Chapter 18: I Got Your Back

(Told by Joe)

I was in my bed thinking..

It's been like two months since Demi and I broke up. I miss her so much because I was damn sure she was the one for me. The worst part is that she doesn't even know what really happened; she didn't give me the chance to explain it to her. She misunderstood everything and all because of my stupid agent and Chelsea's agent. It wasn't for real. The producer said that the show's rating was going down and our agents came up with the idea of faking our relationship. I obviously said no but they said we could lose our job so I had no choice. I wasn't going to confirm anything and when the rating was up again we will end this fake relationship and we certainly did but it doesn't matter anymore. I've been so depressed that we had to delay our World Tour for next year. I can barely go to school. I feel so bad inside like I'm worthless for what I did to her. She's such an amazing girl and I practically ruined everything she felt for me. When she yelled at me at the beach a month ago in that party for her album, I was devastated that I left instantly. I've cried too. I know that's a sign of weakness but I don't care. I just can't handle it anymore. I know I'm a full time jerk and I deserve everything that's happening to me but I need her. She's my soul mate and everyday I'm more convinced about it. She used to light me up when I was down and her smile was like heaven to me, everything was better when she smiled. I take back everything; I swear I love her so much. Even though she doesn't believe me anymore, I will wait for her. I won't be with someone else. I believe in fate and I know we'll be back together someday soon. I can't be near her because I don't want to cause her pain; I think I've done enough for now. Every time I remember her face at that Cafe, I just start to feel bad. Once I ended up in the hospital and the doctor said I was in a massive depression. I've been taking pills and my mom and dad have been really worried about my health. I don't know what am I gonna do if I see her redoing her life with another guy who's not me.

Suddenly, Kevin got into my room. "Hey Joe, how you feeling bro?" he asked as he usually does.

"The same" I said all down.

"Dude, you can't keep with this anymore. It's affecting your health and because of Demi" he told me.

"NO. It is not her fault. I won't permit you to talk about her like that." I reacted in the wrong way.

"I'm not saying that. Calm down, okay? I'm just saying that you really need to let her go. She didn't want to listen to you then it's her lost don't you think?" he tried to cheer me up.

"NO. It is my lost. She's a wonderful girl and I didn't appreciate her, leave me alone Kevin please." He nodded and left the room.

(Told by Kevin)

I left Joe alone as he wanted. I went downstairs and sat in the living room to think what I could do to make things better in my house. Mom cried every single night and dad cheered her up. I can't stand watching my brother like this anymore. I have to do something about this. The same with Nick. But at least, he does eat and he goes to school. I think he's recovering because Demi believed him even though Miley has a new boyfriend now.

My mom got to the house where I was. I greeted her "Hey mom, how are you?"

"I've been doing better son." she said with a creepy voice. Joe's pain is consuming her life and our life as a family.

"ENOUGH." I said and stood up.

"What?" she asked confused.

"It's time for them to know everything" I walked and slammed the door. I could hear my mom shouting "KEVIN!" but I wasn't going to go back there till I finish what I was supposed to do. I went directly to Demi's place. As I remembered she had no conference today because in case you don't know, her album is in stores now and she's pretty famous. About Miley, she's working with her CD as well. And her boyfriend is currently filming movies so everything is fine with her, she got over Nick faster than I thought and what I was going to do will probably ruin her happy life but I can't handle this pain in my family anymore.

I knocked the door and waited for someone to get me.

"Yes sir?" a man said to me.

"Yes, this is Kevin Jonas. I'm looking for Demi. Is she home now?" I asked normally.

"Yes, come in" the man replied.

He opened the door and let me in. Her house was so changed, new things were all over it and they had her platinum for Don't Forget in the wall. She came downstairs and looked surprised.

"Kevin! What a surprise, nice to see you!" she hugged me and I hugged her back.

"Hi Demi, how's it going" I asked while we sat in the couch.

"Well, what can I say? It's been more than good, it's been awesome. I'm living my dream so everything I've always wanted is becoming true.."

Before she could finish I said "..thanks to Joe."

She erased that big smile she had and looked down.

"Well yeah, but still, it's my talent not his" she replied a little annoyed.

"Anyways, that was the reason why I came here" I finally got to the point.

"What reason?" she asked me.

"My brother Joe" She got this awkward look but I could see she still loved him, I could tell just by looking into her eyes.

"So.." she made a briefly pause and restarted.

