Why Do You Care? (Demi Lovato gxg)

Chapter 1

Ever's POV

BUZZZ BUZZZ BUZZZ! Ugh, rolling over I reach out blindly for my phone seeing my friend Rachel is calling me. I look at my phone for a minute before I answer. "Hello" I answer groggily. "Hey hey Ev's so we're going out tonight. Before you say anything, you're coming. Letty, Sam, and I think we all need a girl's night out" Rachel just flat out says without room for argument.

"You do know I'm working all day, right?" I tell her. "So? You're still coming. We're going somewhere you've never been before. It's time to have a new experience. This is what it's all about when you moved here, to live your life and experience new things my sheltered friend" she says. I know she's right but I, well I got no excuse to get out of it. "Alright fine" I cave in as she squeals in excitement. "Great I'll pick you up at 9. Wear something hot" she tells me. "Dude, you know I don't have anything that screams hot. Plus, I'm plus size so no one is gonna look at me twice. You get me how I am and that's that" I tell her. "Fine I won't push it. I'll see you at 9, have fun at work" and with that the call ends.

This is gonna be a long day and it's only 7 a.m. I have to be at the warehouse for 8 so I quickly got up, put my glasses on, and got ready for the day. Since I showered last night, I changed into some basketball shorts and a plain dark blue t-shirt with my black sneakers. I work in a warehouse, and it can get hot in there. I quickly brush my hair and teeth before packing up my lunch I had prepped last night and grabbing my water bottle before heading out. I dont like breakfast, so I always skip and when I work, I make sure to eat something for lunch since its a lot of physical work. I put my lunch in my bookbag that has my book, wallet, and phone charger in it, before locking up and heading out.

Once I get out onto the sidewalk, I put my headphones in and turn my music on before making the walk to the warehouse. This is gonna be a long day. Thankfully I'm not working tomorrow.

8p.m.

Ugh what a day. Just got home from a 10.5 hour shift. My boss had asked the team if anyone would like to stay longer and I was quick to say yes along with a few others, but I said I could only stay an extra half hour since I was going out tonight. I quickly rushed home so I could jump into the shower and get ready. I washed my hair and body in record time and got out and brushed my teeth. Walking back into my room, I grabbed my underwear and socks and pulled out boot-cut jeans (only jeans I would wear) and a black t-shirt. I quickly got changed, put my chain on my jeans, laced up my black boots, and threw on a champions hoodie that was grey with black sleeves. I looked at my phone and saw I had fifteen minutes before Rachel got here. I decided not to dry my hair and I pulled it back into a ponytail. I looked at myself in the bathroom mirror and even though I knew I wasnt good looking, I felt decent enough to go out.

I grabbed a small paperback book and put it in my back pocket just as there was a knock at my door.

"Come in" I called out and Rachel walked right in smiling brightly.

Rachel was dressed in a tight black dress with black heels, her black hair falling in loose curls and her green eyes sparkling with mischief. To say I was nervous about tonight is an understatement.

"Well definitely not what I was expecting you to wear to a club, but it'll do. I know youre nervous, but its gonna be fun. Were gonna push you a little but if it becomes too much just let us know and well back off. This is new for you, and well go with what you're comfortable with ok Ev" she says.

I smile and nod. I'm still nervous but I trust my friends and know that they have my best interest at heart. "Lets get going" I say, and we head out the door.

We arrive at the club fifteen minutes later and we spot Sam and Letty standing out front. Sam is wearing a red dress with matching red heels and her long blonde hair down in waves. Letty on the other hand is wearing black leather pants, a white crop top, with biker boots, with her brown hair pulled up in a ponytail. Out of the three of them, Letty was more like me in a tomboy way, although she'll dress more feminine sometimes.

"Lets get this party started" Sam hollered as she saw Rachel and I approaching.

We walked into the club, and it was loud and there were so many people here. I could feel my anxiety start to kick in, but I tried to push it back and take in more of the club. The music played by the DJ was loud that it was bouncing off the walls. The lights were dimmed but you could still see clearly in the club. The bar was on the right, leaving the space in front of it with tables and chairs, booths lined the left side of the club. The rest of the space was the dance floor where people were dancing really close together. I looked up and saw that there was another level of the club. I followed the floor above and saw a set of stairs that led to the upstairs with a rope in front of the stairs and a bouncer. Must be VIP access only, I've read about clubs having that.

"Lets get a booth and order some drinks" Letty hollered over the loud music. We nodded and found a booth, and everyone ordered their alcohol while I got a water. Drinking isn't my thing.

"So, what do you think Ev?" Letty asked.

"It's loud, kinda how I expected it to be. It's a sensory overload but I'm ok" I smiled.

"Good. You let us know when it becomes too much ok and well bounce. Right now, let's have a drink and then hit the dance floor. Who knows, maybe one of us will get lucky tonight" Sam said with a grin on her face.

"You guys go dance and I'll stay here. I don't dance and it'll give me time to get use to everything" I told them.

"You sure?" Rachel asked with a look of concern on her face.

"Of course. Go have fun" I say with a smile.

They gave me one last look before they disappear onto the dance floor. I look around for a few more minutes and then pull my book out and start reading, while sipping on my water once in a while. Even with all the noise around me, I can easily get lost in my book.