Chapter 7

Demi didn't know what to say or do. She just sat down next to Simon who put a comforting hand on her thigh.
"Come on, spill! What is going on? I don't believe I'm gonna ask this but did you guys just have sex? Here, at the office?" L.A said in a sickened voice.
Demi blushed even more and looked over at Simon, trying to read what he was thinking.
"Well there's not really any point in hiding this is there?" He asked her. Demi shook her head. No, the truth was going to come out eventually so why not now?
"Oh my gosh that's disgusting!" L.A muttered, not thinking before speaking.
Simon glared at him and grabbed Demi's hand and gave it a comforting squeeze before speaking.
"Well, I guess you could say that Demi and I are a couple…" He looked up at her smiling, talking more to her than to the other two.
Demi felt her stomach flip. That was the first time he had called them a couple. She and Simon Cowell were a couple! A big grin started to spread on her face and she really wanted to lean in and kiss him. But she knew that wasn't appropriate to do with L.A and Britney in the room.

Demi looked up at L.A and Britney to see their reactions. Both had shocked expressions on their faces. Britney's face thorn between a smile and a frown. L.A looked so angry.
"I knew it!" Britney said. "I knew there was something going on between you! How long?"
"What the hell are you thinking Simon? She's 20 years old! You're old enough to be her father!" L.A shouted at Simon. "And Demi, he's your boss! Do you have any idea how bad this looks? This is going to destroy your career!"
"Oh, shut up L.A, you have no idea what you're talking about! We're in love and there's nothing you can do about it!" Simon snapped and stood up taking a threatening step towards L.A.
"You're not in love!" L.A snorted and took a step back, a little intimidated by Simon's angry countenance but that didn't stop him from talking. "You can't be in love with her she's just a teenager Simon! She doesn't want to be with an old man like you"

It was Demi's turn to speak now. She couldn't let L.A walk over her like this. "I'm not a teenager, I'm a grown woman who knows what she wants! And I want Simon and he wants me! I don't care how this looks, people can think whatever they want about us! We're in love and that's what's important here! As for my career, that was stupid what you just said, my fans will understand. And if they're real Lovatics they will support me no matter what. If you can't be happy for us, why don't you just shut up and mind your own business!" She hissed at him angrily.
Simon was stunned, his girl really was feisty!
"Simon we're leaving!" She continued and grabbed his hand.
"Oh, we're not done talking about this!" L.A said.
"Yes, we are!" Simon snarled at him.

He pulled Demi with him out the door and down the hallway towards the garage.
"I'll call you tonight sweetie!" Demi could hear Britney shout after her.
Simon was so mad he was about to explode. He punched his fist hard against the wall groaning.
"Shhh baby, calm down." Demi said putting her hands on his chest rubbing it lightly trying to calm him down. "It's going to be ok babe! I don't care about what L.A says. He'll come around soon! I hope. All I care about is you Simon, about us!" She leaned up and kissed him and she could feel him relax a little in her arms.

"This is going to be hard Demi." He whispered in her hair hugging her tightly. "L.A is not the only one who's going to react this way when they find out about us."
"I know babe, I know. But it is worth it, right? We're worth it?" Demi asked closing her eyes praying that he would say yes.
"Of course, we are! I want to be with you love, no matter what we have to go through. I just wish it didn't have to be this hard. I don't want to put you through all this mess." He said considering her eyes and running his hands through her hair.
Demi grabbed his face and kissed him passionately. "We'll get through this together. I love you."
"I love you to Dem, so so much!" he replied and held her close to him.

They stood there in the garage for a moment just holding each other. Demi leaned her head against his chest listening to his heartbeat. The sound made her feel calm and safe. This is how it's supposed to feel she thought. This really is love. She was ready to put everything on the line for this man. She had no idea how her family and friends would react when they found out about them. They were not going to be happy for sure, but they would have to accept them as a couple sooner or, later right?
But one thing she knew for sure was that as long as she had Simon everything would be fine!

"We better go home now babe." Simon said and reached in his pockets to find the car keys. "Come here, I'll drive us" He continued and opened the passenger door for her.
"But I have my car..." Demi sad and nodded towards her black Mercedes.
"Don't worry about that love. I'll send someone to pick it up later ok?" Simon said and helped her into the car.
Demi was still getting used to the fact that Simon seemed to have people for everything!

"Will you please stay at my house tonight?" Simon asked as they drove off.
"Well since you said please and I'm being extra nice today I'm going to say yes." Demi replied.
"Well that makes me a happy man." Simon smiled at her. "And I have a little special something something planned for us..."
"Ohh, a surprise! I love surprises!" Demi said with excitement.
"Ok, calm down love, it's not that exciting!"
"Tell me what it is then! Pretty pretty please!" She said and batted her eyelashes at him.
Simon chuckled at her. "You'll just have to wait and see!"

When they reached the house, Simon asked Demi to wait downstairs as he had something to 'sort out' upstairs. "I won't be long, promise." He said and kissed the top of her head before running up the stairs. He wanted to make something really sweet for her to take her mind off all the craziness surrounding their relationship and give her something nice to remember in the hard times he was sure were coming. He really hated the fact that people would get so upset about their love. There were going to be a lot of hate coming for both him and Demi. And it was going to hurt them both. But it was 100% worth it because he loved her and he had never felt this strongly for someone ever before.

Demi went to the fridge to grab herself a bottle of water before she sat down on the sofa and turned the TV on. She looked out the window and saw that it had started to get dark. She leaned her head back against the sofa and closed her eyes inhaling deeply. She decided that for now she wouldn't think about all the craziness that was coming. She would just enjoy this night together with Simon.
As on que Simon came down the stairs and walked over to her and grabbed her hands to stand her up. "The upstairs is ready for you my lady" He said in a very British accent and Demi couldn't help but chuckle.

He led her up the stairs into the master bedroom and over to the bathroom. She could hear the faint sound of classical music and when he opened the bathroom door she was met with a beautiful sight.
The hot tub was filled up with water and there were candles lit everywhere in the room. She saw a bottle of champagne next to two champagne glasses and a bowl of fresh chocolate covered strawberries.
"Awww this is so sweet Simon" She said and kissed his lips.