Never Stop Beliving

Night out in town

Shawn's POV

After all the stuff we've dealt with some of us went out for a relaxing night, a friend date if you will. So it was Lynda, Andrea, Gage and I went out for a drive looking for a place to go.

Gage: Why don't we go to Trailside again?

Andrea: We wanna go somewhere that Shawn isn't a regular.

They giggle as I roll my eyes.

Me: I've heard about two restaurants.

Lynda: You mean San Vito's and Casa Hugo?

Me: Yeah. Unless you wanna go somewhere else?

Gage: What about 335 on the Ridge?

Me: I'm craving a nice stake.

Everyone: When aren't you?

Andrea: Let me guess. A glass of whisky?

Me: Lucky guess.

We keep driving and see a bunch of people standing outside of South Coast Cookhouse.

Lynda: What's going on there?

Me: Not sure. Let's eat here and find out.

I pull up to the door and drop them off.

Andrea: Why don't you stay here for a few just in case.

Me: Ok.

They go inside and a few minutes later I get a text from Andrea.

Twin: Drive to the back of the restaurant and get ready to drive.

I drive to the back of it and open the window looking around. I see them come out with someone I don't know. They get in and I pull out and drive away.

Me: So I have a few questions.

Lynda: And we'll answer in a minute when we're away from there.

Stranger: I'm so sorry for this. I got stood up from a date and he must've told my fans that I was there.

Me: Don't be sorry. Must be famous if there was that many people.

As I'm driving she tells me about her.

Me: So what's your name?

Stranger: My stage name is Halsey but my actual name is Ashley.

Me: Sounds familiar. What songs have you done?

Lynda: Closer, Him & I, Bad At Love, I'm Not Mad just to name a few songs.

Ashley: A fan I assume?

Lynda blushes and looks away.

Me: Where the hell is Gage?

Everyone looks at each other. They forgot him there.

Andrea: We can't turn around with her.

Me: I'm going to drop you dumb asses at Trailside and going back for him.

I pull in the parking lot of Trailside and they got out. I roll down the window.

Me to Lynda: Tell the owner to bring you guys to my spot. It has an easy way out if shit happens and tell him I'll be back. Also text Gage I'm on my way

Lynda: Ok.

They go inside as I pull away. I go back to South Coast and l look for Gage. I get a text from Lynda where he is.

Lemi via text: He's by Sneakers. A bar down the street from South Coast.

I drive down the street and pick him up. We get driving and he looks scarred.

Me: You good?

Gage: Traumatized for sure.

Me: I'll buy you dinner if that makes you feel better.

Gage: It's a start.

We drive back to Trailside and I park. We get out and I take my pack of smokes out and offer one to Gage.

Me: Want one?

Gage: Nah I'm good but thanks tho.

Me: Ok go tell them we're here and I'm smoking.

Gage: Ok.

*two hours later*

We finish eating and Lynda was fangirling over Halsey and we tease her about it.

Me: Anyone wanna go out for a smoke?

Lynda and Andrea get up as well. I leave my card on the table.

Me: Everyone's meals are on me. They cheer and I roll my eyes. Lynda, Andrea and I walk outside and see a crowd of people in front. I take my cigarette out as Lynda and Andrea take their vapes out. Andrea being the snoop she is she asks one of them.

Andrea: What's going on?

Fan: We heard that Halsey is here. Is it true?

Me: Must've heard wrong.

Lynda: It's true.

The fans scream in excitement.

Me: She's not here. Probably a look a like.

The fans sign and I'm sure one of them was crying. I felt bad but wanted to protect her. We go back in after our smoke and see Halsey gone.

Lynda: Where did she go?

Gage: Bathroom.

Andrea: I'll go check. Need to use it anyways.

She goes as Lynda and I sit down. Gage gives back my card and ready to go home. After a few minutes of waiting Andrea and Halsey come back.

Lynda: Ready to go?

Everyone: Yeah.

We all get up and walk to my car. We drive back to Halsey's car.

Me: Lynda go with her so she'll be safe.

We all go home and I ended up passing out sleeping from the long day.