Unity // A Shawn Mendes Fanfiction

Chapter 13

Who knew a letter could change everything?

A year ago, I never would of thought that I would be sitting here, July 1st, waiting to get on the 12:25 flight from Gatwick to Chicago.

I never thought that my life would have changed as much as it has. I didn't ever dream that someone would sent me a Christmas present and write to me about a viral cover of mine that they heard. That they thought I needed to be more publicized, and that I deserved more recognition for the talent that I had.

So here I am, sat on a plastic airport seat aged 16, leaving my family and friends behind for 3 months. This occurs to me that this isn't very common, and the reason I'm going isn't exactly an everyday thing either.

But what really wasn't normal, was the fact that I don't ever remember recording a cover of me singing, yet alone putting it on any social media. I put it down to one of my school recordings, I didn't know what else to think. However, all my school recordings are just me on the piano, no singing, and are certainly not viral.

♔Alice♔: Good luck! We will Skype everyday! See you on the other side kiddo ;-)

" Flight 223, Gatwick to Chicago boarding now. Flight 223, gate 6. Thank you." Blasted out of the speakers. This was it, no going back.

♪Elvira♪: miss you already bub! I'll call you when I get there- it'll be the longest 8 hours of your life.

♔Alice♔: :D x

I stood up and brushed of my jeans. This was one heck of an opportunity. So without further ado, I grabbed my bag and walked on over to the gate.

I choose a seat by the window near the back. I took out my headphones and started listening to the 1975. I just sat there and pondered, about how different life would be now, that is, if it was a success. I still couldn't believe it!

I gazed out of the window, gazing down at the sea and clouds below me. Everything was so peaceful and calm. I can't remember when I fell asleep, but it was a deep sleep.

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Trudging through the airport, jetlagged and still half asleep, I still couldn't help smile when I saw the posters on the airport walls:

1989 World Tour, Taylor Swift with Vance Joy and Elvira Heyes.

That's right, I was going on tour.

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Authors Note:

So the plot thickens.

Muhaha

(Just for those who are confused, this is the year after Shawn visited her & Taylor Swift sent her the letter asking her to support her.)
Also, I know that the tour starts earlier - I just chose to focus it on one tour date, Chicago on the 19th :-)

♔

SHAWN IS IN THE UK RIGHT NOW

I can't meet him though because I've got freaking school and I live on an island so I wouldn't be able to get there in time. The struggle is freaking real.

BUT STILL, HE IS LESS THAN 100 MILES AWAY FROM ME RIGHT NOW- HE IS NORMALLY LIKE 10000000 MILES AWAY THOUGH

Stay Sassy ♔