City Of Love
Chapter 1
Demi: [10] Do you have any goals in the future?
Joe: [12] No.
Demi: [looks at Joe] Yesterday in class, Ms. Cooper said that everybody has goals. She also said that we are able to reach it.
Joe: [drawing on a paper] Do you have goals?
Demi: [smiles, holding on to her teddy bear] I have a lot of goals. I want to be an air hostess, be a princess.
Joe: That won't come true.
Demi: But Ms Cooper said, there is nothing that won't come true. But, the most thing that I want is to get married, like my mum and dad. I want a husband that's very kind like my dad. And, I want to be proposed like the ones in the Television. We'll have 10 kids, and I will be called mummy.
Joe: [looks up to Demi] Who will be your husband? [looks down again to continue colouring]
Demi: I don't know too. But, I want a really nice husband that will love me every day. Then we will live happily ever after. [smiles]
Joe: That's what you really want?
Demi: Yes. What's your goal?
Joe: I don't know.
Demi: [gets mad] Why don't you know? If we don't have goals, we need to make some! What do you want right now?
Joe: I... [looks up] I want to make your goals come true.
Demi: [smiles] Yes! But... Which goals are you going to pick?
Joe: [looks at Demi] The last one that you said.
Demi: [gets excited, she gets out her pinky finger] Promise?
Joe: [twists his pinky finger with hers] Promise.
They both continue colouring. It was the Eiffel Tower.
5 years later.
It was dinner time.
Demi: [15] Suz, can you make me some hot chocolate?
Suz: [she cracks an egg into a pan] Yes, ma'am.
Patrick: How was it, Drew? The basketball game yesterday.
Drew: [18] Amazing... We lost.
Dianna: [laughs with Patrick]
Patrick: When are you going to win? [laughing]
Dianna: Patrick...
Drew: Blame the coach. He keeps dating all the time. So, I don't get to concentrate a lot in my skills.
Demi: [just playing with some rice on her plate with her spoon and fork. She looks at her family, they were now quiet. She takes a deep breath] Uhh... Mum? Can I go out tomorrow night with my friends to the mall?
Dianna: [puts her spoon and fork down] Let me just tell you this. What's called a mall is not safe. There are a lot of robbery there. What if somebody puts some drugs in your drink? [begins eating again] I'll be the one worrying.
Demi: But I'm already 15, mum! I can take care of myself.
Dianna: That's why I'm not letting you, because you're still 15. You can go when you're 20.
Demi: But I want to spend my teenage years with fun.
Dianna: Why do you need to go out with your friends? You see them every day in school.
Demi: [she takes a sip of her hot choco]
Dianna: Your friends won't be more smarter of prettier if they go out. Same goes for you.
Demi: [puts the mug down on the table] You're always like this. I never get to go anywhere.
Patrick: Demi... Instead of going to the mall, why don't you pick up my friend arriving from Paris?
Demi: Why can't Drew pick him up?
Drew: [looks up] Ugh... No. No. I have to study really well for next week's exam.
Demi: It's not like the exam's this week.
Patrick: Demi... Don't disturb your brother's working time. Tomorrow, you are going to go to the airport with Jack [their driver]. You don't have any exams coming up, right?
Demi: Yeah... But... I don't even know the person.
Patrick: It's alright. Mr Jonas is a quiet type of person. He's coming here with his son... I think his name was... Joe? You can just talk to him. Be his friend, okay?
Joe: [12] No.
Demi: [looks at Joe] Yesterday in class, Ms. Cooper said that everybody has goals. She also said that we are able to reach it.
Joe: [drawing on a paper] Do you have goals?
Demi: [smiles, holding on to her teddy bear] I have a lot of goals. I want to be an air hostess, be a princess.
Joe: That won't come true.
Demi: But Ms Cooper said, there is nothing that won't come true. But, the most thing that I want is to get married, like my mum and dad. I want a husband that's very kind like my dad. And, I want to be proposed like the ones in the Television. We'll have 10 kids, and I will be called mummy.
Joe: [looks up to Demi] Who will be your husband? [looks down again to continue colouring]
Demi: I don't know too. But, I want a really nice husband that will love me every day. Then we will live happily ever after. [smiles]
Joe: That's what you really want?
Demi: Yes. What's your goal?
Joe: I don't know.
Demi: [gets mad] Why don't you know? If we don't have goals, we need to make some! What do you want right now?
Joe: I... [looks up] I want to make your goals come true.
Demi: [smiles] Yes! But... Which goals are you going to pick?
Joe: [looks at Demi] The last one that you said.
Demi: [gets excited, she gets out her pinky finger] Promise?
Joe: [twists his pinky finger with hers] Promise.
They both continue colouring. It was the Eiffel Tower.
5 years later.
It was dinner time.
Demi: [15] Suz, can you make me some hot chocolate?
Suz: [she cracks an egg into a pan] Yes, ma'am.
Patrick: How was it, Drew? The basketball game yesterday.
Drew: [18] Amazing... We lost.
Dianna: [laughs with Patrick]
Patrick: When are you going to win? [laughing]
Dianna: Patrick...
Drew: Blame the coach. He keeps dating all the time. So, I don't get to concentrate a lot in my skills.
Demi: [just playing with some rice on her plate with her spoon and fork. She looks at her family, they were now quiet. She takes a deep breath] Uhh... Mum? Can I go out tomorrow night with my friends to the mall?
Dianna: [puts her spoon and fork down] Let me just tell you this. What's called a mall is not safe. There are a lot of robbery there. What if somebody puts some drugs in your drink? [begins eating again] I'll be the one worrying.
Demi: But I'm already 15, mum! I can take care of myself.
Dianna: That's why I'm not letting you, because you're still 15. You can go when you're 20.
Demi: But I want to spend my teenage years with fun.
Dianna: Why do you need to go out with your friends? You see them every day in school.
Demi: [she takes a sip of her hot choco]
Dianna: Your friends won't be more smarter of prettier if they go out. Same goes for you.
Demi: [puts the mug down on the table] You're always like this. I never get to go anywhere.
Patrick: Demi... Instead of going to the mall, why don't you pick up my friend arriving from Paris?
Demi: Why can't Drew pick him up?
Drew: [looks up] Ugh... No. No. I have to study really well for next week's exam.
Demi: It's not like the exam's this week.
Patrick: Demi... Don't disturb your brother's working time. Tomorrow, you are going to go to the airport with Jack [their driver]. You don't have any exams coming up, right?
Demi: Yeah... But... I don't even know the person.
Patrick: It's alright. Mr Jonas is a quiet type of person. He's coming here with his son... I think his name was... Joe? You can just talk to him. Be his friend, okay?
Chapter 2
Dianna: Yes. Be friendly with them. They're going to sleep in the guest room, which is near your bedroom. So, at night, don't be so loud. Also, do not call your friends at night. They might overhear you. By the way...
Demi: [damaging her food with her spoon and fork, being angry]
Dianna: Who do you call every night?
Demi: [freezes, thinking "Oh shit"] Uhh... Nobody.
Later on.
Demi: [on the phone, laying down on the bed] Sorry, babe. Uhmm... You know what my mum is like. I'm pissed off too that I can't go. I think tomorrow I'm not able to come. Are you okay with it? Maybe... Next time.
Taylor[L]: When is next time? We've been dating for 2 years and I don't even think we've went out alone before. Do you want me to talk to your mum?
Demi: [sits up] No! Things are going to be messed up! I'm not supposed to be dating... But I really want to go tomorrow.
Taylor: I guess we just have to be patient... [checks his phone. He was using the landline] Hey... It's already night. Aren't you tired?
Demi: Nope.
Taylor: Just... Try to be sleepy.
Demi: What? Why?
Taylor: Because... If you sleep, you'll dream about me. [smirks]
Demi: [chuckles] You're so full of yourself. Okay then... I'll talk to you tomorrow. Bye.
Taylor: [gives a smooch]
Demi: [gives one too, then ends the call with her landline telephone. She stands up then throws the phone on her bed. She walks over to the other side of her room and turns on some music. She then goes to her bed and starts getting her books to work on, concentrating on the music]
Drew: [jumps on her bed] Boo!
Demi: [jumps a little] Ugh! Drew! Stop scaring me!
Drew: [chuckles] There's a phone call from Selena. Don't take too long. I need to call Liam.
Demi: [looks at Drew and mocks him] I thought you were going to study, then why are you phoning Liam? You won't get anything. [she nudges him hard, then looks at her books]
Drew: Didn't I say the exams were next week? Even if I start studying in the next 2 days, I'll still get a good grade. Why should I bother studying now?
Demi: [looks at him] Then why can't you pick up Mr Jonas with Jack?!
Drew: [he caresses her hair] Demi... Why would I pick Mr Jonas up? I'm not the one getting married to Joe. [he messes her hair, laughing]
Demi: HAHAHAHA. You're so funny.
Drew: [stands up]
Demi: [throws a small pink pillow at him]
Drew: Hey, don't take too long, kay? [leaves the room]
Demi: [picks up the wireless landline phone and presses a button] Hello? What's wrong, Sel?
Selena: Did Drew pick the phone up earlier? Was he happy that I called? What did he say about me to you? Is he there? What is he doing right now?
Demi: Uhmm... He didn't say anything about you.
Selena: Ohh... Okay. Nevermind. I'm going to go.
Demi: What? So, you only called me JUST to ask about Drew?
Selena: Yeah? Okay, I'm going to go. I want to sleep. Don't want to be late for school tomorrow. Byeeeeee.
Demi: Wait wait! Uhh... Tomorrow, I'm not going to school because I have to pick up my dad's friend and his son from France. Can you tell the teacher?
Selena: I bet it's a guy, and... there's not much age difference between you and him!
Demi: How do you know?
Selena: See? I'm correct. I have a feeling that you guys are going to get married. You know, like an arranged marriage?
Demi: Don't say that... Drew said kind of the same thing too.
Selena: You see? I bet your parents arranged this from when you were little. That's why they won't allow you to date anybody.
Demi: I'm never going to be in that arranged marriage.
Selena: Oh fine... He'll just be mine. Besides... Drew doesn't want to be with me.
Demi: From the start, Drew never really payed attention to you. [jokingly]
Selena: Yeah... I know... Hey, if you keep talking, when am I ever going to sleep?
Demi: [laughs] Okay okay. Why are you blaming me? Fine. I'll let you sleep. Byeeeeeee.
Demi: [damaging her food with her spoon and fork, being angry]
Dianna: Who do you call every night?
Demi: [freezes, thinking "Oh shit"] Uhh... Nobody.
Later on.
Demi: [on the phone, laying down on the bed] Sorry, babe. Uhmm... You know what my mum is like. I'm pissed off too that I can't go. I think tomorrow I'm not able to come. Are you okay with it? Maybe... Next time.
Taylor[L]: When is next time? We've been dating for 2 years and I don't even think we've went out alone before. Do you want me to talk to your mum?
Demi: [sits up] No! Things are going to be messed up! I'm not supposed to be dating... But I really want to go tomorrow.
Taylor: I guess we just have to be patient... [checks his phone. He was using the landline] Hey... It's already night. Aren't you tired?
Demi: Nope.
Taylor: Just... Try to be sleepy.
Demi: What? Why?
Taylor: Because... If you sleep, you'll dream about me. [smirks]
Demi: [chuckles] You're so full of yourself. Okay then... I'll talk to you tomorrow. Bye.
Taylor: [gives a smooch]
Demi: [gives one too, then ends the call with her landline telephone. She stands up then throws the phone on her bed. She walks over to the other side of her room and turns on some music. She then goes to her bed and starts getting her books to work on, concentrating on the music]
Drew: [jumps on her bed] Boo!
Demi: [jumps a little] Ugh! Drew! Stop scaring me!
Drew: [chuckles] There's a phone call from Selena. Don't take too long. I need to call Liam.
Demi: [looks at Drew and mocks him] I thought you were going to study, then why are you phoning Liam? You won't get anything. [she nudges him hard, then looks at her books]
Drew: Didn't I say the exams were next week? Even if I start studying in the next 2 days, I'll still get a good grade. Why should I bother studying now?
Demi: [looks at him] Then why can't you pick up Mr Jonas with Jack?!
Drew: [he caresses her hair] Demi... Why would I pick Mr Jonas up? I'm not the one getting married to Joe. [he messes her hair, laughing]
Demi: HAHAHAHA. You're so funny.
Drew: [stands up]
Demi: [throws a small pink pillow at him]
Drew: Hey, don't take too long, kay? [leaves the room]
Demi: [picks up the wireless landline phone and presses a button] Hello? What's wrong, Sel?
Selena: Did Drew pick the phone up earlier? Was he happy that I called? What did he say about me to you? Is he there? What is he doing right now?
Demi: Uhmm... He didn't say anything about you.
Selena: Ohh... Okay. Nevermind. I'm going to go.
Demi: What? So, you only called me JUST to ask about Drew?
Selena: Yeah? Okay, I'm going to go. I want to sleep. Don't want to be late for school tomorrow. Byeeeeee.
Demi: Wait wait! Uhh... Tomorrow, I'm not going to school because I have to pick up my dad's friend and his son from France. Can you tell the teacher?
Selena: I bet it's a guy, and... there's not much age difference between you and him!
Demi: How do you know?
Selena: See? I'm correct. I have a feeling that you guys are going to get married. You know, like an arranged marriage?
Demi: Don't say that... Drew said kind of the same thing too.
Selena: You see? I bet your parents arranged this from when you were little. That's why they won't allow you to date anybody.
Demi: I'm never going to be in that arranged marriage.
Selena: Oh fine... He'll just be mine. Besides... Drew doesn't want to be with me.
Demi: From the start, Drew never really payed attention to you. [jokingly]
Selena: Yeah... I know... Hey, if you keep talking, when am I ever going to sleep?
Demi: [laughs] Okay okay. Why are you blaming me? Fine. I'll let you sleep. Byeeeeeee.
Chapter 3
The next day.
Demi and Jack are in LAX.
Jack: [holding a paper up saying 'Mr Jonas & Joe', waiting for their arrival]
Demi was sitting down on the luggage trolley. She checks her watch. Demi then looks at Jack, seeing him waiting. She checks her watch again, then decides to get her walkman out that has a radio. She plugs both earphones in her then plays the button to hear somebody speaking from the radio]
Megan: [radio speaker] You can now call at 3352256 to send a message to anybody that you want to send a message to! Okay... We'll start now. Oh, we've got our caller. Hello? May I know who this is?
Caller: Michelle, from the Beverly Hills High.
Megan: Michelle, who would you like to send a message to?
Michelle: [twisting her finger around her hair] I want to send a message to a girl called Demi. There has been some gossip here that she's picking up her fiance from France.
Demi: [knots her eyebrows, being confused. She listens to the radio more]
Michelle: I want to congratulate her. Oh, and I want to tell Demi that if she's having that guy from France... [bites her lip] Can I have Taylor?
Demi: [shakes her head] I'm going to kill you, Selena.
Megan: So, Michelle, do you like Demi's boyfriend?
Michelle: Well... We both do like Taylor, but he picked only one. My point is... I'm just congratulating Demi for finding her true love. Thanks, Megan.
Megan: Yes, thank you.
Michelle: [hangs up]
Megan: [to the radio audience] You and your friends can still call at 3352256. We've got another caller. Hello? May I know who this is?
Caller: Taylor, from the Beverly Hills High.
Demi: [sits up straight hearing his name]
Megan: Taylor? From Beverly Hills High? I bet you're Demi's girlfriend.
Taylor: How do you know?
Megan: Of course I do. Earlier today, Michelle called and said that Demi's going to get married.
Taylor: That's why I'm calling. There are some rumors going round the school that Demi's going to get married and that we broke up. I want to ask Demi, is that true? If she wants to break up, just say it. Don't make the whole school curious.
Megan: [surprised] Oh, so this thing is going round the whole school?
Taylor: Yeah. Some say that Demi's going to get married because I got her pregnant.
Demi: [closes her mouth that was wide open with her hand, in shock]
Megan: What?!
Taylor: I told students in here that it's not true. I never got her pregnant. We don't even go out alone together. Okay, that's all I wanted to say. Thanks, Meg.
Megan: Okay, thanks a lot Taylor.
Taylor: [hangs up]
Megan: [to the radio audience] I have a feeling that Demi's confused right now. But, you don't get confused too. You can hear the next music which is "Hold It Against Me" by Britney Spears.
Demi: [wipes the sweat on her forehead, she takes off the earphone plugs]
Jack: [walks to her with the paper dangling by his side] Ma'am, I think you should call your dad. Because... In this waiting area... It's already empty.
Demi: [stands up] Alright. I'll go call dad first. You just stay here, don't go anywhere.
Jack: [nods]
Demi: Later, when the person comes, you tell them to wait for a moment to wait until I come back.
Jack: [nods again] Yes, ma'am.
Later on.
Demi: [at a phone booth] That can't be, dad. I've already waited here for about 3 hours already, but the person didn't com-- [looks at a sign hanging, she gasps] Dad! I've waiting in the wrong area! We waited in the waiting area from this state only!
Patrick: [sighs] What have you done, Demi? Now I feel bad for them for waiting so long for you. I made them come here to LA to see you, but you made them wait. Okay, go find Mr Jonas now.
Demi: Yes dad. [she hangs the phone back to the booth, then runs to Jack] We waited in the wrong area! Let's get in the car now!
Jack: [nods, he gets in the car with Demi then drives as fast as possible to the right area of the airport]
Demi: [gets out of the car, she runs to the main waiting area, not concentrationg if she was sweating or not, since she was wearing a tank top and some jeans. Demi kept running and running, she looks around while running, not seeing what was in front of her. She bumps into a hard body then falls down on her butt. She wipes her arms] I'm sorry! It was an accident. I didn't see. [Looks up to see a guy who was wearing some black jeans, a white shirt and a black leather jacket. He had a Ray-Ban shade on and had a clean mo-hawk]
Demi and Jack are in LAX.
