Love is Louder (Sequel to Addiction) A Jemi fanfic

Chapter 20: Leaving

Joe's POV

I stroke her hair trying to comfort her, she continues to hold on tight to my torso. It's hard for the both of us to have to say goodbye again, I guess we both just need to get through it as soon as possible. Kate says it's only gonna be another month or so when Demi can come back home, so hopefully time will pass by quickly. 

I look out the car window seeing the beach that Demi and I hanged out by, a smile creeps up on me at the thought of that great day. Demi and I both sit in the back seat of Kate's car as Kate drives, not too long until we get to the airport. Demi has no tears, yet looks super depressed. I hate that look on her face, I wish I could stay longer but I have school and Kate probably won't allow it. We did agree on only one weekend. 

This weekend with her has been amazing in so many different ways, just her mere presence makes every star shine lighter. I get goosebumps just by thinking of how great she is, I look down at her and her head is still on my chest looking out the window as well. Her gaze is strong, independent.

As we drive into the airport, I can feel her tense up in my arms. I squeeze her tight before we both get out of the car when we are parked. I get my bags from the trunk and take them out, I put my backpack over my shoulder and we start to walk into the entrance of the airport. I take one last breath of the Florida air before fully walking through, surprisingly, I kind of like it here and I feel like i'm going to miss it.

We walk inside and get my suitcase and guitar through the luggage drop off, then go to the escalators to go upstairs. I feel my heart pumping faster knowing I'm leaving her soon, she's everything to me now and I just wish I could be with her. She needs to stay and get better though, I want her to be healthy. She needs to be healthy.

We get past security and to the Jetway that will lead me to my plane in about half an hour, Demi and I sit down in the waiting area while Kate goes and buys a cup of coffee. I place my hand on Demi's leg and look at her, she smiles a broken smile and puts her hand on top of mine.

" I'll miss you. " She says looking into my eyes, I finally see the first tear drop today. I knew she wasn't going to stay strong that long.

" I'm gonna miss you too. " I say wiping away the small tear with my thumb.

" I'm going to be back home before you know it, I'm going to work really hard. " She says leaning in and touching her forehead to mine. I sigh knowing i'm gonna really miss the eyes that search mine in front of me.

" Good. " I say kissing her placing my hand on her cheek for support, the kiss is soft and full of love. Why do we have to be so far apart soon?

Kate comes back after that and we wait for my flight which comes very fast, the announcement saying that I had to board comes and Demi is clenching onto my shirt with full strength. Another tear drops and I embrace her in my arms, trying to comfort her somewhat.

" It will be okay Dems...I love you. " I say into her ear in a soft whisper, I feel her fists clench onto my clothes tighter.

" I love you too Joe. " She says slowly, I pull away keeping hold of her hand. I take a few steps back making our hands part slowly, it hurts when there is no more contact. I take one last look at her remembering every detail about her so I won't forget, then turn around and make my way to the lady taking my ticket.

I walk onto the Jetway feeling myself walking further and further from her hating every second of it, before I round the corner in the Jetway, I turn my head and still see her there. I smile waving one last time wanting to let her know everything will be okay, she returns the smile and waves even though it looks hard.

I then start to walk again through the Jetway wishing the lump in my throat would go away. A year ago, I would have never thought I would feel like this about a girl. I wouldn't have thought that a girl would become everything to me, now I wouldn't be able to believe if she wasn't everything. She is my world, my reason for existing. People might say i'm too young to be sure of that, but I know deep down that I am. I know for a fact, that Demi is the one person for me.

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Demi's POV

I take a bite from my pasta watching everyone else enjoying their food, I don't feel like eating today, but i'm going to anyways so Kate doesn't think i'm just trying to skip a meal. I look outside the windows and see the sun going down slowly, today's been rough but at least it's almost over. I feel the temptation to find some way to cut, but I can't. I promised Joe I would work hard to come home soon, if I cut that means I could be staying here a lot longer which will be torture.

When finishing most of my food, I get up and throw away my garbage. I start to walk to the room without even saying a word to Kate, she looks surprised when she sees me walking away. I would stay and talk like usual, but I just don't want to be there with everyone's loud talking. When I get to the elevator, I push the button and wait for it to come.

" Hey Demi. " I hear beside me as I get in the elevator, I see Miley walking towards me. I give a small wave and hold the elevator for her, she gets in the elevator with me and I press the button to the second floor.

" Where's your lover boy " She asks starting conversation, with her asking that, I bet everyone else saw Joe and I. I hadn't introduced him to any of my new friends, because it would have just took time from us being together.

" He left this morning. " I say wishing it wasn't true, I touch my bracelet he gave me yesterday making me feel sad.

" That's too bad, I'm sorry. " Miley responds as the elevator's door opens, we both start to walk down the hall together.

" It's okay, thanks. " I respond not knowing what else to say than just that.

" Well at least you got to see him, there's no way that my adviser would let my boyfriend come and stay. You're lucky you have Kate. " She says as we stop at her door, I just realized what she said is true. I've never seen other people with their loved ones here.

" Yeah, she is pretty awesome. " I admit, I am glad that I got her instead of someone else.

" Well you want to come in and hang or something? " Miley asks me opening her door and taking a few steps inside. Usually I would say no, but I think interaction with a teenage girl my age might be good for me.

" Sure. " I say walking in, I close the door behind me.

" So whats your boyfriend's name? " she asks sitting on her bed, I walk to the other empty bed and sit too.

" Joe. " I respond smiling just a little bit, just the talk of his name makes me have butterflies.

" That's cool, he looks like a Joe. I do have to admit, you have a hunk as a boyfriend. " She says smirking, I just smile back and nod.

" He's an amazing guy. " I say wishing he was still here, I wonder what he's doing now.

" I can tell by the way you're blushing. " She says with another smirk on her face, I just smile and feel my cheeks get redder.

" I also have to admit, you guys are like the cutest couple I've ever seen. I wish my boyfriend and I were that close. " She says looking jealous, I didn't think anyone thought that way about us.

" What about your boyfriend, what's he like? " I ask looking at a photo in a frame on her nightstand, in the picture was her and this tall guy that I assumed was her boyfriend.

" Well that's him in that picture with me, his name is Liam. He's a really great dude, he's not the perfect boyfriend but I love him. " She says staring at the picture as well with longingly eyes.

" You guys look happy together. " I say referring from the picture, she smiles from my comment and nods.

" I get to leave in a few weeks, I'm just hoping it will go by fast. " She says looking a little sad, I never knew she was going through the same thing as me.

" Yeah same here. " I reply wishing the same thing, only a little while longer.