Chapter 8

Demi's POV

I saw Joe glare at Kevin until he turned and walked out the door. If I didn't know any better, I'd say he was jealous. I walked over to my suitcase, wanting to get out of these jeans. I grabbed my purple pyjama shorts and frowned, I loved them, they were comfy, but I was sleeping in a room with Joe and they were very short. But the only other bottoms I had brought were full length and it was way too hot for them. Ah well, I'd deal. I grabbed my JoBros t-shirt, knowing that Joe would get a kick out of it and walked over to the bathroom, smiling at Joe on the way and locking the door.

I changed into my pyjamas, then stepped over to the sink and washed all the make-up off my face. After brushing my teeth, I stepped over to the door, unlocked it and opened it. I stopped short when I saw Joe standing there shirtless. Damn, did he even know what an effect he had on me? I was currently fightly the urge to jump on him and lick his perfectly toned, tanned stomach! I flicked up to meet his eyes, wondering if he caught me checking him out. But his eyes seemed to be firmly glued to my legs, damn, I knew these shorts were too short. I felt a smirk grow on my face as he continued to run his eyes up and down my legs. I gazed at his abs again and my eyes got lower and I realised just how happy he was to see me. Shit. Joe Jonas had a major boner. My smirk grew wider as he met my eyes and I took a couple steps towards him. He looked alarmed and cleared his throat, "Nice t-shirt," he blurted out and I smiled, "Yup, you guys are always with me while I sleep," I said happily. Joe smirked and said, "So you really wanna sleep with me that bad, huh?" I blushed, he had no idea. He closed his eyes, then practically ran towards the bathroom, stopping to grab his phone on the way.

I sat down on the bed and laughed to myself. I turned on the TV, trying not to think about what Joe was doing or I might just go and knock on the door, and ask if I could help! I cursed him in my head, 'damn Joe Jonas and his stupid sexy body!' I don't know how I was gonna stay just friends with him if I felt the urge to jump the poor guy every time I saw a little skin. I pulled out my phone and checked my twitter. There were a few stupid comments about my whole 'Justin Bieber Crush', like

"Ohhh the fight must be heating up between ddlovato and SelenaGomez, watch out Selena, Demi's after your man!"

I decided to ignore them, but sent a quick text to Selena, making sure that she knew I was joking. There wasn't really a feud between us, sure we had a fight, she said some horrible things about Joe and I defended him. No one disses my boys! Not unless they wanted me to go all 'mama-bear' on their asses. But she apologised and I forgave her,after Joe had. We were still friends, just not best friends, I mean, people grew apart, that's life!

There were also a lot of excited tweets about Jemi and Nemi going around, I smiled, 'Nemi' haha Nick wishes! Then I started to think about 'Jemi'. I had tweeted a while ago that it was never going to happen but believe me, it wasn't because I didn't want it too! I just knew that Joe didn't like me in that way. I wasn't his usual type and he wasn't mine. I was interrupted from my musings by a knock on the door. I ran to open it, wondering who would still be up this late. Nick smiled back at me when I opened the door and I was about to ask what he was doing here, when he grabbed my arm and pulled me into the room.

Nick's POV

I woke up to my phone ringing, 'Superstition' by Stevie Wonder. I loved that song, but I still did not appreciate being woken up by it at 1:15am! I answered the phone, not bothering to check who it was and buried my face in my pillow as I muttered "Lo?"

"Nick!" I heard Joe's voice hiss in my ear, "I need your help!" I groaned, "Joe its-" He interrupted me, "Yeah Nick, I know it's late, but I need your help!" I groaned, sitting up, as much as I'd deny it if anyone ever asked, I really loved my big brother and I'd do anything for him, "What do you need and why are you whispering?" I asked. "I'm whispering because I don't want Demi to hear and em I need you to come over and distract her! I eh have a problem, another problem!" I laughed, catching on at his tone of voice, "Twice in a couple of hours, Joe? Damn Demi's really got you goin' crazy!" I teased. I heard Joe groan, "Please Nick, I don't think she noticed and I wanna keep it that way, can you please just come over and distract her?"

Ok I'm sorry I'm a 17 year old hormonal male, so Joe's words set off a series of scenarios in my head. Demi was hot and I was single hmmm...