Jack: [holding a paper up saying 'Mr Jonas & Joe', waiting for their arrival]
Demi was sitting down on the luggage trolley. She checks her watch. Demi then looks at Jack, seeing him waiting. She checks her watch again, then decides to get her walkman out that has a radio. She plugs both earphones in her then plays the button to hear somebody speaking from the radio]
Megan: [radio speaker] You can now call at 3352256 to send a message to anybody that you want to send a message to! Okay... We'll start now. Oh, we've got our caller. Hello? May I know who this is?
Caller: Michelle, from the Beverly Hills High.
Megan: Michelle, who would you like to send a message to?
Michelle: [twisting her finger around her hair] I want to send a message to a girl called Demi. There has been some gossip here that she's picking up her fiance from France.
Demi: [knots her eyebrows, being confused. She listens to the radio more]
Michelle: I want to congratulate her. Oh, and I want to tell Demi that if she's having that guy from France... [bites her lip] Can I have Taylor?
Demi: [shakes her head] I'm going to kill you, Selena.
Megan: So, Michelle, do you like Demi's boyfriend?
Michelle: Well... We both do like Taylor, but he picked only one. My point is... I'm just congratulating Demi for finding her true love. Thanks, Megan.
Megan: Yes, thank you.
Michelle: [hangs up]
Megan: [to the radio audience] You and your friends can still call at 3352256. We've got another caller. Hello? May I know who this is?
Caller: Taylor, from the Beverly Hills High.
Demi: [sits up straight hearing his name]
Megan: Taylor? From Beverly Hills High? I bet you're Demi's girlfriend.
Taylor: How do you know?
Megan: Of course I do. Earlier today, Michelle called and said that Demi's going to get married.
Taylor: That's why I'm calling. There are some rumors going round the school that Demi's going to get married and that we broke up. I want to ask Demi, is that true? If she wants to break up, just say it. Don't make the whole school curious.
Megan: [surprised] Oh, so this thing is going round the whole school?
Taylor: Yeah. Some say that Demi's going to get married because I got her pregnant.
Demi: [closes her mouth that was wide open with her hand, in shock]
Megan: What?!
Taylor: I told students in here that it's not true. I never got her pregnant. We don't even go out alone together. Okay, that's all I wanted to say. Thanks, Meg.
Megan: Okay, thanks a lot Taylor.
Taylor: [hangs up]
Megan: [to the radio audience] I have a feeling that Demi's confused right now. But, you don't get confused too. You can hear the next music which is "Hold It Against Me" by Britney Spears.
Demi: [wipes the sweat on her forehead, she takes off the earphone plugs]
Jack: [walks to her with the paper dangling by his side] Ma'am, I think you should call your dad. Because... In this waiting area... It's already empty.
Demi: [stands up] Alright. I'll go call dad first. You just stay here, don't go anywhere.
Jack: [nods]
Demi: Later, when the person comes, you tell them to wait for a moment to wait until I come back.
Jack: [nods again] Yes, ma'am.
Later on.
Demi: [at a phone booth] That can't be, dad. I've already waited here for about 3 hours already, but the person didn't com-- [looks at a sign hanging, she gasps] Dad! I've waiting in the wrong area! We waited in the waiting area from this state only!
Patrick: [sighs] What have you done, Demi? Now I feel bad for them for waiting so long for you. I made them come here to LA to see you, but you made them wait. Okay, go find Mr Jonas now.
Demi: Yes dad. [she hangs the phone back to the booth, then runs to Jack] We waited in the wrong area! Let's get in the car now!
Jack: [nods, he gets in the car with Demi then drives as fast as possible to the right area of the airport]
Demi: [gets out of the car, she runs to the main waiting area, not concentrationg if she was sweating or not, since she was wearing a tank top and some jeans. Demi kept running and running, she looks around while running, not seeing what was in front of her. She bumps into a hard body then falls down on her butt. She wipes her arms] I'm sorry! It was an accident. I didn't see. [Looks up to see a guy who was wearing some black jeans, a white shirt and a black leather jacket. He had a Ray-Ban shade on and had a clean mo-hawk]
Chapter 4
Guy: [takes his shades off then slips it inside the leather jacket's pocket] Sorry? When you're walking, make sure your eyes are focusing to the front! Anyways, why are you even running here?
Demi: [silent]
Jack: [runs to Demi and kneels down] Ma'am? What's wrong?
Guy: Oh, so you're the girl called Demi?
Jack: [stands up]
Demi: [stands up too] Yeah. How do you know?
Joe: You know, I've been waiting for 3 hours. How am I not tired?!
Demi: I'm sorry. We were waiting in the area where arrivals were coming from only this state.
Joe: I've been waiting so long... And, my clothes are like this. Look. [points to a direction] My dad has been waiting there the whole time.
Demi: [turns around, Jack doing the same thing]
Mr Jonas: [sitting and looking around with a luggage trolley filled. He looks down, looking at his phone]
Demi: [bites her lip, she walks to him and hesitates, but stands in front of Mr Jonas. She lets out a hand] Evening, sir. I'm sorry for making you wait so long.
Mr Jonas: [slowly looks up. He brings his hand forward and shakes hands with her] Are you Demi?
Demi: Y-Yeah.
Mr Jonas: [stands up, he pinches her cheeks] Oh god, Demi! You're already this big! I can't believe you're already this big. What class are you in? When I left you, you were still so little... [does a certain height with his hand]
Demi: [smiling]
Mr Jonas: You were still so happy playing with dolls. I still remember, I would always give you dolls as presents.
Demi: [scratches her neck]
Mr Jonas: I still can't believe it. You've already grown up.
Demi: [smiles]
Mr Jonas: Have you met Joe? Yeah?
Demi: [nods]
Mr Jonas: Sorry... Joe's like the tough type--
Demi: [not listening to him, thinking "So... This is the guy who dad was talking about? The guy that doesn't "talk" alot?"]
Mr Jonas: When he was little, he would play with houses and other things because he has female cousins. Maybe because his mother died a few months ago when he was little. So, that's why he's like that. But, when he meets his fiance, [he lightly laughs] he's going to change. Am I right?
Demi: [just smiles] Oh yes sir, let's go home now, so that we can have lunch.
Mr Jonas: Oh, yes! Okay. [he picks up his jacket and swings it on his arm] I really missed eating together with your parents. I also missed the pasta that your mother makes. [Laughs]
Demi: [chuckles]
Later on.
Jack: [stops driving when they get in the garage of the house. Demi's parents were waiting outside]
Mr Jonas: [gets out of the car]
Patrick: Paul! [laughs]
Mr Jonas: Hey! [laughs also, he hugs him in a manly way. He then shakes Dianna's hand]
Joe: [already beside them, he shakes Dianna's hand first then Patrick] Sir.
Patrick: Wow. You're already so tall.
Dianna: Yeah, and tough too.
Joe: [smiles]
Dianna: Demi, can you lead Joe to his room?
Demi: Uhmm... Okay.
Demi goes inside the house with Joe following behind her. They went upstairs. Jack also followed them, holding Joe's luggage. Joe kept looking around the house, thinking that it was a nice home. He bumped into Demi when she stopped at a certain room.
Joe: Sorry.
Demi: It's okay. [points to the door] This is your room, Joe. If you need the bathroom, there is one right beside this room.
Joe: [nods]
Jack: [setting the luggages down]
Demi: Jack, can you please call Susan here?
Jack: Yes ma'am. [he goes away]
Demi: Joe, if you need anything from me, my room is upstairs, okay?
Joe: [nods] Alright.
Suze: [stands beside Demi] What's wrong, ma'am?
Demi: [to Joe] This is Susan. If you need anything, you can ask her. I'm going to go now, okay? [she starts walking]
Suze: Wait, ma'am!
Demi: [turns around]
Suze: Earlier, there was a phone call from Taylor and Selena.
Demi: Oh, okay. Thanks, Suze.
Suze: [nods]
Demi: [walks away to go upstairs]
Suze: [starts walking away]
Joe: Suze?
Suze: [stops and turns her head] Yes?
Joe: Do you have some advil? I'm having a headache.
Suze: Oh, of course. I'll be right back.
Joe: Okay.
Suze: [walks away]
Joe: [turns his head to Demi's direction, seeing her body dissapear upstairs]
Chapter 5
That night.
Demi: [in her room, on the phone] Hello, good afternoon. Can I speak to Selena?
Selena: It's me. What's wrong?
Demi: What's wrong? Why the fuck did you tell the whole school that I'm getting married?! Taylor's mad at me.
Selena: [chuckles] I only told a few people. I guess it just spreaded throughout the school. It's just a gossip. People will forget about it. Hey, did your fiance get home yet? Is he handsome?
Demi: Ugh... I don't know? He's the rude type. When we first met, he already went on saying things about me. He's even sleeping near my room!
Selena: See? I think your parents wanted their room near yours. It's so that you both can get to know each other faster. Right? I'm just so smart.
Demi: Selena... He's sleeping in the same room as his dad.
Selena: [chuckles] Oh, but if he's going to sleep alone, there's something going on. You really are going to be in an arranged marriage.
Demi: I'm just 15. I still want to go to college. Besides, I don't want to be a housemother only, taking care of the house and my kids.
Selena: Whatever you want. Just, don't forget about me? Let's share him, kay? [laughs]
Demi: [chuckles] If you want, you can have him. Hey, is there any homework for tomorrow?
Selena: Yep. Physics. Page 102, questions 1 to 50.
Demi: What?! That much?! Oh no... Okay then, Sel. I think I have to pull up an all-nighter. Okay, byeee. [hangs up]
Later on.
Demi: [she was writing on her book, she sighs]
Demi stretches her arms then twists her body from left to right and the other way round. She decides to get some water.
Demi: [gets out of her room and walks downstairs, which is the second floor of the house. She overhears something coming from Joe's room when she passed it.
Joe: [in the room, on a phone call] I don't even know why I'm doing this.
Demi: [leans her head against the wall and listens]
Joe: Why am I being in an arranged marriage with a girl who's still 15?
Demi: [opens her mouth in shock. She remembers what Selena said. "If he's going to sleep alone, there's something going on. You really are going to be in an arranged marriage". She bends down and looks through the hole of the handle, to see if she can see anything]
Joe: [opens the door to see her bending down] What are you doing here?
Demi: Uhh... [stands up properly to see Joe wearing a male version of the tank top and some baggy shorts, with his hair messed up]
Chapter 6
Joe: [waits for her answer]
Demi: Uhmm... Nothing. I just want to ask. Is your dad there?
Joe: My dad's in his room.
Demi: [confused] In his room? What do you mean?
Joe: In his room. You know that there's a guest room downstairs beside your parents' room. You live in this house and yet you don't know?
Demi: But you're going to sleep in the same room as Mr Jonas, right?
Joe: Hello? [waves his hand in front of her] I'm already grown up. I don't need my dad's presence when I sleep.
Demi: Why are you even like that to your own dad? Why can't you just sleep in the same room as Mr Jonas?
Joe: [groans] You are so annoying. Finish, it's already really night. [slams the door close right in front of Demi's face]
Demi: [surprised]
The next day at school. It was in break time.
Demi: [goes to the cafeteria, then waits in line. She overhears something]
Girl 2: [whispering] Hey, look at that. It's the new bride. Isn't she like Taylor's ex? Ugh... She's not evem ashamed of herself.
Girl 1: Don't you know that she's pregnant? She even has the courage to STILL go to school.
Girl 2: That's why she's going to get married. Why do her parents even bother getting her married? I mean... It's not even the guy's child.
Girl 1: It's not even Taylor's.
Girl 2: [laughs] Trying to look innocent but she's not.
Girl 1: Slut.
Demi: [starts running out of the cafeteria, tears running down her cheeks. She wipes her tears with her arm, then does a turn. She bumps onto a hard chest]
Taylor: Demi?
Demi: [cries more]
Taylor: [holds her] Why are you crying? [pulls her in for a hug]
Demi: [cries onto his chest]
Taylor: Cmon, tell me. How about we talk on the second floor?
Demi: [nods, sobbing]
Taylor: [he swoops his arm around her shoulder as they walk up the stairs. They both go to an empty classroom]
Later on.
Demi: [wipes her tears] So, that's the story. You're not mad, right?
Taylor: Mad? [chuckles] I actually wanted to ask. Are you mad at my friends? I'll tell them off. [gives her a smile]
The bell rings.
Taylor: [groans] I have to get to class. [Holds both Demi's hands]
Demi: [nods]
Taylor: [wipes her tears that were still there] Don't think about it anymore, okay? [stands up, about to walk away]
Demi: [tugs on his arm]
Taylor: [turns around]
Demi: Can we talk on the phone at 3? Please?
Taylor: At 3? [thinks for a moment] My mum forced me to go to the mall with her. Ugh, so fucking annoying.
Demi: [nods]
Taylor: How about at 7? [smiles]
Demi: Okay.
Taylor: Don't cry anymore. [he leans down and pecks her lips before going away. As he passes the classroom door, Michelle walked in, making both of them pass each other]
Demi: [just looks at Taylor's direction]
Chapter 7
Miley: [sits next to her, bumping on to Demi's side] So, where have you been?
Demi: [jumps a little] God, you scared me. Didn't the bell ring?
Miley: So I can't stay here? [frowns]
Demi: I don't want you to get in trouble.
Miley: I just miss you. Besides, the teacher that I have next is at a meeting. So, there's no lesson going on.
Demi: Really? Thank god. I haven't done Physics homework. It's so much.
Miley: [whispers in her ear] Did you break up with Taylor?
Demi: What? Of course not. I'm good with Taylor.
Miley: No... I mean, yesterday, Taylor and Michelle were always together. I'm just confused. Since you're dating Taylor, Michelle hasn't talked to him, right? But there's nothing wrong between you and Taylor, right?
Demi: [nods]
Miley: Okay. Forget about it. Oh, you know, you're popular in school now because of the rumors spreading about your marriage.
Demi: Really?
Miley: [nods]
Demi: I don't even know myself if I am going to get married or not.
Miley: Who's the guy?
Demi: My dad's friend's son who just came from France.
Miley: What? France? Damn. Is he hot?
Demi: In your dreams. He's rude, you know. I don't even know if I like him or not.
Miley: But is he hot?
Demi: In my point of view, he's okay. I don't know what's in your point of view.
Miley: Can I come over to your house?
Demi: Sure.
Miley: Yes... But, I can only come over for a bit--
Teacher: [walks in] Good morning, class.
Miley: [looks at the teacher]
Teacher: [see's Miley] Miley, why are you here? Your class isn't here!
Miley: Isn't there a meeting, Mr Len?
Teacher: The meeting's done. Go to your class now.
Demi: [gets her books out, thinking "Fuck. I didn't do my homework". She tries to write as fast as possible]
Miley: Okay. [walks out of the classroom]
Teacher: Okay class, please get your homework questions 1 to 5 out.
Demi: [looks up at the teacher, thinking "1 to 5? What the fuck?"]
Later on.
Demi: [goes in her room, laughing]
Miley: [following her from behind]
Demi: [sits on her bed, stretching her legs] Oh god.
Miley: [sits down beside her]
Demi: So tired. [starts taking her shoes off]
Miley: [holds her stomach] Ow.
Demi: What's wrong, Miles?
Miley: I need to pee.
Demi: [chuckles] Go to the bathroom.
Miley: Okay. [walks out of the room]
Demi: [lays down on her bed, sighing]
After a few minutes.
Miley: [runs to Demi's room, running out of breath]
Demi: [sits up] What are you doing? [looks at her weirdly]
Miley: I... [gasping for air] I think I just saw an angel. Ugh, you won't believe me. I just saw a guy. A guy, Demi! A guy!
Demi: Okay, chill. What's wrong with that guy?
Miley: I just have one word. He's so hot! Oh god, Demi, trust me! I'm getting goosebumps right now! I've never seen a guy that hot before!
Demi: Wait... Where did you see this guy?
Miley: In the bathroom!
Demi: Huh? In the bathroom? Tell me the story.
Miley: Well, when I got out of the bathroom, this guy was in front of the bathroom. I think he's the one for me! When I got out of the bathroom, he was smiling at me. Oh Demi, his smile made me weak. My heart's still beating fast.
Demi: [thinks for a moment, asking herself "Who?"] Maybe it's Drew's friend.
Miley: Let's just go to the bathroom, incase he's still there. [drags Demi out of her room and downstairs to the second floor. She pushes Demi towards the bathroom door] Go!
Demi: What? You go.
Miley: Please please please.
Demi: [groans, she walks towards the bathroom door then looks back at Miley]
Miley: [whisper-shout] Knock!
Demi: [whisper-shouts back at her] No!
Miley: [still whispering] Look at the door hole!
Demi: [bites her lip, she bends down to see if she can see anything]
Somebody: [opens the door from inside the bathroom, looking at Demi]
Miley: [gasps]
Demi: Uhh... [stands straight to see Joe shirtless, his hair dripping and a towel wrapped around his lower waist]
Joe: What are you doing? Are you trying to look at me taking a shower?
Chapter 8
Demi: N-No. I just wanted to see who was in the bathroom.
Joe: Next time, try knocking? [goes in his room then shuts the door]
Miley: [just looking at his door]
Demi: [nudges her] There's nobody in the bathroom now.
Demi walks up the stairs to her room with Miley following. Miley shuts the door.
Miley: Who's that guy, Dems?
