ethereal

connected

Shawn ❤: Hey baby

M: Hey

Shawn ❤: What's going on?

M: Wdym

Shawn ❤: You're acting weird
Shawn ❤: This isn't like you

I read his messages and didn't reply, instead returned to my chemistry homework.

My phone buzzed again.

Shawn ❤: Love what's wrong? You know I'm always here for you

I sighed, shutting my phone off and putting it in my nightstand drawer. I didn't want to talk to him about what was bothering me because I knew he would just blow up. Shawn is super protective and cares a lot about the little things.

My hands played with my thick white comforter fluffed up on my bed. I thought about what his reaction would be if I told him. What would he think?

I could hear my phone violently buzzing in the drawer beside me. I decided to go over, since he's worried and doesn't even know what was going on.

Notifications

Shawn ❤: I'm always here for you to talk. You know that

Shawn ❤: Amara I love you just please tell me nothing's wrong

Shawn ❤: And if it is we can get through it

Shawn ❤: Missed Call

Shawn ❤: I love you please pick up

I smiled at my phone and got up from my bed, throwing my army green bomber jacket over my white tee and black leggings. I walked downstairs.

"Hey mom" I sang, taking a seat at one of the island chairs.

"Hi honey" She said. "Are you going somewhere?" She set down her mug full of tea and smiled at me.

"Yeah I think im gonna head to Shawn's. Just to chat about a few things." I pulled my hair into a side braid and walked over to the other side of the island.

"I'll see you later." I kissed her cheek. "Be back before 10!" She said. "Unless you're going to sleep over!" She yelled, as I was already beside the front door, slipping on my burgundy converse. I laughed. "Bye!" I opened the front door and took a deep breath, taking in the cool winter air. Off to Shawn's.

Shawn lives only a few houses away, so I decided not to bring a coat. Bad idea though, it was starting to get really cold. I was halfway to his house, looking at the ground when I was pushed out of the way by somebody. I almost fell to the ground, but when I looked up I saw the one person I wanted to see. Shawn.

"Amara! Oh my god I didn't see you I'm so sorry." He engulfed me into his warm embrace, stroking my hair as I breathed into his chest. He took of his black jacket, slipping it over my shoulders and turning me around, back into the direction of his house.

"I was walking to your house. I started to get really worried, love." He looked into my light brown orbs with sadness. His cold hands clutched mine and I stared at his soft, plump lips. Not even chapped from the freezing weather. His lips locked with mine and his hands cupped my cheeks. We went into his house.

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He sat me on his couch once we were inside.

"So, what's bothering you?" He looked into my eyes and held my hands tight. I looked at his hopeful eyes. "It's just that..." I start, but don't end up finishing my sentence. "Amara. Tell me." He persevered. I sigh.

"It's Lauren." I look at the ground. Trying to distract myself with the bright orange and red carpet on the living room floor. Shawn let go of my hands and stood up. His breathing sped up, and he started pacing the room.

"God, what did she do now." One of his hands was covering his forehead. He looked stressed, considering how over protective he is when he doesn't need to be. He paced the room again.

"Shawn," I began. But he interrupted me. "Amara I honestly don't even want to know what she did, okay? She deserves none of our attention at all. We'll give her what she wants if we address it." He sighed, looking me in the eyes. I tried to speak up and continue, but he wouldn't budge. Instead, he brought hot chocolate and popcorn so we could watch a movie. I gave up on trying to tell him about Lauren. I'll bust it out some other time when he's not suspecting anything.

It was 9:25. My head was resting on Shawn's chest with my arm wrapped around his torso, his resting on either sides of mine. Our fingers were intertwined and he was humming softly into my ear. "Hey Shawn?" I asked, lifting up my head slightly. He quickly layed it back onto his chest. I cuddled up to him and began talking. "So my mom wants me back at ten." I say, intertwining and unclasping our hands. For a second, I forgot about Lauren's little "plan".

"What? Why don't you just sleep over?" He strokes my hair. "Really?" "Yeah of course babe. My parents and Aaliyah are at a hotel in Toronto for a wedding so we have the house to ourselves." He said, I could hear the smile in his voice.

"Uh, nice try Mendes." I smirk, slapping his arm playfully. "I love you." I said, closing my eyes slowly. "I love you." He said. Shawn kissed my forehead and on that couch that night, we both fell asleep. Our hands connected.

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HI CUTIES 💌

Okay so this one was kinda filler, cause there will be an update tonight as well! It's going to be related to New Years of course, so get excited ❤

I'm starting to think that I need to have something happen in the story that will put a major impact on everyone in it. I'm going to add it in maybe after New Years, in early January. Drama is COMING !!!

Anyways ily guys!! I'll post another authors note at the end of the New Years chapter. Prepare for it to be long.

Ily lots

-maya