"You're jealous of Beth?" I asked, my voice cracking as I leaned to set my cup down. "Why?"
"She's part of this dynamic between my brother & my best friend & even my mom. I feel so left out & I have to admit... I'm really hurt. I feel betrayed by the people I love." Demi stuck her lip out & I rubbed her shoulder with my hand. I was relieved that this was her response. I didn't want her to be jealous of Beth for any other reason because that would definitely cause trouble.
"I'm sorry. I didn't know that they weren't telling you anything. I swear. Now, you can be included, though." I gave her a playful smile & she rolled her eyes then grinned.
"I guess it's stupid to be jealous of her for that. It isn't her fault. I mean you guys love me more than her, right?" She smirked & I pressed my lips together, then she smacked me so I laughed.
"Yes, I love you more. You're my family." I shoved her a little. "So have you dated anyone since Joe & please don't tell me you got back together with him."
Demi made a face & shook her head. "I would never go back to him... but you might enjoy this story I heard about him." Demi got excited as she turned to face me. "I heard from one of the girls at work that he was caught with a 16 year old girl & they are trying to cover it up & not let it get out into social media. But I have a feeling it will be news within the next few weeks."
"He's a pig. I'm so glad you're rid of him."
"Me, too. And I actually did meet a guy last week. We're going out on Saturday." Demi leaned on the back of the couch & smiled, biting her lip. I saw the twinkle in her eye as she started telling me about him & I wasn't even jealous. I was happy for her. "We met at the Starbucks that I go into, all the time. It's right by my office. I've seen him in there a few times but the other day we ended up in line together. He was behind me & he started talking to me & then paid for my coffee... He's super sweet. He's an accountant at some agency in a building near there. Anyway, we'll see what happens." She shrugged then reached for her coffee.
"I'm happy for ya. Maybe we can do a triple date sometime." I laughed & Demi almost choked on her coffee.
"Oh God... let's not jump the gun. We haven't even gone on a first date yet."
"Okay. Whatever you say. So. Have you met Lydia yet?"
"Yea, I have. A few times, actually. I love her. She's so sweet & I love seeing my brother so happy."
"Me, too. They're pretty cute together." I let out a chuckle as I played with the fringe on my jeans.
"You & Beth are pretty cute together, too." Demi grinned over her cup.
"You saw us for like a minute." I looked at her with my eyebrows together.
"But you're cute. She's really pretty. She definitely looks like a dancer. Her legs are to die for." Demi chuckled.
I nodded, smiling. "Yes, her legs are great." I licked my lips, almost instinctively.
Demi groaned, quietly. "TMI."
Her & I both laughed. "I'm ready for cheesecake. How 'bout you?"
"Yea, I think I have room now." Demi said getting up.
We ate dessert & kept talking, well into the night. Time got away from us. I finally left when I realized it was almost midnight. I gave Demi a hug goodbye & headed out. When I got to my car, I checked my phone, which I had put on silent before I got to Demi's door. I had a few texts from Beth, wanting me to stop over after I left Demi's. I smiled, thinking maybe she was actually jealous & had been pretending she wasn't.
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Dear Nick
FanfictionNick Jonas and Demi Lovato have known each other since they were six years old, having grown up next door to each other their entire lives. They were best friends from the start and were there for each other through everything from breakups to death...