Demi: That's the guy, Joe.
Miley: Wait... He's your fiance? Are you stupid or did you knock your head off? He's the type of guy any girl wants. He's tough looking, hot, good looking, and you just don't pay attention to him?
Demi: [holds a glass of water] He's not THAT good looking. [drinks her water]
Miley: In my opinion, I think you should break up with Taylor.
Demi: [chokes on her water, she puts the glass down] Are you crazy or something?
Miley: [walks to her, patting her back] Oh cmon, Dems. Don't you know what a hot guy is like? If a girl sees Joe, she'll instantly like him. If you bring him to school tomorrow, girls will go crazy.
Demi: In your dreams. There's Taylor. There's going to be gossips that aren't true.
Miley: Who cares about that guy. Pay attention to your fiance. If I was you, I would bring him everywhere. I would bring him to the mall, ask him to pick me up from school-- Oh, I'd just be closer to him.
Demi: [thinks for a moment]
Miley: Hey, I have to go. Getting tutored.
Demi: [nods]
The door opens.
Dianna: Oh, hi Miley. [smiles] How are you?
Miley: [smiles] I'm good, Mrs Lovato.
Dianna: [looks at Demi] Demi, I'm going out with your dad and Joe's father. You'll join Joe.
Demi: With Joe? Ugh. No.
Miley: [nudges her]
Dianna: I'm just asking this once. Tomorrow is his birthday. He said he wants to buy gifts for his friends in Paris. Miley can go too.
Miley: [smiles widely]
Demi: Miley needs to go home. She's getting tutored.
Miley: Who said? No, Mrs Lovato. I'm happy to join them both. [happy inside]
Dianna: [smiles] That's good. Then you both need to get changed. I think Joe's finished. [leaves the room while shutting the door behind her]
Demi: [looks at Miley]
Miley: Yes!
Demi: I thought you were busy.
Miley: I can't just leave a chance with a hot guy! Oh... Btw, can I borrow your clothes?
Demi: You're so into him.
Later on.
Demi: [wearing a red tank top, short jeans. Braiding Miley's hair into two] If you would've braided your hair from a long time ago, I bet you'll be more beautiful.
Miley: [wearing a blue top, skinny jeans. Sitting on a chair, she touches the back of her neck] But my neck is really showing, Dems.
Demi: Hmm... [she walks to the closet and looks through her clothes]
Miley: [standing beside her]
Demi: [finds a light blue scarf, she takes it out]
Miley: But Demi... This is from Taylor. You haven't even wore it yet.
Demi: It's okay. I bet you'll be prettier wearing this. Who knows... You'll meet a guy.
Miley: [smiles] Thanks, Dem.
Chapter 9
Later on.
Demi: [does final touches to the scarf] Okay, done. Hey, I'm going to call Joe, okay? [starts walking towards the door]
Miley: [grabs her arm] Wait... Let me call Joe.
Demi: Alright... Wait for me in the car.
Miley: Okay. [starts walking down the stairs]
Joe: [gets out of his room, heading to the stairs]
Miley: [stops when she's in front of him]
Joe: [looks at her weirdly] What?
Miley: Uhh... N-No. Nothing. Demi's w-waiting.
Joe: What's wrong with you? Are you sick or something?
Miley: [not paying attention] Yes. I mean.. No.
Joe: Now I feel bad. [offers his hand] My name's Joe.
Miley: [slowly shakes her hand with his] M-Miley.
Joe: [he pulls away] You're Demi's friend, right?
Miley: [nods] Y-Yeah.
Joe: Close friend?
Miley: [just nods]
Joe: Can you help me later?
Miley: Sure... W-Whatever you w-want.
Later on.
Joe and Miley were already walking towards the mall. They looked close already. Demi was walking alone behind them.
Joe: [walks to an ice cream store wtih Miley]
Miley: [looking at the flavors]
Joe: [to the worker] I think I'll have the cookies and cream one.
Miley: I'll have the chocolate.
Demi: [just standing beside them awkwardly]
Worker: [gets them both their ice cream]
Joe: Can you hold mines for a moment?
Miley: Sure.
Joe: [gives her his ice cream, he gets his wallet out and gives an exact amount of money for the worker] This is for mines and hers.
Worker: [nods]
Joe: [walks away with Miley while he gets his ice cream back. He turns his head to Demi, seeing her alone. He felt bad, but then shakes away the feeling]
Demi: [sighs, she pays for her cookies and cream flavored ice cream. She then starts following Joe and Miley. She had this teeny tiny feeling inside. She was kind of feeling... Jealous]
Chapter 10
Joe: [already on the escalators with Miley, looking at each other, licking his ice cream]
Demi: [behind, looking at them both while licking her ice cream]
Later on, at a store.
Joe: [picks something up] How about this one?
Miley: Hmm... I think this one's better.
Demi: [standing beside them]
Joe: Blue? Hmm...
Miley: [holds her stomach] Ow.
Demi: [looks at Miley] What's wrong? [says it the same time as Joe]
Joe: [looks at Demi]
Demi: [ignores him]
Miley: Need the toilet.
Demi: Go to the toilet then.
Miley: [leaves the store]
Joe: [he puts a souvenir down then goes to the other side of the store, looking at other things]
Demi: [she picks a pen souvenir type] This one's good.
Joe: [not bothered to turn, he picks up something]
Demi: This one's good for gifts too.
Joe: [puts the toy down]
Demi: Joe! Are you even listening to me?
Joe: [turns his head around] Can't you see I'm busy? [turns back]
Demi: [slowly inches closer to him, holding the pen] Uhmm.. Last night... I heard that you were saying something about a marriage. Who were you talking to?
Joe: [looks at her] So, last night, you were eavesdropping?
Demi: No, I wasn't. I was passing by your room, and, I accidently heard your conversation. Who were you talking to?
Joe: None of your business. [looks at other things]
Demi: I know it's none of my business, but I just want to know. Are we really going to get married?
Joe: What do you think?
Demi: I don't know. That's why I'm asking. Are we going to get married?
Joe: Yes.
Demi: [looks away] Ugh.
Joe: [looks at her] What's wrong with you? Just chill, god.
Demi: How can I "chill" if I'm going to get married in this way?
Joe: We're not going to get married now, probably about 3 or 4 years later. Now's the time for us to get to know each other.
Demi: How can you not be calm about this?
Joe: Why would I panic like you? There's still a couple of years.
Demi: Don't you know? 4 years is quick. Don't you feel at least a little bit uncomfort?
Joe: No, duuh. I just don't panic like you. Now I don't like it. Me getting married to a chatterbox like you, is okay with it.
Demi: What? Chatterbox? Do you even think I want to get married to a stupid ugly guy like you?
Joe: That's your problem. What I know is, there's a lot of girls trying to be in your place right now. Unlike you, who wants to be with a girl who's always angry? I can't even take you out.
Demi: Me being like this, I have a boyfriend, stupid. He's more nicer. Caring. Well... If he's compared to you... Naah, you wouldn't reach his level.
Joe: Prove it. You bring your boyfriend, I'll bring mines, so you can see how beautiful and sexy she is. Compared to you, you're not even anywhere near her level.
Demi: [sarcastic] Ooh, I'm so scared. Tomorrow night, we'll meet all together because there are going to be fireworks in town.
Joe: [smirks] It's on.
Chapter 11
His phone rings.
Joe: [gets the phone out of his pocket and answers it] Hey. Where are you? Taking so much time... ... Miss you? Of course... ... Hang on... [gives the phone to Demi] Here.
Demi: [looks at the phone then back at him] What?
Joe: Here. Miley wants to talk to you.
Demi: [grabs the phone from his hand, thinking "Miley? Since when did she know Joe's number? I didn't even knew that Joe had a phone. How can they be so close? What if... They're together?". Demi lifts the phone up to her ear] H-Hello? Miley? [starts walking around the store slowly]
Miley: Dem, I'm sorry I took so long. When I was at the toilet, I saw my mother. She said because I didn't come home and get tutored, I have to go shopping with her. By the way, can you meet me now? I have something to tell you. It's really important. It's about Taylor. I'll meet you in the entrance of the mall, okay?
Demi: Oh, alright. [she hangs up, then gives the phone back to Joe] I'm going downstairs to meet Miley. [starts walking away]
Joe: [shouts] Don't take too long!
Demi: [while walking to her destination, thinking "What does Miley have to say about Taylor? Will mum let me go tomorrow night? What should I wear tomorrow? The nicest clothes I have are worned by Miley now". Demi goes to the escalator. "What if Joe brings Miley tomorrow night? Ugh.. I regret borrowing Miley my clothes".. When Demi was halfway down, she see's a familiar guy with a blonde girl on the other escalator. It was Taylor. Her boyfriend. He was with a blonde girl. He had his arm wrapped around her waist. When Demi got down finally to the floor, she still was looking at Taylor's direction. Demi bumped on to a guy]
Guy: [looks at her] Please watch where you're going. [starts to walk away]
Demi: I'm sorry! I didn't see! [she goes to the entrance of the mall and sees Miley standing somewhere near some plants] What, Miles? I'm really tired. Where's your mum?
Miley: [points to a store] Somewhere there. [looks back at her] Dem, I just saw Taylor.
Demi: That can't be... He's with his mother shopping right now.
Miley: His mum? I don't think so, Dem.
Demi: Yeah.. I don't think so too. I saw him too earlier. Maybe that's his mum. Oh no... [thinking "Taylor's mum's hair is brown, not blonde. But... That blonde girl kind of looked liked Michelle. After all, Michelle has blonde hair"]
Miley: What's wrong?
Demi: No no. Nothing.
Miley: Michelle wouldn't just stare at him.
Demi: Wait... What?
Miley: I can see clearly, 100%. I saw them both together at a restaurant. Taylor was on the phone and that girl he was with looked like Michelle from the back. She just kept looking at him.
Demi: What? Really? Where?
Miley: They're not here anymore. You were just one floor above but you too so long.
Demi: So... Taylor's with Michelle?
Miley: Well... I guess so. I just wanted to tell you. If I still want to be your best friend, I have to tell you these things. [looks around] Hey... Where's my mum?
Demi: What?
Miley: I'm going to go, okay? I think my mum's lost.
Demi: Your mum's lost? You could get lost.
Miley: [chuckles] Okay. Bye Dems. [hugs her before running away to find her mother]
Demi: [bites her lip, then looks at the escalators, wondering who she saw earlier]
Later on.
Demi was already on the second floor, on the way back to the store.
Joe: [standing outside the store with 4 bags on the floor] Where were you? I was worried.
Demi: Yeah, okay. Are you done buying those gifts?
Joe: Yeah. [picks 2 bags up] Can you help me with the other 2?
Demi: Sure. [she holds one bag in her right hand and another bag in the other.
Joe: Let's go home now. [he starts walking away]
Demi: [just stands there, looking at his back]
Joe: [he stops and turns his head around] Demi?
Demi: [looks at him] Huh? What?
Joe: [smiles] You coming or what?
Demi: [smiles, she runs next to him and they both walk to their destination]
Chapter 12
Joe and Demi goes down to the main floor with the stairs instead of taking the escalators. They both wait outside the mall.
Demi: [puts the bags down, exhausted]
Joe: [just holding the two bags] Well, are you going to call Jack or what?
Later on.
Their car arrives in front of their standing place. Joe opens the middle ray door and puts the two bags in. Demi gives him the other two bags and he puts it in too. Demi opens the door to the front ray and gets in while Joe gets in on the second ray.
Joe: Uhmm... Jack?
Jack: Yes, sir?
Joe: Can you please turn on the radio? iHeartRadio is on.
Demi: [turns her head] You listen to iHeartRadio?
Joe: So... I can't?
Demi: No, I was just asking. I mean... You live in Paris. How do you know iHeartRadio?
Joe: Never heard this thing called the internet?
Demi: [rolls her eyes, she turns her head back to the road] You can start driving now, Jack.
The car drives off.
At night.
Demi: [brushing her hair to one side while a phone was clung to her ear] Taylor?
Taylor: Hey, babe. You called me late. I've been waiting for so long.
Demi: Sorry. I just called Selena. So, did you go shopping with your mother?
Taylor: Yep. I just got home. My mum shops too long. Can you imagine? From 2 to 6:30pm, and at that time, my mum JUST finished shopping.
Demi: [secures her hair with a hair tie. She walks around her room, bends down and looks at her fish tank] Where did you shop?
Taylor: Walmart.
Demi: You must be tired, Tay.
Taylor: Oh, you don't know how tired I am. Hey, Dem? Tomorrow I have an exam but I get a study leave. So, I won't go to school tomorrow.
Demi: Will the test be 'till night? Because... I want to bring you to the event tomorrow night. The one with fireworks? In town?
Taylor: Are you serious?! Finally your mum lets you!
Demi: I haven't asked permission from my mum. But, whatever she says, I still have to go.
Taylor: We can finally go out together. What time do you want me to pick you up?
Demi: No, don't. We can get caught by my mother. Hmm... How about we just meet there at... 7pm?
Taylor: Yeah, no problem.
Demi: Okay then. Bye.
Taylor: Bye, baby.
The next day at school.
Demi goes into her classroom while it was still break time. She sees Selena on a seat, just laying her head down on the table.
Selena: [lifts her head off the table] Hey, Dems.
Demi: [smiles] Hey. [sits down beside her]
Selena: There was a senior looking for you.
Demi: Why would a senior look for me?
Selena: [laughs] How would I know? He was kind of... Fat. Big. Dark skinned. Glasses. Zits. [starts laughing]
Demi: [chuckles]
Selena: [lifts an envelope off the table] Here. A letter.
Demi: [she looks at the paper confused but takes the envelope]
Chapter 13
Demi opens the envelope and pulled out a rosy coloured letter. She started reading it.
Dear Demi,
How are you? I hope you're fine. I'm sorry If I wrote a letter, because, I'm not the type of guy who can talk face to face with. Just by writing your name, my hand gets shaky. I wanted to say that I've liked you since the day I came to this school, but I couldn't confess my feelings. When I heard that you were dating Taylor, I got sad. But, after I heard you guys broke up, I am finally brave enough to admit my true feelings. Demi, I like you. Will you be my girlfriend? I know that you can't answer straight away, but, I beg you, don't reject this offer. I'll wait for your reply. If you're very sure of your answer, call me at 7092643. By the way, if you do want to call, please call at only 5 - 5:30 pm.
Sincerely, Michael.
[signature of his name]
Demi: [she finishes reading]
Selena: [gets up and sits on the desk] What is it?
Demi: [looks up at her] A love letter.
Selena: What? [she snatches the letter away from Demi's hands and looks at it] A love letter? [starts laughing] Man, looks like he doesn't go out a lot. He's the one who confessed his feelings, the one who needs you, but he's the one who asked you to call him. Playing hard to get, man. There's even an address. Is this like an office or something?
Demi: [sees Michelle passing by her classroom, she gets up] Hey, Sel?
Selena: [looks at Demi]
Demi: Wait here for a moment.
Demi went out of the classroom. She went to the basketball court of the school to find Michelle sitting on a bench while reading a book. She sits next to Michelle.
Michelle: [looks at her weirdly, then continues reading]
Demi: [just looking around] This is so boring. There's no entertainment. I want to go out. I haven't been to the mall lately. [looks at Michelle to see her reaction]
Michelle: [just reading her book]
Demi: [looks at Michelle] Oh yeah, Mich, when did you last go to the mall? [acting excited]
Michelle: [looks at her] Yesterday. [she folds the corner of her page and closes the book then places it inside her bag. She then holds Demi's hand] Dem, I need to talk to you.
Demi: [faces her body to Michelle] What is it?
Michelle: [she closes her eyes, hesitating, then opens it again] I beg you... To dump Taylor.
Demi: [looks at her confused] Dump Taylor? Are you still mad at me that I had him?
Michelle: No, of course not. I swear. I'm not mad at you. I just beg you to dump Taylor. He doesn't deserve you. He--
Demi: He's cheating on me?
Michelle: [surprised] How do you know?
Demi: I saw it with my own eyes.
Michelle: [looks down]
Demi: I know who he's cheating with.
Michelle: [looks up straight to her]
Demi: Just relax, Mich. I'm going to dump him.
Michelle: [confused] That's not what I meant!
Demi: Why haven't you told me all this time, Mich? Why have you just told me now after dating Taylor for 2 years? I love him, Mich. I love him!
Michelle: Dem...
Demi: Don't worry, Michelle. I'm going to break up with him. Do you hear me? I'm going to break up with him. Happy? [gets up and walks away]
Michelle: [mumbles to herself] But Demi... He's not cheating on you with me...
Chapter 14
Later on.
Demi walked down the staircase and onto the ground floor of the school. It was the end of the day. She was on the way to the main entrance of the school.
Guy: [leaning on a pillar, checking his phone] Hey Dem.
Demi: [stops and turns around to see Joe smiling] What are you doing here?
Joe: Just hanging out. I can't?
Demi: Exactly. You're not wanted here.
Joe: Well... Just so you know... I was invited here...
Demi: Who in their right mind would invite you here?
Miley: [walks to them, she holds on to Joe's arm] Hey Joe. You came. [smiles] Let's go to the canteen? [looks at Demi] Let's go, Dem! [smiling]
Demi: No. I want to go home. I need to find my driver.
Joe: Go find your driver 'till the other side of the world. You won't find him. [smirks]
Miley walks away with her arms around Joe's arm, to the canteen. Demi just turns around again and walks to the front of the school, to the entrance. She looks around and doesn't see Jack's driving car. Demi decides to go to the canteen. She sees Miley and Joe sitting together eating a bowl of soup with meatballs. They looked like they were together. Demi approached them.
