Demi's POV
I wake up at 2 am and everything just feels wrong, out of place. I remember the nights when I would sit up in bed, writing songs, trying to forget about my blades, alcohol, or the food I was trying to keep down. This night almost feels like that. Like in those horror movies, when everything seems fine, but the creepy music in the background makes you second guess everything. Does this mean that Wilmer and I shouldn't have moved back in together so soon, or maybe there's something wrong with Jasmine, like PTSD, or something? Now I'm just overreacting, nothing is wrong!
Jasmine's POV
I wake up coated in sweat and gasping for breath. It was just a dream, right? Only it wasn't. It wasn't a dream because my birth father and his "buddy" actually did do that to me. They got drunk, beat me up, and forced me to break the law. Why me? I can't stop the tears from falling. My wrist is aching, but it is nothing compared to my heart. I feel okay with my life, but I don't even think that they were arrested. What's to stop them from coming and taking me again? I know that mom and Wilmer, or dad, will protect me, but it doesn't stop me from worrying. Come on, today's my 12th birthday; I should be excited! And I somewhat am, especially because it's my first real birthday with my dad. I have no idea what I'm getting since I didn't give anyone any ideas, but I can't wait to find out! Mom's almost famous for her amazing gift giving skills; she's been spoiling me since the week I was born!
I climb out of bed, put on some comfy leggings, an over-sized sweatshirt, and comb my hair. Then, the smell of breakfast cooking fills the air and I run downstairs excitedly.
"Hey mom! Hey Wi- dad!" I exclaim enthusiastically.
"Good morning to you too!" Mom says, grabbing me in a hug. She's making pancakes and bacon with Wilmer.
"Hey, birthday girl!" Wilmer gushes, grabbing my hand and twirling me around.
For some reason this is perfectly acceptable even though we only re-met about a week ago. It makes me feel loved and special.
"Let's enjoy some breakfast before you get your presents, alright?" Mom asks, handing me a plate.
I nod and dig in happily; this is what birthdays are all about!
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The Lost Melody (Sequel to The Lost Daughter) (Demi Lovato)
FanfictionJasmine is now 12 years old and is having nightmares about her birth father, James. Stress is building up as she can't stop cutting but doesn't want to tell her mom. Will her secret ruin her finally happy family, or will she learn how to cope?
