Song: East Side - Halsey
Ship: Demi and Miley
DEMI'S P.O.V.: While I was spreading chocolate on the birthday cake, I looked at the clock next to me...it was still a couple of minutes before she would arrive, I shouldn't even hurry.
As I returned my eyes to my work, a memory appeared in my head, as usual.
FLASHBACK
It was late at night and I was supposed to be sleeping, however that wasn't what I was doing. I was in bed with her. It was one of those nights when we both threw ourselves in bed to talk about our existential doubts embraced. We did it often, at least once a month when we visited each other on our tours.
She said something that made me laugh and I covered my mouth after the laugh echoed throughout the bus. My father would kill me, because he didn't like me being with Miley. He had no idea we were in a relationship, yet he suspected it and it wasn't what he wanted for myself.
Demi: Miley, you must go (I said in a low voice as we listened to my father's footsteps approaching us)
Miley: heck, how do I go out?
Demi: come over here (I opened the bus window for her to get out, it wasn't high)
Miley: will I see you soon?
Demi: I hope so (I whispered and she jumped out the window trying to be as quiet as possible as my father entered the room)
Eddie: Miley is here with you?
Demi: no dad, we were talking on a call, that's all
Eddie: Demi, I know you, where is she?
Demi: I already told you that she is not here!
Eddie: don't raise your voice to me...or do you want your mom and sisters to find out that you are a lesbian?
Demi: I'm not, you just make up stories about me and Miley. And if I was a lesbian or I liked women... what would be the problem dad?
Eddie: that is not natural daughter and you know it...your mother would be devastated and you wouldn't be a good example for your younger sister
Demi: Bullshit, that has nothing to do...the only thing that should matter to you is the love and happiness I feel while being with someone! You shouldn't care if it's a girl or not (I said and slammed the door on his face)
Tears of helplessness fell down my cheeks. I couldn't stand another minute in a place where they wouldn't let me be free. I took my cell phone and texted Miley.
"See you by the dock ... hurry up."
I grabbed a jacket, put it on, jumped out of the window, almost falling to my knees as I did, and upon hearing someone move inside the bus, I ran as fast and hard as possible.
It took me a couple of minutes to get to the dock and when I did, my breathing was shaky, but I was free. I saw her run to where I was and we melted into a hug.
Miley: I'm sorry I caused you trouble
Demi: no, everyone can go to hell...I just want to be with you (she smiled sweetly and said)
Miley: let me take you to the carnival, at this time there are only drunkards and runaway couples...like us
Demi: let's go then (she took my hand and we ran to the fair, which was not far)
After arriving we played "bumper cars", strength games in which she won and gifted me a rainbow-colored plush bear and we climbed the wheel of fortune to see the pink and orange rays peek out from the sea as she hugged me against her body. I knew it. She was who I would love for the rest of my life, and maybe it wasn't a good decision but I wouldn't change her mind.
Demi: I don't want to go back to them yet (I said when we reached the top of the ferris wheel)
Miley: don't do it then
Demi: but tomorrow I must be there to sing at night
Miley: well...the sun isn't out yet (she said smiling as we got off the wheel and started walking around the city)
Miley: I don't have much money but stay with me until the sun rises
Demi: and where will we go? I didn't bring money either
Miley: I have some left in my pockets...just don't let go of my hand, love
Demi: never (I said tightening the grip on her hand, and I meant it)
We walked quickly through unknown streets and found a small motel where we could spend the night. She paid for the room for one night and we went to it together. We laid down on a small bed holding each other and feeling her heartbeat, I knew I would want to stay there forever. Between her arms.
Miley: I can't promise you a future...but I want you to know that I love you, very much
Demi: that's the only thing I need to know my love, I love you too...very much (I looked her in the eye and we kissed for a few long minutes pretending that we would never part again and that the rest of humanity didn't exist )
END OF FLASHBACK
The noise of the door opening made me jump and I ran to the door to receive her. Seeing me, she spread her arms wide open and we kissed for a few long minutes.
Demi: how was your day love?
Miley: It was fine although it is better now that I see you again
Demi: I have a surprise for you
Miley: really, love? it wasn't necessary
Demi: Wait a second here (I went quickly to the kitchen and took the cake after lighting the candle with the number "23" on it) happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear baby, happy birthday to you! (I sang quietly and she blew the candles with teary eyes)
Miley: come here, my goddess (she hugged me careful not to get stained with cake and kissed my lips again) I love you
Demi: I love you more
My life was happy just the way it was, with the love of my life, away from the people that once surrounded us and with a lot of love...in a small comfy apartment on the East Side.
