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This whole drama outburst thing with him... I felt free when it ended. I missed the old Shawn so bad, and I just wanted to spend time with him before he was going to leave. Forever. He texted me earlier the next morning.

S: good morning beautiful ❤️

Amara: good morning handsome 😘

S: so... i kinda have a surprise for you

Amara: oh reallllyyy! what's on the schedule Mendes?

S: a dateee :))

Amara: haha okkkkk

He read my message but didn't reply, but the next thing I knew he was calling me.

"Hello?" I said, acting like I didn't know who he was. "Hey babe" he said, happily. "Uhhh, I don't know you... you must have the wrong number?" I told him even though it was more of a question, trying not to laugh. "Oh very funny, Amara" He chuckled. "I'm gonna pick you up at 6ish? Wear something causal." He said. "Okay sure! Where are we going may I ask?" I was smiling. "That's a surprise." I could hear his smile as he said it. "Ughhh fine... we'll talk later, but I need to get my stuff ready for tonight. Love you!" I said. "Love y-" he stopped. "AMARA ONE MORE THING" he yelled. I swear I almost went deaf. "YES, Shawn." I was laughing, though. "Dress really casual... like sweatpants and baggy tee shirt casual" "Now I'm really wondering where we're going!" I said with a giggle. "Love youuuuuu!" He sang, before hanging up. I plugged in my phone to charge and got ready for the day.

For our date, I went with a pair of black joggers and a grey and black Victoria's Secret sweatshirt. I just left my hair to flow naturally curly down my back. I REALLY started to wonder where we were going. I was excited though, because this meant we would be comfortable the whole night... which made me happy.

For the rest of the day though, I had to run some errands and stuff (a/n: boring ik) and I guess have a lazy day, depending on what's happening with the errands. Since it was almost Christmas, I decided to do some shopping. I got dressed in jeans and a light grey sweater, slipping on my flats and heading out the door. On the way to the mall, I was thinking really hard about what I would get for Shawn. He's pretty easy to buy gifts for, but this year I wanted to get him something original, something he would never think of. My mind was still wandering aimlessly when I pulled into the parking lot. After struggling for 10 minutes trying to find a spot, one opened up.

In the mall, I decided to head for Forever 21 first, to shop for all my girl friends. It was packed in there, everyone was buying things, since it was all on sale. I mostly got jewelry,
(a/n: you guys know that forever 21 has the best jewelry everrrr) but a few tops too. I still couldn't get Shawn off my mind. What should I get him?

I walking out of the store when I bumped into Stephanie.

"AMARA!" She ran over and gave me a hug. I was really happy to see her. "What are you doing here?" I asked. "I'm just doing Christmas shopping... what about you?" "Same! It's been really busy" I said, shaking my head. "I know! Everything is being wiped out of stores." Since she was doing shopping, I figured she was probably shopping for her boyfriend, Tyler. I asked her about Shawn.

"Hey so, are you shopping for Tyler at all? I have no idea what to get Shawn. I want to get him something meaningful and original you know?" I asked, hoping she would say yes. "Yeah of course! I got him some clothes. Wait so Shawn is moving right?"

I cringed at her words. The thought of him leaving entered my mind again, just when I got it out. I was able to form a response. "Yeah, he is." I said, looking down. "Oh... then why are you buying each other Christmas presents? Is he even staying for Christmas?"

Her words cut deeper than a knife ever could. (a/n: stitches reference¿) I wanted to leave, right there, right then. Again, I told myself I was fine and just told her. "Well, he's still trying to figure out exactly what day he's leaving, but either way, I'll go see him for Christmas if he's not staying." I answered. "Okay! I think you should get him something that will remind him of home. Something that will remind him about his passion and gift, and about you. It will hit real close to his heart, trust me." She said, with a smile. "Thanks Steph! I gotta go but we'll text later and I'll tell you how it goes".

We waved goodbye and I walked around the mall for a little longer. I was still thinking about his gift when I passed by a music store. I looked inside and saw this black guitar, sitting in the display window. An idea popped into my head.

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a/n: short chapter :( part two will come in the morning ❤️ be prepared for a whole lot of cuteness

also my references ugH BYE

- maya