Through it Together- Demi Lovato

Part 11

I'm taken back by the fact she's gotten closer to relapsing than I originally thought, but I agree. "Deal." And embrace my fragile sister in a ginormous hug.

Demi's POV
I wake up with my arms tightly wrapped around my baby sister. We both have tear tracks down our faces and the events of what happened yesterday flood my mind. I promised Marissa I would stay strong, and I don't have a choice, I have to stay strong for Maddie too.

Mads turned in my arms and her eyelids opened revealing her beautiful chocolate brown eyes. "Hey babygirl, how did you sleep?" I asked her, tucking a piece of hair behind her ear.

"Great. I always do when you're with me. I... I feel safe." She said, putting her head down.

"Awe babygirl I'm so happy you feel safe with me. Last night you made me a deal... you think you can make me another one?" I ask her, wrapping my arms tightly around her. She nods her head after thinking for a few seconds. "You have to promise me Mads, that the whole time you're here you will tell me everything that is on your mind. That you will come to me whenever you need, no matter the time. And that you will try your hardest to stay strong." I finish.

She takes a deep breath before answering. "No..." She says and my face drops and tears fill my eyes as I lean away from her. "Not unless you promise me the exact same thing, Dems." This time the tears spill out of my eyes, unable to be held back. I grab Maddie and pull her close to me, her head resting in the crook of my neck. I'm practically sobbing at this point and don't even try to calm myself down when I answer.

"I-I p-promise" I manage to make out while nodding my head.

"Th-then I promise too." She replied, gripping onto my shirt.

We sat there for a few more minutes until I decided to go downstairs and check on everyone. I unwrapped Maddie's arms from me and told her I would be right back. As I reached the end of the stairs the house was extremely quiet. On the table was a note.

Demi and Maddie,
Eddie got an emergency call from work and we had to leave early this morning to catch a flight. We didn't want to wake you and Maddie. Marissa told us about your plan and Maddie staying at your house. We are completely okay with it if it ensures our baby's safety. We are so sorry we couldn't say goodbye, but we will visit soon! Stay strong my babies <3
Love,
Mom and Dad

Next to it read another note:

Dems,
I had to leave today for the trip early this morning. I told your parents about our plan with Maddie. I need you to stay strong for me Dems, okay? I took the you know what out of the bathroom and searched everything else before I left. Please don't find a new one. Please eat for me and stay strong. You and Maddie have to work together with this to keep each other stable. Tell her anytime if you feel the need to do anything, I know she can help you even though she is young. Don't get triggered by her. If you need anything please call. If you have a panic attack call me and I will talk you through it. You can do this Dems, stay strong both of you <3
Love your biff,
Marissa

A tear dripped down my face as I read the note. My family and my best friend are amazing. I have such an amazing support system and sometimes I completely forget that.

I hear Maddie come down the stairs as I stand there holding the note. "Demi?" She asks rushing towards me. "Demi are you ok? Why are you crying? Dems?" She says concern lacing her voice.

"I'm f-fine... It's fine... Don't w-worry about it." I choke out. Maddie grabs my hand and leads me to the couch. She sits down criss cross applesauce style and I copy her actions.

"Remember what you promised me Dems? What's on your mind?" She grabs my hand and rubs the back of it with her thumb like I do to her.

"I have such an a-amazing support system... a-and sometimes I forget that, a-and I feel so bad, because everyone is so amazing and I don't give them anything in return." I sigh. It was good to let it out.

Maddie pulls me into a hug and whispers in my ear. "Don't ever say that you don't do anything for us. You do so much and even if you didn't  just your presence would be enough in return. You can't help it that your sick, Dems. And even though you're recovered you're still going to need help. Like you said, everyday is a struggle. Your job can have a day off but recovery doesn't. You can't be perfect Dems. No one can. Remember, nobody's perfect!!" She starts singing Hannah Montana and brings a smile to my face. Before I know it we are both laughing.

"Thank you so much Mads. I don't know what'd I do without you babygirl. I love you." I say to Maddie, pulling her into a hug.

"I love you too Dems. I don't know what I'd do without you. Now..." She says, a smirk appearing on her face. "What do you say we go to the mall for some shopping?"

I nod my head, grabbing Maddie's hand as we walk towards the door. It doesn't matter what we look like, we have to be disguised anyway. We grab our hats, sunglasses, and keys and head out the door.

Ok so thank you to the people who voted for my story and the person that commented! I appreciate it! It seems to me that the only way I can get feedback on this is to with hold updates unless I get a certain amount of comments and votes. I know a lot of people do this but I never wanted to but I guess I have to so I apologize for that but NO UPDATES UNTIL THIS GETS 2 VOTES AND 2 COMMENTS. Thank you all again to those who read this, I really appreciate it! As always,
Stay Strong,
Giana❤️