Best Friend (Shawn Mendes)

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Shawn's Pov

As soon as Ally came in, she went to bed. After she was asleep I snuck downstairs in the basement with all the others. They're watching tv when I come down, but they quickly shut it off.

"Spit it out, Shawn," says Jack G.

I see them all in a semi-circle in front of me, I look at each of them as I talk.

"Ally's birthday is tomorrow, you've been planning a party I hear?" I ask.

"Yeah a pool party with all our friends. She can meet them too." Says Johnson.

"Sounds fun. Have you asked anyone if they're free?" I ask.

"So far 100 people have agreed. I figured we should stop there," he says.

"Okay. Sounds like a plan. Anyone have the time?" I ask.

"12:45,"

"No stores are open. Hmm, first thing in the morning I'll take Ally out to breakfast and to the beach while you guys get the house ready," I say.

"I'll go with," says Cam.

"Okay I don't see why not," I say.

"Anyone else have anything to say before I go to bed?" I ask.

It's silent for a moment but someone speaks up.

"That Christian kid's coming right?" Asks Nash.

I roll my eyes, "yeah I guess," I say.

***

Ally's Pov

My eyes fling open and I remember. BIRTHDAY. Not once have I ever thought I'd spend a birthday in Los Angeles. But here I am.

I get up slowly noticing Shawn isn't here. I know he was here sometime because I felt him slip into bed late last night. But he's gone.

I look in the mirror and fix my hair into a messy bun and rub my eyes, walking downstairs.

I stand in front of the stairs as I see one giant box sitting on the table. Still no sign of anyone. I look around for video cameras or anyone hiding but all there is, is a box.

I walk to it and eagerly rip open the paper. Inside lays a note...It says,

Don't eat yet!! Come out back to the pool for a surprise..

They threw a surprise party...? Why so early in the morning? I LOOK LIKE SHIT.

I walk towards the doors and stupidly go outside. I look around expecting to see lots of people but only see the boys. I instantly put on a smile and squeeze my hands as they run towards me yelling "HAPPY BIRTHDAY"

I laugh out loud as they all crowd around me in hugs, lifting me up a little. I spot everyone except Shawn..?

After I give them each individual hugs, I look around one last time. "So where's that Shawn kid?" I ask.

They all have a weird smirk on after I ask that question. "What!?" I ask each of them- totally confused.

"Go get dressed, something nice, and then come back down to the kitchen," says Cam.

I put my hand on my hip, "I'm not sure if I like all the bossing me around on my birthday.." I say cracking a smile.

"Just do it!" They all say in unison and start pushing me inside lightly.

I laugh as I go up the stairs, "okay okay,"

I find a nice black maxi skirt and a white crop top and put on some sandals. I take out my hair, straighten it, then let it fall. Last I do my makeup all nice and stuff.

After all that, I'm pretty nervous but I go down stairs. As I walk, all the boys watch and they all give me compliments, I blush a little.

By the door- looking like a professional door holder- is Cameron. He's smiling at me and I smile back.

"Hey gorgeous. Why don't you take a look outside," he says.

I start smiling so big I cover my mouth and give Cameron a small hug, then go outside into the hot California air. I watch the door close and turn around to the most handsome boy I've ever seen.

"Happy birthday Al," he says.

I stop in my tracks and cover my mouth once again, trying to contain all my emotions. He's wearing khakis, and a nice black polo. His hair is definitely different and so much nicer.

He spreads his arms and I can't help but run into them. He picks me up and spins me around and I automatically notice the cologne he's wearing lightly.

Before he sets me down I say into his ear, "what's going on?"

He sets me down and smiles. I look up at him and I grin against the sun.

"You wanna get in the car? Let's go get some breakfast at this really good restaurant?" He asks softly.

I nod and kiss his cheek as I walk towards the car. He opens my door, then we're on our way.

***

I'm still a little tired, but not too much. It's about 11:20 when we pull up to the fancy restaurant called "Early Bird". It's a place just for breakfast food. Yum.

Shawn- of course- opens my door and escorts me to the door. He checks in under "Mendes" and we get seated at a two person booth.

I take a sip of my water, "so what've you got planning that's so important you had to take me away?" I ask, knowing him.

He side smiles and looks to the side, "what makes you think that?" He asks.

I lean my head back and roll my eyes playfully, "it's my birthday. You're taking me out for multiple hours, leaving 9 boys at home doing... nothing?"

"Yep," he says.

I sigh and roll my eyes again as we get our food.

"You keep rolling your eyes, they'll fall out," he says and takes a bite.

***

After we finish eating it's about noon. We get into the car and start driving. "So where are we going now, mystery man?" I ask laughing after I say it.

He breathes out his nose, "we are going to the beach. This time of day is when we can see some Dolphins," he says.

(A/N: I don't know if they're actually Dolphins in Santa Monica but it's fiction sooooo idccccc)

"Ugh I hate riding in cars on my birthday," I grunt sarcastically.

He laughs hard, "what??"

I keep a straight face, "I don't know but can we stop at a gas station so I can get a soda?" I ask.

He nods and that takes about five minutes and were on our way for the 25 minute drive to Santa Monica. We jam out to songs and talk about memories from when we were little.

"Do you even remember the first time we met?" I ask, holding my stomach so my soda doesn't come up because of how hard I was laughing.

"Uhhh, probably when we were 5ish. What my mom tells me is that you had moved in and my mom being the weirdo she is, dragged me along to bring you some.. cookies I think it was. Weird right," he says.

"And you came in and saw me watching a movie- I think it was Toy Story. Man you loved that movie. Once you saw it, you had to watch. So we just chilled like the cool kids we were and watched Toy Story," I say, remembering it all.

"Those were the days," he says. "But the present is better because we can do a whole bunch more shit," he says.

I smile and take a glimpse out the window. There it is, the ocean.

"I wish I brought my swim suit," I say.

"You can always go nude," he says as we park.

I shove his chest a little, but not hard, and laugh.

"Yeah right,"