Nick POV
The drive back to Demi's aunts house was torture. I knew this was going to be the last time I would see Demi for a while so i was heartbroken. But i'll take all the heartbreak i have to, as long as she gets better.
After we got told Demi was allowed to leave the hospital she looked like she was going to make a run for it. She was scared. But i wasn't going to leave her side so i took hold of her hand and gave a reassuring smile.
Once we arrived at the house, everyone began to get out of the car, except Demi , who stayed put. She sat in her seat, with a scared, thoughtful look on her face.
"Demi, i know you're scared but you're gonna get better, and you're gonna be happy!" i said in hope of making her feel, somewhat better. Tears began to form in her eyes again. This was a site that i had saw far too often over the past few weeks, but it broke my heart every time.
She hesitantly glanced at me then quickly looked away. "We need to break up"
Demi POV
I didn't think it was possible for Nick to look more upset than he already was, but i was wrong. This needed to be done though. He didn't need to deal with all my shit. He deserves someone who's just as amazing as him. Not me.
"No Demi, you can't i love you and you told me you loved me too!"
"Nick i was caught up in the moment. I didn't mean it."
That was a lie.
"You're lying" he whispered.
"Look Nick, we've barely dated, how could we have fallen in love that quick?"
"Because it's us Demi! We're meant to be!"
"No we're not!, I can't do this Nick" i said getting out the car, shielding my face so he couldn't see my tears.
"Demi wait!" he yelled stumbling out the car. "Don't push me away"
"I'm not pushing you away Nick i'm telling the truth!" i said turning to face him. "I don't love you and i never will!"
I regretted saying those words the moment they left my mouth. I didn't mean for my lies to come out so harsh. I wanted him to agree to breaking up with me, but i still wanted his friendship, which i probably won't get now.
"Okay" he said sucking in his lips. "I-I guess i'll come see you tomorrow before you leave."
He walked past me and went into the house. I don't know how long i was standing there but Nick came walking back out with Joe and they headed to his car.
I felt a hand on my shoulder, it was my mom's. "Come on inside" she said gently. She put her arm around my shoulder and led me into the house.
She made me some soup to eat and put a blanket around my shoulders. I watched as people around me packed up some of my clothes and other essentials. My dad was loading everything into the car just now. He said it would be too much of a hassle in the morning.
I began to drift off to sleep but was awoken with another nightmare. The image of Dylan forcing himself on top of me was carved into my mind. Would it ever go away?
My parents had fallen asleep on the couch and i was now wide awake. I needed to call someone i've not talked to in a while. I had to call Maddie.
I got up and headed out the back door. I got out my phone and called my house number. One of my mom's friends was watching Maddie while they came over here.
"Hey babygirl" i called into the phone once she picked up.
"Hi Demi!" she cheered "I've missed you! When are you coming home?"
"Um, i'm not sure. Maddie. But hopefully next time you see me i'll be much better."
"What do you mean?" she asked innocently.
"I'm sick." i whispered "But i should be better soon"
I heard my mom's friend calling on Maddie in the background "That's our food here Demi i have to go. But i hope you're feeling better soon. I love you!"
"I love you too Maddie" i breathed.
I sat outside looking at the stars in the sky for about ten minutes before heading back inside and having a restless night of sleep.
I picked up my phone and checked the time. 7:05.
Wow. What are the chances. That reminded me. Nick was supposed to come with us to the treatment centre. I didn't want that. I couldn't see him after yesterday. I woke my parents up and asked them if we could leave early. They didn't exactly agree with Nick not being able to see me for one last time but they understood.
We got into the car and drove until we got to a building. There was a sign, just outside the building. A brick wall held the sign in place.
It read Timberline Knolls.
