Hitting All The Right Notes (SHAWN MENDES)

Chapter 5- Getting Close

**ALYSSA'S POV**

We hung out with MagCon boys for a long time. I'm talking like 6 or 7 hours. I didn't mind though. Shawn was there and that's all that mattered.

Ever since he came to me and Hunters room, I haven't been able to keep my mind straight. I really liked him. Like REALLY REALLY like him. I've liked boys at my school, but I have never been so head over heels over a guys before. I'm sure Hunter knew he was the reason I ran from the Meet & Greet. I bet Hunter told Shawn to come.

As soon as I said that to myself, I looked over at Hunter. She was staring into Jacks eyes. She really did like him. And I really liked Shawn. "Did he like me? At all?" I thought to myself.

While we were hanging out with the boys, Shawn kept talking to me... and me only. It felt good to be noticed by a boy. And that boy was Shawn fucking Mendes. I felt my mouth answer before my mind could think of what to say. That happens with me a lot.

We decided to walk around the hallways some more. We got up, and slipped out without anyone really noticing. We started talking again.

"So.." He said, "when I first saw you at the meet and greet, you didn't seem that excited to be there. Is something wrong?"

"Are you kidding? I will remember that meet and greet for the rest of my life!" I exclaimed a little too loud

"Then what was the problem? You weren't jumping up and down like the other girls there?" He asked me while leaning in.

"It's just that, I don't know, it's just that it's almost meaningless." As soon as I said that he leaned back again and looked down at the floor."Think about it," I said trying to make him understand my point, "to these girls that obsess over you, that was the best 5 minutes of their lives. But, to you guys, it means nothing. You see a face and forget them. I understand that sounds really mean, but that's why I was never really into fangirling." I said looking at him.

I could tell he was very upset by my harsh words. But the words just raced out my mouth like a downhill river. I wanted to say I was sorry, but for some reason, I couldn't. I was expressing what I felt. After a few seconds of dead silence, he spoke.

"I appreciate that, you know." He said looking at me. It was my turn to be confused. "I appreciate your honesty. I wish there were more people like you."

"I'm so confused. I thought you would have been upset at what I said. Wait. What?" I said holding up my hands.

"I appreciate the fact that you are different from the other girls. You see, what you said was true. We really don't remember the small talk, the pictures, and the girls. We love them, don't get me wrong, it's just that, I feel like they are only our fans because we are attractive to them." Shawn said, while staring deep into my eyes. He looked so vulnerable and beaten down. I have never seen him like this.

It made me feel terrible. I wanted to give Shawn an enormous hug.

"I get it. It's got to be hard to believe who's there for you and whose not." I said looking down.

"Thank you. I really just needed to say that and get it off my chest. I'm sorry I'm rambling on about my problems. I'm sorry." He said. I have grown attached to this boy and I only first met him this morning. I couldn't help it. I just reach over his shoulders and gave a him a big warm hug. I felt his muscles contract and tighten when I first touched him. But then his body eased into the hug and relax. He exhaled and held onto the hug.

"Thank you. Do you want to come back my room?" He asked. "Sorry that's sounds weird." He laughed nervously. It was so cute. "It's just that everyone else is in the common room and I want it to just be us." His eyes widened when he said it. I couldn't help but laugh. "DAMNIT! Sorry! I mean like just to talk."he corrected himself.

I laughed, I knew what he meant. "Shawn it's ok. I know what you mean." I flashed a smile at him. He got really red. "Yes I'll come."

He then led me to his room. It was connected to the common room where everyone else was. I enjoyed spending time alone with Shawn, believe it or not. This morning when I left Hunters house, I thought this trip was gonna be dreadful. Now, I never want it to end. We walked inside and sat down. This time, we sat on the edge of the same bed. We talked and talked and talked and eventually it 9 o'clock. He showed me his beautiful guitar. He played for me again and it was just as magical as it was the first time. We talked about our school and who are friends were and our life goals and ambitions. We also exchanged numbers.

"So, I don't know if you know this but, the boys and I are staying another week." He said staring his brown eyes and my blue ones.

"I'm leaving tomorrow." I said flatly. I could tell he was upset by what I said. "I could see if I could change that though." I said looking at him and winking.

His face brightened. He played with his hair while I took out my phone. I shot Hunter a quick text asking if we could stay here for another week or so. To my surprise she answered yes and that her mom was ok with it. Her mom was cool like that, mine... not so much. I called my mom. I put her on speaker phone and looked at Shawn when she answered the phone.

"Hello?" She answered.

"Hey mom! It's me." I said into the phone.

"Hi sweetie! How is everything going?" She asked.

"Um.." I looked up at Shawn who smiling at me. He was smiling, teeth and all, at me and his eyes never left me. I swear those eyes will be the death of me. "Better than I expected." I finished, still looking at Shawn. He started to laugh, because he knew what I meant.

"That's great! So why'd you call?" She said.

Here we go. The moment of truth. "Mom? Can I stay here for a few more days?" I asked biting my lip. I was silently praying for a yes.

"Is it ok with Hunters mom?" She answered. What? Did I just hear that right? Was that a possible yes?

"Yea she said it was alright with her." I answered.

"Ok then that's fine." She said plainly.

"Seriously?" I spoke in pure excitement.

"Do you want me to change my mind?" She said threateningly.

"No ma'am! Thank you. I'll talk to you later bye!" Shawn and I were so excited! It was easy to tell that Shawn was, considering the fact that he was jumping on the bed at my moms answer.

"Bye!" She hung up.

"WHOO HOO ALYSSA IS STAYING!" He yelled as ran over to me. I was laughing. He came in and wrapped his big body around mine. I felt safe. It was comforting to be in his arms. I wish I could stay here forever.

Still, in the hug, I felt a large hand come to my face. With his index finger, Shawn lifted my chin. We stared at each other. My mind wanted to do some much, but my body didn't move. Shawn moved his face closer to mine. Closer. I was exited. Closer. I was nervous. Closer. Our faces were nearly centimeters away from each other. I could feel his breath in my skin. My nerves were jumping, no, leaping throughout my body. Shawn closed his eyes and pulled his face to toward mine. I closed my eyes and let my emotions over take me. I zoned out the world. This was just me and Shawn. Our lips were about to collide.

And the bedroom door swings open.