saying." She snapped at me. "Oh really Demi? Really?" I said sarcastically as I walked up behind her and placed both of my hands on her shoulders. She tried to shrug them off. I laughed loudly. "Bring them near the pool." I ordered the girls.
Joe's POV
'I'm not gonna let this shit happen. Damn, what am I going to do? Think Joe, think.' I was so focused on thinking an escape plan that I didn't even know I was already tied to a huge ball of steel. 'What the hell?' I looked at Demi who is now being held by two blonde girls. She looks worried but not scared. I gave an I'll – be – fine look. She gave me a weak smile. "So, now Joe. Choose, drown or help us?" Alex asked as she walks around the pool. "I will never ever help you!" I growled. "Very well then. Do it." Before I even know it I was already underwater. 'I'm doing this for Demi. . I'm doing this for Demi.' I keep on repeating inside my head. 'I'll be happy to die for her. Okay, I'll admit it; I still have feelings for her. If she doesn't feel the same way, then *sigh* I don't know.' I keep on thinking. Then something fell in the water. I don't know what it is. I can't even open my eyes. I don't even know why or what's happening but my eyes suddenly fluttered open.
Demi's POV
When Joe hit the water, I didn't know what to do. My thoughts are in panic and I really can think straight. Then I heard the sound of sirens echoed throughout the place. Alex and the others panicked and left me unguarded. I quickly looked for something sharp and found a shattered glass on the withered grass. I carefully reached for it and slowly ripped the rope that's on my wrists. After a little bit of struggling, the rope finally came off. I looked around and saw a bunch of keys hanging on the big guy's trousers. I quickly ran after him and pulled out the keys. I inhaled as much air as my lungs could take and jumped in the pool. I keep on swimming until I reached Joe. Even thought were underwater, I could really see that he is as white as snow. I didn't waste anytime and I crashed my lips to his to give him air. Giving him all the air I have, I pulled away and he's staring at me wide eyed. I gave him a don't – even – think – about – it look. He gave a weak smile and nodded. I swim back to the surface to take another breath and swim back to Joe, unlocking the padlocks and helping him swim back to the surface. When we reached the pool gutter, Joe immediately coughed out the water that entered his lungs. When his breathing is already normal I asked him, "You okay now?" I was even catching my breath. Joe coughed again, and then he spoke, "Yeah, I'm okay." I looked up when I saw a cop walking towards us. "Mr. Jonas and Ms. Lovato? Are you both alright?" The other cops helped us out of the pool and gave us towels. They lead us to the police car and we both seated at the back seat. Then I remembered Alex. "Uhh, what about Alex sir?" I asked the cop that is riding shotgun. He turned his head, looking at me, "Alex? They're already on their way to jail." He smiled and looked back at the window. I wrapped my self more with the towel to warm myself. I looked at Joe who is sitting beside me. He's kinda like zoned out. I tapped his shoulder and he immediately shook his head and blinked his eyes rapidly. "Huh? WH—what?" he asked stuttering. "Okay, now what are you thinking Joseph?" I raised a brow. "No—nothing." He refused to make eye contact. 'Okay, now I know what he's thinking.' I smiled at the thought remembering what happened earlier. I wrapped my arms around his neck and hugged him tightly. "Thank you, Joe." I buried my face on the crook of his neck and smiled.