Saved // a Demi and 5H story

Meeting Marissa

ALEX POV

I stood infront of my mirror, and stared at myself. I was wearing dark skinny jeans, and a sweatshirt. My hair was in a braid. Today Demi's friend,  Marissa would come to visit me. I had already eaten breakfast, but I had purged about five minutes ago. My anxiety was extremely high. Marissa was gonna hate me, she would make Demi send me back, she would convince Demi to hate me, and she would probably hurt me. Like everyone in the past had. My head spun with worry and I sat down on my bed. I heard footsteps in the hallway, and Demi entered my room. 

"You excited to meet Marissa?" Asked Demi with a smile.

"Ya" I said with fake smile.

A look of worry crossed Demi's face. I guess she knew what a fake smile looked like. She sat down next to me and put her arm around my shoulders.

"What's wrong hun?" Asked Demi.

I looked down. "Nothing. I'm fine." I replied. 

"Alex. Tell me." Said Demi as she lifted my head.

"Marissa's gonna hate me and then she'll make you send me back." I said quietly. 

'Sweetie Marissa is gonna love you! Trust me, she is the nicest friend ever. And I would never ever in a million years send you back.!" Said Demi reassuringly.

The doorbell rang. Demi got up and took my hand. I pulled my hand away and shook my head.

"I'll stay up here for a few minutes, then i'll come down. I promise." I said.

"Ok." Said as she flashed me a smile then dissapeared downstairs. 

DEMIS POV

I opened the door, and saw Marissa standing there. 

"Dem!" She said as we hugged eachother. She came inside. 

"Where's Alex?" Marissa asked as we both sat down on the couch.

"She's upstairs. She should be down soon." Just as I finished my sentece, Alex appeared at the bottom of the stairs. 

"Hey Alex! Come meet Marissa!" I said as I stood up and led Alex over to Marissa. I could see how nervous she was. Marissa stood up.

"Hey Alex! I'm Marissa" Said Marissa with a big smile. Alex gave a small smile back. 

One Hour Later

Marissa had just left, and me and Alex were sitting at the counter. Alex was staring down half of a sandwich. She abruptly took a bite and set it down.

" I can't eat." Said Alex quietly. 

"Yes you can. I know you can do it." I said as I took Alex's hand. Alex kept taking small bites, untill the whole half-sandwich was gone. Alex looked at the plate blankly, then burst into tears. My heart broke. I knew how hard this was. I picked Alex up gently and carried her over to the couch. I sat her down in my lap. 

"Shh baby it's ok." I said as I rubbed circles into her back. 

" I can't do this. I'm too fat!" Said Alex as sobs wracked her body. 

"No honey your no where near fat." I said as I tride to comfort Alex. This was heartbreaking. 

It would be difficult for Alex to recover, but I had faith in her.

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Alex and I were in our bedroom, watching Divergent. So far, it was a really good movie.

I looked over at Alex. She was asleep. Her sweatshirt hung unevenly from her frail body. Part of her shoulder and back was exposed, and I could see cuts and scars, as well as burns. Did she do this to herself, or was it her parents? I gently reached out and touched a scar that stretched from her shoulder to the top of her back. Alex opened her eyes, and sat up with a jolt. 

"Hey sweetie you fell asleep." I said with a small smile.

"Yeah." Said Alex as she rubbed her eyes.

"Can I ask you something?" I said gently. Alex looked scared.

" s-sure." Said Alex. 

"Why are there scars and burns on your shoulders and back?" I asked gently.

Alex looked down and was silent. I took her hand in mine.

"My parents." Said Alex quietly. 

My stomach sank. 

'I'm really sorry Alex." I said gently. 

'It's okay don't worry about it." Alex said as she leaned back. I put my arm around her and we turned our attention back to the movie. 

I loved Alex, and I was going to protect her forever. Someday her scars will be reminders of how strong she was to keep fighting.

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Hey guys! Sorry it took me so long to update! The past few months have been crazy, but I will regularly update now. Sorry for keeping you guys waiting! My next chapter will be coming soon, and it will be nice and long. Anyway, feel free do leave suggestions for me in the comments! I also have a VERY IMPORTANT QUESTION: should I change Alex's name to a different name, or should I keep it? Please tell me in the comments!

Stay Strong! oxox