MANDY
Is that what I think it is?
Oh my god are you going to ask ..
I was frozen in my seat clutching the ring on her hand into the palm of mine..sweat was pouring down as I tried to swallow. I couldn't find the words to answer..I let my eyes travel down again to the sleeping girl laying between us. Her breathing was eased by the aid of machines..running my hand over her tiny one I tried to find the words I wanted to say.. without taking my eyes off her I softly answered..
I love her and I want to spend the rest
of my life with her no matter who says
what..or who has a problem with it..[me]
why would I have a issue with it?
You're the best person who's come
into my sister's life..
I felt my shoulders slack off in total relief at Brandi's words and without meaning to my tears started in silent waterfalls which became cascades seconds into my waterworks .I felt her arms wrap around me embracing me..her face pressed against my check her own tears flowing freely ..we sat there for like 20 minutes just crying as I held miles hand.
I need you to promise me Brandi
you won't say anything to anyone?
Please I have to be the one to ask her [me]
you haven't asked yet? [Brandi]
no I was proposing when she fainted
please say you'll..[me]
of course but hurry up or I'll bust[Brandi]
as soon as she awakes believe me..I won't waste a second more! [me]
At some point Sam brought in a cot for us but there was no way I could leave her..she looked so pale and so sick..laying my head on her chest I listened to her heart beating strong and fast it worried me that it was going so fast I wanted to calm her down..I hoped talking to her would help but I was stuck on what to say..looking at her gorgeous face all I wanted was for her to open her eyes..
hey sweetie so we both know I kind of suck at these
things I've never been the one with the way of
words that's always kind of been your job babe..
but seeing you here well it's really made me scared
it makes me realize there's so many things
left unsaid and I'm not sure what to start with
I want you to know how much you mean to me
how much I love you
"You are what I never knew I always wanted"
in my darkest days in my youth I always dreamed
that one day I would have someone who could
love me unconditionally who could see through
my many flaws and believe in me
when we met I was still lost and you seemed
to have it all together I mean I didn't know u well
but I knew you were pretty special
and I just knew that I wanted to have you as a friend
it wasn't till later that I dreamed of being your lover
and by then I was already so in love I was too afraid to say
anything..so I just kept holding onto that dream
and to our friendship I always thought we would have forever
sometimes I forget how fragile life is but I swear if I get the chance
I will never waste another day
all I want is to be able to hold your precious body in my
arms and to kiss that sweet face
to hear your voice you are the harmony to my song
"Like music on the waters
is your sweet voice to me."
please baby wake up and flash me that
killer smile and those amazing eyes
I love you miles and I'll never stop
ever so please don't make me wait too long
you know I'm crap at that...
Tears flowed freely and I clung onto her hand till I fell asleep.
Brandi's p o v
Watching Mandy pour her heart out to my sister made me cry she loved her so much and I knew it was killing her as much as it was me to see miles laying there so still. I had just come from seeing Mac who was contacting my parents and coming down as soon as she did. I wanted to be the one to tell mom but every time I picked up the phone I started to cry and shake I just couldn't be the one to tell mom her baby was in such bad shape. Checking on Noah who was sound asleep I went inside but stopped when I saw Mandy talking to her if anyone could bring her back it was her..leaning against the door frame I sighed closing my eyes..letting the tears flow..
she'll be okay I know it
she's the strongest girl I know
miles is a bulldog when it comes to
getting what she wants and I have a feeling
what she wants is sitting there praying
who can say no to Mandy?
Joe? [me]
yea last I checked but let me check for you
I started to laugh as he started to check himself in the mirror asking his body parts if they belonged to Joe.
Legs u r Joe's?
Arms
yup Joe's
hair perfect..
shut up..
I laughed shoving him. He grinned as his arm wrapped around my shoulders as I laid my head on his arm. After a few minutes of standing there watching we went to the waiting room. Trying to hold back the tears was becoming a hard battle he pulled me close..
it's okay Brandi ..to cry I mean
I won't think of u as any more..wimpy then I already do
ow! [Joe]
I punched him and laughed as I buried my face in his chest.