Miley: [looks at Demi and smiles] Hey, Dem.
Joe: [looks at Demi]
Miley: Come eat.
Joe: So, how was your research on Jack?
Demi: [puts her hands on her hips] Where's my driver?
Joe: Sick. [starts eating]
Demi: Sick? So, how am I supposed to go home?
Joe: I'll drop you off.
Demi: You'll drop me off? And, when is that going to happen if you're still eating?
Joe: You know, you should at least be grateful that I'll drop you off. You think I'm happy that I have to drop off a chatterbox like you?
Demi: I don't even want you to drop me off.
Miley: Finish, finish! Dem, why don't you just eat first? Or... You can drink?
Demi: I don't want to. I'm in a hurry. I have to prepare myself for tonight. Cmon, Joe!
Miley: Not now, Dems. I still want to spend more time with Joe. [looks at Joe] We rarely meet each other.
Joe: [looks at Demi] Exactly. Besides, I'm driving the car. So, it's my decision when we go home.
Demi: You both just met each other yesterday. [looks away, rolling her eyes]
Joe: Oh yeah, while I'm still here, where's that guy that you said is hot and stuff?
Demi: He's not at school today. Cmon Joe. Eat faster!
Joe: Okay, fine. [he gives his bowl back to the guy then looks at Miley] I'll go now, Miles. [strokes her chin]
Miley: [smiles] Okay, thanks for eating with me. Oh yeah, don't forget to call me.
Joe: [gets up and smiles at her] Okay. Bye.
Miley: [smiles] Bye.
Joe: [walks to his car and interwines his hand with Demi's]
Demi: [looks at Joe weirdly]
Joe: What? I like holding hands.
Demi: People are going to get the wrong impression, Joe.
Joe: [shrugs] Who cares. Besides, your hand is soft.
Demi: [slightly turns pink]
Joe: [smiles]
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They were not at the front entrance of the school.
Joe: [puts his hand inside his pocket, searching for something]
Demi: Where's your car?
Joe: [grabs his keys out and points to a direction] There.
Demi: [looks at where he's pointing]
http://www.treehugger.com/fisker-karma-car-0h01.jpg
Demi was kind of surprised that he brought a good car.
Joe walks to the front ray of the car. He inserted the key in the hole then unlocked it. He opened the door and went in the driving seat, closing the door after him. The same goes for Demi. She was going to sit on the first ray too, but, on the passenger side.
Demi: Who's car is this?
Joe: Mines, duuh.
Demi: [buckles her seatbelt]
Joe: [already buckled, he pulls out his Ray-Ban shade and puts it on]
Demi: [rolls her eyes]
They were already driving. Joe was driving in the middle row of the road but he was driving slow.
Joe: [just chilling, driving]
Demi: [looks around the window to hear the cars behind them beeping]
Later on.
Joe: [drives to a street]
Demi: [looking around, not knowing where they are]
Joe: [stops the car] You may get out.
Demi: Where the fuck are we? Why are we stopping here? [she looks at Joe] We're going home, right?
Joe: Yeah. You're going home, but I still have some business to do.
Demi: But Joe... This is far from home.
Joe: This isn't far, Dems. You can just take a taxi. Be creative. Even if you walk, it'll only take 15 minutes. Now, go. [unbuckles Demi's seatbelt] I have some businesses to do.
Demi: Ugh, fine. [she opens the door, gets out and closes it]
Joe: [rolls her side of the window down] Oh yeah, Dem? I wish you some good luck.
Demi: Good luck for what?
Joe: That you get permission from your mum for tonight.
Joe laughs, rolls the window up and drives off, leaving Demi just standing there.
Chapter 16
Later on.
The elevator opens. Joe walks out of it. He makes his way to a certain apartment door number.
Joe: [knocks on the door]
He hears music coming from inside it. He knocks again, twice but still, nobody opened the door. He opened the door himself and found out that it was unlocked.
Joe: [shakes his head] So careless.
The room was dark, with some romantic music going on.
Joe: Hello? [walks to the living room to see a girl on a guy's lap, making out]
Girl: [turns her head] J-Joe? What are you doing here?
Joe: I'm alone here and--
Girl: [jumps up and hugs him] Joe!
Joe: Whoa whoa whoa. [pushes her off] Taylor. Just chill.
Taylor: I miss you so much! I bet you came here because you missed me, right?
Joe: [looks at the guy on the couch. It was dark, so, Joe couldn't see his face, then looks back at Taylor] I think you have a guest.
Taylor: [looks at the guy, then back at Joe] He's bored with his girlfriend.
Joe: You haven't changed at all, since I broke up with you.
Taylor: It's not my fault if they're cheating in their relationship. They come to me. Besides, the girlfriend is supposed to take care of him. Isn't that right, hunny?
Joe: Yeah yeah. Whatever you say.
Taylor: It looks like you've changed a lot. You're more calm than before.
Guy: [gets up and heads to the front door] Tay, I'm going to go. I'll see you tomorrow. [leaves]
Joe: Isn't that guy too young for you?
Taylor: [smiles] Since when did you care about others?
Joe: [rolls his eyes] Nevermind. I came here because I need your help.
With Demi.
Demi: [reaches to the front door of the house, sighing in relief after walking. She opens the door and goes in, closing it behind her] I'm home! [walks to the couches and sits down]
Suze: [walks to her] Ma'am, you're home. How come you got here late?
Demi: [lays down] Next time, if Jack is sick, can you please not let Joe pick me up? Besides, is the sickness THAT bad, that Jack couldn't pick me up?
Suze: [confused] Sick? Jack's not sick, ma'am.
Demi: [sits up straight] What?! Jack's not sick? Joe said he is, that's why he picked me up!
Suze: He's not, ma'am. Jack is now eating in the kitchen. Sir Jonas wanted to pick you up himself. He said that he also wanted to try out the new car his father got him. Ma'am, today's sir Jonas' birthday.
Demi: So, I was just being used? I was tricked? [she massages her legs] He made me walk.
Suze: What's wrong with your feet, ma'am?
Demi: [shakes her head] Nevermind. I don't really want to talk right now. [gets up, holding on to her bag. She begins walking but then stops and turns around] Oh yes, Suze? Wake me up at 5 in the afternoon, okay? Don't forget.
Suze: Yes ma'am.
That night.
Demi: Pleaaaase, mummy. Just this once! It's only once a year. Pleaaaase.
Dianna: [turns over a page of the magazine that she's reading] No. You can go out when you're 20.
Demi: Mum, why are you like this? [sips on her drink]
Dianna: Listen to me, Demi. Every person you go with is a mess. That firework show is going to be until midnight. Who's going to drop you off? Besides, there isn't anybody that's older than you that will take care of you. What if someone's stalking you? Just invite your friends over to watch the fireworks in our house through the window. You can see it from your room.
Demi: [whines] Muuuummmm.
Joe: [walks in and smiles] Good afternoon, Mrs Lovato.
Dianna: [smiles] Hey Joe. You're dressed. Where are you going?
Joe: I'm going out. I wanted permission from you first. I haven't gone out in a long time.
Dianna: Are you going now?
Joe: [nods] Yeah. The fireworks are going to start in about half an hour.
Demi: Please mum.
Dianna: [looks at Demi] Why is it so hard to understand? If you can't go, you can't go.
Joe: What's wrong, Mrs Lovato?
Dianna: Demi here wants to watch the fireworks, but, I'm not letting her since nobody is going to take care of her.
Joe: She can go with me. [smiles]
Demi: [looks up at him, thinking "How can he just smile like that to mum? Acting so innocent"]
Dianna: Oh, that would be great! I trust you, Joe. [looks at Demi] You can go, but only if you're with Joe.
Demi: Really?! [hugs her mother] Thank you mum! [kisses both of her cheeks, she pulls away, gets up and hugs Joe] Thank youuuu! [pulls away and runs to her room]
Joe: [chuckles]
Chapter 17
Later on.
Joe and Demi were waiting in the middle of the carnival.
Demi: [fixing her hair]
Joe: Ugh, you dress up too much. [looks around] She's taking so long to come here.
Demi: [looks up at him] Helloooo? This is my first date. So, I can dress how pretty as I want to.
http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=30745476
Joe: [looks up and down at her] This is how you dress to your first date? [scoffs] How ugly could you get?
Demi: Hey! [points to him] Before you make fun of me, you show me how "beautiful" and "sexy" she is like you told me!
Joe: You just wait.
Demi: [rolls her eyes]
Joe: [looks around] Taylor! [waves his hand up]
Demi: [looks at him weirdly] Taylor?
Taylor[S]: [heads to their direction]
http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=30745777
[Btw, the blazer is open]
Demi: [her eyes grew wide seeing Taylor being so beautiful, just as how Joe described her]
Taylor: Hey Joe!
Joe: Hey.
Taylor: [hugs him]
Joe: [whispers in her ear] Remember our deal. This is fake. [pulls away and turns around] Oh yeah, this is Demi.
Taylor: [smiles] Hi. [offers her hand] Taylor.
Demi: [shakes her hand] Demi. [thinks for a moment then scratches her neck] I think... We've met before.
Taylor: I don't think so. [laughs then turns to Joe] Oh yeah, happy birthday baby. [kisses his cheek]
Joe: [fake smiles] Thanks.
Demi: How long have you guys been dating?
Taylor: [looks at Joe then back at Demi] 2 years. Oh yeah, Joe said that you're boyfriend is coming. Where is he?
Demi: Probably in a minute.
Guy: [hugs Demi from behind] Hey baby.
Demi: [turns around and smiles] Hey Taylor.
TayS: [looks at them confused]
Demi: Where have you been? I've been searching for you all this time.
TayL: [stiffens as he see's TayS]
Demi: Meet my boyfriend.
TayL: [shakes TayS' hand] Taylor.
TayS: [fake smiles] Taylor.
TayL: [fake chuckles, he offers his hand to Joe] Taylor.
Joe: [he doesnt get his hand out of his pocket]
TayL: [feels awkward, he puts his arm around Demi's shoulder again]
Demi: Joe, I need to talk to you. [looks at TayS] Can I borrow your boyfriend for a moment?
TayS: [nods]
Demi: [grabs Joe's arm and walks further away from both Tays, dragging Joe]
Joe: [pushes her hand away] What do you want?
Demi: [hits his chest] What the fuck is wrong with you? Why the hell did you ignore Taylor? Please don't ruin my first date.
Joe: Well, I don't like your boyfriend. Plus, it's my choice who I want to ignore or not. Case closed. [walks back to TayS, wrapping his right hand around her waist]
Chapter 18
Demi: [walks back to TayL]
Joe: Let's walk around.
TayS: [to Temi] Cmon, join us. [smiles]
Later on.
TayS: [eating cotton candy]
TayL: [feeding a vanilla ice cream to Demi]
Joe: [eating the same ice cream as Demi]
TayS: When are the fireworks going to start?
Demi: Probably in a moment.
TayL: Are you guys thirsty?
Demi: [smiles and nods] Yep.
TayL: [smiles] I'll get you a drink.
Joe: Let me help him.
Demi: [looks at Joe]
TayS: Okay then. Don't take long. Me and Demi will wait in this area.
Joe: Okay. [walks away with TayL]
TayS: Let's sit. [smiles]
They both go to an empty spot on the benches.
Demi: You know... I think I've seen you before. But I don't know where. Have you ever stolen a TV?
Taylor: [laughs] What? No I haven't. Why?
Demi: [shakes her head] Nothing. Just forget it. Maybe, it's just me.
Taylor: Have you ever felt... Ignored by Joe?
Demi: I'm not JUST ignored. I'm ignored ALL the time. But... You know what he's like. Maybe he's that type of person.
Taylor: Hmm... Does he reply to you whenever you talk to him?
Demi: Hmm... At the start, no. But... In these past few days... He has. Why?
Taylor: Does he say your name or look at you in the eye when he speaks to you?
Demi: Duuh. Why? What's wrong? It's like I'm being interviewed.
Taylor: Oh god... I don't believe this. I really don't. From the start when we were dating, he never says my name or looks me in the eye when we're talking. He doesn't care. I guess I'm being beaten by a girl like you.
Demi: [just being silent]
Taylor: [looks at her] Do you love him?
Demi: What? Me? Love Joe? Are you even serious? Eww.
Taylor: [chuckles] You'll fall in love with him. Trust me.
Demi: Are you guys fighting?
Taylor: Nope. Don't worry. I'm not his girlfriend.
Demi: What the hell do you mean by you're not his girlfriend?
Taylor: So you see... I'm not Joe's girlfriend. I'm just being paid for tonight. [eats some of her candy]
Demi: [thinks for a moment] I don't get what you mean.
Taylor: Okay... I've dated Joe before, but be broke up a year ago. I mean, if you think about it... [chuckles] I was mean to him. He could accept for who I am, but I can't stay with one boy. I realized how faithful Joe is. I thought that he doesn't care about me. I felt ignored. So... I hooked up with his best friend. But now, everything's changed... And it's all because of you. [smiles]
Demi: [looks at her confused] Because of me?
Taylor: [nods] You'll understand. One day he'll explain it to you. You just have to be patient. I couldn't believe that Joe picked a girl like you. I thought you were going to be in a higher level than me. Turns out... [chuckles]
Demi: [looks down at her clothes] Turns out what?
Taylor: I'm just going to get to the point here. Joe is the type of guy who's really protective. If he likes a girl, he's going to try to be with her as much as possible. He has manners too. Just so you know... You won't be dissapointed by Joe. Just relax, okay? [pats her shoulder]
Demi: O-Okay... Uhmm... Tay? Do you know why Joe doesn't like my boyfriend? He looks like he hates him SO much.
Taylor: Uhmm.. That... I... I d-dont know... [looks around and sees a crowd of people cheering] I think we should go there. [gets up and starts walking to the crowd of people]
Demi: [follows her]
When they both got passed people by the crowd, it was a fight. TaylorL was on the floor, his face bleeding, while Joe kept punching him in the face, anger raging through his body.
Chapter 19
Joe: [stops punching and turns his head around, blood dripping from his nose]
Everyone went away.
Joe: [gets up and stands back]
Demi: [leans down and helps TayL sit up, already crying] Why, Joe? What did Taylor do wrong? If you just wanted to ruin my first date... You've succeeded. [sobs] Are you happy?! [looks at TayL then back at Joe] You've gone too far, Joe. I can't believe that you're like this. [looks at TayL, her tears running down her cheeks] Are you okay?
TayL: [shakes his head] No problem, hunny.
Demi: [helps him up]
TayL: Let's go home.
Joe: [grabs TayL's arm and punches his face]
TayL: [falls to the ground]
Joe: [grabs Demi's hand then points at TayL] Don't you ever fucking touch Demi again! Remember that! [walks to a corner, dragging Demi with him]
Demi: [pushes his hand away, crying] Stop! [hits his chest] I hate you! I want to go home! [keeps hitting his chest, crying her eyes out]
Joe: [grabs her hands, making them stop hitting him] Please Demi. I beg you. Don't try to want to go home now. Not now. I don't want my dad seeing my face like this with bruises.
Later on.
Joe was sitting on a bench on top of small hill. It was still in the same event location.
Demi: [comes back to him, holding a bag of ice] Here.
Joe: [takes it] Thanks.
Demi: [sits next to him]
Joe: [puts the ice against his head]
Demi: Why the hell did you have to punch Taylor like that?
Joe: [looks at her] Just so you know, your boyfriend's cheating on you.
Demi: And how do you know that my boyfriend's cheating on me?
Joe: I've seen him once making out with Taylor in her apartment.
Demi: [remembers when she saw her boyfriend going up the escalators with a blonde girl]
Joe: When my face looks at least a bit better, we can go home. [hears crying, he turns his head to Demi]
Demi: [has her head in her hands, sobbing]
Joe: Dem? Are you crying?
Demi: [ignores him]
Joe: [shakes her shoulder a bit] Dem? [shakes her again] Demi. [he sighs of stress, putting the ice back on his head] Please don't cry. You're making me more stressed. [looks at Demi] Can't you just end a problem without crying? [faces the front]
Demi: J-Joe?
Joe: [looks at her] Yeah?
Demi: Can I b-borrow your s-shoulder?
Joe: [sits up straight] You can even use my whole chest. [opens his arms wide]
Demi: [she straights away leans on his chest, grabbing his shirt in her hands, crying]
Joe: [he rubs her shoulder] It's okay. Don't think about it. There's still a lot of guys in the world. Taylor doesn't deserved to be cried for. You're wasting your energy.
Demi: Taylor's n-not your girlfriend, right?
Joe: What? [looks down at her] What do you mean by that?
Demi: She's already told me everything. You only paid her to be your girlfriend for tonight, right?
Joe: Ugh. That bitch. After paying her, she does this.
Demi: So... If she's not your girlfriend... When you fought, who were you defending?
Joe: I... Uhh... I... I was defending...
Demi: Why are you stuttering?
Joe: [looks down at her] Dem, please don't cry anymore. My body's tired.
Demi: [sits up properly] Joe, you haven't answered my question.
Joe: I... I just hate guys who are like Taylor. I just wanted to continue punching him on the face.
Chapter 20
Demi: I wasn't crying because of Taylor. I just regreted that I've been dating him for 2 whole years. He's been very patient with me. He's been knowing how I feel, been listening to my stories, and I don't even know his feelings. So, I don't blame him if he cheats with another girl.
Joe: [slightly nods]
Demi: I can't take care of my boyfriend, Joe. [looks down at the ground]
Joe: So, what are you going to do with a guy like him?
Demi: I'll break up with him.
Joe: [pats her back] Good. I'm supporting you 100%.
Demi: [looks at him] Why the fuck are you happy if we broke up?
