Bad Reputation (Shawn Mendes)

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Music:
Put A Little Love On Me - Niall Horan

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I woke up the next morning, got changed into my running clothes, slipped on my nikes and left. I put on my usual running playlist and started jogging. Mum and Dad have been fighting a lot recently, they kicked off again this morning so I decided to go out for a run. I don't know what it is but running clears my head and sometimes I just need a break from everything.
I ran around the places I was familiar with and then finished running alongside the beach, the view was amazing so I stopped to take a picture. I heard footsteps behind me but ignored it as it could be anyone.
"Ew, what's she doing here?" I heard her voice and knew exactly who it was.
I took one earphone out and turned to face her "What do you want Lyndsey?"
"I saw Shawn's video of you yesterday, very funny." She crossed her arms.
I rolled my eyes. "Is that you trying to be sarcastic?"
She took a step closer to me. "What have I told you about Shawn?"
"Back off and stay away, please don't say it again, you've said it so many times, it's just getting annoying."
She scoffed. "Funny."
"What's that's supposed to mean?"
"I won't tell you again b-"
I cut her off "Let me save you the effort, no matter how many times you tell me to back away from him, I won't. He's my friend and last time I checked theres no rule against being friends with someone. I can't exactly stay away from him when he's been giving me extra math lessons each week and they have really been benefiting me, my work has improved drastically but I guess because you don't care about your education so you don't understand that. If you don't mind I have a job interview to go to." I put the earphone back in my ear and jogged off knocking her as I passed. When I got home I took a shower and put on the clothes Syd picked out for me. She has a great taste in clothes and knows exactly what I should wear.
I headed to Olive Garden and approached a guy in uniform who was working. "Really sorry to bother you but I've got a job interview here, do you know where I need to go?" I asked.
"No worries." He replied. "Wait here a second and I'll get Naomi for you."
"Thank you." I said before he walked away. Whilst I was waiting I sent Sid a text.

To Sid:
Just got here, thank you so much for helping me pick out my outfit!x

From Sid:
No problem, good luck🤞🏻, tell me all about it when you finish x

To Sid:
Will do x

The waitor came back shortly after with a dark haired lady dressed in a black pencil skirt, white long sleeve shirt and heels. She approached me and held her hand out. "You must be Jasmine, I'm Naomi the manager." I took her hand in mine and shook it.
"Nice to meet you."
"Follow me and I'll take you to my office where we'll have our interview."
She took me to her office and I made sure to say thank you every time she opened a door for me. She sat down at her desk and I sat opposite her. The interview didn't take long and went surprisingly well. The only reason I applied for this job was because Syd works here and put in a good word for me but its good money and I already have waitressing experience from my old job back in England. As soon as I left the restaurant I got my phone out to let Syd know how I got on.

To Syd:
Just got out, it went so well, they are all so nice!x

From Syd:
I knew you'd be great! When do you find out if you've got the job?x

To Syd:
Tonight🤞🏻x

From Syd:
Well me, Dan and the others are all meeting at the café tonight, we'll pick you up at 7, we can celebrate your new job!x

To Syd:
I haven't got it yet x

From Syd:
But you will😏x

To Syd:
See you at 7 x

***

I walked in the café and ordered the biggest hot chocolate they had, I had a good feeling about tonight. I sat down with everyone and made sure my phone was on loud just I case Naomi rings me.
"Where is Shawn?" Syd asked.
"He said he's gonna be a bit late, but he wants us to order his drink." Jake replied.
Syd immediately grabbed my arm. "Me and Jazz will do that."
She pulled me over to the counter and ordered Shawn's green tea." What's going on between you and Shawn?"
"Nothing." I replied.
She raised her eyebrows. "I saw the video, yesterday."
I lowered my voice. "You're the second person to say that, why is that video such a big deal?"
"Who else asked you about the video?" She asked.
"I went out for a jog this morning and Lyndsey spoke to me."
She rolled her eyes. "What did she say?"
"Just the usual shit."
She laughed and paid the man behind the counter, she then grabbed Shawn's drink and we headed back to the table.
As soon as I sat down my phone rang. Everyone went silent.
I answered the call. "Hello."
"Hi, is that Jasmine Smith?"
"It is." I replied.
"Hi it's Naomi from Olive Garden"
"Hello."
"How are you?"
"I'm good thank you, how are you?"
"I'm very well, I'm just giving you a ring regarding your job interview earlier today."
"Okay"
"We are very pleased with your interview and are wondering if you'd like to attend a trial day with us?"
"I'd love to."
"The trial is next Saturday 10-12, is that alright with you?"
"That is perfect!"
"Great, I thought I'd just let you know that we have also asked another girl who came in for an interview with us today to come to the trail and we only have space for one new worker so whoever we think suits this job the best will get it, is that still okay with you?"
"That's absolutely fine."
"Do you have any questions?"
"I don't think so."
"Great, I'll see you Saturday."
"Thank you so much." I put the phone down.
Syd immediately hugged me. "Well done Jazz!"
I didn't say anything.
She pulled away. "What's wrong?"
I placed my phone on the table. "I've got a trail day on Saturday and I'm competing against another girl, only one of us can have the job."
"What's wrong with that?" Jake asked.
I looked up at him. "What if she's really good?"
Syd put her arm around me. "You'll get it."
A few moments Shawn came in. "Did I miss it?"
He sat down next to me. "I've got a trail on Saturday."
He hugged me. "Well done Jazz, that's great!"
I smiled at him. "Thank you."
We all talked between us for a while until we heard the door open.
"What are they doing here?" Dan said looking over at the door.
We all looked over and saw Lyndsey and her two minions ordering some drinks at the counter.
"This is a café Dan, anyone can order a drink." I said and he laughed slightly.
I planned on ignoring her but she approached our table.
She looked around at everyone. "What are you losers doing?"
"Drinking coffee, what does it look like?" Syd snapped.
"Feisty." She looked over at me "Congratulations on the job offer by the way, it's a shame you won't get it."
"You don't know that." Jake said
"Actually I'm the other candidate you'll be competing against on Saturday, so there's no chance you'll get the job."'She took her eyes off me and smirked at everyone else: "Enjoy your coffee."
As soon as she walked out the door and I collapsed onto the table with my head in my hands.
What the fuck.

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