Shawn Mendes Imagines

87: Recital

Y/N's POV:

"Mommy, will daddy be there?" Amelia watches her feet kick her car seat. I take a deep breath.

"I don't know, baby. He said he'd try." I glance in the rearview mirror. She sighs as I finally find an empty parking spot in the crazy busy parking lot.

"I miss him." She says. I unbuckle my seat belt and turn off the car before I get out of my seat and get Amelia out of hers. She spots one of the other dancers in her class and waves wildly.

"Come on, sweetheart. Madame Carr told us to be here five minutes ago." I grab her wrist lightly and guide her into the bustling recital hall. Her assistant teacher is standing by the backstage door guiding the girls in. I pull my ticket out of my purse as Amelia runs over with her teacher.

The ticket lady punches a hole into my ticket with a smile. I enter the auditorium and beeline straight towards my assigned seat. About fifteen minutes later, the lights dim and the red, velvet curtain is pulled back. Instantly, I spot Amelia in first position, standing off to stage left. Her eyes light up when she sees me, and I wave a little.

The music for their routine begins to play loudly and they all begin to dance, doing a cute plié to start. Amelia's eyes lock on something in the back of the room for focus. After a quick costume change, the little girls do another routine to 'Old Time Rock and Roll', then the auditorium begins to clear out for the big girl's dance recital.

I rush out to the girl's changing room, standing there and waiting for Amelia to come out of the backstage door.

"Y/N, turn around. Is that your husband?" One of the other mom's catches my attention. My heart flutters as I glance over my shoulder. Sure enough, I see Shawn coming down the crowded hallway with a bouquet of gorgeous roses in his arm.

"Shawn!" I squeal. He smiles widely, opening his arms to embrace me.

"Hi baby! Where's Amelia?" He asks. I lean back and place a gentle kiss on his warm lips.

"She'll be out in a minute. Why don't you surprise her?" I suggest. His smile grows bigger and he nods, turning with his back to the door. As if cued, Amelia comes running out of the auditorium.

"Mommy! Did you see my plié in the middle? Madame Carr said it was my best plié ever!" She squeals.

"I did! It was awesome! I've got a surprise for you." I smile, nudging Shawn. She locks her gaze on him as he turns around.

"Daddy!" She screams in excitement.

"Hi baby girl!" He picks her up and hugs her tightly.

"I've missed you so much! Did you see me dancing?" She giggles as he sets her down. He nods as he gives her the flowers.

"I did, princess. I stood in the back and watched everything. You did amazing." He praises.

"I'm so glad you came to my recital." She whispers.

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A/N:

OMG literally family goals.

QOTD: What do you want to name your kids?

AOTD: Girls: Meredith Lynn
Boys: Ethan Grey