There was a loud bomb sound.
Joe: What? No...
Demi: [turns her head around to see the fireworks blowing up high in the air behind them]
Joe: [smiles] It started. [turns his body around to see the fireworks much mroe clear]
Demi: [does the same] Since yesterday, I was imagining on going here with Taylor. [chuckles] Turns out that I'm here watching the fireworks with... You.
Joe: [mocks her] Since yesterday, I was imagining on watching the fireworks. Turns out that I have some bruises... Watching with You. [looks at Demi]
Demi: [rolls her eyes]
Joe: [looks back at the fireworks] I got my prediction wrong.
Demi: Hey, it's your fault for fighting with Taylor. But... Thanks, Joe. If you wouldn't have fought with Taylor, I wouldn't have noticed. [looks at Joe] I'm sorry for judging you the wrong way.
Joe: [turns his head to her and chuckles] No problem. I'm sorry too... For destroying your boyfriend's face.
Demi: [chuckles] But seriously... Why did you have to pay Taylor to be your girlfriend for the night? Why didn't you just admit that you didn't have a girlfriend?
Joe: Uhmm... I...
Demi: [points her finger at him and smiles] Are you shy?
Joe: [looks away] I don't know.
Demi: So... It means... I won. Right? [nudges him]
Joe: Yeah yeah. Whatever.
Silence.
Joe: [thinks for a moment then looks at Demi] Dem... If I asked you to come and watch a movie with me... Would you go? Well... Let's just say this is my apology for damaging your boyfriend's face.
Demi: [smiles] Hmm... If the food's on you, I'll go! [jokingly]
Joe: Alright.
Demi: [looks at him] I wasn't being serious.
Joe: I don't mind...
Silence.
Joe: Uhmm... Dem? I noticed that you... Cry a lot.
Demi: [her smile from earlier faded away]
Joe: [holds her hand] Just tell me if you have any type of problems... Okay?
Demi: [looks at their hands]
Joe: Uhmm... [lets go]
Demi: [looks up at him] Y-Yeah. Thanks. It turns out that you have a soft side too, apart from being stupid, dumb, ugly, rough, horrible--
Joe: Stop it. Don't make me change my mind.
The fireworks started getting bigger, turning into the colors of the rainbow.
Joe: [smiling at the fireworks]
Demi: Joe...
Joe: [looks at her]
Demi: Even if I have a hard time saying this... Happy Birthday. [smiles]
Joe: [smiles] Thanks.
Chapter 21
The next day at school. It was in break time.
Demi: [her arm leaning on her desk]
Selena: [sitting in front of her]
Michelle: [walks in the classroom, heading towards her seat]
Selena: [whispers] She's here.
Demi: [whispers] Should I talk to her?
Selena: Just go talk to her.
Demi: Okay then. I'll be right back. [she gets up, goes to the back of the classroom and sits beside Michelle] Michelle... I want you to be honest with me. Why did you go with Taylor on Friday night?
Michelle: Demi... I didn't do anything with him. I was at the mall and I saw him flirting with a blonde girl. He saw me once when he was with the girl. He promised me that he won't see her ever again. Turns out that he doesn't even care about that promise. After that, I forced him to tell you what he's doing behind your back, but you weren't home. That's the story. You're not mad at me, right?
Demi: Of course not. You're helping me, and I'm thinking you're doing something wrong. I'm sorry, Michelle.
Michelle: It's alright.
Demi: Thanks. I never thought that you'd forgive me since the start.
Michelle: [holds her hands] Of course not, Dems. I've forgiven you from the start. Hey, is your boyfriend here? There are gossips going around. Some say that your boyfriend is like this guy on Teen Vogue. Some say he's attractive. [chuckles] It's going crazy.
Demi: [smiles] Really?
Michelle: [nods] Did Taylor meet your boyfriend?
Demi: Yeah. They even fought.
Taylor: [walks inside the classroom, his face covered with bruises]
Michelle: [looks at him] Ohh...
Demi: [faces her direction to see Taylor standing near the doorway, then looks at Michelle] Wait here for a moment.
Michelle: Okay.
Demi: [gets up and walks out of the classroom, holding on to Taylor's hand] I need to talk to you. [goes to a corner]
Taylor: Listen. If this is about last night, I did nothing wrong. Here. [points to his face] Look what he did. He punched me first. I was buying a drink!
Demi: This isn't about last night! I'm relieved that Joe punched you!
Taylor: Huh?
Demi: I want us to break up.
Taylor: What?!
Demi: I know everything now. You were together with that girl, Taylor. Right?
Taylor: [looks down]
Demi: I'm really dissapointed in you, Tay.
Taylor: [looks at Demi and holds her hands] Baby, listen to me first.
Demi: [pushes his hands away] Sorry. I don't have time to listen to your crap. [makes her way to the classroom]
Taylor: [following her] Demi! [stops when he gets to the doorframe of the classroom, seeing there was a teacher inside already. He walks away]
Later on.
Demi was on her bed, crying. There were a million tissues all over the room.
Demi: [takes another tissue out of the box and wipes her tears, then throws it on the floor] Suze!
No response.
Demi: SUZE!
Suze: [opens the door, she looks around the room] Yes, ma'am?
Demi: Where's Joe?
Suze: I'm not sure, ma'am. This morning, he went somewhere with sir Jonas.
Demi: Where are the others?
Suze: Uhmm... sir Drew is in his college.
Demi: My parents?
Suze: They are working.
Demi: [goes silent] Can you go out, please?
Suze: Yes ma'am. [leaves the room]
Demi: [waits for a moment, she gets up and goes out of her room to see her other 3 maids] Please clean my room.
Maids: Yes ma'am. [goes inside Demi's room]
Demi goes down one floor and makes her way to Joe's room. She opens the door to see his room clean. She goes inside, closes the door and makes her way to his bed. She decided to sleep here, smelling Joe's sweet scent on the pillows.
Chapter 22
Later on.
Demi was in school again. It was raining hard. She went out of her classroom to look at the weather.
Taylor: Demi! [runs to her]
Demi: [pushes his hand away] What are you doing here? [starts walking away]
Taylor: [follows her] I need to talk to you!
Demi: [goes down the stairs]
Taylor: Demi! [keeps following her]
Demi: No!
Taylor: Let me explain!
Demi: [makes her way outside the school]
Taylor: Cmon Dems. [catching up with her] Don't go so fast. I want to explain.
Demi: [all her clothes and hair was wet from the hard rain] No, Taylor!
Taylor: [his clothes and hair were wet also] Demi... [holds her hands]
Demi: Let me go! [pushes his hands away]
Taylor: I just need to talk to you for a moment!
Demi: For a moment?! I don't have time!
Taylor: I just wanted to say sorry to you! Yes, I lied to you, but I didn't know what else to do! I had a family problem, and I didn't know who to tell my problems to.
Demi: You could've told me, Tay!
Taylor: [runs his fingers through his hair] I don't feel comfortable talking to you. Whenever I call you, you talk about something else. Plus, about you being in an arranged marriage. I didn't want to add anymore problems to you by mines. I only wanted to spend time with you, but you were never available. I felt like being trapped. So... I cheated. But I regret it! After you broke up with me, I finally realized. I really do care about you. I just had to let these feelings out!
Demi: [hits him on the chest] You're stupid, you know that?!
Taylor: [holds her hand and puts it on the area where his heart is] I really do love you. I want us to date again.
Demi: But... This isn't entirely your fault. It's my fault too. I've never cared much about you. But...
Taylor: Please... Keep my word.
Demi: I... I guess our relationship should start all over again...
Taylor: So... Does this mean we're dating again?
Demi: [nods]
Taylor: [pulls her in for a hug] Thank you so much, baby. Thank you.
Demi: [just nods happily]
Taylor: [pulls away] I swear... I'll never dissapoint you anymore.
The rain gets harder.
Taylor: [brings his hands on her neck then smooths out her hair that is wet. He leans in and kisses her]
Demi slightly wakes up. It was only just a dream. She turned her body over. The room was dark, with only a bed-side table on. She sits up, stretches her arms and looks around to see Joe sleeping on a couch that he had in the room. She gets up and sits at the edge of the bed, being near to Joe. He was snoring.
Demi: [cries softly]
Joe: [his eyes closed tightly then opens to see Demi crying. He rubs his eyes and groans] What do you want? Just waking people up in the middle of the night. Taking up my bed. Now, you're waking me up?
Demi: You said that if I had a problem, I could tell you.
Joe: Yeah, but don't cry. Please don't be a crybaby. You're giving people a headache.
Demi: [just looks at him]
Joe: Okay then, tell me. [closes his eyes as he listens to her]
Demi: So, I met with Taylor earlier. It turns out that he was with your ex.
Joe: [chuckles]
Demi: And... I broke up with him.
Joe: [smiles, his eyes still being closed]
Demi: [shakes him] Joe! You're not sleeping, right?
Joe: [opens his eyes] I'm not. [turns to his side]
Demi: Why are you smiling when I broke up with him? You're so heartless.
Joe: No... [gets up and heads to a table. He holds up a jug of water and pours himself a glass of water] I had a dream that I beat someone up. Turns out it was right. [drinks up his water]
Demi: Joe... Listen to me please. I regret it. I want to get back with Taylor.
Joe: [chokes on his water, he puts the glass down and hits his chest hard] What?! No!
Demi: What no?
Joe: I mean... Why are you getting back together again with him? [sits beside Demi] He's already cheated on you.
Demi: But everybody deserves a second chance. Who knows, if I get back with him, he'll change.
Joe: You can't. Once a liar, always a liar. I mean... It's okay if you regret it. But you have to be strong. [holds both of her hands] Just trust me on this. I bet in a year, you won't even be crying over him again. You'll even be happy that you're not back with him.
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Demi: But a year is long, Joe. I'm going to meet him everyday in school. I can't forget about him.
Joe: Well... You can find something else that will get your attention.
Demi: No, I can't. My mum never lets me out of the house. If it's only watching TV or playing games, I'm so bored at that. I'm confessing these things to you, and I get nothing back.
Joe: Hey, stupid, don't you know this thing being 'thankful'? If I wasn't here, you even might've killed yourself.
Demi: If I have nothing to attract myself, I might as well just kill myself. Oh yeah, you promised that you're going to bring me to the cinemas. Make that happen.
Joe: Demi. Please realize what situation you are in right now. Your eyes are like a golf ball. I might even be ashamed to go out with you.
Demi: [slaps his arm] Are you even serious? This is an emergency. If we don't go out today, I'm going back with Taylor.
Joe: No! No!
Demi: What's wrong with you? Whenever I say I'm going back with Taylor, you get all crazy.
Joe: C-Crazy? Maybe it's just your head.
Demi: Okay then. We can just go on Sunday night.
Joe: On Sunday? Can't we go another day?
Demi: No. My mum won't let me if it's a school night. Cmon, Joe.
Joe: Okay okay. Fine. Sunday. But you've got to take my word. You really have to be break up with him.
Demi: [smiles] Okay then. [she sees a photo frame on the table] Joe... Who's that girl with you in that photo?
Joe: [looks at where she's looking]
Demi: Are you dating Miley? You're just the same as my ex.
Joe: Hey, don't judge me. The girl in the photo is my mother.
Demi: [surprised] Oh... I'm so sorry... I didn't know...
Joe: [he looks away] She was in a car accident.
Demi: What?
Joe: [looks at the photo] Yeah. My mum died because of a car accident. I bet my dad already told you that my mum's gone. But... [he looks at Demi] He never told you why, right?
Demi: Yeah... How do you know?
Joe: My dad... Never says why my mum died. Maybe because my dad still feels guilty. My parents have divorced a long time ago, but my dad still loves her. He couldn't stand seeing her getting married again. Maybe that's why they fought in the car, and the accident happened.
Demi: Joe... I'm so sorry... I feel really bad...
Joe: Finish. Don't talk trash. Whatever happens, I still have to believe that my mum died. Since that incident, I'm scared of being close to people. I don't ever want to feel that a part of my life is gone.
Demi: [she bites her lower lip, thinking "Man... He's quite hot. Wait... What? Why am I even thinking this way? Huh. Maybe he's like this just for a moment. I bet he's going to explode any moment"]
Joe: [looks at Demi] That's why, for a girl, don't be a crybaby. You're just giving me a headache.
Joe's phone rings. It was near Demi.
Joe: [leans in to Demi and reaches for his phone]
Demi: [his face was inches away from hers]
Joe: [sits back properly and answers his phone]
Demi: [thinking "How can I be this close to Joe? How could've I kissed somebody in my dream? What if the person who kissed me is... Joe?"]
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Joe: [sits back properly and answers his phone]
Demi: [thinking "How can I be this close to Joe? How could've I kissed somebody in my dream? What if the person who kissed me is... Joe?"]
Joe: [finishes his call then puts it back on the table near Demi]
Demi: Who was it?
Joe: Miley. It got disconnected, so I'll call her later.
Demi: Miley?
Joe: [waves his hand in front of her] Hello? Are you half awake or something?
Demi: What?
Joe: I'm going to call Miley, and you're annoying me. You already told me your story. How about... You leave my room, wash your face so that those things in your eyes are gone.
Demi: Okay okay. God. [stands up and heads for the door, thinking "Cmon, Joe. Say something. You can't just kick me out". She opens the door]
Joe: Dem...
Demi: [thinking "Say that you're not in a relationship with Miley or something". She turrns her body to face Joe]
Joe: Don't forget to close the door again. [smirks]
Demi: [rolls her eyes, she leaves the room, slaming the door]
The next day.
Demi: I'm home!
Suze: [mopping the floors] Welcome back, ma'am.
Demi: [smiles] Is there Joe?
Suze: Yes.
Demi: [she walks up the stairs to his room that was slightly opened and was about to knock on the door when she hears him speaking]
Joe: [on the phone] Yes, baby, I know. When I'm going to be in an arranged marriage with Demi, we can't contact each other anymore .... ... I'll talk to my dad about this. I bet it can be cancelled.
Demi: [knocks on the door then comes in seeing Joe sitting on the couch, his phone attached to his ear]
Joe: [to the phone] I'll talk to you later, Miles. I have to go. [hangs up and looks at Demi] Maybe next time you can come in my room when I say "come in".
Demi: Then what's the point of knocking?
Silence.
Demi: Who were you calling?
Joe: Don't tell me you've eavesdropped again.
Demi: No. I'm just asking. Am I not allowed to?
Joe: [looks away] I wasn't calling anybody.
Demi: You were calling Miley, weren't you?
Joe: Yeah. Got a problem with that? Jealous?
Demi: Jealous? [chuckles] Sorry. There's a lot of things to do than be jealous because of you.
Joe: [raises his eyebrow] Really? Your face is pale. If you're jealous, then just say so.
Demi: N-No... My face is pale because...
Joe: Because...?
Demi: I haven't eaten lunch.
Joe: [chuckles, shaking his head] Oh Demi... [looks at her] Then what are you doing here?
Demi: I don't know. Just chilling. Am I not allowed also?
Joe: No. My room is not for chilling.
Demi: [she sits on the edge of his bed] I wanted to tell something to you.
Joe: What? Hurry. I need to go to the bathroom.
Demi: [she slides the zip of her bag open and takes out a letter] Taylor gave this to me earlier. He said he wants to get back together.
Joe: [takes the letter] But you ignored him right? [opens up the letter and scans it]
Demi: I didn't get to see him. His friend gave it to me.
Joe: [looking at the letter] This guy is unbelievable.
Demi: What should I do? He's not stopping sending letters to me. I'm going to keep thinking about him. If this keeps going on...
Joe: [looks at her straight away] Don't get back together with him.
Demi: What the hell? I wasn't going to say that. I was going to say that I'm going to stress a lot.
Joe: What the fuck, Demi? Do I care? [gives her the letter] I'm going to the bathroom. [goes out of the room]
Demi: [she folds the letter then puts it in her pockets. She gets up and looks at herself in the mirror, fixing her hair, thinking "How could Joe like Miley? What does he like about her? Why can't Joe like me?" . She looks down at the table to see his wallet. "What if he has a picture of Miley in his wallet?". She slowly moves her hand towards the wallet, hesitating, then pulls away. "No. Whatever the reason is, it's not my business. Hmm... But if I look a little, it doesn't matter right?". Demi takes the wallet in her hands and opens it. She takes out all the photos that were hidden in the pockets and looks at each one of them: Mr Jonas. a picture of her, Joe and Drew when they were little. She smiled. She looks at the others and stopped when she saw Miley's picture.
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Demi sighed, thinking Joe and Miley are dating. Demi puts back all the photos in the pockets and closes the wallet, placing it back on the dresser. She seems something else underneath the wallet. She takes it out. It was a plane ticket. The words went bold in her mind. Los Angeles. Paris. 10 o'clock. Monday. Tomorrow? He's leaving tomorrow?!
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BAM.
The door closed.
Joe: Why are you still here?
Demi: No.
Joe: [walks up to her] No isn't an answer. "I was about to go out". That's an answer.
Demi: Why can't you just tell me that you are going to kick me out?
Joe: Smart.
Demi: [she gets her bag that was on his bed and heads for the door. She turns to him] Why couldn't you just tell me that you are dating Miley? There's nothing wrong with it, right? And you're even going back tomorrow!
Joe: [looks at her, confused] How did you know that I was going back tomorrow?
Demi: Uhmm... I... I looked inside your wallet...
Joe: Why the fuck are you looking inside my wallet?! You don't have the rights to do that, you know?!
Demi: I just wanted to know! It's your fault for putting your wallet to an open space!
Joe: Excuse me? This is my room, isnt it?
