Just a boy ~ Shawn Mendes

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Paisley

I have fond memories of my dad. He honestly tried his best to help my mum when she had me, and we had grown really close. I still have the little bracelet he got me for my second birthday. It had tiny pointe shoes engraved all over it, and was actually the reason i started dance.

That was the last time i saw him though. My mum found out about his wife, she was the same age as her and dad was a couple years older. Dad wasnt allowed to see me after that, mum said it wasnt fair on his wife or the other child.

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Once we had both sat down in the garden, my mum started to explain what had happened.

"Pais, your dad has been tested for stomach cancer. It hasn't been confirmed yet, but he called me to ask if you can see him. He said you dont have to if you dont want to, but he wants you to know that he loves you."

My eyes are wide open in shock. I cant believe what is happening, its all so fast.

"But he- i- mum i dont know what to say" i sob, but Shawn catches my eye from his bedroom window. He looks as confused as i feel.

"Its ok Paisley" she says, rubbing my back. I nod and look at her, but shes now smiling. I turn around and see Shawn running into the garden.

"Ill give you two a minute." My mum walks away but stops and says something to Shawn that i cant hear, and he nods.

"Hey."

"Hey."

"So do you wanna go get an ice cream? I know its a lil' cold but its summer." Shawn grins and hold out his hand.

I sniff and reply

"Whatever weirdo, lets go." We both laugh and make our way too the nearest parlour, which in all honesty, is not very near at all.

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@paisleybrookes1 : @shawnmendes why are you so weird? X

@shawnmendes: @paisleybrookes1 because you've rubbed off on me obviously lol x

I look up from my phone and Shawn seems to be typing intensely. I hope its not another tweet at me, my phone always goes crazy if he @'s me.

He presses on last thing and smirks.

"Oh great. What have you done now?" I joke sarcastically, but only get an innocent look in response.

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From Shawn: Hey, hi, hello... Yeah so um, we're sat opposite each other eating ice cream. I can tell something is up and I know if i try to say this out loud i will mess it up like the awkward 'weirdo' i am. But i guess what i want to say is, I'll always be here for you. You can talk to me about anything, even if you know i wont be any help in the situation, still tell me. I dont want you to worry about anything. Ill take half of the weight for you, because i want to. I'll always stick up for you, no matter what. I will do all this and more for you to be happy, because you do all of that for me every day with out realising it. You're the life of party to me xx

My heart beat speeds up while everything else around me slows down. I look up at Shawn and he looks really nervous but yet sure of himself at the same time.

"Shawn..." My eyes start to water.
"That was so sweet" I smile and happy tears roll down my smiling cheeks. He immediately stands up and walks over to sit on my side of the table. I rest my head on his chest and he takes my hands into his. I then begin to explain about my dad.

"You can get through anything, okay?" He mumbles, and all i can bare to do is nod my busy, confused head.

Like it or nah?? Idk , i feel like all my chapters are crappy x