Chapter Eleven:And I was never looking for approval from anyone but you, and though this journey is over I'll go back if you ask me to.~I'm Not Dead by P!nk
"Yes shortly after I was admitted into the hospital the founder of To Write Love On Her Arms came and asked me to become a spokesperson." Nick answered. All three of the brothers were currently sitting at a table on a podium addressing the press. They were holding a press conference to announce end of the band. An E! News reporter stood up with her recorder. "Nick, are you planning on counseling after being a cutter?" Nick nodded and replied, "Yes. The whole family is." The reporter nodded and asked,"And Joe, is it true your relationship with Leota Ruud is 'on the rocks'?" No one could see Joe's reaction from behind the sunglasses he was wearing. But he gave a tight smile and answered, "Well, I didn't really come to discuss my relationship. But, we're both doing fine." The reporter nodded and sat back down. Paul stepped forward to end the conference. The three boys got up and waved. Mer, who was wearing a cap and large sunglasses, threw a water bottle to Kevin as he stepped off the platform.
"Help me." she begged him. "She wont leave me alone." Denise came over and pulled her daughter into a hug, mumbling something into Mer's shoulder. Mer squirmed and tried to push her mom away. After a moment Denise did let go and after hugging Kevin, she went off to hug Joe and Nick again.
Kevin saw the annoyed faces on his brothers and grinned. "I'll try to get her to lay off me, you and Joe. Nick on the other hand, he's screwed." Mer giggled even though she knew it was true. In fact, Kevin would probably be the only one to escape their mother's hugs.
Joe flipped open his phone when he managed to get away from his mom. He sighed. A hand gripped hi shoulder and he nearly jumped out of his skin, then he turned to see it was only his sister. "Still no call, huh?" she asked sympathetically. Joe shook his head. "She wont even answer my texts. I think I really screwed up this time." Joe sounded as he was about to break down in tears. Mer pulled him into a hug and he rested his head on her shoulder for a minute, taking some deep breaths.
The family left the conference through the back door, being shielded by Big Rob. While the rest of the family got into the car, Joe snuck away down the alley and hopped into a bright red sports car. "Hey Joe!" Janie greeted brightly. Joe pulled off his sunglasses and rubbed at his red eyes. "Hey." he said back. She placed a hand on his knee but he continued looking down. She sighed. "So, bowling?" she asked. Joe nodded.
"Strike! Excellent!" Janie cheered. Joe was only on his third square. He breathed in the deep scent of cigarettes and pizza that perfumed the bowling alley. Throwing the ball at the pins was releasing some pent up frustration. He turned to get his soda and accidentally ran into Janie. He paused, looking at her intently and she gave him a fast kiss that caught him off gaurd. When she pulled away she smiled. "Congrats." she said. He stared, then quickly grabbed his jacket and hurried off to catch a cab back home.
"Where's Joe?" Denise asked panicking. Kevin rolled his eyes and said gently, "Mom, relax. He's probably hanging out with Greg or some other friend." Denise looked over at Paul who nodded. "I think he did mention something along those lines. Just calm down Denise." Denise turned to face the two teens on the couch. "OK you two. You know the drill now." The counselor they had met with before Nick was fully discharged from the hospital suggested Denise check to make sure her children didn't continue to cut themselves. Nick and Mer groaned loudly in protest but went upstairs to change. On their way upstairs Nick said, "You know you didn't need to be so rude to Casey." Mer rolled her eyes. "Whatever. Kevin let her stay and you got some action. I'm surprised Mom didn't catch you with your tongue down her throat." Nick blushed and Mer tsked. "Making out on the hospital bed. If mom knew about her little rebel." Nick laughed and pushed her lightly before they parted for their rooms to get changed.
They came back downstairs in their swimsuits and Denise swooped over and began inspecting her two younger children's arms and 's faced burned red and she muttered, "This is so humiliating." Nick nodded silently.
Someone began pounding on the door. Kevin gave a frustrated sigh and yanked open the door. "Listen, we gave you enough info at the - Oh my gosh sorry Lena I though you were another reporter." The blonde teen took a step back when Kevin began yelling but quickly offered a smile. "No problem Kev. I saw the news. I wouldn't want to talk to the press either if I was Joe." Kevin nodded and stepped aside for her to walk in. Then he did a quick double take. "What do you mean? What's on the news about Joe?" Michaelena tossed him her phone as she set two shopping bags on the table. She raised an eyebrow at Nick and Mer. They both quickly shook their head and said, "Don't ask." While Denise ignored them and continued scolding Mer and Nick on any scars that appeared too 'fresh'.
Lena shrugged and turned back to Kevin who had the headphones in and his jaw hanging open.
Joe Jonas of the former band, The Jonas Brothers, claims he has a stable relationship with his girlfriend of nine months Leota Ruud. But does he really? E! News reporters and photographers were at the press conference earlier today and caught a glimpse of him and a disguised girl in a tight hug. Something friendly or more? Not only that the one time cheater was spotted later at a bowling alley giving a smooch to his ex Janie Cairo. Where is Leota and why is he hanging out with so many girls? We'll get the scoop as soon as we can!
If that wasn't painful enough for Kevin to watch there were multiple pictures of both events. Kevin cringed at what would happen if Leo saw this. Over the headphones he heard the door open and turned to see Joe standing there. His brother sighed at his siblings and said, "I'll go get changed."
Author Note: Not sure if there's any errors I think I screwed on something, but not sure what it is. Thank you to the reviewers. Btw, I've got other fics on Jonas. Should I post those as well? If you're not sure I could just post a summary of one on my profile and ya'll could tell me what you think. Peace out!