Demi: Okay okay. I'm sorry. Please don't be mad. I'm the one who's supposed to be mad, not you. [she leaves the room, slamming the door shut. She walks up the stairs towards her room]
Later on.
Selena: [on the phone] They're really dating?
Demi: Yeah. I saw a picture of Miley in his wallet. What if the marriage is cancelled?
Selena: Hmm... In my opinion, you should tell him.
Demi: Well, yeah. But when should I say it? The guy's leaving to Paris tomorrow.
Selena: What?! Then why the fuck are you calling me? Go tell him now! I'm going to wait for the results tomorrow morning! I'm confused with you, Dem. You already know that he's leaving tomorrow, and you have time to talk to me on the phone.
Demi: Okay okay.
Selena: Remember this. You have to talk to him right NOW. No excuses. I'll wait for the results in 15 minutes. Or else... I'm not going to talk to you anymore.
Demi: Yes okay okay. Bye. [hangs up, stands up and throws the phone on the couch. She starts walking. The phone rings again. She goes to the couch and answers it] Hello? ... ... Yeah, still, mum. ... ... ... What? The airport? For what? .... .... ... [hangs up]
Demi goes up the stairs to Joe's room. She hesitates, but opens the door. The room was clean. There were no more suitcases. Suze was cleaning up the room.
Demi: Suze, where's Joe?
Suze: I'm not sure, ma'am.
Demi: Oh... Tell Jack that we're going to go in a bit.
Suze: Yes ma'am.
Demi: [about to close the door]
Suze: Wait wait, ma'am!
Demi: Yeah?
Suze: [she picks up a photo] There's a photo that sir Jonas forgot to bring. [gives it to Demi]
Demi looks at the photo. It was a picture of Joe and his mother. She closes the door then heads to the bathroom where he normally uses. She opens the door to see all his stuff gone. She makes her way up the stairs and to her room. She opens the door and finds Joe on her bed, already dressed up, holding a teddy bear.
Joe: Demi...
Demi: [sits on the spot beside him] Aren't you going tomorrow?
Joe: [just becomes silent]
Demi: Why didn't you tell me straight away, Joe? First... You didn't tell me that you are dating Miley, until I realized it by myself. Now, you didn't even tell me that you're going today, until my mum called me on the last minute. [softly crying, she looks at Joe] Do you think I like being treated like this? [she looks down at her hands]
Joe: [looks at Demi] Are you mad at me?
Demi: [looks at him] No. [she hits him on the arm, lightly] I'm dissapointed.
Joe: Don't cry. Look, I'm sorry for why I've been acting like an asshole in these past few days.
Demi: I'm pissed, Joe. Have I been a stranger all this time to you?
Joe: What? I never thought you were a stranger to me. Ever. I want you to be my fiance that will always be by my side.
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Demi: [slowly looks at him. She grabs a hold on to his leather jacket that was on his lap]
Joe: Thanks for everything, Demi. Thank you for being with me while I'm here. Thank you for introducing me to your friends.
Demi: ...You mean Miley?
Joe: ...Yeah. I mean Miley.
Demi: [looks down at her hands] My mum said Jack is going to drop you off. Go. Just go. Jack is already waiting.
Joe: Wait... You're not coming with us?
Demi: [shakes her head] I don't think so.
Joe: Why? Just come.
Demi: ...Is there going to be Miley?
Joe: No. Miley's not coming. She said she has an event going on.
Demi: So... [looks at him] Miley knows that you're going now?
Joe: Yeah. I don't want to talk about Miley anymore. I just want you to come with us. That's all I want. Please?
Demi: [takes a deep breath] Okay then.
Joe: [smiles] That's more like it. [stands up and hangs his jacket on his arm] This way, I won't be alone in the car. [helps Demi stand up] Don't cry anymore. Cmon. Let's go.
Demi: Wait... I need to change.
Joe: Alright. Me and Jack will wait in the car.
Demi: [nods]
Joe: [leaves the room]
Later on.
Demi goes out of the house and down the steps.
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Joe: Took you long. Looking nice. [smirks]
Demi: [rolls her eyes]
Joe: Did you bring some tissue?
Demi: [opens her bag and shows him. Her bag was full of tissues]
Joe: [surprised] So much. You could've just brought the tissue from the toilets.
Demi: Okay. Fine. I'm not going. [turns around]
Joe: [grabs her arm] I'm sorry, Dem. Please go.
Demi: [turns around again] Why are you like this? At least I have the strength to drop you off at the airport. Do you think I like crying all the time? No.
Joe: [holds her hand] I'm sorry.
Demi: [looking down]
Joe: I didn't know you would get this upset. [strokes her cheek] I was only kidding. Please don't cry. [he leans down so he could see her face] Done? Please don't cry anymore. [smiles]
Demi: [nods]
Joe: Wait here. [he runs to the second ray door of the car and opens it. He bows]
Demi: [smiles, she walks up to him] Thanks.
Joe: [smiling, just nods]
Demi: [gets in]
Joe: [closes the door]
Demi: [smiling like an idiot]
Joe: [goes to the other side of the car and gets in the same ray as Demi] You ready to leave?
Demi: Yep. Jack, you can go.
While on the way.
Demi: [just looking at her window]
Joe: [looks at her] Why are you so quiet?
Demi: Because I'm sad.
Joe: Don't be sad.
Demi: I'll save the crying for later, when I'm going back home.
Joe: That's the same thing. I bet you'll smile later.
Demi: I'm not in the mood for smiling.
Joe: Don't be like that, Dems. I'll do anything to get you to smile for me.
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Demi: [sigh] I want you to stay here. Don't go back to Paris. In the morning, I want to wake up with you still in the guest room. So then, I could tell if you're sleeping or not. I would know if your snoring is really loud or not.
Joe: Well... I can't do anything about it, Dem. I have to go back. My dad starts working tomorrow. That's why we're going early.
Demi: [looks at him] Then why can't your dad just go? You don't have to go.
Joe: I can't do that to him. Anyways, why are you so upset if I go back?
Demi: [looks at the window] Because... Because...
Joe: You don't have a friend to talk to?
Demi: Yeah. I don't know who to tell my feelings too when I get home from school.
Joe: There's Miley... Drew...
Demi: Miley? Impossible... It's hard finding a person to tell what's on your mind, Joe. It won't be a match. Besides... I'm strong being away from Taylor because of you, Joe. If you weren't here... I would've--
Joe: Hey, no. Don't get back with Taylor. Whatever happens, don't get together with him again.
Demi: What's wrong if I get back with Taylor?
Joe: Well... My effort is a waste then.
Demi: What effort?
Joe: No... A girl as young as you won't really understand. [his phone rings. He picks it up] Hello? Miley? Sorry. I have to go back today... ... ... You want me to go back next week? [he looks at Demi then back straight forward] I want that too, but I can't.... ... Okay, bye. [hangs up]
When they arrive at the airport.
Demi: Joe, isn't that Miley?
Joe: Oh yeah.
They both get out of the car and see Miley standing there holding two paper bags in one hand and her handbag in another.
Joe: Oh, you came.
Miley: Yeah. I just came. I brought you some food. [she offers him the paper bags from McDonalds]
Joe: What's inside? [opens the bags] Cheeseburger... French Fries...
Miley: And a chocolate milkshake. I bought it on two portions.
Demi: [thinking "That's my favourite food"]
Joe: [looks at Demi] Do you want some?
Demi: No.
Joe: [his phone rings. He picks it up] Hello? ... ... Yes dad... ... In a moment... [hangs up] I think I have to go now.
Miley: Must you go now?
Joe: Yeah.
Miley: You promised, Joe.
Joe: Well... I have to really go. I can't cancel it.
Miley: Fuck you. [gets in her taxi and it drives away]
Joe: [shakes his head]
Demi: How did it go? Is she mad at you? Did you guys break up? [thinking "shit!"]
Joe: [looks at her weirdly] Let's just go.
They walk while Jack is behind them, with the luggages.
Demi: Joe...
Joe: [goes silent]
Demi: Joe? Hello? [shakes him]
Joe: [looks at her] Huh?
Demi: Are you listening to me?
Joe: Sorry. I was too busy thinking.
Demi: About Miley?
Joe: No?
Demi: Joe... What type of girls do you like?
Joe: Uhmm... Not taller than me, easy to talk to, nice, understandable, yeah.
Demi: Oh... But... Uhmm... There's this girl that's... Well... Okay... And... She likes you... Will you like her back?
Joe: That depends. Why? Who is this girl anyway?
Demi: [has the courage] Well... It's... Me...
Joe: [just keeps walking]
Demi: [hits his arm]
Joe: Ow! What the fuck?
Demi: Were you even listening to what I was saying?
Joe: What did you say?
Demi: At least listen to what people are saying, Joe.
Later on.
Joe was sending Demi to her car before he flies off.
Demi: [starts letting tears out]
Joe: Hey hey. Don't cry.
Demi: I've been trying to hold it in, but I can't anymore. [she gets some tissues out of her bag and wipes the tears]
Joe: Well... I... Can you not cry in public please?
Demi: You shouldn't have come here to LA! I never should've met you! You shouldn't have told me to break up with Taylor--
Joe: [he pulls her in to his chest and hugs her] I'm sorry Dems. I'm upset too that we're seperating. If I were to choose, I'd choose to stay in that guest room near your room. Trust me, Dems. I really hate going now. It's a long time I haven't seen you since you were little. I beg you. Please don't make it harder for me to leave. Please don't cry anymore. For me.
Demi: [nods slowly] You can let go now.
Joe: [slightly blushes, pulling away] Sorry.
Demi: Go. Just go. [pushes him away]
Joe: Remember my words. Don't go near Taylor. If you need someone to talk to, talk to Drew. Even though he acts immature, he cares about you. Most important, don't go near any boy.
Demi: Okay okay. [pushes him] Just go.
Joe: Okay then. Take care of yourself.
Demi: You too.
Joe: [starts walking away, heading to his dad]
Demi: [after a moment] Joe!
Joe: [stops and turns around. He runs to her] What?
Demi: I can't hide it anymore, Joe. I can't hide my feelings. I hate you! [she hits his chest] I can't stand you leaving like this!
Joe: Please Dem. If I stay here any longer, I won't be able to go.
Demi: [she opens her bag and takes out a photo] I still have the photo of you and your mum. If you want it back, you must stay.
Joe: You can keep it if you want. [walks away]
Demi: [looks down at her feet, mumbling to herself] I hate Joe. I hate you. I hate you. [she sees some black shoes in front of her feet, then feels something pushing her chin up. It was Joe]
Joe: [he wraps her arms around his neck and leans in. He cupps her cheeks, closes his eyes and lets his lips touch hers]
Demi: [she slowly closes her eyes, surprised at his actions]
Joe: [pulls her in closer then wraps his arms around her waist. He pulls away then caresses her cheek] I'll come back. I promise. [he pecks her lips, then kisses her again with passion]
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Demi: [she pulls away slowly, biting her lower lip]
Joe: [smiles]
Demi: [looks away, blushing]
???: DEMI! [running to her]
Joe: [turns around]
Demi: Taylor?
Taylor: [he stops running when he gets to them, panting] I'm almost late. It's a good thing you didn't leave yet. [he takes a glance at Joe then back to Demi] Dem... Why are you going to Paris with Joe? I still care about you. I'm going to be really upset if you leave... [still catching his breath]
Demi: How do you know that I'm here?
Taylor: From the people in your house. I called your house earlier and they said that you're going to Paris with Joe. That's why I came here as fast as I can.
Demi: You've heard the wrong thing. Joe is the one going to Paris.
Taylor: [looks at Joe then back at Demi] Huh? Are you sure?
Joe: While you're still here, I need to talk to you. The both of us only. [he caresses Demi's cheek] Wait here, babe. [smiles then walks away with Taylor]
Demi looks at them talking to each other, not being able to listen to what they are saying. She then looks at Joe carefully. He definitely became hotter. How did she like him so suddenly? Demi's mind went to Miley. What if people think that Demi's a boyfriend stealer?
Demi: [starts looking down at her foot, thinking what Miley would say to her]
Joe: [walks back to Demi with Taylor. He shakes her] Hey. You okay?
Demi: What? Yeah.
Joe: What were you thinking about? [caresses her cheek again] Me? [smiles]
Demi: [chuckles] What were you guys talking about?
Taylor: [standing there awkwardly]
Joe: [phone rings. He answers it] Hello? ... ... .. Okay dad. Just a moment. [hangs up, he puts the phone back in his pocket] I have to go now. [looks at Taylor] You take care of her.
Taylor: [nods]
Joe: [looks at Demi] Thank you for bringing the photo. I have to go now. [he pecks her lips]
Taylor: [looks away]
Joe: [smiles then walks]
Demi: Joe...
Joe: [he stops then turns his head to her] Oh right. I forgot. [he walks up to Demi and pulls her in. He hugs her, whispering in her ear] Whatever happens, I will never agree on you going back together again with Taylor. Okay?
Demi: [nods]
Joe: [pulls away and gives her a smile, then starts walking away, heading towards his dad]
Demi: [just looking at Joe walking away]
Taylor: [walks up to her] Dem... Want to go home?
Demi: [looks at Taylor] What? [wipes the tears that were building up in her eyes] Oh. Yeah.
Taylor: Dem, do you love Joe?
Demi: Yes. Anything wrong with that?
Taylor: [looks away] Nothing... Is that your driver? He's been waiting for a long time.
Demi: [look at where he's looking then looks back at Taylor] Yeah. I'm going to go home first. Bye, Tay. [walks to her car]
Taylor: [standing there, heartbroken to see that she loves Joe now, not him]
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Demi: I'll get it.
Demi leans forward and grabs the plastic bag. She leans back on the seat again. She takes out the things that were inside and finds a cheeseburger, some french fries and a drink. She gets out a straw and takes off the wrapper then puts it inside the hole at the top of the drink.
Demi: [smiles] Yum. Milkshake.
Jack: Sir Jonas said that you haven't eaten anything for lunch. That's why he asked me to give it to you. He said that you had to finish it all. He asked me to check in that plastic bag if you really finished it all. It has to be empty.
Demi: [nods] Yeah. [chuckles] Joe knows exactly when I'm hungry.
In the next day, at night.
Demi: [laying down on her bed on one side of her body]
Drew: [looking through her shelves] Demi! Have you seen the comic that I bought yesterday?! Demi!
Demi: At the bottom of my desk. Sorry. Took it without your permission.
Drew: [finds it] Next time, you've got to tell me, so that I won't go crazy looking for it. [heads for the door, he see's Miley]
Miley: [awkwardly goes inside the room]
Drew: [smiles a little, he leave the room]
Miley: [closes the door and heads for her bed. She lays down on the bed next to Miley]
Demi: Miley? What are you doing here?
Miley: Well... I called you 4 times but nobody answered. So... I came here.
Demi: Oh...
Miley: Hey, was that guy Drew? In my opinion, he's not THAT good looking. But... He's okay. Why don't you bring him to the mall? He's good to keep company with.
Demi: [chuckles] Mall? He'd never go. Besides, Drew is the busy type of guy. Oh yeah. How's you and Joe?
Miley: [smiles a little] We're okay. He hasn't called me until now... I miss him. How should I say this? Joe's nice. Whenever you ask him to go somewhere, he'll do it. He'll drop you off too. And, he's a really nice guy. Plus, Joe's really romantic. Especially you! I wanted to hear that story.
Demi: [she lifts herself up with her elbow, looking at Miley confused] Who said?
Miley: Joe. He's obsessed with you. Whatever happens with you and him, he tells me.
Demi: [she thinks for a moment] Well... What does he say to you?
Miley: I can't even count. The other day, he was mad that he cried at the airport. Did you know that he was really scared?
Demi: ["Man... He tells her everything. I guess she doesn't know about that kiss"]
Miley: [sits up] Demi... I'm sorry. Yesterday, I totally ignored you at the airport. Actually, I ignored you whenever there is Joe. I'm scared that you're mad at me... Once more, I'm really sorry Dems.
Demi: [sits up and sighs] I did something wrong... I want to tell you something. But, you have to promise to not skip to conclusions...
Miley: What is it, Dem?
Demi: Y-Yesterday... Joe... Kissed me.
Miley: [has a serious look on her face] He kissed you? Where?
Demi: ...Mouth.
Miley: Oh god... You've been kissed by Joe 2 times and I don't know? 2 times?!
Demi: No, Miles. Only once, and I'm really really sorry! Besides, Joe kissed me first!
Miley: Wow... I never thought that you would be kissing Joe from mouth to mouth. Do you even know what it means?!
Demi: You're... Going to break up with him.
Miley: [chuckles] Break up? Stop talking nonsense. This means... That... My plan with you two worked! [she happily hugs Demi]
Demi: [pulls away] Plans? What the fuck do you mean? You're looking so happy that I got kissed by Joe.
Miley: [laughs] Oh Demi... Me and Joe never dated... He did those things on purpose. You know, when he looks at your face, he's all happy and shit. But then, when you say my name in front of him, he gets annoyed. [laughs] Haven't you ever noticed?
Demi: Then why were you together all the time in the mall? And... Why did Joe go to school when you invited him? One more. Why is Joe bothered to call you?
Miley: Ugh. I didn't even invite him to school. He was forcing me. Dem... Joe remembers you. But... When he got here, you don't even remember him at all... And... When you first met him, he said he paniced... That's why he was talking a lot and all. Joe is the awkward type of guy. It's not easy for him to say love words. It's easier for him to express love by action. Like... Kissing you two times. [hits her with a pillow, chuckling]
Demi: [laughs] He only kissed me once!
Miley: That's what you think. Joe said he kissed you twice.
Demi: [chuckles] That's just his mouth saying it. When did he even kissed me the second time?
