Only You//Shawn Mendes

Chapter 17

~ Kamryn ~

It’s been a few days since Jack has left and he hasn’t been texting much.

Every time I call him he tells me he’s busy and hangs up.

I don’t want to but I can’t help fearing the worst, what if doesn’t want to talk to me? What if he doesn’t like me anymore?

I know I’m being overdramatic, but I don’t know what I’d do if I lost him.

He’s helped me so much through this whole thing with Shawn, and I couldn’t be more grateful.

I’ve still been spending most of my time by the side of Shawn’s bed, he still hasn’t woken up yet but sometimes I see flickers of life coming from him… they’re the moments that give me hope.

We extended our stay at the cabin so Shawn won’t have to move around too much when he gets out of hospital.

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I had been sitting on my phone for about 10 minutes when I heard the door being barged open and 3 boys walk in.

Nash, Johnson and Cam came in talking and laughing loudly. I sent them a deadly glare and the stopped immediately.

“Sorry” they mumbled, I rolled my eyes at their childishness and turned to face Shawn.

His chest went up and down softly with every breath he took, he still had many wires hooked up to him and his head still had multiple stitches.

A small tear escaped my eye, but I quickly wiped it away not wanting the boys to seem me cry… again.

“Kamryn…” too late, they saw. I turned to face the boys, they all had the same expression, concerned, I forced a smile but they didn’t buy it.

Nash came over to me and gave me a hug, I immediately hugged back not able to hold back my tears.

“It’s okay to cry Kamryn, we know you love him” Nash whispered in my ear, I nodded.

I did.

I love Shawn.

But I don’t love him like I loved Jack… did I.

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The 4 of us sat in Shawn’s room catching up a bit, when Jack’s phone rang.

“I’ll be back in a minute,” He said before walking out the door.

“Who was it?” I asked Nash.

“I think its Jack” Nash said with a shrug. My face lit up but quickly fell.

Why didn’t he call me? I’m his girlfriend; I should be number one on his list.

Johnson walked in with a frown, knocking me out of my thoughts.

“Kamryn, can I talk to you... outside?” Johnson asked, shifting from foot to foot awkwardly. I gave him a small nod and got up from my seat, following Jack outside.

“What’s up?” I asked Jack, slightly confused.

“Uhm, so that was Jack on the phone…” he said trailing off at the end, looking at me to see my expression.

I kept my facial expressions neutral not wanting Jack to see how upset I was inside.

“…And he told me where he is, but he told me not to tell you” he said, wincing at my reaction.

My eyes immediately filled up with tears, my hands clenched into fists.

“Why would he do that? Why are you telling me this Jack?” I ask raising my voice a bit; Jack took a step back gulping.

“Look, Jack’s my best friend and I would never want to go behind is back, but I know how much of player he is and you’re one of my closest friends…” he started to ramble.

“Jack” I said with a sigh.

“Look, I’m not saying he is… but I’m not saying he isn’t either… but I think Jack might be cheating on you and I really don’t want you to get hurt again” Jack said running his hands over his face, with an exasperated sigh.

Big fat tears ran down my face, I started to pull at my hair trying to distract myself so I wouldn’t scream.

“Where is he?!” I yelled at Jack.

“He’s staying at The Grand Hotel in Dallas… Texas” He said, sighing. I just nodded my head.

Walking straight past Jack and into Shawn’s room I ask Nash if I could speak to him.

Jack had left the corridor, probably going to think through what he’s just done. I couldn’t thank him enough he risked his childhood friendship to protect me.

“What’s up Kamryn?” Nash asked worry clearly evident in his voice.

“I know this is a big ask, and I’ll understand if you say no but…” I let out a big sigh before continuing.

“Would you be able to come with me to Dallas Texas?” I ask. Nash looks taken back by my question but seems to consider it.

“What for?” He asks, I sigh, I knew this question was going to come up and it’s too late to make up some random sorry, so might as well tell it to him straight.

“Jack’s there and he’s been ignoring me and he told Jack not to tell him where he was, and Jack thinks he might be cheating on me” I say looking at the floor.

“But how do you know he’s cheating on you?” Nash asks. I look up.

“I don’t, that’s why I need to go there, he doesn’t answer any of my calls or texts, and this is my only other option!” I say starting to get upset again.

“Shh it’s okay, I’ll come with you” Nash soothes.

I’m so thankful to have friends like I do; I don’t know what I’d do without them.

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Ooo Do you think Jack’s cheating??