Catch Me

Chapter 11

Demi

I groan as I hear my alarm clock go off. Just two more weeks until winter break. I sigh as I get out of bed. I look out the window and see that there are no cars. Everyone must be at work, which means I'm alone.

After I finish getting ready, I walk downstairs to see breakfast and a packed lunch. I sigh and facetime Joe. He picks up quickly.

"Hey." He says a little nervously. I don't think anything of it and start hearing up the breakfast.

"Hey. I'm about to eat breakfast. Bacon and eggs." I take the plate out of the microwave. I want to cry. I don't want to eat this. There's so many calories and fat. I'm going to look like a hippo by the end of the week.

"You can do this, Demi. I will always be here for you, no matter what you look like. I love you." He says.

I nod. I look back at the food and start eating.

I end up finishing the whole thing. I feel so guilty. I wish I could go throw it up, but I promised Joe that I wouldn't. I want to keep it.

I end the call with Joe and make my way to the bus stop. Joe and I sit together. He's playing with my fingers while my head rests on his shoulder.

I feel a nudge and I see that we're at school. I don't have Joe in my classes today. But he still walks me to my class. He's such a gentleman.

"I'll see you at lunch, baby." He smiles and leans down and pecks my lips. He starts walking backwards, "I love you."

I smile, "I love you, too." I turn away from Joe. But before I walk into the classroom, I notice a girl who I don't recognize starring at me. I shake it off and go inside.

"Alright, everyone, settle down." The teacher says. Everyone stops talking and looks up at the teacher as he continues, "We have a student who just returned from originally moving. I'm sure you all remember Ashleu Greene." The teacher smiles.

I look around and see everyone roll their eyes. I guess they don't like her. She looks nice. She comes over to me with a smile, "Get out of my seat." She says.

"Excuse me?" I ask.

"This is my seat. Move." She says more sternly.

"But I was here first." I answer.

Demi, just give her the seat.

My conscience tells me.

"I don't care. Now move." She puts her hands down on the desk.

"I don't see your name on it." I counter.

Demi, what are you doing?! Just give her the seat!

"Everyone, please take a seat." The teacher calls.

Ashley rolls her eyes and takes a seat in the one diagonal from mine. I sigh. This seems like the start of something bad.

I walk out of the class as fast as I can, but I'm soon pulled by someone. It's Ashley, "Listen here. I may have moved, but Joe and I are still together. We never broke up, and we're still together. Did he tell you about out make out session we had the other day?"

I look at her confused. She just laughs.

"He doesn't love you. He loves me. Who would love a fat slut like you?" She laughs and walks away.

I can't help but let the tears fall as I rush to the bathroom. I turn the corner into the girl's bathroom, and breakdown.

"Demi?" I hear Taylor's voice, "Demi, what happened?" She asks as she come over to me.

"There was this girl n-named Ashley. She s-said that her and J-Joe were making out yesterday, and that they were still together even though she moved. And then she called me a fat s-slut." I cry.

Taylor wraps me in a hug, "I'm so sorry, Demi. I'm sure she's lying. Joe, he wouldn't do that to you. You are not fat, and you aren't a slut. She's just mad because someone stole Joe from her."

"But what if something did happen yesterday?" I ask.

"You don't know for sure. You need to ask Joe. I'll tell you the truth, Demi. Joe is kind of a heartbreaker. He may not try to do things intentionally, but has broken a lot of girl's hearts." Taylor warns.

"Really? How do you know?" I sniffle.

"Well, for instance, he broke up with me over a 27-second phone call." She answers, "I'm not saying stay away from Joe. I'm just saying to just be careful with him. He does stupid things sometimes. But in all of my years of knowing him, he's not a cheater. Just talk to him." She continues.

I wipe my eyes, "You're right. I'll talk to him after school today. Thanks, Taylor." I smile.

"Anytime." She gives me a hug, and then we both walk out of the bathroom.

The rest of the school day goes by. Thankfully, Ashley isn't in any of my other classes. I'm a little distant with Joe. I know Ashley is probably lying, but I can't help it. I've been hurt so many times, I've developed trust issues. The fact that I even let Joe in, surprises me. But he's different. He actually cares. If he didn't, he would have just left me when he found out the truth. But he stayed.

We get off the bus and Joe quickly takes my hand, "Are you okay? You've been a bit distant." He looks at me, worried.

I sigh, "Can I ask you something?"

"Of course." He answers.

"Are you still with Ashley Greene?" I ask.

Without hesitation, he answers, "No, we've been over for a while now. I promise, I don't feel anything toawrds her. And I've made it very clear that we were over." He explains.

I let out the breath I didn't even realize I was holding, "So there's nothing going on between you guys?" I ask.

He sighs, "I won't lie to you, Demi. She came over to my house yesterday. She kissed me, but I promise, I pushed her away and made sure she left."

My heart just cracked. I want to scream at him, or just run away, but I know I can't jump to conclusions, "Did you feel anything when she kissed you?" I ask.

"No. I never really loved her. I just stayed with her because I didn't think I could find anyone else. She moved, we broke up, and I met you. And I really, really love you, Demi." He grabs my hand.

The tingles are still there. I smile too, "I love you, too. But don't let it happen again." I warn. I peck his lips.

He sighs in relief, "I promise."

"Good. Now I have to go and do homework. I'll see you tomorrow." I peck his lips one more time and then I leave and go into my house.

I sigh as I close the door.

Why do I feel like it's going to happen again?

I know, I know it's short. But guess what, there's drama! So do you think it's going to happen again, or is Joe going to break his promises?

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