One Less Lonely Girl

It's Where My Demons Hide

I woke up about five hours later. Around twelve p.m. It took me forever to fall asleep... I was scared to leave my room. Justin is just in the other room.

My stomach wasn't allowing it much longer. Time to grow some balls!

I opened the door to quietness. The TV was off unlike I expected. "Justin. I called out with no reply.

I turned to the kitchen and my favorite cereal was sitting in the counter. "Justin?"

I walked to the living room only to find it empty. The sheets were folded up with a note on top. "Thanks. -Justin." ...He was gone.

Before I could cry again, I threw away the note and put the sheets away.

I flipped on the TV. The news... Of course. "Selena Gomez is starting her 'Stars Dance' world tour in just a few weeks. Let's welcome her out!"

I shifted in my seat. "Thank you." She smiled.

"So are you excited?" "Oh, I'm ecstatic!" "Now this album is something else! Where did it come from?" She blushed. "Justin," she laughed.

"You were caught leaving his show the other day?" "Yeah, I missed everyone. I missed seeing Justin perform. I just really missed him." I was growing mad. Really mad!

"What were your feelings on him moving on the this, Aubrey Mclawhorn?" "I didn't like it. I mean, I can't blame him for moving on.

But now that him and this chick are on a break, I can step back in and claim what is mine." The crowd laughed.

"Dog eat dog world right?" "Personally I never thought they were a good couple. She was a rebound. I'm not going to sit here and doubt that he loves or loved her. I know his heart.

She's a flop and is only using MY Justin for her fame. Notice she got 'famous' and then broke it off with him." "Well, you heard it first here. Jelena is on the go!"

I jumped to my feet and let out a gruesome scream. My couch pillows were thrown at my TV screen. I tossed table toppings to the floor screaming and grunting.

I could feel the devil's presence as I ran to the bathroom, slamming each door behind me.

I ripped an object apart and fell onto my knees. No body wanted me around. They don't care if I fumble or fall. I wasn't wanted nor needed.

I lifted my shirt and starred at the scar my monster gave me. I felt sick to my stomach. I let go of my shirt and pulled down my pants

I held the object to my thigh and squeezed my eyes shut.

All of my life played through my head. From my childhood, Marcus, to meeting Justin, just everything.

Tears snuck past my eyelids. The paper thin blade was on my skin. Interrupting, my eyes shot open as a result of the doorbell sounding.

I starred at the object in my hands and quickly threw it at the wall in front of me. As I stood, I retrieved my pants and wiped the tears from my eyes.

"Scooter?" "What the hell is going on?" He welcomed himself inside. "Where is Justin? I thought he was coming to see you." "He did. He uhm, he left..."

The man sat down on the couch. "What happened in here?" "Uh, things didn't go too pretty." "Is this about Selena's interview?" I nodded.

"Don't worry about them. Have you been on Twitter?" "No..." "You're trending three topics worldwide. Your name, beliebers are here for Aubrey, and justrey." I smiled.

"Those people are Selena's fans so they want what she wants. She's talking about you being a fame whore, funny she goes back to Justin when her album comes out." I chuckled but Scooter was right.

"Thank you, Scooter..." I stood up and wrapped him in a hug. "Take a picture with me for Instagram." "What?" I pulled back and gave him a confused look. "I look like crap!"

"You're beautiful, come on." He put an arm around me and held his camera up in front of us. We smiled and he shot the picture.

"You okay, kiddo?" "I'm good. Thanks." He walked to my door and turned back to me. "Let's get you back in the studio soon, alright?" "Okay. Love you, Scott." "Love you too."

And he was gone.

I got online.

First I went to like Scooter picture of us. "This girl is remarkable. She's been put through hell all of her life and she's here... Standing tall and smiling as bright as day.

She has talent and a pure heart of gold. Justin didn't give her the talent. He found the talent. #proud" I smiled of course.

No matter how alone I may feel... I never am.

I heard a vehicle pull up and it look like Scooter's. After a knock, I opened the door.

"Forget som-" "Yeah." Justin looked at me with glassy orbs. His cheeks were red and damp.

"Justin. I-" "Shhh." He put his finger to my mouth. "I uhm, I forgot to tell you a lot of things.

Most important, I left without telling you how deeply and insanely in love with you I am."

"What?" I gasped. "Aubrey, I made a huge fucking mistake. But I am willing to wake up everyday and tell you that for the rest of my life!" My heart pounded.

"As long as I get to wake up next to you." He looked at me with strong eyes. I felt vulnerable under them. "Justin, I-"

I was cut off with Justin's lips. My body relaxed under them. It's been like two months since I've been this close to him. It felt so wrong but oh so right.

"I-I'm sorry. I shouldn't hav-" "Don't be." I cleared my throat. "I love you too, Justin." He pulled back and shot the cutest grin. "Really?!"

I nodded.

Without hesitation, Justin wrapped me in a hug. He was laughing as I was tearing up.

"Babe. You have got to stop crying so much!" He dried my waterline with his thumbs. "You just don't know how long I've waited to hear that."

"Sorry I waited so long..." Justin pecked my lips. "I'll be right back. I need to use the bathroom." He vanished into my room.

Moments later there was a loud thud. Justin approached me and yanked my arms. "Ow, Justin!" He bent down and examined my legs. "What are you doing?!"

Still not answering me, he lifted my shirt and ran his hands all over my torso. "Stop!" I pulled my shirt down.

He grabbed my wrist and pulled me to the bathroom. "What the fuck is that?!" He pointed to a sharp object on the floor.