A/N So, chapters 1-7 are all on individual days. Chapter Seven is the next morning of Chapter 6. This update is a continuation of the day occurring in chapter 7. Chapter 7 was the morning and this chapter is the afternoon of it. Hope that didn't confuse you toooo much- I just saw a reviewer was confused so I wanted to clear up everything.
I didn't want to look at him. I really didn't want to even speak to him. What would I even say? Oh, yeah, I heard I took away your virginity, what does that make us? Am I responsible if you break your seven year relationship with Selena? Nick seemed to lose all the composure he had before because he looked so guilty at the moment. The afternoon sun was beating through the windows as the four of us refused to speak. Nick was directing all his attention to the floor as Demi was shifting from the awkward silence that was erupting. None of us were really saying anything- there wasn't much to talk about at the moment. Selena started to entertain herself with Nick's hand, completely ignoring the silent communication between Nick and me. All of a sudden, Joe walked in the room, swinging his arms in a jolly sort of fashion.
"What's up guys?" Joe swung his arm around me as I awkwardly stood still. Everything was getting too much for me and I couldn't handle this situation.
"Oh! Joe, you're just the person I wanted to speak to," Selena's eyes started to sparkle. She crawled out of Nick's grasp and jumped into the middle of the room, grabbing the attention that she was so desperately seeking.
"Hmmm?" Joe nodded towards her, trying to concentrate every ounce of brain power on both Demi and her at the same moment. If that was possible for him. He was so in love with Demi.
"I set up a date for you tonight. You're doubling with me and Nick," she grinned. Her pearly whites flashed in his direction as though she was delivering good news.
"Oh, umm," Joe looked like he didn't know how to respond. Demi's head shot up from her desk and I could see a frantic expression running across her features. She grasped the coffee mug on her desk and quickly took a gulp, trying to restrict her mouth from talking. My mind started to switch gears and all of a sudden I was thinking at lightening speed. I couldn't let her do this to Joe and Demi. They were so close to finally talking about what happened between them. If this double date actually happens, there's no hope for them.
"No need to thank me," she devilishly looked at Demi with a hint of satisfaction ringing through her voice. Something tells me that no matter how long I work at this office I will never be able to know Selena's true personality. "Her name is Taylor. She's blonde, funny, and just down right amazing. You'll love her." Before I realized what I was doing, my mouth started to move.
"Wait, that won't work," I bit my lip, hoping she would buy the excuse that I was just about to come up with. "Joe and I are together." Demi started to choke on her coffee and Joe took a deep breath in. They both had the same expressions on their face- surprise. I nodded. "You see, we didn't want to go public with our romance..." I trailed. I walked up to Selena and cupped my hand around her ear and whispered, "To not overshadow the wedding, you know." I gave Demi a knowing look behind Selena's back to calm her down for the moment. I took a step back and returned to Joe. I swung my arm around his waste and gave him a pinch, signaling him to go along with all that I explained.
"Yeah, you see, we are just sooo in love," Joe put his best acting skills to work. Selena nodded, completely confused with the whole situation.
"But, I thought," she glanced at Demi and then back at Joe and me. Her eyebrows knitted together as she was trying to put the situation all together. Last she heard, Demi and Joe were madly in love and currently fighting and Joe didn't have a girlfriend. "Okay," she nodded and returned back to Nick like a loyal puppy. I couldn't take all the lies I've been feeding her today. Everything was building up and it was unfair to her. I mean, I know she's not the best person, but no one deserves this. Nick needed to tell her. If not him, then I would.
"Nick," I spoke up. He looked at me, unsure of what was really going on in this room at the moment. "We need to talk about those papers." He nodded. He knew this was a conversation he had to face sooner or later. He opened the door and I trailed in after him. He loosened his tie and leaned on his desk, not saying a word. I don't think he wanted to speak about this situation first. "You have to tell Selena-" I was cut off by Nick opening his mouth. I shook my head, telling him I wasn't finished. "Tell her that I slept with you to get Joe jealous." This way all the blame would land on me. Nick isn't a bad guy- last night was just a mistake.
"Miley-," I didn't let him finish that sentence.
"Please, Nick," I desperately asked. "She loves you. She really loves you. And deep down even through you gave your virginity to me," I paused as Nick bit his lip because I exposed the truth. "You care about her. Last night was just something that happened on a whim. It didn't mean anything to me and it didn't mean anything to you." I hung my head low. I knew in my heart that it didn't mean anything to him. I wasn't the one he was engaged to. I also knew that I lied- last night meant the world to me. "I should go," I said, my voice quivering as I left those words in the air. I walked right out of his office and went to Demi's desk and dragged her out of the office. We were going on a much need lunch break.
