Saved // a Demi and 5H story

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The deafening roar of the fans made the floor vibrate, and I smiled as the curtain dropped, revealing the girls to the crowd. I was sitting in the backstage wings, with Demi at my side. We were at the Palace Theater, the first stop of the Summer Reflection Tour.

"It looks like they're having fun." Demi observed, as the girls sang their hearts out and danced to "BO$$". Lights flashed, and the music pounded in my ears. I smiled slightly, enjoying the feeling.

I leaned back against the wall, and made myself comfortable on the stool I was sitting on.

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"Goodnight Kentucky! We love you!" Ally yelled as they walked offstage, having performed all of their songs, perfectly. The exited the stage through the wing I was watching from, and I stood up to greet them.

"You guys did great!"I remarked as they all crowded around me.

"Did we look alright?"

"I think I sounded a little flat. Was I?"

"I messed up a little in Everlasting Love, did you notice?"

The girls fired questions at me, and I help up a hand, causing them to fall silent.

"No. You guys did perfect. You were all absolutely amazing. That was a fantastic show." I reassured them.

Smiles spread across their faces, and the next thing I knew I was being engulfed in a group hug.

"Aw Alex you're so cute!" Lauren commented, as they all crowded around me. I felt my anxiety spike, and my heart rate pick up. I willed myself to calm down, and bit my lip to give myself a distraction.

"Guys, we should go out to eat to celebrate!" Demi said as she commented the girls on their performance.

"Oh my God, great idea!" Camila chirped, "we just gotta go get undressed."

"Alright, I'll go tell the tour bus drivers, I'll meet you there!"

"Sounds good!" Dinah yelled as Demi turned to leave. I made a move to follow Demi, but Lauren grabbed my shoulder, sending a wave of anxiety over me. The gesture reminded me too much of when my parents would grab me.

"Alex you can come with us!" Lauren said as she led me by the hand towards the dressing room. We entered, and I surveyed the room. There were racks of clothes, and tables with makeup supplies spread over them. The girls grabbed their clothes, and I sat down on one of the couches as they all left to get changed. My mind turned to the idea of going out to eat, and my stomach lurched. I was extremely hungry, but I wouldn't let that stop me from losing weight. I knew Demi would make me eat something though, and just the thought of eating send a stab of panic through me. I felt myself beginning to shake, a warning that an anxiety attack was about to come. I took a few deep breaths, closed my eyes, and willed myself to calm down. I heard footsteps, and opened my eyes in time to see Lauren coming through the doorway, carrying a bag and wearing black jeans and a hoodie. My anxiety didn't drop. Lauren shoved some items in her bag, and flopped down on the couch next to me.

"Well, that was a fun show." Lauren stated as she looked at me.

I nodded.

"Hey, you okay?" Lauren asked with a concerned look in her eyes.

"Yeah, I'm fine. just tired." I lied.

"Yeah I am too. Come here." Lauren said as she pulled me towards her, wrapping her arms around me. my anxiety increased, the contact making me nervous. I took a few steadying breaths, and leaned into Lauren.

"Let's go amigas!" Camilla said as she burst into the room, she was changed into normal clothes.

"Aw, you guys are adorable!" Dinah joined in as she entered the room. Soon Normani and Ally were dressed, and we were on our way to meet Demi.

"Guys I found a pizza place, it's literally right there." Demi said as she pointed to a small restaurant with a neon sign advertising pizza.

"Yay! Sounds great!" Ally said. we started walking over, Demi and I trailing slightly behind the girls.

"Babe you gotta eat okay? I'm gonna be right there. I know it's hard, but you are stronger than your disorder. You can do it babe."

I nodded, pretending to agree with Demi. We entered the restaurant, and the smell of pizza was in the air. Hunger pains spread through my stomach, but I wouldn't give in. I would eat enough for Demi to be fine, but not more than that.

"Hello ladies, what can I get you?" Asked a man behind the counter.

"We'll have two large cheese pizzas, seven drinks and a large french fry." Demi ordered as everyone grabbed drinks from a refrigerator. I grabbed a water, and we went to sit down at a table. Soon enough, the food arrived, and my anxiety spiked. Demi doled out plates, and she placed a slice on mine. She shot me an encouraging look, and I took a few deep breaths. everyone else was digging in, and i tentatively picked up my pizza and took a bite, my demons immediately protesting. I didn't pay attention to the conversation around me, my thoughts sunk deeper into my mind. Before I knew what I had done, I had finished half of my slice. I looked down at myself, disgusted by what I saw. I looked around the table, and took note of how everyone was laughing and smiling at each other. I would give anything to be like them. To be happy.

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Hey guys! Sorry I took so long to update, I've been busy. make sure to keep reading, I have some good things planned!