New Beginnings (Sequel to: It's Complicated)

Chapter 30: Misunderstanding

Shawna's POV

"As a best friend of course," I said.

Derek sighed and pushed me off of him.

"Shawna," he said. "I'm not in love with you as a best friend. I FUCKING LOVE YOU! Your smile makes the whole world stop spinning. And your laugh makes my heart smile. And the way you are with your fans. And when you fall asleep while talking to me. And when you cry, I can't help but not be there. You're the most delicate, beautiful, amazing girl inside and out. I love you Shawna. You've changed my life."

"Derek," I said quietly. "I'm with Justin."

"I know," he said. "I'm sorry."

He walked out of the room and closed the door behind him. I sat down, trying to take in everything that just happened. Justin was calling me.

"Hey," he smiled when I answered.

I set the phone down on the bathroom counter without answering.

"You okay baby?" He asked.

"You told Derek I was going to fire him?" I said.

"Yeah?"

"that's not your decision to make," I told him.

"Shawna I don't want him in your life."

"Well too fucking bad," I said. "He's my best friend. It's different, I don't feel the same way about him. I won't cheat on you Justin. I've never done it before and I don't plan on it."

"I know Shawna but I'm just so jealous of him. He's with you everyday and I can't be there for you."

"You're my husband, you're here for me no matter what. I love you Justin and nothing will change that," I said. "Derek and I are specifically just friends."

"Okay," he said.

"Just trust me," I told him.

"I do."

I got dressed for the meet and greet and said goodbye to Justin before I left. When I got to the meet and greet Derek was warming up with Jenny. I watched as she would hit his arm playfully, and laugh uncontrollably. He'd pat her on the back and smile at her. I saw him put his hands on her hips and guide them when there was a step she didn't know. She was lost in his eyes.

"Ready Shawna?" Rick snapped me back to reality.

"Yeah," I smiled.

The first few girls stepped in. I talked with them and did a cute pose before the next people came. The meet and greet was quick before I headed to soundcheck. After a very entertaining soundcheck I couldn't find Derek or Jenny.

"Shawna," Scooter said. "Showtime is in twenty minutes. Where's the rest of the crew?"

"I don't know! I'm looking," I said.

I went outside and to the buses. I checked the dancers' bus and when I looked in the last bunk Derek and Jenny were making out.

"GUYS!" I screamed.

The two of them jumped and looked at me.

"Let's go," I said. "Show time in twenty minutes."

"Oh shit," Derek jumped out.

Jenny got out and left the bus but I stopped Derek before he could leave.

"What was that?" I asked.

"She's cute," he shrugged. "And it didn't mean anything."

"Oh I don't care," I said. "But we're best friends. We tell each other everything."

"I know," he put his arm around me. "How's your wonderful husband?" I could sense the sarcasm in his tone.

"Oh he's great," I laughed.

We got inside and it was showtime. We took our places. Throughout the show I would catch Derek and Jenny smiling at each other. She was dancing but it was getting more difficult since she was so pregnant. After the show Dylan came up to me.

"Can you help me with something?" He asked.

"Yeah sure," I smiled.

"You're really good friends with Jenny so could you stall her from going back to the bus," he said. "I have a surprise waiting for her on the bus."

"What is it?"

"I'm proposing to her," he said.

"Oh of course! I'll keep her in my dressing room. I'll just tell her that I need an outfit for my interview tomorrow."

"Great thanks," he smiled and walked away.

I saw Jenny walking and I pulled her into my dressing room.

"How are you?" I asked.

"Great?" She laughed. "How are you?"

"I'm wonderful. Derek and I are friends again."

"Yeah he told me," she said. "I hope you know I'm not into him. I've sorta had a thing with Dylan but it's not official."

"That makes sense," I said as I was looking through my clothes. "He is the father of your baby."

"Yeah," she said. "He's a great guy."

"Well I need your help picking out an outfit for the interview I have tomorrow."

"Ooh," she said as she looked through my clothes. "Go with the white dress and gold headband around your forehead and back of your head. Sort of a hippie look," she smiled.

"Sounds great!" I said. "What shoes?"

"These gold heels," she said.

"Awesome thanks!" I smiled.

She started to walk out of the dressing room and I faked falling so she could help me up.

"Shawna are you okay?" She asked.

"No," I acted. "I think I twisted my ankle."

"Here let's get you some ice," she said.

She helped me up and we walked out and got some ice. I had to fake a limp.

"Your bus?" She asked.

"No I want to hangout on your bus," I said.

I made sure to limp slowly. When she opened the door to the bus there was candles all around the inside. Rose petals were laid all over and each dancer held up a sign that spelled out "MARRY ME?" And Dylan stood at the end with roses. Alfredo recorded the whole thing.

I stood on my two feet and Jenny hugged Dylan. She was crying happy tears.

"Jenny," he said. "I am deeply in love with everything about you. Will you marry me?"

He got down on one knee and pulled out a beautiful ring.

"Yes!" She cried. "Oh my gosh! Yes!"

I took a picture of them hugging and a picture of the dancers and posted it: "so happy for my best friend!"

I hugged both of them and then went back to my bus. I laid down in bed as we started moving for the next city. I facetimed Justin and he answered right away.

"Hey baby," he said. "How are you?"

"I'm good," I said. "How are you?"

"I'm pretty good. I miss you."

"I miss you too. A lot. Jenny and Dylan are engaged and it made me think of when you proposed to me. So I really just feel lonely right now," I laughed a little.

"Aw baby," he said. "You're so cute."

"So are you!" I laughed.

I talked to him for a few more hours and then fell asleep.