Gunshots | Dunkirk (Larry)

11. Oh no, Shawn

I immediatly stepped back from Louis and turned. There was nobody in the view but I was sure that I've heard Shawn gasping. I thought it was better if I would talk about it in the morning.  We laid back on the couch chit chatting about minor things and what not until Louis fell asleep on my lap. I sat there thinking until I fell asleep as well.

In the morning we've been woken up by Louis' phone. Although it rang a couple times he didn't picked it up. We slowly straighten up from the couch and I went to check on Shawn to see if he was awake too. The only problem was that Shawn wasn't here.

"What the hell??" I yelled in annoyance.
"What happened?" Louis asked sleepy.
"Shawn's gone."
"What.. where did he left?"
"I don't know.. he's not from here he doesn't know this city.."
"What.. but how.. did you bring him to stay with you?"
"Yes, he has some personal problems and.. whatever I'm going after him."

So I quickly changed my clothes and ran out the door.
I decided to walk around the neighbourhood first and check the park and a few cafes that were just around the corner. Hopefully finding him there.

After a while I wasn't able to find any trace of Shawn so I took my car and went down the streets. Passing by the train station my attention was caught by a military bag identical to mine. It was Shawn getting out of a cab. I immediately pulled next in the parking lot and ran after him.

"Shawn, hei wait up!" I said running. Luckily he turned and stopped.
"Harry?" He seemed surprised.
"That must be me. Shawn why did you left?" I asked avoiding any other subjects.
"I wasn't.. it was like .. I was the third wheel to a bike.. it isn't right for me to be there, Harry." He said tears welling his eyes.
"You've seen us, haven't you?"
"Unfortunately."
"No, seriously you've got that wrong. He kissed me. I didn't, it took me all by surprise. I wasn't even aware of what he was doing. Please trust me Shawn! I really grew up some feelings for you and I don't want the rhing that we have to end. You are one of he most important people in my life, please come back with me!"
"I don't know.. I feel bad for everything. Louis will be mad about me coming back. I can't." He said turning away.
"No, it doesn't even matters. He is a dad, and he has a girlfriend and a mother of his child.. I have nobody." I said, my voice trailing off.
"You have me, curly." Shawn said caressing my cheek. I looked up to him and he kissed me gently on my forehead.
"Will you come back with me?"
"Do I have to choose?" He laughed.
"Of course not. Let's go home."

We both got in my car and drove back to Louis to grab our stuff. Luckily Louis was gone as a note from him said, he went out to buy milk for the kid. We packed our uniforms and put the bags in my car. I chosed the Range to go home because it was more spacious, so after I left a note for Louis to find I double checked the door and left to Holmes Chapel.

"Something is buzzing." Shawn said.
"What?" I asked distracted.
"I think your phone is ringing."
"Oh yeah.." I said and answered.

"Yo curls and peaches, I've heard you're back in town?!"
"Liam, my trusty batman, yes I am actually.
"We have to meet asap."
"Why, did something happened?"
"Not really but we missed you a lot."
"Yeah well right now I'm heading to Holmes."
"Awesome clear your schedule maybe we'll do a band meet and sing some shit like old times?"
"Would do. See ya in about an hour or two."
"Cool I'll tell everybody. See ya."

"So you're going to hear me sing tonight."
"Yeah, maybe I'll go for a walk or something."
"What.. why?"
"Don't want to disturb you guys." Shawn seemed to close to himself.
"Don't even think of ditching me. Deserter."
"Am not.."

So that's how our drive went laughing and joking. At some point my phone rang again.

"Curly I've arranged to give a gig to the old stadium tonight, are you up for it?"
"What.. how is that possible?"
"Fine, I lied. I've arranged it a few days ago, fans are there awaiting. It was planned as a surprise for your homecoming. You can't ditch it."
"Liam, are you nuts? We didn't even rehearsed anything, it's been months since the last concert."
"Don't worry, you'll be fine."
Does Louis knows about this?"
"Yeah, he's on his way too. Can't wait to see you two idiots."
"Yeah..surely extatic to see you too."

Hours flew by and here we are at the stadium, getting ready. I left Shawn with my mom and Gemma in the audience. I am really nervous about him watching me sing. I've never felt like this before, not even at one of our biggest concerts.

"Guys let's get changed, you two look funny." Niall giggled.
"I'm so glad that you're amused about the milk stain on my t-shirt, Ni, thank you!" Louis said sarcastically.

Soon we've changed our clothes and got our hair fixed and face powered by the lovely Lou.

"Who else is here by the way?" I asked while my hair was locked in place.
"Our families, friends, girlfriends, baby mothers.. maybe babies.."
"What? Is he even allowed to this much noise?"

"He will be here just for a song or two. Briana wanted to come and she didn't have someone to watch over him." Louis explained.
"S'alright then."

"Guys you'll start in 2 minutes!"
"Okay let's do this, like old times!"

We hugged each other, although when it came the turn to hug Louis I did it for a very short amount of time.

"Good evening Holmes Chapel!!" Liam started while myself and the others greeted the audience.