Mercy; Shawn Mendes

5. Roomate

"I didn't imagine myself moving in with a total jackass...but here I am."

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Veronica.

I went home that day not really sure what I did. Or what I was going to tell my dad. I couldn't tell him about the deal obviously but how would I explain how I met someone and decided to move in with them? I mean it sounds absolutely crazy.

I pulled into the drive way and for the first time in the past few days he was actually here pretty early. I cut the engine but stayed in the car for a little bit. Trying to think and come up with the best excuse and explanation. I haven't even been here that long and all of this is happening?

Why me? I came to study and get a degree and be something more. Not get dragged into fame or drama. Why was I so stupid to say yes? Maybe I should just call Shawn and tell him I changed my mind. I pulled out my phone and was about to call him but I couldn't.

My dad was already stressing about work and money. I can't throw college debt on the pile of stress even though it's mostly my stress. Ugh this is the only opportunity I have to make money like this. I mean there's always becoming a stripper but I'm pretty sure my mom and dad would kill me if they knew. Especially my dad.

I took a deep breath before grabbing my bag and getting out of the car. I walked to the front door and opened it. I could hear my dad talking on the phone in the kitchen. I set my bag on the table before walking into the kitchen where I seen him standing by the island.

When he seen me he gave me a smile before he continued to talk on the phone. I walked over to the fridge and grabbed a water bottle. I leaned against one of the Island's chairs and waited till he was done talking.

Eventually he said bye and hung up, he ran his hands down his face like he was stressed. I bit my lip hoping this was the right time to tell him.

"Everything okay?" I asked breaking he silence.

He looked at me and put on a smile, "Yeah just things with work, nothing for you to stress about." He told me.

"Dad it's okay you can tell me." I tell him trying to comfort him.

He shook his head, "No you shouldn't worry about anything besides school and work."

I guess this could be the time I say something since he brought school up. My heart started beating really fast out of nervousness and fear.

"About school, I have this friend that lives in LA and they offered me a place to stay." I said really fast.

He just stared at the counter for a while before it registered, "W-what's wrong with living here?" He asked.

I laughed, "Nothing Dad it's just you're not here all the time cause I know things are stressful at work. But also my school is closer to where they live so I wouldn't drive so far."

He thought about it, "I know things are crazy but I finally get to see you after years and now you want to move out?" He asked.

"Dad I'm 18 and I need to move on and become my own person. I promise I'll make time to visit and spend time with you I just need this." I say hoping he wouldn't fight me on it and understand.