Castaways - Demi Lovato and Shay Mitchell FanFiction

Chapter 2

Walking hand in hand with Anthony into school, Demi felt loved and complete with him. As she walked into the building, her confidence soared as within the walls of school she was the popular girl that everybody loved and looked up to. Oceans of people's faces looked at Anthony and Demi as they walked together. They were sensationalized in this school but Demi was very much aware that all the popularity and admiration was directed at Anthony for his athletic achievements  and his handsome and charming ways that just attracted people to him.  

Demi had always been the quiet girl that sat at the back of the classroom and just kept to herself. Her love for music was what got her through the days away from the girls that bullied her when she was the unpopular friendless girl. Demi had managed to gather enough courage to audition for the lead in the school musical three years ago where she met Anthony playing the male lead and from that moment Demi's life changed forever. Anthony had took Demi under his protection and had charmed her so much, showing interest in her that she fell in love with him so much. 

Anthony and Demi go there separate ways after Anthony walks Demi to her class leaving with a kiss and the promise of more. Walking into the class Demi takes a seat near the front of the classroom, showing how much Anthony has helped her and brought her into the spotlight to shine. Demi had become recognizable to the student body because of Anthony and though she was aware that some of the friendly faces were not genuine she couldn't help but thrive in it.  

When Ms. O'Neill walks into the room, all attention is directed towards her. Demi has her books on the table ready for the lesson when the door opens again. Mr. Garzia walks into the room greeting the classroom and Ms. O'Neill before talking quietly with her turning his back to Demi and all the class. A tall dark haired girl hovers by the door and she instantly catches Demi's attention. Demi notices the simplicity of this girl something she admired and wished she could model herself but the pressure of being with the most popular guy in school demand a certain style. The olive skinned girl stood shyly pulling at the hem of her white tshirt, shifting from foot to foot. Demi can't take her eyes off her, the girl seemed to demand her attention without saying a word. 

"Class, this is our new student who will be joining us for the remainder of the year, Shannon Mitchell. Please make her feel welcome to Pinewood High School. Shannon if you want to find a seat and we can get back to Shakespeare that would be great! And welcome to Class 6A!" Ms. O'Neill's voice is soft and friendly which Demi notices puts this girl, Shannon at ease. 

She moves silently towards the seat closest to her at the front near the door. Demi and the whole class watch as she takes her seat and pulls out a pin and notepad from her backpack sitting with her eyes fixed straight ahead of her. Ms. O'Neill speaks in whispers to Mr. Garzia before returning to her lesson. With just a row between them, Demi can't help but look in the girls direction. Something that Demi can't even understand is drawing her towards this girl. Maybe they were destined to be friends. It was like Demi had looked into the eyes of her soul and something within there just captivated her. 

Ms. O'Neill ends the class by assigning homework to all the class and writing the instructions on the board. Everyone scribbles down the information frantically and rush to the door when the bell rang. Demi remains in her seat packing away her books and finishing writing down the homework assignment. When she looks up, the girl Shannon is standing with Ms. O'Neill at her desk going through all the papers in her hand. Ms. O'Neill looks up from her desk and makes eye contact with Demi. 

"Demetria could you please come up here?"

Demi packs her notepad into her bag and approaches the desk. She makes eye contact with Shannon and they smile at each other. Demi stands before her teacher and Shannon waiting for her to respond. 

"As you are aware I asked you yesterday if you could show our new student around and help her get to know the place, are you okay to do so?" Ms. O'Neill speaks so softly and eloquently that it was hard for Demi and any of her classmates to imagine her ever getting cross or angry. Everyone in the class avoided confrontation with Ms. O'Neill as it was clear she cared for all her students and was extremely passionate about her job that no one wanted to disappoint her or make her job harder than it should be.

"Of course Ms. O'Neill. I will be happy to show Shannon around." Demi nods gently as she speaks before turning to face Shannon. 

"I guess I should introduce myself, I am Demetria Lovato but everyone calls me Demi. I think we are in a lot of the same classes so I can show you around, be helping hand and a friendly face. Pinewood High can be intimidating but once you get used to it, it will be absolutely fine!"  Shay's face softens as she listens to Demi speak, Demi's friendly smile reassuring this new girl that she was welcome and it was going to be alright at the school. 

"Nice to meet you Demetria. I am Shannon as you probably know. Thanks so much for helping me around here. I hope it isn't too inconvenient for you! Demi immediately takes notice of her voice, its sweet but has a hint of raspiness to it. A voice that Demi most definitely wants to hear more of. 

 Ms. O'Neill ushers both girls out of the room as the next class starts to come in. Outside the door both girls look at each other and something between them seems to spark. Both of them sensed that they would be friends from that moment. This friendship was different from any other. It was destined friends meeting at last.