Joe's p o v
When Nick had heard Miles had collapsed he went crazy punching things and yelling we were worried about him he wouldn't tell us what had happened between them just that she hated him and she wouldn't want him near her but he needed to know what was wrong. I still wasn't sure what the hell had happened they had been getting along fine before this summer..still I hated seeing my brother so worked up Kevin was freaking out he was going to make himself sick freaking out..but he's terrified of Mandy ever since she tore his ass out 2 years ago he still has nightmares about that so I said I would go check up on her. I was truthfully worried sick myself when I saw Brandi watching I sneaked up and listened. Ever since that letter I was suspicious that something was up it was not at all like miles to write that she expressed her feelings through songs.."cough..7..cough..things..cough.. " not letters and if she was seeing Mandy she would never send pics of herself first of all she couldn't of taken them from that angle and second she's way to private. Someone was messing with my friend and it was sick ..not to mention they were involving my brother..not cool at all..Seeing Brandi so upset is what bothered me though..she's always been like a sister to me a older more annoying sister but a sister none the less. I missed her when our families were fighting so stupid but that's what happens when the media gets involved.
Mandy's p o v
Somehow I fell asleep when I woke up I saw Mac sitting there with Tish who was fussing over Miley's blankets. I watched for a bit Tish was so worried I saw it in her eyes and heard it in her voice but she was being brave for everyone else's sakes. Panic seized me the ring! Quickly I looked around sweating, mouth dry then I saw her finger where I placed it was bare more panic arose in me where was it!
Mandy your awake! [Tish]
hey Mommy [me]
Swallowing against the fear and panic. I smiled at her and slowly got up my legs were weak from being so upset running so far carrying her and just not using them all night. She got up and grabbed me pulling me into a hug.
Thank you so much Mandy for taking care of
my baby and getting her here so fast [mom]
I should of gotten her here earlier
if I had been paying more attention to her
maybe I would of caught this sooner [me]
oh no baby u can't blame yourself sweetie
she gets ill all the time it's just a part of her life [mom]
u did great as soon as u saw her sick u got her help
if u hadn't been there she might have been on the ground
for a long time..[mom]
I hadn't even thought about that but that thought scared me so bad what would of happened if I hadn't been there?
I let Mom as I call her have private time for a bit Mac and I went into the waiting room where Emily was her head on Mitchel's lap she jumped up pulling him up..they both asked questions. We answered them as best as we could but there wasn't much to say. In the end we just held hands and prayed then we sat in silence waiting..it was so hard.
Katie stopped by to tell me that our girls were so worried about her and kept asking about her. As she filled me in I saw Brandi and Joe come in holding hands. They came up and we hugged,
any change? We were at the church [Brandi]
no change but mom's here..[me]
good let me go see her are you..[Brandi turning to Joe]
yes I'll go tell Nick and check on the boys [Joe]
awesome thanks.[Brandi]
More waiting...after 20 minutes Joe and Kevin came running in breathless sweating and flushed..
I glared at Kevin who hide behind Joe looking around scared..
what's wrong? [Emily]
Where's Brandi? [Kevin]
in with her sister where do you think..[me]
I growled he squeaked holding up his hands
don't shot me I'm just asking..[Kevin]
use your brains her sister is sick where do u think she would be? [me]
Mandy chill out please we need to know[Joe]
why? [me]
were not here to cause trouble [Joe]
so why are you? Nick too much of a pussy..[me]]
Whoa Mandy no need to be a .. [Joe]
I dare you to say it...[me]
what's going on out here [Brandi]
were trying to spend time with my sister can't we get some peace
sorry...[me]
yea that she's such a ...[Joe pointing to me]
don't ..Joe
Mandy chill please..[Brandi]
we need you Brandi! [Kevin]
why? [Brandi]
yea I believe I asked that twice [me]
it's Lacey she's ill.. [Kevin]
ill..what ..Joe ..she was..[Brandi]
Brandi grew very worried her eyes wide..I went over and hugged her..
she just woke up having a attack
and started to feel shaky and nauseated
Katie found her stumbling around after one of your girls
heard her ..[Kevin]
oh my god is she alright? [Brandi]
she's being brought in now ...[Joe]
We raced to the front entrance just as Mac came in carrying her she was pale and sweaty moaning ..much like miley...Katie hugged me the girls were following her looking worried. Ella and Nazria raced over to me and I pulled them close. They fired question after question at me and I answered as truthfully as I could. It amazed me how calm they were when I felt like I was freaking out and they were so much younger..it brought back the reality that these were not just regular kids at a summer camp these kids faced horrible medical adversity everyday and kept their spirits up.
