Who am I to say [Chapter 4]

Joe could still hear Taylor's tiny voice echoing in his head. He flipped open his phone carelessly and called Demi.
"D." He stated directly.
"J?" She answered sleepily. "What would Joe Jonas want to talk about at the middle of the night?"
"D, it's weekend. You don't have work tomorrow. Why would you sleep early?"
"Because we're all going to church and the movie we watched made me tired."
He coughed. "Are you trying to make me jealous?"
"Not really. What do you need anyway?"
"Pssh. What made you think that I called you just to ask you something?". He hissed. "You're my friend. We dated before and I wanted to know what you're up to."
Demi sighed. "Don't bring those stupid memories again, J. You dated both Miley and I. You dated everyone. And don't try to make me stupid. This is about S, isn't it?" She snickered.
Joe sighed. "I'm desperate,fine. But I want to know if she was really fine about me going out with Taylor."
"Why don't you ask her?"
"Do you really think she'll talk to me after what I've done?"
"No. But at least you tried,right? You'll never know."
"I don't want to go there and get slammed by the door."
"Then don't."
"Won't you convince me even more? Please do."
"J, just do it. And aren't you on the road?"
"Yep. I am."
"Then why are you on the phone?"
"I have my ways, Demetria."
She chuckled. "Then use them this time, Joseph. Now, let me get some sleep."
"Okay. I'm sorry for the trouble. Thanks for everything."
"You're always welcome."
"Wait."
"Huh?"
"Wanna know a secret?"
"What?"
"I dated Miley while I was with you." He chuckled. "You guys were on war at that time so you didn't know. Bee did."
"Jerk!" She squealed.
Joe hung up with a chuckle and turned to the corner where Selena's house stands. He quickly jumped out of his car and walked swiftly at the porch. He practiced the things he will say before he knocked on the door.
"Anyone?"
A minute later, Selena's mom showed up. "Joseph!" She grinned and wrapped Joe in her arms."Why didn't you come for the barbecue dinner?" Joe jerked out of her grasp and faked a smile.
"Good evening, maa'm. I'm sorry but I had a rough night. I just wanna talk to Selena."
"Oh. The girl. She was acting weird when she got home and she won't get out of her room. Her dad went to check on her but she was not in there. I guess she sneaked out but I'm sure she'll be back before dawn breaks. Would you want to wait inside?"
Joe was crestfallen. He sure can't sleep if he won't talk to Selena tonight. He shrugged. "No, but thanks. I'll just find a way about it tomorrow.Good night."
"Good night." Then the door slammed shut.
Joe turned to the road. He sighed and looked down at his shoes while he walked towards his car. He suddenly saw familiar small toes with ragged flip-flops.
He looked up and saw a wondering face studying him. His face lit up instinctively. "Bee?"
Selena ignored him and walked past him. Joe caught her arm immediately. "Don't walk away from me."
"Who are you to order me?" She snapped.
"I'm your best friend." He said bluntly.
"To hell, you're not!" She exclaimed.
"Bee, we're not in high school anymore. We're frigging adults with different jobs. We should stop with this stupid fight!"
"You call this stupid? You are stupid. What are you doing here anyway?"
"Bee, let's just end this and get over it."
"Answer my question. Why aren't you in bed with Taylor,huh? She must be really bored waiting for you at the Ritz Hotel!"
"Selena! Will you stop that crap? Nothing happened and nothing will."
"So sure about that,huh?"
"Why are you making a big deal out of this?"
"I am not. I'm just trying to make my point here."
"Then what's your point? Coz Bee, I can't seem to get it." He said with sad eyes. "I'm here apologizing to you. I'm really sorry that I made you upset. I didn't know that it was wrong to go on a date with someone you really like."
Selena looked up. "You really like her?"
"Yeah. But I'm sure she won't give me a chance this time. I ditched her..." He trailed off and looked in her eyes. "...for you, Bee." And then that came his trade mark smile.
Selena gave him a straight expression which later on broke into a smile. She then hit his arm. "I hate that smile."
"Really? Demi and Miley fell for it." He smiled again.
"Stop that and just give me a hug." She opened her arms.
"I was planning on that." He wrapped his arms around her and squeezed her until she begged him to pull away. "I won't stand to lose you. I love you, Bee. Do you love me?"
She smiled. "You have no idea how much I do." She then ruffled his now curly hair. "Ya know? I miss your straight hair with your bangs in your eyes."
He smiled. "Why? I think my curly hair makes me a lot hotter."
"I dunno about you but with your straight hair, I can wave it off with my own hands from your eyes."
He chuckled. "I'd like to do what you want but it takes a long time to straighten it every morning."
"Bay, even without straightening your hair, you take so long to get ready in the morning."
"I don't take that long. And FYI, I was scared you wouldn't call me 'Bay' ever again."
She made a serious face. "Actually, I was planning on that." And later on laughed. "Your face looks funny when I told you that."
Joe winced. "It's not funny, okay?" He then turned away from her.
She caught his arm and walked in front of him. "C'mon. Admit it. It was funny." She whined.
"Fine." He fixed her sweater for her and patted her head. "Now, go to bed. It's past your bed time."
"Wow. Thanks, dad."
He laughed. "Seriously, it's late Bee. You should go in. It's frigging cold."
"How about you? Can you drive home safely at this time?"
"Bee, there isn't time where accidents happen. Accidents are accidents. If I am meant to die tonight, I will."
She hit him. "Don't say things like that!"
"Fine." He hugged her and kissed her cheek then walked away.
Before the car window rolled up, she called out. "Call me when you get home,Bay!"
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Selena opened her eyes when she heard her window open and a sound of someone tripping on the floor then smiled at the familiar sound. "Bay?"
Joe slowly get in her blanket with her and grinned. "Rise and Shine, Bee."
She smiled. "Why are you here? It's so early."
"We're going to church with everybody, remember?"
"Yeah." She then scanned him. "Why are you wearing a hat?"
"Coz this is my surprise for you."
She raised her eyebrow, waiting for him to continue.
He stood up then revealed what he's been hiding. Selena's jaw dropped. "Your hair is straight!"
"Just for now, at least."
"Aww. You look good. I remember the old days in school."
"Yep."
She hugged him. "And you smell good." She then gave him a kiss on the cheek. "Wait there. I'll just take a shower and we can hit the road." She walked towards her pile of clothes.
He sat on her bed. "Bee,can I ask you a favor in exchange of my straight hair and the fact that I'm early today and I ditched Taylor?" Joe asked from behind her as she dig on her closet.
She turned to him with black slacks on her hands. "I'm guessing this will be a big one since you stated a lot of good things and you have that stupid smile on your face."
He looked down. "Yeah. But promise me you'll say Yes no matter what it is."
"Fine. I promise." She sighed.
He then looked up with a grin. "Wear a dress today."