Miley: You've fallen asleep once in Joe's room, right?
Demi: [her brain clicks] Oh fuck! That's why I felt somebody kissing me! I thought it was in my dream!
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Miley: [smiles] Don't worry. Joe calls me everyday to check if you're back with Taylor or not. You're so lucky to have a guy that cares for you like Joe. Hey... If he says that he listens to iHeartRadio, it's not true. He doesn't even know any international radios.
Demi: So... He lied to me again? Ugh god. Hey, in the airport, Joe was talking to Taylor about something. What did he say?
Miley: Oh, just a story. Joe was speaking like this. [she makes her voice deeper and has her hands on her hips, acting like Joe] I'm just reminding you...
Demi: [laughs]
Miley: Demi and I are in an arranged marriage. We have feelings for each other. So, don't waste your time on getting Demi back. [she gets to her normal voice] That's what Joe said.
Demi: But how long must I wait for Joe?
Miley: Don't think about that. [smiles and hugs her]
One year later.
It was at school. There was an assembly.
Selena: [nudges Demi and whispers] Cmon, talk. Why so quiet?
Demi: [just faces the front]
Selena: Dem, what's wrong with you? I'm worried about you. You look so weak.
Demi: [sighs, she whispers back] I don't know... I'm stressing out, thinking about Joe. He said that he's going to go back and it won't take long. He promised me. It's been a year and he hasn't called me yet. Does he even care about me?
Selena: Don't worry, Dems. Don't think about that. He'll come back. Besides, there are a million boys in LA. I bet if you go around the city, you'll find a guy like Joe.
Demi: [glares at her]
Selena: [chuckles] Sorry. I forgot. You can't go out with anybody.... Why can't you call him?
Demi: No... I'm not brave enough. I'm scared. Anyways... Where's Miley?
Selena: Beside that guy who's beside you.
Demi: [looks at the guy beside her and whispers] Can you switch with Miley?
Guy: [shrugs, he looks at Miley and says to switch]
Miley: [sits beside Demi]
Demi: [whispers to Miley] Did Joe call you?
Miley: Nope.
Demi: [sighs] See? He's not going to come.
Miley: How many times have I said not to think about it? Why don't we just think about the trip to New York in February?
Selena: [nods, agreeing] Exactly.
Demi: There's a trip to New York?
Selena: Duuh. I guess you were thinking about Joe too much. Oh yeah. Nick is going to that trip. [Nick is not related to Joe] I can't wait for February. He keeps getting hotter everyday. [sighs, daydreaming about Nick]
Demi: There's no point. I bet my mum's not going to let me.... I wonder what's Joe doing right now...
At home.
Demi: [comes running in the house, closing the door after her. She sees her mum on the couch, picking some flowers to be put into a vase] Hey mum.
Dianna: [smiles] Hi sweetie.
Demi: [sits beside her, she kisses her mum's cheeks as usual]
Dianna: How was school?
Demi: It was okay. Just like everyday. Well, most are talking about the trip to NEW YORK for 2 weeks.
Dianna: ...You can't go.
Demi: Chill mum... Even if you haven't told me, I would already know that you won't let me go.
Dianna: [sighs] It's not that, Demi... New York is far. You could be tired. And... If you sleep there, you can get played around by men.... And--
Demi: And then my bags will be stolen. And then you don't know who the people will go are like. Then, I'll get lost. Then, the weather now isn't so great. So, I could get into an accident.... Is that what you wanted to say?
Dianna: When I'm speaking, don't interrupt me. It's rude. I wanted to say that if you go to New York, nobody will be here to take care of Drew.... In the next two days, me and your father are going to Paris.
Demi: [her eyes go wide] Paris?! Mum! Let me go with you!
Dianna: [shakes her head] No.
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Demi: [whines] Muuuum. Why didn't you tell me that you are going to Paris?
Dianna: You have school. I'll just bring gifts from there.
Demi: [she looks away, pissed] I won't accept it. [she looks at her mum] Where are you staying? At a hotel?
Dianna: No... Me and your father are going to stay at Mr Jonas' house.
Demi: MUM! Let me go! [whines]
Dianna: Oh Demi... You're acting like a 5 year old.
Demi: I want to go too... [whines more]
Dianna: No. If I say no once, it will still be the same.
Demi: Ugh! You're so not fair! If you're going to be like that, I'm going to New York!
Dianna: I'm not letting you go there either.
Demi: Mum! Why are you so not fair? I never get to go out! I'm a loser at school.
Dianna: Let other people think what they think about you. At least it's about the achievement.
Demi: [she gets up angrily, carrying her bag with her] You never understand me! [goes upstairs to her room then slams the door close] UGH! Why won't you let me go anywhere?! [she throws her bag on the bed then grabs her phone] I need to talk to somebody... [sits down on her chair then opens her phone book. She looks through it to see Joe's name written and his description] Joe... [hesitates but calls his number. She immediately hangs up while the phone was still calling]
In February.
Demi: [laying down on her balloon bed on the pool. The wireless phone was on her lap while she's laying down, enjoying the sun]
Phone rings.
Demi: [answers it] Hello?
Selena&Miley: DEMIIIIII!
Demi: Why are you guys calling?
Miley: Hey, don't be maddd.
Selena: Dem, we're going to go to New York! [laughs]
Miley: Hey hey, is there Drew?
Demi: Yeah yeah. I'll tell him that you called. Don't forget to get a photo of you in a bikini! [laughs]
Drew: [standing near the poolside] Who's going to wear a bikini?
Demi: [smiles, talking on the phone] Wait wait wait! Someone wants to talk to you! [takes the phone away from her ear] Drew, catch! [throws the phone at him\
Drew: [catches the phone, he points his finger at Demi] Don't throw the phone! [lifts the phone up to his ear] Hello? Who's wearing a bikini?
Demi: Miley's going to wear a bikini and she said that she's going to send you a photo!
Drew: Whoa. Really?
Miley: What? No no. I won't wear a bikini.
Drew: Aww, why not? You should wear it. You'll be sexy. [smirks at the phone]
Demi: [chuckles]
Miley: I've got to go now. We're heading over to the plane.
Drew: Oh, okay. Be careful. Have a safe flight. [hangs up, he bends his knees so he's kneeling down]
Demi: [teases him] Drewwwwww. Don't worry. You'll get a picture of Miley in her bikini.
Drew: [laughs] Yeah yeah. Hey, Dem? Does Miley have... A boyfriend?
Demi: Boyfriend? No... But she likes somebody.
Drew: She does? [groans] Damn... Is that guy good looking?
Demi: Well... In Miley's point of view, he's VERY good looking. But... To me, he's okay. [flicks some water at him]
Drew: [flicks the water back at her] Why didn't you tell me from the beginning?
Demi: I thought you knew... Miley comes here all the time just to see you.
Drew: [sits down properly at the pool side] Well... How am I supposed to know? Oh yeah. Mr Jonas called me earlier in my phone. He said that mum has already set up everything. On the 13th, we're going.
Demi: [brightens up] Where are we going? New York? [smiling with excitement]
Drew: No...
Demi: [she sighs] Ugh. New York is nice. We can have valentines day on beaches...
Drew: Oh, we're not celebrating Valentines Day in New York. But, in Paris!
Demi: [sits up] Paris?! We're going to Paris?! OH MY GOD! Where are we staying?!
Drew: At Mr Jonas' house. Excited? [smirks]
Demi: [smiling like an idiot]
Drew: He also said that the one who's picking us up at the airport will be Joe.
Demi: [her face turns pink]
Drew: [smirks] Stop blushing. [he flicks some water at her] I'm going to swim. [he stands up and heads inside the house, taking off his shirt]
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Suze: [walks in her room] Ma'am, miss Miley called.
Demi: [nods] Thanks.
Suze: [nods and walks out of the room]
Demi: [picks up her wireless phone and answers it] Hello? Miles?
Miley: Demi! You know? Selena's with Nick now!
Demi: [smiles] Really? How did it happen?
Miley: Well, everyone was swimming. Since Selena couldn't swim, Nick kept her company. So now, they're an item. Oh, I'm pissed. When am I going to get one?
Demi: [chuckles] It'll come. Hey, can you wait for a moment? Just a moment. [she goes to Drew's room and brings the phone up to his ear]
Drew: [looks at her weirdly] Hello?
Miley: H-Hey Drew. It's me, Miley.
Drew: [smiles] Oh, hey Miley.
Demi: [brings her ear near the phone, trying to hear what Miley's saying]
Drew: How are you?
Miley: Good.
Demi: [smiles]
Miley: Uhmm... Is there Demi?
Drew: Demi?
Demi: [points to the bathroom]
Drew: She's... In the bathroom.
Demi: [listens to their conversation again]
Drew: She said she was desperate, so she gave the phone to me... How's your trip so far? [pushes Demi away] Are you happy there?
Demi: [points to her ear, telling him that she wants to listen]
Miley: Yep.
Demi: [rolls her eyes, she walks away]
Drew: Oh... [sits on his bed] When are you coming back? Uhmm... When you come back, do you want to hang out with me some time?
Miley: Oh, that would be great. But... Demi's not forcing you, right?
Drew: What? Of course not. I've wanted to ask you from a long time ago.
Miley: Hey, I need to go now. We're going to eat Lunch.
Drew: Oh... Okay. Don't forget to wear that bikini. [smirks]
Miley: [laughs] Pervert. Okay, byee.
Drew: [hangs up]
Demi: [sits next to him on the bed and smirks] So... What's going on?
Drew: [turns pink] Go away.
Demi: So, does this mean you get to treat me? [smiles]
Drew: Duuh. Where do you want to go?
Suze: [walks in] Sir, the driver has just arrived. He says that he's picking you both to the airport.
Drew: Oh... Okay. Tell the driver to wait for us! [smiling]
Suze: [smiles] Yes sir. [walks away]
Drew: Well, get your luggages down, cause we're going to Paris, baby! [offers his hand to Demi]
Demi: [laughing, high fives him]
When they get to Paris. Demi and Drew are in a car, being with a man instead of Joe. They were both looking out at the window. It was night time. The place was full of beauty.
Demi: Oh yes, sir? Why didn't Joe pick us up at the airport?
Man: Oh, Joe said that he had to do something. So, he asked me to pick you up.
Later on, when they arrive in front of Joe's house. Demi and Drew were asleep in the car.
Man: [turns his head to Drew] Sir, wake up. We have arrived.
Drew: [he rubs his eyes then looks at Demi to see her asleep peacefully]
Man: [goes to the back of the car and opens the door. He gets some luggages out]
Drew: I'll wake her up.
Man: [nods, he makes his way inside the house]
Joe: [sees Drew] Hey man. [shakes Drew's hand] Hows the flight?
Drew: It was okay.
Joe: Oh, your parents are upstairs. But... They're already asleep.
Drew: [shakes his head, still a bit sleepy] It's alright. [checks his watch] It's 3 am here, right?
Joe: So... What do we do with Demi? She's asleep.
Drew: [he rubs his nose] Can you carry her upstairs? I feel sorry for Demi. She's really tired. I don't want to wake her up. And, I don't have the energy to carry her. She couldn't sleep in the plane. She said that she couldn't wait to see you.
Joe: [smiles] Really?
Drew: Yeah.
Joe: I... Guess so.
Drew: Thanks a lot. Anyways, where is my room going to be?
Joe: That man who went inside the house will show you.
Drew: Okay. [he picks up his luggage] Don't forget to carry Demi. [walks inside the house]
Joe: [opens the door and see's Demi sleeping. He smiles. He slowly picks her up, bridal style, then quickly makes his way inside the house. He goes up the stairs, holding Demi tighter. While he's going up, he looks at Demi. She was beautiful. He was so lucky that he's getting married to a beautiful girl. When he got up the stairs, he smiled. He heads for her door, but then his feet got stuck in the carpet, tripping. Demi's head got hit by the door. She groans] Fuck...
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Joe: Yeah yeah. [lets her stand up]
Demi: [she rubs her head again] What were you doing? Don't you know any manners?
Joe: Excuse me? Don't you know how to be thankful?
Demi: You're the one who picked me up and my head got knocked! How am I supposed to be thankful?
Joe: Hey, you think I want to carry you? I was told to by Drew. If he didn't ask me to, I would've maybe left you sleeping in the car.
Demi: You think I want to be carried by a guy like you? [she looks around, still being sleepy] Where am I?
Joe: In my house.
Demi: Ohh... We arrived already.
Joe: Are you even still sleeping? DUUH. You arrived. You didn't feel anything at all when I carried you?
Demi: Where's my room?
Joe: Behind your head. [he starts walking down the stairs
Demi: Where are you going?
Joe: [shouts] It's my choice where I want to go. [dissapears out of Demi's sight]
Demi sighs, she opens the door and gasps. She goes in and closes the door. The room was white. Everything was white. It was full of white roses. White roses were attached to curtains. She slowly walks around the room, admiring the decoration. She walks to the bed and notices something red on the bedside table. It was some fresh red roses. She sat down on the bed and picked it up. She smelled the roses and smiled. Demi felt something on her butt. It was more white roses. She lays down on the bed and looks at the white ceiling. White was her favourite color. She was so happy.
The next day.
Demi wakes up and stretches her arms. She sits up and looks around the room. It was really beautiful. She sat up and leaned on the headboard. Demi looks at the clock that was hung up in the room. It was 10 o'clock in the morning.
Joe: [opens the door with his arm, holding a tray]
Demi: Can't you knock?
Joe: [he walks to her] Can't you see what I'm holding?
Demi: What's that?
Joe: Breakfast. [he lays the tray down in front of her. The tray had legs, so, basically it was kind of a small table] You sleep like a cow. So now, you just need to have breakfast. [sits next to Demi, leaning on the headboard]
Demi: [picks up a white rose that was on the tray] So... This is how people from France eat breakfast? I just knew... That you guys like to eat white roses.
Joe: That's just a final touch to the breakfast. You're so not romantic.
Demi: Oh... So, YOU did all these things to my room? The white roses?
Joe: Yeah... Do you like it? [smiles]
Demi: [she picks up the drink] Weirdo.
Joe: [his face drops] Wait... What?
Demi: [she sips on her hot chocolate then puts it back down on the tray] I said... Weirdo. You don't have anything else to do?
Joe: I did all of these just for you, you know? You think it's easy to get these white roses?
Demi: Stupid. I'm pissed at you.
Joe: Pissed? What the fuck did I do?
Demi: You promised me that you'll be back quicker. You didn't even call me.
Joe: I'm sorry. My college is taking up my whole life. I'm so busy. I have to work extra so that I can be successful.
Demi: And why didn't you pick me up at the airport? I was waiting for you for an hour. Instead, that man pick us up.
Joe: [sighs] Sorry, Dems. I was busy putting all these white roses in here. I was arranging them for you. Today is Valentines Day... I thought you would like it.... You like it, right? [smiles]
Demi: [she brings her hair to one side of her shoulder] It's nice.
Joe: Have you read it? [smiles again]
Demi: [looks at him weirdly] What?
Joe: [backs away, slightly being shy] Don't be like that... Don't pretend like you don't know. You're making me shy...
Demi: What's wrong with you? You're so weird in Valentines Day.
Joe: [he nudges her] You know me so well.
Demi: Don't act cute.
Joe: So you don't like it?
Demi: [without thinking] No.
Joe: [pissed] Fine. [he leaves the room, closing the door behind him]
What's wrong with Joe? He's acting so weird... But... He mentioned something about reading... What was he talking about? Earlier, she saw some red roses on the table.
Demi sees a white envelope under the white roses. She gets out of the bed slowly then takes the envelope in her hands. She moves back to the bed and opens the envelope. It was a photo of her and Joe. She smiled. She turned the photo around and saw three words in bold red that surprised her.
"I Love You"
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There was a knock on the door.
Demi: [quickly hides the envelope and the photo underneath the tray]
Dianna: [opens the door and smiles] Hi sweetie. How was the flight?
Demi: Tiring.
Dianna: [looks around the room] Wow. [sees white roses everywhere around the room, she goes inside and closes the door] Joe is good at decorating. [walks towards Demi and sits beside her on the bed] He was really concentrating yesterday. He picked the roses by himself, the decoration... [looks around the room again] Well, everything. He said he wanted to make a surprise for you.
Demi: [eating her bread]
Dianna: Joe's a nice man, right?
Demi: [she thinks for a moment then turns her head to her mother] I bet Joe told you to say nice things about him.
Dianna: What? Of course not. I like boys like Joe with my daughter... [looks at Demi] Do you like him? [she caresses her hair] He's nice to you, you know?
Demi: [shrugs] I don't know.
Dianna: Okay... Well, you better eat fast, then go take a shower. We'll go around the city and go shop for a dress for you tonight.
Demi: What's happening tonight?
Dianna: [looks at her confused] You and Joe will be eating out for dinner. He hasn't told you yet?
Demi: [sticks two fingers up] The two of us?
Dianna: [nods]
Demi: Seriously?
Dianna: [laughs] Yes, hunny. Okay, eat up. It's going to get cold.
Demi: Oh yeah, mum? Where's dad? I haven't seen him yet.
Dianna: Your father went with Mr Jonas and Drew. They're doing the opening for tomorrow. Oh... I haven't told you yet.
Demi: [shakes her head]
Dianna: Well... Mr Jonas, your father and I will be joining up to make an american restuarant here. It's not going be big, but it always have been me and your father's dream.
Demi: [drinking her hot chocolate]
Dianna: That's why you should wish us some luck, so we'll be successful.
Demi: [puts the drink down, she nods]
Dianna: [smiles, she rubs her shoulders] Alright. I'll wait downstairs. [gets out of the room]
Demi: [smiling. She then suddenly remembers that Joe was mad at her. She needed to apologize. She gets up then walks out of her room. She see's a door that says "J", figuring it was Joe's room. She knocks on it]
Joe: [from inside] Come in.
