Running Low - Shawn Mendes

Chapter 6: Oh no..

Hey! I updated!! Sorry this took so long but school is literally killing me and I hate it. 

But anyway, here's the new chapter!

Also, almost 100 reads?!?! I love you guys!! 

-Mendestrology

~Adeline's POV~

Now a days, it gets harder and harder to appreciate the smallest things. Everyone is so engulfed with their phones that they don't even notice the most beautiful details. Details a blade of grass or the moon dancing off the lake. Trust me, I'm one of those people who is engulfed with their phones 24/7 but, not right now. See my phone is back at the house where I left all of my problems. But I'm kind of glad it's there because I can enjoy how beautiful everything is at night.

I ran for about half a mile until I reached our beautiful lake where Colton and I would go when we were younger. There are beautiful weeping willow trees cascading over the edge of the lake with a few lavender bushes all around, filling the air with it's wonderful aroma. There are a few little lights down here as well, lighting up only a few feet around each light. This is my favorite place to be.

I started playing with the bottom of my skirt as I looked out into the lake, watching the tiny ripples bounce off the water. Tears clouded my vision as I thought back to what had just happened. Why me? Why was she being such a bitch, to me. Like, I'm sorry that my life's not good enough for you, I'll make sure to ask you next time before my parents get killed. I needed to stop this. Crying over something that happened years ago is pathetic and I need to forget about it.

"Forgetting it won't solve anything." I heard a voice behind me. Shit, how'd he know I was here?

"Please, I want to be alone, Shawn." I said, turning back towards the lake, my back resting against one of the trees. Shawn sighed before placing his hands on the ground while attempting to sit down. He fell slightly causing me to smile for a bit.

"Do you want to talk about it?" He said in a hushed voice. Our faces were within inches of each other and his whole left side of his body was in contact with my whole right side of my body. He made me feel very nervous yet comfortable at the same time.

"What I want to do is beat the shit out of Candice." I mumbled, causing him to laugh. The vibrations from his laugh sent chills down my spine, causing me to slightly shiver. Shit, I hope he didn't notice.

"You cold?" He asked. Shit.

"Nah, I'm good." I waved it off, hoping he'd drop the subject. I don't want to look like one of those girls who 'forgets' their jacket so they can wear someone else's but, I want to wear his jacket.

"Here." He said, taking off his jacket and placing it lightly around my arms. Yes. He didn't pull his arm away, he left it draped over my left shoulder, giving it a tight squeeze.

"Look," He began, "I want you to know-"

"Shawn," I interrupted, "Please don't give me that bullshit that I'm 'loved' and I've always had a 'family' because I really don't want to hear it right now." I finished. Shawn had a perplexed look on his face and he looked absolutely adorable. I think my crush for Shawn has increased slightly in the past couple of days and that scares me. A lot.

"Uh- I was going to say that you look beautiful tonight but, what you said works fine as well." He said, laughing, causing me to laugh. Then without thinking, I laid my head on his shoulder. After I did it I realized how out there that move was but, I couldn't get myself to move. It just felt too right, leaning against him for my support felt as if he could catch me anytime I fall.

"Thank you, Shawn." I mumbled in his shirt. My god he smells perfect.

"For what?" He said in a confused tone. Again his grip on my shoulder tightened and I felt those same freaking chills again.

"For actually being there for me." I said and I felt him exhale, moving the hair on my face slightly.

"Anytime sweetheart." He said and I practically melted in his arms. Shawn Mendes just called me sweetheart, what more could I ask for?

Shawn and I sat there for what felt like hours, just listening to the ripples of the lake splashing up on the surface. Occasionally, Shawn would re-adjust himself, causing him to squeeze my shoulder every time. And every time I'd get butterflies. All I wanted to do was stay here in his arms forever but I couldn't. I know that this means something different for me than it does for him and every time I think that it give me this sick feeling in my stomach.

"Shawn?"

"Hm?" He said. God his voice kills me.

"We should probably head back up." I mumbled disappointed. I could feel Shawn exhale.

"Yeah." He said, drawing it out. He stood up and I instantly felt cold. Shawn dusted off the back of his pants and I couldn't help but look at his butt. I'm sorry I couldn't help it.

Shawn extended his hand for me and I grabbed it, feeling that same warmth again. He pulled me up quickly and I stumbled a bit into his chest.

"Geez, Shawn do you wanna pull me up any faster?" I said as he chuckled, stabling me against him.

"Sorry." he said as we started back towards the house.

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It's been about two weeks since the party and I've barely talked to Shawn. He's always busy or hanging out with Colton or with homework. I hate that. Right now, it's Friday and I'm sitting in Physics class waiting for this horrible day to be over. A new rumor stared today. I guess, according to the rumor, that Shawn has a crush on a girl. Everyone is talking about it and of course Candice is going around saying that it's probably her because, 'Who wouldn't like her.'

"Hey have you heard?" Mae said, sitting down next to me. I slammed my notebook on the desk wile exhaling loudly.

"Yes. Yes I've heard, Mae." She sat back a bit.

"I was going to say that we don't have homework in this class but, damn." I slammed my head down on the table. Why does Shawn have this affect on me?

"I'm sorry." I said, rubbing my face. Mae rested her hand on my back.

"It's about Shawn isn't it." She said and I groaned loudly.

"I hate this so much. He hasn't been talking to me, and now he likes some other girl, which sucks because I won't be able to deal with him all over someone at my house." I ranted and inhaled deeply because spoke so quickly.

"You really like him don't you." Mae said and I stopped and thought for a moment.

Do I really like him that much? I can't. I mean yeah he's beautiful but I don't think that I like him like that. Well, I love his smile and personality. And the way his eyes crinkle when he laughs. And how perfect his personality is. And how tall and- shit. Shit no oh hell no.

"Fuck." I whispered and Mae laughed.

"I'm surprised it took you this long to figure out." I punched her.

"What the hell am I suppose to do now?" My eyes felt as if I wanted to cry and my chest felt uncomfortably tight. Mae just sat there, shaking her head back and forth not knowing what to do either.

~Shawn's POV~

I don't know what to do. My mind is racing and my head is spinning. Everyone at school now knows I have a crush on someone but no one knows who. Not even Colton knows. Actually, he's the last person I want to know who I like. If I actually told him, it'd be the last thing I'd ever do.

I have a crush on my best friends sister.