Bad Reputation - Shawn Mendes

11 - Run

Eleanor.

Today's the day. The day i hang out with Shawn again. The past few days i've been clouded with thoughts about what Shawn and I would be doing. I've tried to ask Aaliyah a couple of times but she refused to tell me anything. Apparently Shawn wants to surprise me. After scrolling through my phone in bed for a bit, i finally rolled out of bed and decided to take a shower. Shawn was picking me up at 11, and it was currently 10 so I didn't have a lot of time to prepare.

After i got out of the shower, i put on a pair of black skinny jeans and my brand new white crop top with my vans. I quickly applied some make up and added on some accessories. As i was putting on my earrings, there was a knock on the door. I look at the time and it's 5 minutes before 11. Aaliyah opens the door and Shawn was standing there wearing black plaid pants and a white top, with one of his hands on his back. Aaliyah and Shawn greet each other and engulf in a hug. After they let go, Shawn looks at me and passes me a bouquet of flower that he has been hiding behind his back, "I remember you said you like baby breaths so i got you some." He says while running his hand through his curls. I smelled the flowers and it smelled lovely, i can't believe Shawn remembered my favourite. "Thanks Shawn, I love it." I say before placing it on the table and giving him a hug.

We both said goodbye to Aaliyah and she warns her brother not to take me home too late, which we both laugh at. As soon as we step into the lift, Shawn compliments me. "You look very beautiful Elle." "And you look very handsome." I add, hoping he doesn't realise how red my cheeks are. Once we were near his car, Shawn quickly jogged to the passenger's side and opened the door, "Chivalry isn't dead." "I'm glad it isn't." I reply before thanking him and going into his car. He walks back to the driver's side and hops in. Shawn reverses the car, resting an arm behind my seat, and turning behind to look at back. Why is that so attractive? I catch myself staring, and I immediately look away once he's done reversing.

"Where are we going?" I ask, trying my luck even though I'm sure he won't tell me. "You'll just have to wait and see." He says while smiling. "Am i getting kidnaped?" I joke and he laughs. "Just trust me." He replies and i nod. "How are you?" He asks. "I'm good, have been busy with school work. What about you?" "I'm working on some projects here and there." He says and smiles, looking as attractive as he could be. We continued talking until i notice a big signboard for pizza and he turns into the parking lot.

"I've always wanted to try this pizza place, but I've never had the time to. I hope you like pizza, who am i kidding. Who doesn't like pizza?" He rambles on and i laugh. "Whoever that doesn't cannot be our friend." I add and he nods. He parks into an empty parking spot, and as usual tells me to wait. He quickly steps out of the car and opens my door for me. I thank him and we walk towards the pizza restaurant. "I have a reservation for 2 under Mendes." He tells the waiter, and he shows us to our table. It was a booth that looked very cozy and small, which made me nervous because of how close i would have to sit with him. I gulp down the nerves and slide into the booth after Shawn does.

The waiter brings us the menu and we both look through it. We decided to share one large pizza with half-half toppings, which meant that we get to try 2 flavours. Shawn calls the waiter and he helps us order. "I've never been to Toronto." I tell Shawn and he smirks. "Well, I'll gladly show you around." "When did you move here?" "Almost a year ago." He replies and i make an 'o' face. "Are you very close to Aaliyah?" I ask. "Yeah, always have been. Please take care of her, I'm afraid she'll get herself into trouble for being too friendly." "She is very sweet. I guess it runs in the blood." I comment and he laughs. Our eyes lock and i realised one of his eye's were lazy, i had never noticed that before but he looked adorable. I look away, breaking eye contact because i felt my heart racing. How could it not? When i was staring into Shawn Mendes' eyes just a few inches apart because of the tiny booth we're seating in.

At the perfect time, the waiter comes back with our pizza. We both start chowing down the food, and this time i remember to use the napkin between every few bites to wipe my mouth. "This place is amazing. How do you always find good food?" I ask Shawn before taking another slice. "I guess i have great taste." He says and i nod. Both flavours tasted extremely flavourful, and it was like nothing like the dominos I'm used to. Apparently, they use handmade doughs and a wood fired oven to cook it, which explains why the crust is cooked to perfection. After we demolished the pizza, the waiter comes with the bill. "Let's split it this time." I offer, while reaching into my purse. Shawn places his hand on my shoulder and says, "Don't worry, i got this." His hand was placed there for just a few seconds, but it made my stomach fill with butterflies. Why is it there every time he touches me slightly, i feel this way?

Shawn gives the waiter his card to pay, and shortly after the waiter returns him the card. As we leave the restaurant, i see many people holding cameras and turn their head sharply at us. They must be paparazzi. "Run." Is all Shawn says, before hiding my face with his big hand and the other holding onto my arm and running into the direction of his car.