Saved // a Demi and 5H story

Today

The bell interrupted my thoughts as I stared down at an algebra worksheet. I gathered my binders and books up, made my way through the tide of students, and to my locker. I switched out my binders, and headed to social studies. Today was the day that Demi, the girls from Fifth Harmony and I would start our trip. I was extremely excited, and I had a hard time keeping a smile off my face, which was sort of strange. I was always feeling down, but the upcoming trip was changing my mood. I was excited to travel with Demi and the girls, and it would also give me time to lose weight. Demi has been giving me meals religiously, and it was hard. I was trying to make it look like it didn't bother me, but I won't have to worry about that on the trip. When It's just me and the girls, I can lose weight. I slipped into the classroom and into my seat, and tried to pay attention to the vapid lecture the teacher was giving. Honestly, I could care less about ancient civilizations, which he was currently talking about.

"Ms. Lovato?"

I focused my attention on the teacher, who was gazing down his nose at me.

"Are you paying attention?"

"Um...yes." I said quietly, hating how he was putting me on the spot.

"Okay then, name three things that contributed to the fall of Rome."

"Um... attacks from barbarian tribes, an unstable economy, and over-expanding the borders."

"Correct." He turned back to the class, and continued the lecture.

I let out a breath. The only reason I knew that was because I had read ahead in the textbook. Whoops.

After a while, the bell rang, and I went through the same routine at my locker, get new binders, put old ones back, and get into the next classroom as quick as possible. Erika had been making comments to me everyday, and it was starting to build up. No way would I ever tell Demi, because it would cause her to worry. That was the last thing I wanted. I made my way to science, took a seat, and stared at the board, willing time to move faster.

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I heaved my backpack out of my locker, and stuffed it with all my binders and textbooks. My teachers had given me all of the homework I would need, so I wouldn't fall behind on the trip. I shut my locker, and hoisted my backpack on my shoulders. I looked at my phone, and smiled when I saw a text from Demi.

Hey sweetie! I'm in the parking lot!

I headed towards the front doors, and gasped when I felt my backpack being pulled backwards.

I whipped around, my anxiety already rising. It rose even more when I saw that it was Erika.

"Hey loser."

I stayed quiet, hoping to get out unharmed.

"I'm talking to you fat ass."

My eyes stung from the threat of tears, but I blinked them back. One of the most hurtful things people could call me was fat. I knew it was true that I was fat, but I hated when people pointed it out. I was already aware of it.

"Wow. You really are stupid. I don't even know why i'm talking to an idiot like you."

She shoved me out of her path, and I hit the lockers and fought to regain my balance in the sea of students rushing towards the doors.

I took a deep breath and walked outside, hoping that I would be able to hide what just happened. I found Demi's car, and slid into the passenger seat.

"Hey baby! How was school?" Demi asked with a huge smile.

"Good." I lied with a fake smile.

"Aw baby I'm so glad. I'm also super pumped for this trip! I got us smoothies to celebrate!" Demi said cheerily as she handed me a smoothie and picked up one for herself. I stared at it, my anxiety rising again and my thoughts racing. I was too fat. Way too fat to be eating. I guess Demi could see my struggle, because she took my hand.