Today had finally arrived. It was the day of the State game and right now, everybody in town were on there way to cheer and support their team. Nick was with the rest of the football team, in the locker rooms. He was so nervous, he couldn't think straight as he dazed out into space. ''Hey.'' Joe said while nudging him with his helmet. ''Don't stress. We're gonna kick ass.''
''Yea, you're right. Thanks man.'' He faked smiled.
''No problem.''
Nick knew Joe was trying to help him calm down, but it didn't help. He needed her, to hear her voice saying that everything's gonna be okay, and that he could do this. His phone ringing inturrupted his thoughts. He got a text message from Demi. I'm outside the locker rooms. He didn't give it a second thought and walked out the door to find her leaning against the wall on the other side. Right when they saw eachother they quckily gave eachother a tight hug. ''Dems. I don't know if I can do this.'' He spoke honestly.
''What are you saying? Of course you can.'' She said while pulling away and looking him in the eyes. ''I believe in you, Nick and sometimes you have to believe in yourself.''
He breathe in and out. ''Okay.''
She smiled at his nervousness. ''I have something for you.'' Demi reached into her pocket and slid a beaded braclet around his wrist.
''#1 player.'' Nick said, reading aloud what it read.
''It's just a little something to help remind you that no matter what happens today, I'll always be here.''
He looked up and smiled at her. This is why he loved her so much, because she believed in him, when he didn't. Nick put both of his hands on each one of cheecks and gave her a gentle, sweet kiss. ''I love you.''
''I love you too.''
He pulled away resting his forehead on hers. ''I have to go.''
''Okay. I'll be watching.'' She smiled and pecked his lips one more time before leaving.
Nick watched her make her way back into the stands, and knew without Demi, he wouldn't have came this far. He went back into the locker rooms pumped and ready to play.
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The crowd yelled while counting down with the clock. '5! 4! 3! 2! and 1!'
''Oh my gosh!'' Demi screamed while jumping up and down with Selena.
''We won!'' She said and then stopping jumping. ''Now go.''
She was confused. ''Go where?''
''Go find Nick.'' She smiled.
''How did-''
''If you thought you could keep me from knowing that you two are together. You're wrong. Now go.'' She said again, but this time with a little push.
Demi hugged Selena before walking towards the big crowd on the field. She pushed threw, and pushed threw while saying excuse me, until she saw him a few feet away and at the same time he saw her too. At that moment, he didn't care who was around him. All he cared about was spending this special night, with the person he loves. Demi smiled wide while jumping into his arms. ''You did it!''
He smiled while pulling away and setting her down on the ground. ''Thank you.'' He said sincerly, putting a strand of hair behind her ear.
''Thank me? For what?'' She asked.
''For giving me back hope, when I needed it the most.''
She blushed while looking down, but then back up, getting on her tippy toes to plant her lips on Nick's. Joe was smiling and yelling with everybody else when he turned his head and saw Nick's arms wrapped around Demi as they were kissing. He balled his hands into fists, mad that they would go behind his back, but not wanting to make a scene here, he walked away.
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Demi walked into her house later than usual. Just as she was about to head to her bedroom she heared her name being called. She turned around to see Joe sitting on the couch next to the lamp. ''Joe?''
''Hello Demetria.''
She rolled her eyes. ''You know I hate being called that. What do you want?''
''Nothing, really.'' He shurgged his shoulders. ''I just wanted to know how Nick's doing.'' She froze. ''You know, since you two have been speanding so much time together, and going behind my back!''
''Joe, I-''
''Why would you do this?! He's going to hurt you!''
''No he's not!''
''Yes he is!'' He said. ''Demi, he's been my best friend since forever, so I know him a lot more than you.''
''You don't know him like I do.''
''Don't be so naive. I know I haven't been the best big brother, but please just listen to me.''
She sighed. ''I love him Joe.'' He looked at her for a few moments before grabbing his jacket to leave.''Where are you going?'' She asked.
''Out.'' He said while closing the door. Joe zipped up his jacket and made his way over across the street to Nick's house. Without knocking he let himself and went straight upstairs, knowing that he would be in his room. Without knocking, he let himself in to find a surprised Nick. ''Hey man.'' He said while sitting up on his bed. ''What's up?''
''Do you love her?'' He said referring to Demi.
''What?'' He asked.
''Do you love her?''
He gulped and looked up at him straight in the eye. ''Yea, I do. She's different from all the other girls. She's always there for me and cares about me. I really love her dude.''
Joe knew that he was telling truth, and knew that no matter how hard he tried he couldn't stop there relationship. ''If you hurt her, we are no longer friends.'' Was what he said before leaving Nick to immdeiatly feel guilty and think about what he's going to do about Taylor and Cody.
