Falling 4 the Fangirl

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Erika

I was running late to the meet and greet. We stayed talking with Luca. I got to admit, it was really cool. He was cool. I think Cynthia is dating him. They were constantly whispering to each other and I was being left out.

As soon as we got to the meet and greet, I saw that Shawn was by himself. No more fans were surrounding him. This is your chance, Erika.

Cynthia shooed me out, but I couldn't help but notice the way she looked at Shawn. It annoyed me so much. I still got out and I bit my bottom lip.

"Shawn?" I called out, hoping he would recognize me.

"Hello?" He called back. Okay, maybe he doesn't. But who cares?! It's Shawn Mendes!

"Shawn!" I screamed and ran towards him, falling before him. That must be pretty embarrassing.

"Erika?" He kneeled before me. "Is it really you?"

"You remembered." I smiled. "This is embarrassing. You know, falling in front of you."

He laughed. "The first one today. Let me help you up." I grabbed his arm and he helped me up. "Much better."

He had such a heartwarming smile that it drove me absolutely insane. "Thank you Shawn." I couldn't resist anymore. I hugged him. "I can't believe I am hugging you! Is this real?"

He bit his bottom lip. "Yes. I am sure." He pulled away. "It's a true pleasure to meet you. I am serious. I have been dying to meet you."

"OMG! Seriously? Me?" I shrieked. "Me too!"

"Um... I have something for you." He went in the back pocket of his jeans and pulled out a lanyard. No. Could it be? "I didn't think you had one, so, I saved you a backstage pass. And yes, I am serious, Erika."

The way he said my name, it made my heart race! Shawn pulled my hair back and put the lanyard with the pass around my neck. It was the must loving thing ever. "Thank you. So that means-"

"Yes, Erika. I want you to come backstage. I haven't given anyone, but you, one. I am being truthful."

"Thank you!" I pulled him into another embrace. "Thank you, thank you, thank you!"

He chuckled. "You're welcome."

Shawn

Erika hugging me? Is this real? She was so happy that it made me ecstatic. I saved her a backstage pass and she was full of joy. Erika was pure happiness in a person. She optimizes everything that is good and happy in people.

"Let's go. I want you to have the best seat since you're a VIP." I said.

"Are you serious? OMG! Fangirl shriek!" She was squealing with joy.

"Of course. I promise, I will be serious with everything I tell you. I will tell you nothing but the truth."

She grinned. "Okay." Erika bit her bottom lip and that was hot. It gave me desires to kiss her. We started walking before she stopped. "Oh, happy birthday, by the way. You're getting old."

I blushed. "Thank you, Erika. I'm so happy you said something. It's the best happy birthday yet." I was serious. She made me feel so happy. Did she have me under some spell?

"Aww. That's sweet!" Her smile was so big at this point and her dimples were bigger. I wanted to poke them and kiss them. We got to backstage and a few girls were there, waiting for Taylor Swift. Only two of the girls there acknowledged me. None of them were here for me, only Erika. She turned to me. "This is it?"

"Yes. I got to get ready. I promise I will be back for you." I looked around before I leaned in towards her ear. "Don't leave without me. Promise?" I pulled away.

She lifted her pinky finger. "Pinky promise?"

I wrapped my pinky around hers. "Pinky promise."

She gave me one last hug. "Good luck, Shawn! I know you're going to kick some serious ass tonight with your breath-taking singing." She whispered in my ear.

"Thank you, Erika. Thank you for believing in me."

"Go, birthday boy. But don't forget me." She chuckled as I did so. This girl was marvelous.

Erika

Shawn was so sweet, so charming, so heartwarming that I fell harder for him. It would be a sin not to. He was just so warm and caring towards me that I couldn't believe it. I was having an identity crisis. Am I Erika Mojave? Am I really?

He did amazing on stage. I almost died while watching him, with sweat rolling down his face and his smile. Ugh! So hot! I had to take off my cardigan and fan myself because I was sweating.

Shawn came backstage afterwards with the biggest smile I've ever seen in my whole 16 years. I think I even saw his eyes brighten. He sat beside me and laugh.

"I'm all sweaty." He laughed.

"You did amazing, Shawn!" I screamed, hugging him anyways. "You're sooooo perfect!"

He blushed. "That was for you."

My face brightened, just like his did a moment ago. "Thank you. You are an amazing person."

He played with his hands for a few seconds and then turned back to me. "Do you want to watch Taylor or would you like to go somewhere else?"

I felt my eyes pop. "I would love to go somewhere else with you."

He chuckled. "Thanks. Let me grab my cellphone and we can head out. But only under one condition."

"Which is?" I bit my bottom lip.

"If you give me a tour of Columbus. The good, the bad, the ugly, and the pretty. All in one night."

Will Erika accept? :) BUT SHAWN IS SO CUTE!! OMFG