"So, what is that you wanted to talk with me about?" she asked once again, looking down.

"Well, I don't know if you've noticed Joe's attitude since you guys broke up. He's not himself anymore. We can't have rehearsals because he can't sing and can't make an effort for it. He doesn't eat, he doesn't sleep, and he doesn't go out and has been getting bad grades at school. He's been in detention 20 times since you guys end your relationship. I know you got him over already and probably continued with your life alone but listen, I know why you guys broke up and my intention is not to make you feel bad but he had no choice about what happened. You really don't understand anything. This being famous thing is not that easy and it can destroy life if you can't control it or the ones around you won't understand.." she was paying me so much attention that she got lost a few seconds.

"Demi?" I asked while shaking her shoulder.

"Yes. Sorry I was plunged into the situation. I know I don't know everything about this business but everyone has a choice. He kept telling me that it wasn't what I thought it was. I thought it was what I saw on TV and I don't know how he could lie to me in that way. But not only cheated on me but make it public, worse in this business and deny me in front of almost the entire world. I can't forgive him for that" she was full of resentment; I could even sense it in the air.

"Demi, he didn't cheat on you.." she didn't let me finish and shouted "HE DID! DON'T LIE TO ME, I SAW IT!" she started tearing while standing up.

I got up and shouted too "HE DIDN'T DEMI! IT WAS ALL FOR PUBLICITY!"

Finally I could clear things up. I looked her in the eyes and they were empty, it looked creepy; like she had died alive. She let her body fall in the couch and was gone.

"Demi?" I asked while shaking her again. I got scared so I kept shaking her "Demi! Demi! Demi wake up!" I shouted her.

She instantly reacted and said "What are you saying?".

"I'm saying that it was all for publicity and he never never cheated on you. He loves you and that's why he's been so down."

She seemed to be listening but her eyes were gone again and I had to shake her one more time.

"I can't believe I suffered for anything. I can't believe he loves me that much and I cannot believe I bought that lie!" she started crying once again.

I held her and said that everything was going to be okay now that she knew everything was a big lie.

"Yes. Because this time I won't give up and I know he and you and Nick think I got over him really fast, the truth is not. I still love him and I will always love him. I have to fix this big mess.." she started thinking and half-smiled.

"Well, Demi I think my job is done here. Do you know where I can find Miley?" I asked while she kept thinking.

"Yes, she's in her house now." She replied.

"Thanks a lot. I have to go now. See you soon Demi" I said goodbye.

I was getting to the door when she ran and pulled me "WAIT!" she shouted quickly.

"What happened?" I asked confused.

"Tell Joe we have to talk about this.. Thing. I'll text him where to go okay?" she said really decide.

"Okay, I'll tell him. I have to go now."

I left the house and couldn't stop thinking about Demi and her new plan. I headed myself to Miley's house to explain things to her too. There was traffic so I got there due to 30 minutes since I left Demi's house. I got to her house and saw her in the swings.

"Miley!" I shouted from the entrance to her big house.

She didn't seem surprised when she saw me. She waved and made me a sign so I could go where she was. I walked and sat on a swing.

"Hey Kevin" she said all down.

"What's the matter?" I asked really concerned.

She didn't answer. She kept looking down till I grabbed her chin and made her look at me. She had this sad face all over her system.

"Miley, what's the matter?" I asked one more time.

"Kevin, I'm the most stupid girl ever." She finally replied.

"What? No you're not. Can I know why you think that?" I was totally lost.

"Nick. Nick." She answered.

I think I got it. Demi already knew that I was going to talk to her about the truth with the Selena and Nick's deal. She called her and told her everything because she thought that was one thing it was supposed to be heard by her best friend.

"Demi told you, didn't she?" I asked.

"Yes. We just hung up the phone. I have to talk to Nick." Miley sounded worried.

"Why don't you get together with him tomorrow?" I proposed.

"No. I have to.." she suddenly stopped.

"Kevin, you need to leave" she said. I was more than confused.

"Why?" I asked.

"Because I have to do something. But hey, tell Nick we need to talk and that I will call him during this week okay?" she ended.

"It's good." I replied.

I left the house and went to talk with Joe and Nick about this big change I just made. I got them both together in the living room and explained everything. They were more than happy and finally, me and my brothers could have a night out with no drama and no sadness. Nick said something funny and Joe laughed.

It was his first laughed during these two months.