Demi: [opens the door and sees Joe at his desk, working on some papers]
Joe: [without turning his head] What? [writes]
Demi: Nothing... [she walks in the room then slowly walks to his bed] Tonight... We're going out for dinner? [sits down at the edge of the bed]
Joe: I guess so. [looking through his shelves]
Demi: I guess so? So, it's not really a yes?
Joe: I don't know.
Demi: Where are we going to eat?
Joe: Restaurant.
Demi: Oh... What type of restaurant are we going to?
Joe: You're going shopping with your mother. She'll know what dress will suit you.
Demi: Mmm... What time are we going?
Joe: Never ate dinner before? What time do you eat for dinner?
Demi: At eight...
Joe: Okay then. We'll go at eight. What's so hard about that?
Demi: I'll be hungry by then.
Joe: Fine, we'll go whatever time you want.
Demi: You're mad at me... I'm sorry for what happened earlier. I just saw the writing when you left my room. What you meant by the photo... It was a picture of us when we were little, right? But... I really like the writing.
Joe: [slightly smiles, not being noticeable, then the smile fades] Are you done? I'm busy here.
Demi: Yeah... I respect you not forgiving me... [stands up] Sorry for disturbing you. [heads for the door then gets out, closing it behind her. She leans on the wall, sighing. She opens the door again]
Joe: [back facing the door, dancing] I'm going out with Demi... Fuck yeah! [still dancing, he turns around to dance some more. He sees Demi then stops dancing immediately] Uhh... What are you doing?
Demi: [trying not to laugh, she smiles] Nothing... I just wanted to say, thanks for the roses in my room. I bet it took you long to arrange it.
Joe: [nods nervously] Y-Yeah... It's uh... N-No problem... [sits back down again]
Demi: [leaves the room, closes the door and laughs to herself]
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That night.
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Joe: [waiting outside the house] Ugh... Where's Demi? If she isn't beautiful tonight--
Dianna: [walks up to him] She's going to be beautiful tonight.
Joe: [turns around] Oh, Mrs Lovato.
Dianna: You take care of Demi. Don't let her get lost.
Joe: [smiles and nods] Of course. You can trust me. She'll come back safe and sound.
Dianna: Or else...
Joe: Yes, Mrs Lovato.
Demi: [inside the car and shouts] Stop talking, mum! When are we going to go?
Joe: [turns around and sees Demi inside the car, sitting at the passenger seat] Oh... You're already inside...
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Demi: Duuh! You just never realized!
Dianna: [whispers to Joe] Beautiful, isn't she?
Joe: [smiles] Very beautiful. [he looks at Dianna] Alright then. I'm going, Mrs Lovato.
Dianna: [holds on to her sweater tighter] Yes. Be careful.
Joe: [gets in the car]
Demi: [waves to her mum] Bye mum!
Dianna: [smiles and waves back] Bye sweety.
Joe: [starts the engine then starts driving]
Later on, at a red light.
Joe: [looks at Demi]
Demi: [she looks at Joe]
Joe: [looks back at the front and smiles to himself]
Demi: Joe... What the fuck are you doing? Smiling to yourself... Are you laughing at me?
Joe: [looks at her] What? Of course not. I'm just happy that I can go out for dinner with you.
Demi: I bet its my make up... Mum did it for me... Do I look like a mum?
Joe: No, Dems. You look beautiful. Really. [smiles]
Demi: [smiles] Well, thank you.
Joe: [faces the front]
Demi: ["Man... Joe looks good in that suit"] Uhmm... Joe?
Joe: [looks at her]
Demi: What kind of restaurant are we eating at? You had to dress up this good, wearing a tux.
Joe: [smirks] Good, huh?
Demi: [blushes] I mean... I mean...
Joe: What? [smirks again]
Demi: [looks at the window, embarrased] Nevermind.
Joe: [smiles] The restaurant? You'll see. I bet you'll love it. [he lifts her hand up and kisses it]
Demi: [she looks at him, blushing more] Uhmm...
Joe: [he leans in her face and pecks her lips, then sits back to his normal seat properly, smiling to himself]
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Later on, when they get there.
Man: [goes to Demi's side of the car and opens the door for her]
Demi: [gets out and smiles] Thanks. [heads for the entrance of the restaurant]
Man: [closes the door then runs to Joe's side and opens it for him]
Joe: [gets out]
Man: [gets in the car so he can park it]
Joe: [walks to Demi and holds her hand. They both walk in together]
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Waiter: Par ici, monsieur [guides Jemi to a table, he then walks away]
Joe: [pulls Demi's seat slightly]
Demi: [smiles and sits down]
Joe: [goes over to his side and sits down]
Demi: Uhmm... Joe? [whispers] Why are people looking at us?
Joe: [smiles] Maybe they're not used to seeing a beautiful girl here.
Demi: [turns a bright shade of pink] Don't say that... Why didn't you tell me that we're going to eat in a restaurant like this? I don't feel comfortable.
Joe: It's a surprise. Do you like it? Don't worry, you'll get used to it.
Demi: How can I get used to it when theres... [picks up a fork in her left hand and a knife in her right] Some fork and knifes this much. [puts it back down again]
Joe: It's okay... I'll tell you which knife and fork to use when we're eating.
Waiter: [walks to them and hands Demi a menu book] Madame. [hands Joe a book] Monsieur. [he goes to Demi's side] Vous pouvez choisir ce que vous voulez, madame. [walks away]
Demi: [looks at the menu, getting confused. It was all written in french] Joe... My eyes will get blind looking at these menu. [she closes the book then lays it down on the table] How about... We don't eat here?
Joe: [he lays the book down] Can you calm down for a moment? Demi, trust me.
Demi: Why can't we just eat somewhere in public?
Joe: [looks at her, surprised]
Demi: Isn't there like McDonalds in here? Oh yeah... Our parents are opening a restaurant, right? How about we eat there?
Joe: Then why bother coming here when you're only going to eat the same thing in LA like McDonalds and some american food? Don't worry, Dems. You'll get used to the food here.
Demi: [frowns] I don't like it... It's too formal. Let's go somewhere else...
Joe: [sighs] Don't be like that, Dem. I already wore a tuxedo and got reservations for you. Now, you just want to leave just like that? Where do you want to go?
Demi: I don't know... How about the Eiffel? I bet it's interesting! Cmon.
Joe: [looks at her weirdly] The Eiffel? You already went there in the afternoon with your mum.
Demi: Well, yeah. But that's the afternoon. People say, at night the place is going to be full of lights. Let's just go there.
Joe: They are just lights, Dem. Nothing interesting.
Demi: There are stars too. Cmon, Joe. Let's just go...
Joe: You're so spoiled... If we go to the Eiffel now, it's going to be so crowded. Besides, what else are you going to do there?
Demi: To look at the stars. I bet it's romantic. The other day, I was reading a comic about stars. It's really good.
Joe: Aren't comics for little children?
Demi: [looks at him, pissed] Yeah, but maybe you need to read one some time. Maybe you'll be a little more romantic.
Joe: No. I'm in charge of you. I tried my hardest getting these reservations, so I beg you to not destroy my plan. Don't whine to go somewhere else, because I won't bring you anywhere. Full stop.
Later on.
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Demi: Oh my god! It's so beautiful!
Joe: Ugh. Nothing is interesting. I don't wanna walk with you, if you're going to be like that. [unloosens his tie]
Demi: [sighs] Sorry Joe. But... I've never been this happy!
Joe: [takes off his tie] Yeah yeah. I'm just hungry right now. I got good reservations and... Turns out we're back to the Eiffel again. [puts the tie inside of his coat's pocket]
Demi: Don't be like that, Joe. Today's Valentines Day. Show your love. Even if it's just a bit.
Joe: [ignores her]
Demi: [holds his arm] Don't get angry like that.
Joe: [pushes her away] Yeah yeah. [starts walking away]
Demi: [follows him] Don't go so fast. I'm wearing heels.
Joe: [stops and looks at her] Stupid.
Demi: I'm cold.
Joe: That's why, don't be such a bitch. This is why you do what I say. And, Im doing what you want. Look how it turned out.
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Demi: [follows him] Joe... It's cold. [sneezes]
Joe: [turns around and looks at her. He takes off his coat and throws it at her. It lands on the floor] Wear my coat so you won't get cold. [turns around again]
Demi: [she kicks the coat, making it land somewhere else. She was pissed] I don't need your coat. [turns around and starts walking away. "It's going to be hard to forgive him..." She stops. "Uhh... He's really not chasing after me... Should I look back?"]
Joe: [already behind Demi, he wipes the dirt off his coat and covers her body] Where are you going?
Demi: [she turns around with a sad face, seeing Joe's face]
Joe: Maybe you can go anywhere in LA... But... [he strokes her cheek] In here, you can't go anywhere. [he lifts her hair up and brings it over the coat, letting it fall down again] I'm in charge. You don't know the address of my house, you don't know streets. I promised your mother that I'll take care of you until you get home. So, don't do anything stupid. Okay?
Demi: [she lifts her head a bit higher] Are you threatening me?
Joe: [he lowers his head a bit towards Demi] Yes.
Demi: I thought you were going to leave me walk alone home...
Joe: [chuckles] Well... You're being difficult. It's hard bringing you out... [he sighs]
Demi: You're being strict. I'm pissed, Joe.
Joe: Okay okay. [he sees a bench full of people] Let's go there. [he interwines with her hand and starts walking]
Demi: Joe... Can you not walk so fast? The heels are killing me.
Joe: [chuckles] Okay. Oh... [sees a guy on that bench] There he is.
Demi: Who is he?
Joe: My friend from college. [approaches the guy] Bonjour.
Guy: [stands up with his girlfriend and another girl then shakes Joe's hand] Oh... Salut. [he whispers in Joe's ear] Votre petite amie Demi est belle.
Joe: [laughs] Merci.
Guy: [he wraps his arm around his girlfriend] Au revior.
Joe: Ciao.
Guy: [walks away with his girlfriend and a different girl]
Demi: Joe... How does he know my name? Have you been telling him stuff?
Joe: Uh... Not a lot. [sits down on the empty bench that had a red blanket on it]
Demi: [sits next to him and sees the red blanket] He did this for us? [Joe nods] Hmm... That's nice. He's different than you.
Joe: Hey... Don't get the wrong idea. He said he owes me, so he did this. Besides, he comes here almost everyday. [he leans in closer then looks at her feet then back at her face] Does your feet hurt still?
Demi: Nope... [she looks up] Only one star?
Joe: [he looks up]
Demi: Hey... How about... We make that star... The both of us. Just for memories. You want to?
Joe: No. You're so immature. Besides... You might not see the same star next year. Can you buy me some french fries? I'm so hungry.
Demi: [she pushes him] What the hell, Joe? Can't you be a little bit more romantic? Today's Valentines Day. Don't ruin the night... I don't even know if I can come here next year. I rarely come here. It's better if I be with somebody else.
Joe: [he thinks for a moment then leans in closer to Demi] Are you getting closer with somebody?
Demi: If yes, why? You're nobody to me. Not even a boyfriend.
Joe: But we're going to get married...
Demi: [chuckles] Married? That's still so long... Besides, I don't want to marry you straight away. Too extreme. If we're in an arranged marriage, there will be no fun at all. Our parents are setting up everything, and I just have to get married. When I was little, I would dream about a guy proposing to me. A guy that cares about me.
Joe: Yeah... I know... [he looks at her] From the start, you wanted to get married quick, right? You told me when we were little...
Demi: Really? It's normal. Because... Kids DO want to get married quickly... I won't get married until someone proposes to me... If that guy really loves me, he will express his feelings towards me. And... Say he loves me.
Joe: [he thinks for a moment] But then... I'm not in that category...
Demi: Well, keep trying. Say you love me or something... Say you want to get married... I don't like guys who give up easily... I like guys who are brave... Tough... And--
Joe: Demi... Tonight, you talk a lot... [caresses her chin] But... [he holds her hand] Will you be that girl that'll stay home till I come home from work?
Demi: If I'm going to be your wife... I want a job.
Joe: If you're going to be my wife, you can work... But you can't disturb my working hours.
Demi: Well... Then I want to. [bites her lower lip]
There was a pot of flowers beside Joe. http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag//imgjun05/flower2.jpg
Joe: [he picks one up then ties the end of the stem to the part where the petal begins. He places Demi's right hand on his left palm then slides the flower-ring on her ring finger] There... Now, we're engaged. [smiles at her]
Chapter 38
Joe: Happy? [smiling]
Demi: Yes... But, you haven't done one more thing. You have to say your love to me.
Joe: Can we do that later on? I think it's too early.
Demi: [nods] So now, we're engaged. [smiles]
Joe: [nods]
Demi: Don't even try to look at other women.
Joe: Hmm... Well... I wanted to...
Demi: Huh?
Joe: [smiles] I was kidding.
Demi: [looks at her ring] To be honest... Why'd you propose to me straight away? Normally... You're in a bad mood. ["Please say because of love. Love. Say because you love me"]
Joe: [thinks for a moment] I don't know... I'm confused too... Maybe because I'm hungry, that's why my brain is kind of weird right now. How did I end up proposing to you? Oh, let's just go. [interwines his fingers with hers] I'm hungry. Aren't you satisfied being here already?
Demi: [pulls on his arm] Let's not go yet. I'm not satisfied yet... Besides... The 14th of February lasts until 12 pm. So, don't waste it. Oh, by the way, I can kind of speak French. Want to hear it? [excited]
Joe: [he was just looking away]
Demi: [she puts her hands on his cheeks then turns his face to her] Je t'aime. [bites her lip, "Please say something..."]
Joe: [just looks at her eyes]
Demi: [she pushes his face away, dissapointed then grabs his hand] Okay then. Let's go. [stands up]
Joe: [holds her hand] Wait... Demi...
Demi: [she looks at him and sits down again]
Joe: [looks at her] Peut-être que je ne suis pas celui qui peut avouer sentiments ouvertement. Je suis grognon, arrogant, égoïste, et bien d'autres propriétés laide. Mais je veux simplement vous faire plaisir. Bien que je dois décorer la maison avec des fleurs blanches, Ou attendre pour vous le jour à la nuit à l'aéroport, et même dormir sur le canapé tous les jours, parce que vous dormir dans mon lit. Je vais faire ce que vous voulez, pour vous rendre heureux.
Demi: [looks at him blankly] What does that mean?
Joe: [sighs] It means... [he leans in closer] I'm hungry, understand? [sits back in his seat]
Demi: That can't be. You said that much and it means your hungry? No.
Joe: Fine if you don't believe me. Go look at a dictionary. Oh, cmon. I'm really hungry. [holds her hand and stands up]
Demi: [stands up also]
Joe: Wait... [sits back down again]
Demi: [sits down] What now?
Joe: To tell you the truth, your parents and my dad never meant to get us married. I lied to you, Dems.
Demi: [looks at him confused] What do you mean?
Joe: Well... It's all a lie. We were never put in an arranged marriage.
Chapter 39
Demi: Never put in an arranged marriage? It was all a lie? [she gets pissed and hits him with her purse]
Joe: So you're mad?
Demi: Yes! I'm mad at you, you liar!
Joe: Fine! [stands up and walks away]
Demi: Where are you going?!
Joe: EAT!
Demi: [stands up and follows him]
Joe: [stops and turns around] Why are you following me? You said you were mad at me.
Demi: But... I'm hungry too.
Joe: If you're mad, you're mad. If you're not, then you aren't. How can you want to eat when you're mad at me?
Demi: I am mad at you... But... I want to eat too.
Joe: Well, it's not my business. We're both not in good conditions. So, are you going to pick to get mad or eat?
Demi: ["How can Joe lie to me all this time? It was just to win my heart from the start?"] Eat...
Joe: That's more like it. [starts to walk away]
Demi: Joe. [grabs his arm]
Joe: [turns around]
Demi: [smiles] Thank you.
Joe: [looks at her, confused] Thank you for what?
Demi: Thank you for lying to me...
Joe: [he chuckles then smiles] No problem.
Joe lifts his hand then swoops some strands of Demi's hair behind her ear. He caressed her cheek. He leaned in.
Demi: [closing her eyes tightly "Relax, Demi... Take a breath... You've got to be cool..."]
Joe: [sees her eyes closed tightly, he pulls away and smiles. He thought it was cute. He leaned in and just kissed her forehead]
Demi: [opens her eyes slowly]
Joe: I love you too.
Demi: [smiles]
Joe: [smashes his lips on hers, pulling Demi closer to him and closing his eyes]
Demi: [surprised at his action but her eyes slowly closes, enjoying the passionate kiss and grabbing a hold of Joe's shirt]
It was Valentines Day. In France. In Paris. They were kissing right in front of the Eiffel Tower.
Joe: [slowly pulls away, still holding on to Demi]
Demi: Uhh... I... I l-love y-you t-too---
Joe: [smiles] Yes. I know. Now, cmon. I'm hungry. [interwines his hand with hers and starts walking]
Demi's POV.
That night was the most romantic night of my life in high school. Whatever happens, I will never forget what happened. It turns out that what Joe has done all this time was to win my heart. Man, it's weird. But, that's what makes it unique. Because of his actions, I fell in love with him. The year after that, the 14th of February, Joe came back to LA. He proposed to me with a real ring, like he promised. I was so happy. Although the ring was a little big too big, we had to go to a jewellery shop to get it exchanged. If I think about it... This would've never happened if Joe didn't say that we're going to be in an arranged marriage. Although he lied, there was no problem... Right?
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