Love is Louder (Sequel to Addiction) A Jemi fanfic

Chapter 27: New Life

Demi's POV

It's been twelve days since Kate has told me the great news of going home. We both decided it would be sweet and fun to surprise Joe, his graduation party is tomorrow night so hopefully I can surprise him there. It's been really hard to keep it a secret from him since it's such great news, but I can't wait to see the smile on his face when I surprise him.

Kate officially graduated me two days ago since I passed my finale. It's so exciting that I am done with high school. It's crazy how fast time flies by, the three and a half years at my high school were defiantly something. I couldn't be more happy to finally stop going there, I hated that place.

When Miley and Bec found out that I was leaving, they were both pretty sad. I feel upset that we're separating as well, they're probably the closest friends i've ever had other than Selena and Joe's family. I'm going to miss them and Kate, in a weird way, I have grown close to the people here.

Right now I'm just saying my goodbyes to people, I'm going to Miley's room where I'm meeting her and Bec to finally say out goodbyes. I would have said them tomorrow, but Kate and I are leaving for the airport pretty early. My flight takes off at nine so I have to be there around seven Kate said. I still can't believe I'm leaving this place and finally going home.

I walk up to Miley's room and knock on the door knowing it's probably the last time. Miley comes to the door almost immediately making me smile, she hugs me and I hug her back. We then go sit on her bed where we find Bec as well, Bec gives me a side hug making me smile as well.

" I can't believe you're actually going tomorrow. " Miley says giving me her warm smile, I feel bad that she's not leaving specially after working so hard.

" I know, it's kind of crazy. " I say thinking of the first day I got here, there was so much hate and depression inside of me, and now I'm alright.

" You've deserved it. " Bec says putting out her fist to me, I chuckle and pound her fist. We have a weird kind of friendship, but she wouldn't be as cool in my eyes if it changed.

" Thanks. You guys work hard, okay? I want to hang out with you guys afterwards. " I say grinning trying to encourage them to get through it.

" Deal. " they both say at the same time making us all laugh. After a while of talking and laughing of memories and jokes, I check the time on my watch and see that lights out is in ten minutes. We all sigh when we see the time and see that we really have to say goodbye now.

" Bye Demi, thanks for being there for me when I didn't deserve it. " Bec says hugging me when we all stand up.

" Bye Bec. Stay out of trouble for me. " I say with a pat on the back before we release our hug. I then turn to Miley and give her one last hug.

" You be good too Demi, as much as we love you, we don't want to see you back here. " Miley says to me while we hug making me smile.

" I promise. " I say as we release our embrace as well, I look into her eyes and see the softness of her heart.

" Thanks for being a true friend, one who knows what's actually best for me. Not one who just wants to party, the only friend I know that I can trust." She says very seriously making me feel sad that I won't see her for a while, she really is a great friend.

I hug her one more time before saying goodbye and leaving her room, I start to walk back to my room to pack the rest of my things. Another thing that I've experienced here is an actual friendship with a girl, which is something that I would have never thought I would have back home.

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The next morning, Kate wakes me up at six so I can get ready before driving to the airport. I look outside of the window of our room one last time and see that sun isn't even close to coming up yet. After I get out of the shower and get my hair done, I get dressed into something that's comfy but cute since I'm seeing Joe tonight. The thought of that makes me grin as I get ready. After getting done with my appearance, Kate and I take my bags down to the lobby of the treatment center.

While waiting for her to pull up her car, I look down at my wrists and smile. The scars that were once there are now just light marks that are very hard to see. I can't wait to show Joe, he's going to be so happy about it. I can't wait to tell him it's all because of him, he saved me from my addiction.

Kate then pulls up her car and I bring as many of my bags as I can out to the car, she helps me with the rest of my bags and we get in the car to drive off. I look back at the treatment center and give a mental goodbye to it and the people inside of it.

I smile knowing that I'll try my best from staying away from this place. I don't ever want to be the girl who has to come back and start over. I want to be the girl who's staying strong. Kate said it would be cool if I got a tattoo that says stay strong, but I don't know yet. She thinks it would be best to do it on my wrists to remind not to get tempted. I guess I'll just see what Joe thinks first.

When we get to the airport, we have to wait awhile but time seems to pass quickly. Kate and I had said our goodbyes last night so we wouldn't have to go through the sadness of departing this morning. So when I have to go, we just hug one last time and say thank you. I feel a few tears drop knowing the closest person other than Joe'a mother that actually ever felt like my mother, is not going to be near to me anymore. I just hope we stay in contact cause I would hate the fact of not hearing her support or having her friendship anymore.

Walking onto the plane, I try to capture as much of Florida as I can since I have no idea when I'll be returning. I'm going to miss the view of the water and land here, many memories have occurred here making me smile. The time for me to spend my life with the one I love has now come, Joe, here I come.