Mac looked like she was thinking to hard her forehead was wrinkled as she talked to the head Rn and started making calls.
Demi's p o v
wow this is crazy! [me]
I know what the heck is in the water?
Everyone's getting sick! [Selena]
Tori don't pull Denny's hair![me]
Sunny can you please keep an eye on Mindy and Claire! [Selena]
yes! [Sunny ]
thank u dear u r a life savior! [Selena]
We were helping Dawn to watch Brandi and Lacey's girls..10 year old Denny Walters 12 y. o twins
Mindy and Claire Rivera , 11 y o Miranda Elsworth 14 y o Leann Urban and Karolina McGraw 13..plus we had our group of girls...my girls included 14 y o Susie Smithson , 9 y .o Kingston Maire Priestley 12 y o Alexis Lee Granthem . 15 y o Melanie Starr Southland, 13 y o Faith Brooke Hope ,
Selena's girls included 16 y o Nikki Riley Lackey ,11 y o Jessica Stocker, 14 y o Jamie Elizabeth Scott, 12 y o Kathy Johnson , 10 y o Lelia McHolden , 13 Stacey Sjaelland , 11 y o Sihanouk Rivas, 15 y o Aja Alice Cortland ,
Plus Dawn's girls Sunny. Kandy Mathews 8 , Taylor Meghan Chantalle 9 , Chantal Celia Dyann 10 , Annie Simmons , 7 y. o Margy Bridged , 12 y o Izzy Stevenson, 11 y o Billie Maire Cougar . Oh lets not forget Joelynn..Chelsea was rounding up a game of trivia of some sorts in dvd format the girls were picking teams..Joelynn was sulking in the corner which was fine by us but she would perk up when ever someone mentioned miles prob hoping she died or something,some of the girls didn't want to play the game.. So Selena and I started to divided them up to see what they wanted to do..a few were really upset about Lacey and miles both getting so sick..to be honest my mind was focused on them as well. I could see Selena's mind working overtime as she stared daggers at Joelynn..she suddenly went over to Susie and motioned for her to follow her which Susie did..I hoped she wasn't doing anything crazy..but I didn't have time to see Kandy was pulling on my arms..
Miss Demi dance with us!
We want a dance off! [Kandy]
okay but I warn u I'm pretty old
you might have to take it easy on the old lady! [me]
we will..[Kandy]
yea We won't push u any more over the
hill the u already are![Meghan]
thanks..[me laughing]
They chose the music and we were off..I grabbed Margy's hands and we swirled she giggled , I was amazed at how accurate Taylor was she hit every mark fast and on beat clapping and singing and she did it all without being able to see..she was legally blind in both eyes but she played the piano like Mozart she danced . I was so busy between dancing with the younger girls to helping Chelsea with the game to helping Nikki with guitar that it blew me away when I saw 4 hours had passed. Just as I looked up shocked Selena came in looking pissed..Chelsea looked up with me as we saw Mac enter ..she looked confused and beyond angry ..
where's Joelynn? [Mac]
she's over..[me]
The words died on my lips as both Chelsea and I looked over to see she was gone ..we looked at each other..
maybe she went to the bathroom [Chelsea]
yea I'll go check [me]
we need to find her now! [Mac]
I wasn't sure what was up but I never saw Mac so mad..she was literally shaking her face red ..I wanted to go over and comfort her but I was timid even though she was my age she seemed more like a grown up ...so I scurried over and checked the bathroom praying she'd be here even though I knew she wouldn't be..calling her name as I ran opening each door my heart sank where was she how did she get by us? Taking deep breaths I ran from one bathroom to the next and started asking people if they had seen her most grunted and said thank god no..I did not want to give up! But after 20 minutes I knew I was sunk slowly I limped up to the room Mac was no longer there..Chelsea had a worried look on her face..