"Yeah sure I can distract her," I said suggestively. Joe growled, he literally growled. I laughed, "Feeling possessive are we Joe? And come on man, you're my brother, I'd never do that to you...there is a Bro Code you know!" Joe snorted, "Just get here asap Nick!" and hung up.

I jumped up and decided against looking for a t-shirt, Demi had seen me in just boxers thousands of times and I needed to distract her somehow. I kid, I kid! Kevin was still asleep and I made sure I was quiet as I crept out the door and sprinted down the corridor. I knocked on the door. Demi opened it and smiled, I smiled back and pulled her into the room, still trying to think of an excuse as to why I was here so late.

She looked at me like I had grown two heads and I just laughed and launched myself onto the bed, bouncing up and down like a five year old, "Come on Dem!" I said, loud enough so Joe would hear. She frowned at me, then seemed to decide to let it go and jumped up onto the bed too. We jumped up and down on the bed, laughing our heads off for a full 5 minutes. Us, two 17 year old, almost-adults, who are each paid enough to save up for a house in a month with no bank loan...yeah, we're mature!

After 5 minutes, I collapsed on the bed, completely wrecked. I felt Demi collapse beside me, sitting with her legs crossed, she peered down at me, "Tired already, Nicholas," she teased. "No, actually, Demetria," She scowled at the use of her full name, "I just thought that you might be, you know seeing as you're a girl and all, not as strong as us boys!" She narrowed her eyes and jumped on me. Man she was strong! She straddled my waist and forced my arms above my head, pinning me to the bed. "Take that back!" she demanded an evil glint in her eye. "Never!" I laughed maniacally. She grinned and started to tickle me. "Demi, please stop, Demi, I take it back, please, just stop!" I begged, but she didn't. Within minutes, I was a drooling wreck. She bent down to whisper in my ear menacingly, "Never, ever tell me I'm not as strong as a boy, Nicholas Jerry Jonas!" And then I heard someone clearing their throat. I quickly sat up and Demi tumbled off me.

Joe was standing there, glaring at us, "Was I interrupting something?" He asked coldly. Demi laughed, "Ewwww, Joe really, me and Nick?" Joe smiled at her, from where she had landed, on her back at the end of the bed, upside down. I laughed as well, it was ridiculous, me and Demi were the very description of a platonic relationship. Joe looked reassured, then smiled at me, "Hey Nick, you're looking kinda tired," he said. I yawned, I was actually wrecked, "Yeah, I think I'll be off, night guys!" I scurried towards the door, followed by Joe, who clapped me on the back and said, "Thanks man." I smiled at him and gave him a quick Bro hug. Then went on my way.

Joe's POV

I walked out of the bathroom, ready to face Demi. I spent at least five minutes after I had finished, building up the courage to be able to look Demi in the eye. Word of advice guys, never fantasise about your female best friend, especially if said female friend will be sleeping in the same room as you. I stopped. Demi was straddling Nick, he was half naked, only wearing boxers and her face was extremely close to his. I felt an instant shot of anger and betrayal rush through my body. I cleared my throat and Nick sat up, knocking Demi, who tumbled to the end of the bed. She smiled up at me and I fought the urge to jump on the bed and demand that she get on me like she had been on Nick. Instead, I glared at Nick and asked, "Was I interrupting something?"

Nick opened his mouth, but Demi started laughing,"Ewwww, Joe really, me and Nick?" I smiled down at her and realised how stupid I was being, I knew Demi didn't think of Nick like that and I also knew that Nick would never do that to me.

I looked back at Nick, who still looked worried that I was going to explode at him. I smiled at him, letting him know everything was ok. "Hey Nick," I said, "you're looking kinda tired." Nick yawned, agreeing with me and told us he was going to bed. I followed him to the door and thanked him. He gave me a hug, then walked out the door. I closed it and turned back to Demi, who was lying on the bed, looking at me, smiling.

"Joooeeee," she said, in a baby voice. Uh oh, she wanted something. She laughed at my aprehensive face and held her arms out to me, "I want a hug," she pouted. I laughed and hurried into her arms. I pulled her tight against me, enjoying the feel of her in my arms. She smiled up at me, "Hi Joe," she said cutely. "Hi Demers," I replied, tipping the tip of her nose with my finger. She crinkled up her nose and I just lay there in awe of her cuteness.