Unity // A Shawn Mendes Fanfiction

Chapter 19

"I promise that one day I'll be around, I'll keep you safe, I'll keep you sound.”

 I was memorized. His voice was angelic. All I could do was just listen as he lightly strummed the guitar. I couldn't help but slightly sway along with the song; it seemed to envelope me in this kind of meaningful bubble. As I gazed around at the sea of heads in front of me, I noticed that others were swaying too. But not all in the enjoyment way I was, but because some were pretty heavily intoxicated.  They would not remember this song, or the person who is currently singing it, it's likely  they will not even be able to recall what happened tonight. But for the ones who are badly dancing, that’s probably a good thing.

 "Hey, I know there are some things we need to talk about,"

 I was really enjoying this song; it wasn't a type that I usually listen to though. It was quite different, more passionate and well-thought-through. You could tell it had meaning ya know?

I turned round to the boys who were all looking at me  expectantly. That is except for Jack G, who now had the support of both Nash and Jack J keeping him from falling over. They all turned to face the stage when they saw me looking though, all with grins on their faces.

 I couldn't see the stage so I gestured to Cameron to come nearer. He wandered over a little shakily, probably due to what happened earlier: Taylor handing us red cups and telling us to ‘live a little'. He said something and darted his eyes to the stage but I couldn't hear it over the guitar.

 "I can't see!” I mouthed, “Can you pick me up?" 

He looked confused so I tried mime it.  I took two plastic spoons from the drink table and put them over my eyes, so that 'I couldn't see.'

"You're blocking out the haters?" He yelled, but I could only just hear him over the music.

 I rolled my eyes and threw the spoons on the ground.

 I'll pick them up later- being the kind and generous person that I am.

 I covered my eyes with my hands and shook my head.  Then I mimicked picking someone up, let’s just say it looked more like the start of the Lion King.

 Wow.

You don't look stupid at all.

Abruptly, his eyes light up and he nods in understanding. He points to me and then the stage and I give him a thumbs up.

This is just like a game of Charades.

He bent down onto one knee and tapped his shoulders. I clambered on and put my legs around his neck.  He grabbed my vans as he stood up, causing me to jolt forward and nearly fall off. I could feel his shoulders shaking with laughter. It wasn't too comfortable, but it was definitely better than Nash's fireman's lift earlier.

"Just let me hold you for a little longer now,"

Matt was vining us so I tried to look as photogenic as possible. But,  being photogenic whilst almost falling off your tipsy friend is not really an option. I clung onto Cameron's hair for stability as Carter ran up to me and tried to steal my shoes. I squealed and wiggled my feet around.

"Cartaahh! Don't do dat!" Aaron scolded him jokingly.

To protect me,  Cameron turned round to face the stage. I glanced down, from Cam's shoulder, at the boys, most of whom were filming,  probably vining again. I giggled and turned back round to face the stage.

That's when I found myself gazing into familiar chocolate brown eyes. My eyes  widened in suprise as he sang into the microphone, keeping eye-contact,

"You'll never be alone,"

In shock, I let go of Cameron's hair and felt myself lose balance.  I broke the eye contact as my body lurched backward, sending me falling to the ground. I tried to push my legs down to land but they seemed to be tangled together.

I attempted to grab Cameron's shirt but I missed and instead fell further left, hitting the drinks table. A sharp, numbing pain shot across my forehead and I winced. My legs landed soon after,  hitting the ground and sending jolts  of pain up my legs.

I could see most of the boys run toward me as my vision started to blur.

"When you miss me close your eyes,"

And that is just what I did.

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Oh yeah, for those wondering, I changed the name of this book from "The Exchange" to "Unity" :D

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