Demi

Being in Brazil was a real ego boost & I sure needed it. I was getting so many mixed reactions back in the states, because of my relationship with Nick. So many people were against us being together, that they seemed the loudest. I know there were probably more that were supportive of us or that didn't give a shit either way, but the haters were who I heard the most. In Brazil, though, I felt so much love from my fans, that I couldn't hear anything else.

I kept busy, trying not to miss Nick. We talked every day, but that only made me miss him more. I would stalk instagram to find pictures of Nick from the gym as he trained for his new tv show. I texted him after I saw a few where he looked hot as hell.

"Thought I said to not post hot pics online while I'm here & you're there." I texted to him.

Minutes later, he responded. "HA HA I didn't post anything. You must be stalking."

I smiled when I read it. I decided to call him. He answered with a smile. "I was stalking." I said into the phone.

"Then that's on you. I only posted one picture & you can't even see my face." He chuckled.

"But I can see your bod." I grinned as I laid back on my bed.

"Are you enjoying Brazil, baby?"

I sighed. "Yea, except I can't really go outside. They're trying to figure out a way that I can get a break to go to the beach."

"Sounds dangerous."

"It would be." I laughed. "I miss you so much."

"Miss you, too."

"How'd the training go?" I asked, trying not to cry.

"It was awesome. You're gonna have a hard time keeping your hands off me when you see me on this show. I am a bad ass." I could hear his cockiness & I felt warm all over.

"I can't keep my hands off you now." I bit my lip, smiling.

"No complaints here." He sighed. "Hope you have a great show tonight."

"Thanks. What are you doing this weekend?"

Nick took a deep breath. "Going to a Dodger game tomorrow night & then Sunday is the Best Buddies event."

"Oh that sounds fun. Wish I could go."

"I wish you could go, too." Nick took another deep breath. "I don't know if I mentioned that Olivia will be at the event on Sunday."

My heart dropped. "You didn't tell me that." I sat up in the bed, suddenly feeling ill.

"I thought I did. The Miss Universe corporation are big supporters, so that's why she'll be there. She's the reason I signed up for it, in the first place. Joe & Blanda, too. We're not going to back out of it though. I want to be civil with her, anyway. I think it's just easier that way."

Now it was my turn to take a deep breath. "You're going to be hanging out with her. I know, it's just bowling, but you'll be watching her ass, I bet, when she throws the ball." I scoffed.

Nick laughed out loud. "I will not. There is only one ass I want to stare at anyway & that ass is in Brazil. And I would love to see that ass in a bikini getting some sun."

I couldn't help but to smile. "Good response. I am going to try not to think about you hanging out with her."

I could hear Nick smiling when he spoke. "I will be thinking about you the whole time."

"You better. I gotta go get ready for my show. I'll call you tonight after, okay?"

"Okay. I love you." Nick said, making my heart swell.

"I love you, too." I hung up & got up to get ready for my show. I hated being away from Nick. Long distance relationships suck. I especially hated the thought of him being in the same room with Olivia, even if it was for charity. I didn't trust her at all.

I called Nick that night after my show & he was a little grumpy. His answers were short & he sounded very irritated. I asked him what was wrong & he told me nothing. I didn't believe him. I got off the phone with him after ten minutes of conversation before we got into an argument. The next morning I called him. Well, it was morning for him, it was afternoon for me. I was hoping he was in a better mood.

"Hello?" His voice was gruff.

"Did I wake you?" I asked.

"Yea." He cleared his throat, then I heard him stretching.

"Sorry. Do you want to call me back later?"

"No. I won't be able to anyway. I'm hanging out with Joe & John before the game." He still sounded annoyed.

"Why do you sound so mad?"

"I am mad. But I don't want to talk about it." He sighed.

"Why not?"

"Because we'll get into a fight & I really don't want to fight right now." His voice was a little louder, now.

"Why would we fight?"

"Demi, I'm sure we'll fight about it later, so can we just not talk about it now? Please?"

"Nick, what aren't you telling me? I'm getting pissed now."

Nick sighed, loudly. "I found out the Best Buddies event has me & Olivia riding together in the same limo with Joe & B & that we're on the same bowling team. I just found out from Joe last night, so that's why I'm annoyed. It's like I can't get away from her. We're like this brand now & it pisses me off. Phil said I need to suck it up because it looks better if we can be friends with each other. What the fuck ever." He groaned into the phone. "It's like our publicists want us to still pretend that we're together."

I would probably regret it, but I was taking the high road. "I'm not going to fight with you about it. It is better if you can be friends & maybe they won't hate on us as much if they see you being cool with Olivia. Maybe you should suck it up like Phil said & try to enjoy yourself."

Nick let out a quiet breath. "You're amazing. You know that?"

I smiled. "Yea, I am pretty fucking amazing. Don't you ever forget it."

"Never."

Nick & I talked a little longer before I had to let him go get ready for his day. I didn't talk to him the rest of the day, but after what I saw online that night, I was going to talk to him as soon as I could. When his phone went straight to voice mail, I wanted to throw my phone against the wall. I wanted to punch something. I wanted to punch him. He took what I said & fucking ran with it. God, long distance relationships suck & I wasn't sure I wanted to be in one anymore. I wasn't sure he wanted to be either, at this point.