NICK P.O.V.: Time went by quickly, the months flowed like the water between our fingers. Demi released an album where there were songs for me, I released a song called "Find You" that was for her...suddenly, not only did we know that those songs belonged to us, but everyone was aware of it and the press was increasingly lurking.
We tolerated the pressures for a time, but we came to a time when they became too much to deal with. Demi was interviewed on Ellen twice about topics that had to do with me and I was questioned about the song "Ruin The Friendship" in all the radio interviews I did. People were desperate for answers, and we tried to keep it a secret for as long as possible. But one day, our phones rang simultaneously while we were having coffee together at my house...Phil wanted to see us urgently, and he wasn't happy at all.
Demi: I guess we should go meet him (I nodded with a sigh and she shook her head with slightly teary eyes) I don't want to go...we both know what he'll say
Nick: hey, don't worry (I said and hugged her tightly for a few seconds before kissing her forehead) we'll do this together, okay?
Demi: okay (she whispered and I kissed her for a few long seconds wishing time would freeze at that moment)
Demi's bodyguard drove us to Phil's house, and we knew it would be serious because we normally met in his office, but now it was a much more private matter.
Demi: Nick, let's not go in there. It isn't necessary (she begged me with her voice full of sadness and concern and I kissed her hand)
Nick: come with me princess, we'll be fine
Demi: you promise me? (She asked me and I pecked her lips)
Nick: take my hand, will you?
We walked together holding hands to the door of Phil's house and I rang the doorbell. I felt Demi's hand squeezing mine and looked at her.
Nick: I love you. You know that, right?
Demi: I love you too (she whispered and I kissed her lips shortly before the door opened)
Phil: thanks, at least you were fast
Nick: umm, not a "hello" for us?
Phil: you even think you deserve it? (He rolled his eyes and opened the door) come in, we have something to talk about
Nick: come in (I gestured Demi to enter and she walked in before me)
We walked silently to his private room and once we were about to enter, Demi intertwined our fingers with mine.
Demi: you don't mind, do you? (She whispered and I shook my head with a slight smile)
Nick: no babe, it's okay (I whispered back to her and Phil turned around to watch us)
Phil: I can't believe I have to see you acting shamelessly in front of me
Nick: I'll hold her hand if I want to, Phil...we're best friends (I said firmly and he chuckled in anger)
Phil: okay, do whatever you want to...this is gonna be the last time you do it
Demi: you don't know that (she said and Phil sighed as he pointed to the couch in front of us)
We sat together and I caressed her hand softly to make her feel safe.
Phil: look, I wanna know, first of all...when did all of this started?
Nick: what does "this" mean?
Phil: quit playing. Everyone out there knows there's something going on between you and you're even holding hands in front of me. Can you tell me when did this started? Two months ago? One month ago? How long ago? (I sighed)
Nick: in June
Phil: in June? So you've been secretly dating since June?
Demi: kinda
Phil: so it's been half a year...
Nick: yes (he chuckled)
Phil: I don't know if I'm the most mad at you for never telling me a thing, or at me for not realizing this was happening behind my back
Demi: well, just so you feel better, this was happening behing everyone's back...nobody knew (he glared at Demi)
Phil: stop trying to be funny! (He started shouting at her) This is a critical moment! Maybe you don't get it cause you're too dumb for it bu-
Nick: stop yelling at her! (I yelled and he glanced at me raising his eyebrows)
Phil: whatever, try to play the hero for her...she's gonna hate you in some hours (I frowned)
Demi: I would never hate him (she said and I gulped hard as I nodded)
Phil: there's something you have to understand. You both can't date. It's not gonna go well. Everyone's gonna hate on you
Demi: but it's our choice, right?
Phil: it's totally your choice, but you can't forget you have a whole big team of people behind you and that your choices affect us all. Not just you, so don't be selfish when you take a decision
Nick: we don't wanna be selfish but it's just unfair that you say we can't be together and don't even tell us reasons
Phil: you want reasons? I thought it wasn't necessary...people will hate on you and Joe because he dated Demi first and they'll think that was never something real; people will hate on you dating because you dated her "friends" Selena and Miley before. They're gonna call her a hoe, Joe a player and you a bad brother. Do we want that happening? For real
Demi: I don't mind people hating me for loving someone and I don't think Nick does, neither
Nick: (I shook my head) I don't
Phil: you don't really understand how the hate will affect your careers. You're gonna lose fans, that means less people will buy your music, you're gonna end up out of the music industry for being too flop. You wouldn't like that, would you?
Nick: of course we wouldn't but-
Phil: but what? Are you really willing to lose everything you've achieved for a stupid fling
Demi: this isn't just a fling (she said angrily)
Phil: is it worth of losing your platform?
The room went dead silent for two minutos until Phil sighed shaking his head.
Phil: I've always been with your choices, I still am. I gave you reasons, I told you my opinion. This makes no sense at all...but you can do whatever you want to
Demi: yes, we know. We'll do whatever we want to. Now, if you finished...we want to leave
Phil: go ahead. Call me once you talk through this
Demi: sure we will (she said and we both stood up heading to the door)
We walked out of the house and I kissed the back of her hand again as we climbed the car. The trip was silent until we got to Demi's house again. After she locked the door, the words that left her mouth hit me like a thousand knifes.
Demi: you never promised me we'd be fine
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Skin, Heart and Mind ~ Nemi
Fanfiction"My body, my skin is yours but you don't play with my heart and don't mess up my mind" That was the thought that crossed their minds. That was their decision. "A little fun doesn't hurt anyone"
