Because Of You | Jemi

Forty Six

Joe hugged each of his sisters as they entered the apartment. It was that Friday and they were getting ready for prom which they had been looking forward to all day even Demi who had been getting used to the idea more. She hadn't been at the school for long and didn't know many people but she wouldn't stop that from having a good time with her boyfriend and her best friends.

"Demi is in the bedroom," Joe stated watching as Jenna and Beth made their way into the bedroom confused when he saw Sarah stay behind. "Don't you want to go help Demi get ready?"He questioned sitting down on the couch Sarah sitting down next to him.

"Nah there's not a lot of room in there plus someone needs to help my baby brother get ready." Joe rolled his eyes making her laugh.

"It won't take me long to get ready, the shower will take the longest." Joe replied.

"Still you need someone to keep you company," She begun. "You looking forward to tonight?" Joe nodded his head gently.

"Yeah it should be fun, then we only have graduation and we're done and I can start my internship." Joe answered.

"My baby brother is all grown up." Sarah cooed pinching his cheeks until Joe swatted her hands away. Sarah had always been the sister he joked around with. Jenna was the one he went to for advice because she was the oldest and knew what she was doing and Bethany was the one he would go to if he needed a good talking to. She wasn't scared to be harsh. He was still scared at times that Gary would hurt them or his nieces and nephews but he tried not to think about it too much. He thought if he were to do something he would have done it by now.

"How is Freya?" Joe questioned.

"She's fine, she's having fun now school is over." Sarah replied leaning back on the couch a little bit more getting comfortable.

"Do you and Cameron not want anymore?" Sarah shrugged her shoulders.

"It's not that we don't, we're just enjoying Freya too much to think about welcoming another baby. Maybe after the wedding we'll start trying again." Sarah replied.

"I'll have two kids before you do," Joe chuckled. "I'm gonna jump in the shower, you're welcome to watch TV."

Joe stood with Nick as Demi and Willa exited the bathroom, he couldn't help but grin when he saw his girlfriend and date for tonight knowing that she was all his. Demi made her way over leaning up kissing his cheek gently.

"You look beautiful." Joe complimented whispering in her ear.

"You don't look too bad yourself Jonas." Demi answered.

"Ugh get a room!" Nick exclaimed making everyone laugh. Joe kissed Demi gently before taking hold of her hand leading her over to Nick and Willa so his sisters could take pictures of their prom night. He wrapped one arm around Demi and the other around Willa who also had Nick's arm around her as Jenna took some pictures. Nick or Willa never imagined having Joe here with them on their prom day because of who he was but they learnt the reason why and completely understood. He just needed to hide what was happening. The Joe they knew now was the Joe they were friends with and loved, not the Joe they used to know.

"Okay I think we have enough now." Beth stated as they begun to share hugs around the room. It was a big night for them.

"Have fun." Jenna stated kissing Joe's cheek before they pulled away completely. They were all about to leave Demi having her keys in her hand ready to lock up when the doorbell echoed throughout the apartment everyone looking between each other.

"Are you expecting anyone?" Sarah inquired Joe and Demi shaking their head gently. Joe let go of Demi's hand making his way over to the door turning the doorknob before opening the door.

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