She asked to see Selena and Dawn in her office
Sel's freaking she's in the bathroom crying [Chelsea]
Now I was downright confused and scared why was my best friend crying? Selena never cries! Chelsea gave me permission to go she had the girls settled down..so I went inside and found Selena curled up in a corner her face on her knees .I squeezed next to her she didn't look up she just buried her face in my chest and cried harder..I had no idea where this was coming from either but I wanted to comfort her make the hurting stop...I stayed silent and just let her get it out..she cried for 15 minutes or so I lost track..when she was done..I gave her a tissue she wiped her face and blew her nose I got up and grabbed a paper towel and wet it then grabbed a dry one..she cleaned up and after she felt a little better we sat there in silence till I finally took her hand she squeezed mine laying her head on my chest..
What's wrong Selena? [me]
I figured it out..[Selena]
what happened..
with what? [me]
She was sniffling and chocking..so I started to rub her back and brush her hair back..
why Miles and Lace got sick..
oh my god how? [me]
I started piecing it together when Lace got sick
Katie said it was because she had a insulin reaction
her blood sugar rose to high..but she has been very careful
with what she ate..[Selena]
when I was looking for Jessie before
I overheard Chelsea saying that the doctors
got Miley's results back and her blood sugar had dropped
drastically low ...it was only 20...[Selena]
oh my god how was she walking? [Demi]
it's a mystery she should of dropped hours ago[Selena]
Lacey's was over 250 she was almost in a coma
I heard she coded and had to be shocked and almost
didn't make it..her vitals were all over the place
she hadn't taken her insulin ..[Selena]
is she okay? [me]
I don't kn..o...w..
but..I know why..it happened..[Selena]
what?[me]
I was nervous as heck why was she so scared? She was sweating and shaking..breathing heavy
I pieced it together ..miles being so low
Lacey being so high their desserts were
switched ..[Selena]
but how? [me]
I was so confused how could they get switched? We watched them closely all night..I saw Brandi put miley's by her and Lace was always watching her food and meds carefully.
Not how..who..
what do you mean? Who the hell would..
I was in total shock..
Joelynn
she switched them..[Selena]
but why what the heck was she ..
oh my god she almost killed
they could still..what the..[me]
It was my turn now to totally freak out I felt my pulse racing I was sweating and felt sick..
why would she do that!
She's crazy oh my god she needs to be reported!
She was ..I did
I was in Mac's office almost all night..
oh wow hon I'm sorry you had to do it alone..[me]
what could you have done? ]Selena]
I don't know..I mean..be there..[me]
you are..right now..that's what I need..[me]
She laid her head on my chest without meaning to I started to stroke her hair and face she felt warm so I grabbed a damp towel and ran it over her she relaxed and sighed..
do you want to talk about it? [me]
I suspected it earlier and started to investigate [Selena]
I asked Susie what she had seen in the room
she saw Joelynn sneak over to the snacks
but she turned before she saw her switch
so I went to her room and went through her stuff
I found a syringe of Lacey's Insulin
it was full..
why would she have a thing of insulin in her case?[me]
cause she planned it out she wanted them to get sick
I stared at her she looked up sighed looking wrecked I ran my hands over her shoulders and rubbed them making her moan my fingers worked through the tension in her back..she groaned and slumped forward as I ran my hands over her back and neck. She kept getting more worked up so I finally took off her shirt and ran the towel over her body which relaxed her greatly. After I had cooled her off she laid back down her body nestled in the crock of my right arm as she closed her eyes and relayed the story to me.
A/n sorry for all those out there who hate Selena and think she should burn but I love all 3 and I love the friendship between her and Demi. There's room on the charts for more then 1 teen queen and Selena is gorgeous talented n sweet. Anyway what do u think so far? Review would be so sweet but don't be rude. Come on u know u wanna just hit that little bar at the bottom see the one right.....there..thanks.