"Where are you taking me, Mi," Demi's forehead creased with worry. I was currently letting my tears fall down freely. There was really no use stopping them right now. I was far away from Nick. I looked up at the New York sky and blinked, letting a few more tears fall down. I dragged her into a nearby sandwich shop and started gasping for air. The customers were watching me as I was going through my breakdown. "Miley, you're scaring me," she led me to the back of the shop. I couldn't support myself as I lean on her shoulder. I didn't know I fell for Nick this hard. "Mi, tell me what happened. Did Nick fire you or something." I had to tell her. I needed someone. But, I felt so dirty. I felt so unwanted.
"I slept with Nick," I finally admitted. I wasn't proud of myself and Demi picked up on the fact. "He gave his virginity to me yesterday night in his office...on his couch," she nodded, allowing me to continue my confession. "We were playing music with my guitar and things just got out of control. I told him today, after that whole Joe thing, that he should tell Selena I slept with him to make Joe jealous. Yesterday wasn't his fault, Demi. He doesn't have feelings for me," I started to cry even more.
"You don't know that, sweetie," she started to smooth my hair in hopes of comforting me.
"No, but I do. He didn't even fight for me, Demi," I looked into her eyes. I could definitely imagine how glossy my eyes were from all the tears I was holding back. She engulfed me into a hug. "You probably think I'm a slut."
"No, I don't, Mi. You can't be so harsh on yourself." I nodded as she was speaking her words of wisdom. I looked around as the customers were still staring at me from my crying debut. She noticed what I was looked at and turned to the restaurant. She snapped her fingers and barked, "Hello, what about this is any of your business?" I giggled at her pursuit to protect me from complete strangers. "There's the Smiley Miley I know." That comment earned a smile.
"Do you think Selena might break off the engagement?" I asked. "She deserves to know...no matter how she treats other people."
"I think, that she won't. Both of them are just too scared to face reality sometimes. Selena especially- she tries to wrap herself around in this world that even she knows is completely fake. But thats what she does to find happiness." I looked up at the clock and sighed. It was time to go back to the office. We both got up and started walking along the streets of New York. When we got back to the office, we could hear shouting from Nick's office. He told her. Selena barged out with a huff when she heard Joe exclaim as he saw us.
"Slut," Selena hissed as she passed us on her way out. Joe looked at us with confusion written all over his face. He was sitting in Demi's seat as Nick told Selena everything in his private office. So, he didn't know a thing...yet.
"Did I miss something?" Joe asked. Demi chuckled. He nodded. "Not something I want to know about, huh?" We both shook our heads as we silently walked into Nick's office. We had to give him the daily report of our day before we got back to work.
"Hey Ladies," Nick greeted us as we entered. I guess he was going to act like nothing happened. That's alright with me. Joe was right behind us because his booming voice instantly gave me a headache.
"Everything alright with the engagement, kiddo?" Joe asked. It was a question that I was wondering too.
"Yeah, we're uh, still getting married," Nick said, obviously not wanting to talk about the subject with me in the room. "Take a seat, Miley and Demi," Nick nodded towards the couch. Demi gulped. What was wrong with her?
"That...couch?" Demi clarified. Nick slowly nodded his head. I instantly realized what Demi's concern was. I, now, didn't want to sit on the couch. "Its okay. Apparently standing is an exercise now." She tapped her calves. "Its good for the legs." Joe leaned back to check her out.
"Apparently you're right," Joe grinned. Demi shot a glare at him and I giggled. Those two had the knack for making any awkward situation funny.
"So, we have finished the charts and all the labels for everything. We got all the approvals for the printing and your new client is actually pretty friendly," Demi updated Nick with the progress. He nodded back.
"Alright, um, get back to work," Nick said. All three of us were exiting out the room as I heard Nick call for Joe to stay. Looks like in a couple of minutes Joe will be enlightened about my sex life.
A/N That is the longest update I've written, haha. This chapter was totally completely different then what I originally pictured in my head. Nick and Miley were never supposed to have the talk...but then the story wouldn't connect. Pay attention to what Demi says because she's actually right on point with Selena and Nick's personalities. Overall, I hope you like this guys can follow me on twitter- /theNILEYcrowd. Oh by the way..I don't think I ever mentioned my name lol- its Kayla (= thanks for the reviews and all the support!!!