Try Again.

N I N E

[December 3rd; Oakland CA.]

Joe.

It's been a month since that stupid accident. Wilmer paid for my ride home and it seemed like everyone was just about mad at me. Nick was even mad at me because he couldn't believe I said that and that we even did such a thing, I told him it was a lie, Demi and I never had sex, which was hard to convince him, but he finally believed me. I apologized to Wilmer first and foremost, for embarrassing him at the party and I told him what I said was so false, that I would never do such a thing to hurt him, or her. He believed me and we're back to being cool again. I tried to apologize to Demi,but I figure I would get the treatment she gave me back in 2010. The silent treatment. She was not answering my calls, or my texts. I even tried to twitter DM her. Nothing. If I didn't blow it at her place, or back in 2010, I totally blown it now. She really loved Wilmer and I don't know how stupid I can be, not to see that, but I still believe she should not rely on him for her health.

Later in November, Gigi stepped out with Zayn Malik, just ONE month after we broke up. I was a bit upset on how fast she moved on, but I got over it after she dated me after she and Cody split just a month. What can I say, the girl loves to date. I started drama and unfollowed both of them on Twitter and instagram. I also deleted the picture of Zayn and I on my Instagram.

The first of December, My band, DNCE, and I performed at the Jingle Balls 2015. Demi was there,along with Wilmer. Wilmer spoke to me, but Demi ignored me, like she has been. I had an idea for the next show.

Today was our next performance at Jingle Ball in Oakland. Nick and Demi were going to perform tonight as well. I made sure Wilmer wasn't tagging along, or I would have to cancel my plans and that would waste my money. I bought out a restaurant just for us and so people wouldn't see us and cause speculation. I bought her a dress to wear and I was going to sneak in her dressing room while she was performing to surprise her.

"DNCE, you're next." the producer came into our dressing room. Cole and I jumped up and down to pump ourselves us. Our mics were already hooked on us and we finally hurried to the stage.

We opened up with Cake By The Ocean, then we sang Toothbrush and Pay My Rent, and two covers. "Thank you,guys! We're DNCE!" I waved to the crowd then we rushed off stage for the next performer.

"That was great." Cole put his hands on my shoulders, following me to our dressing room. I nodded my head, smiling. I hung out with other artists for a few hours, when I saw Demi head on stage. I grabbed the dress and hurried to her dressing room. I laid the dress on top of her purse with a note saying, "Got a surprise for you. Wear this dress after you finish performing and meet me Kincaid's." I hurried to my dressing room, I to get my stuff. I headed to my ride. I cleaned up in the car. The driver stopped right out of the restaurant. I paid him quickly. I rushed into the restaurant. I changed into a suit in the bathroom.

When I finally got changed, I made sure everything looked nice. I lit some candles that they had and dimmed the lights a little. I check the time, she should be here any minute. I sat down at the table center of the room.

I suddenly heard heels clicking on the floor and I got excited, but nervous. She stepped into the doorway in the red halter dress I bought her. Her hair was pinned up. She still had on the makeup she had on for Jingle Ball, but she looked absolutely stunning.

Once she looked at me, she was in shocked, I got even more nervous. "Before you walk away, just think that I did all this for you. I bought out the restaurant for you." she headed over to my table. "Joe..."

"Demi, please....let's just talk...I know I blew everything up, but can I please explain myself?" I looked up at her.

"I'm not leaving," she pulled out her chair and sat down, "this is the most romantic thing that anyone has ever done for me...Wilmer has never done this...I'm speechless."

"Let's not talk about your boyfriend.." the waiter came to interrupt us.

"Seems like everyone is here, can I order your drinks, while you decide?" he grabbed his booklet.

"I'll have a red wine, the best one in the house." I ordered, glancing over at Demi, she nodded her head that it was okay.

"I'll just have a water." she ordered. The waiter wrote it down and left. We didn't talk since we were deciding on what to order.

The waiter came back with our drinks and a basket of bread, "Have you decided?" I looked over at Demi and she gave me a look that say, 'go first.'

"Yes. I'll have char-grilled filet mignon & petite lobster tail." I watched as he wrote it down, then he looked over at Demi.

"I'll have pan seared shellfish fettuccine." the waiter took our menus and we got a piece of bread.

"So I did this...because I didn't know what else to show you that I'm sorry...I was drunk and jealousy and anger got to me. I apologized to Wilmer and he accepted, even if I lied. I'd understand you wouldn't want to try again, but I want to continue being friends with you, I'm not going to mess it up like I did."

She looked down,smiling at her lap, "I can't really reject your sorry after you did all of this...and I don't want to ruin our friendship either...but I also...I'm ready to try again this time, actually try. No more flaking out."

I raised my eyebrows, "Really?" she nodded her head,smiling.

"Wow...well you look really stunning tonight.. I chose red because it looks good on you." I sipped my wine.

She smiled really big, "Thank you... You clean up nice." she giggled.

I got an idea. I got up from my seat and stuck out my hand to Demi, "Let's dance." she laughed at first and then she took my hand. I signaled for the pianist to started playing as we slow danced.

"Ow!" she laughed as I accidentally stepped on her foot, "I don't think you know how to dance,Joe!"

I chuckled, "I think you don't know how to dance. Blanda taught me how to dance. You didn't move your foot like you were suppose to."

She wrapped her arms around my neck and we swayed. "Thank you." she mumbled before slowly laying her lips on mine.

Our food finally came, so we sat down at our table and ate our food. Once we finished with our dinner, we shared a dessert. Now,we're talking and looking out the window.

"I can't believe it's going to be 2016 already...it seems like this year became a cheetah and ran." I chuckled along with Demi. She took my arm that was around it, and held it.

"I wish it would just slow down.." Demi sighed. I laid my lips on her forehead.

I looked over and saw her bit her lip, I chuckled, "What?"

She leaned over to my ear, "How about we head over to my hotel? she said it seductively.

"Alright, let's go." I smacked her ass, making her squeal slightly. We got our stuff and headed over to Demi's hotel.  

One more chapter and this book is over! I know it's short, but it was only suppose to be a 2015 book, and now it's 2016. Maybe if more Joe and Demi action happens this year, this book will come back. Now I get to update The Preacher's Daughter again!
Sorry for the slow updates, omg. My job is hectic, but thank you guys for staying with me. 

xxx Chloe.