Chapter 2
Selena’s POV
Demi just lay on me, my shirt being the net for her tears and I was softly stroking her hair. How could people do that to her? My dem’s was getting bullied and I didn’t even know. Worst of all was she thought that after me seeing that I wouldn’t want to be her friend?! Why would she think that? Demi is the only person I know who I would go to the ends f the earth for. My fingers were consciously going through her hair and untangling her knots. Her breathing was becoming slower and she wasn’t stirring. Im guessing that her tired mind had gone to sleep, hopefully ingratiating her in the only peace I gathered she was allowed due to this society. I wiped a few stray tears from my eyes, seeing those comments was horrible, and watching demi feel ashamed enough to run away was even worse. Demi had become a lot more distant lately but I just put that down to fatigue. I also hadn’t seen her eat, or take off a long sleeve shirt.. Dread coursed through me at the thought that she was hiding something from me. We were best friends and I was determined to help her in any way I could.
I slowly moved myself out of demi’s grasp and grabbed a blanket and some pillows, I guess we were sleeping in the den tonight. I grabbed demi’s head and lowered onto the pillow I had brought down and watched with a smile as she latched onto the pillow. I then stood up and ever so slight placed a duna big enough for both of us to fit under over her. Then looking at the time, I decided I’d just lie down and wait or her to wake up so we could have dinner. I quietly got under the duna and shuffled over to where the pillows and demi were. I Felt demi intertwine her fingers over my stomach and pull me closer and I enjoyed how close we were, being best friends I hated seeing demi sad and if I could bring a smile to her face just by being close and hugging her then I would. I wrapped my arms around demi and pulled her so our foreheads were touching and i softly let a sigh escape me. She was so amazing, and so beautiful, and she’s definitely losing weight.. I hugged her today and all I could feel were ribs sticking out, plus its about 29degrees outside today why was she wearing a hoodie. If she was in fact doing the things I thought she was then I would most definitely be heartbroken, demi is an angel and perfect the way she is. I let the tv play subconsciously in the background and I began to play with demi’s hair. A small smile drifted onto her face and she let out a contented sigh, all while she was sleeping. It was the little things that made me want to be her best friend and love her. She was so subconsciously beautiful and to be honest, I was actually really jealous of her. And as slowly as she had fallen asleep she began to murmur and move her eyelids. My eyes flickered up to her brown and smooth eyes and began roaming her face for a sign of distress. None came and as I opened my mouth to speak she did to, with a fiery determination.
“Um why are you still here, I think if your going to leave you should leave, I don’t want to be another popular girls “friend” until someone less messed up comes along, I ju-“ She began saying before I tried to but in.
“Demi” I Interrupted,
“No I’m going to finish. I just don’t want to be a fake friend because in the end your going to leave and you might probably send that stuff to me on formspring, but if you do..id rather you say it off of anon.” She concluded choking on her own words.
“Demi, there is no way in hell am I leaving my best friend when she needs me, I may be “popular” but nobody understands me like you do, nobody gets my humour like you do, and your not messed up, your just fighting your own battles which are making you a stronger person. You are never going to be my fake friend because with you im happier than I ever am, you help keep me real and im never ever going to say or put a bad word against you, you are the most prefect person in the world to me and no boyfriend is going to compete with you, chicks before dicks.” I finished with a smirk grasping her hand and giving it a nuzzle with my nose.
I then pulled her skinny frame into a hug and I didn’t let go until she was gasping for air. She looked up at me smiling like the Cheshire cat. I meant every word I had jut said to her and I knew she knew that due to the tears in her eyes and the glowing smile radiating from her. I glanced at the time once again and read “10:00” My mum wouldn’t be home or at least another hour so I decided we would get dinner and eat it down here watching a movie or playing truth or dare.
“Dem’s come on lets go and get something to eat.”
I noticed a look of anxiety and uncertainty glance across her face, I couldn’t take this!
“Demi, why do you look scared, it’s just us here and I’m not letting anyone hurt you.. But actually if someone did run out of the shadows I’m not sure if I would protect you or run myself” I giggled.
Demi smiled at the sound of my giggle, and responded,
“I’m not feeling to well, but um ill see if I want anything up there” She responded cautiously
I didn’t let my suspicions get the better of me and so I agreed with her leading her up the steps to the kitchen. No matter how many times she came to my house she would always examine each room with awe, and my kitchen was no exception. I let a smile flit onto my face while I watched demi’s eyes flicker over everything taking in the marble counter top and the granite tiles on the cold floor, along with the stainless steal sink and gas stove. Then her eyes stopped on me and we both giggled at demi’s curiosity. I walked over to my fridge and got out the pizza box that had been sitting on the shelf. I opened it to find 6 slices of a cheese and pepperoni pizza from dominoes. I grabbed it out without even bothering for confirmation from demi and placed it in the microwave heating it up. I turned around to find demi and I was confused for a second as she was no where to be found, but that changed when I felt her jump on me from behind, letting out a loud giggle as she went. I turned around and tackled her back, letting a laugh escape my mouth. I then had her right where I wanted and with one swift movement I had her on the ground pinned. I had a bit of my weight on her and she winced when I touched her wrist. I couldn’t help the worried expression that came across my face and I looked down at demi to see her giving me a re-assuring look, but I could see in her eyes she was in pain and I moved immediately. I rolled off and pulled demi up. I stared at her for a long time before grabbing her hand and being about to say something, before the microwave went off and the pizza was ready. I dropped demi’s hand and sighed softly, yet somehow she heard and placed her hand on my back,
“Every things alright sel” She reassured me, of what I wasn’t sure, but hearing her say it made me feel a lot better.
I grabbed the pizza box and led demi back to the den, she obliged gratefully and climbed down the stairs that led to the dusty yet air conditioned wooden room.
“Demi do you want to watch a movie or play truth or dare?”
“Uhmmmm, let’s play truth or dare?” She asked hesitantly
“Okayy” I agreed.
I halved the pizza and gave it to her, I watched as her eyes subconsciously licked down to the pizza, then to her stomach and thighs, then back to the pizza again. She ever so slightly pushed it away with a look of pity and disgust. I stopped her hand mid flight, and she looked up at me, surprise evident in her eyes. I looked at her and she silently begged me with fear shown across her face.
I didn’t try to stop her, but I was determined to find out one way or another why she wouldn’t tell me about these things. And with that, the game of truth and dare begun…
Okaayy its not as long but its one in the morning so nighty night. Please read votecomment your thoughts and inboxme if you want! xxsolarxx
