[DISCONTINUED] Perhaps A Perfect Match | Jerome Clarke x reader

Chapter tweleve

Dinner was really awkward. Jerome kept looking at me every now and again but I shoed the thought of him out of my mind.

After dinner, a few of us sat in the lounge area just on our phones or, like joy, reading a magazine. Amber whispered to me; "Hey, did you tell Jerome and Eddie?" "No. I've given up on emotions again." I whispered back. She sighed and dragged me to our room. "Amberrrrr!" I said in a moany loud voice and everyone looked at us but nothing was said.

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I walked up behind Eddie on the way over to school, he was walking alone. I tapped him on his shoulder and decided to be cold. "Hey, listen. I can't return your feelings. Sorry." "Oh right. Very forward there, Y/N." He said kind of sad. "Sorry." I said again, he just patted my shoulder and we walked go school in silence.

-after school time skip-
"Y/N, what were you saying to Eddie before school?" Jerome asked in the large hallway. "Jerome, it's really non of your business but I basically told him go away cos I dont like him." I replied savagely and walked away.

-time skip, two days later -
Everyone was sat in the lounge when Joy came bursting in with news. "Guys! I'm hosting a talent show! I need people to sign up! Come on!" She squealed. Mostly everyone sighed. Mara was keen. Jerome then went to talk to Joy about something, assuming it was to do with the talent show, I don't know, I don't care. 

Later on, we all had dinner and Joy told us how many people she got signed up for the talent show.  To be honest, I really didn't care.

When some of us were chilling in the lounge area, both Amber and Joy came over to me. I didn't notice Joy at first. "Yes, Amber?" I asked with a sigh. "We think you should sing in the show!" Amber said rather loudly coursing Eddie to come over as I looked up. "I do need some more people, please?" Joy pleaded. "You have a really good voice, Y/N." Eddie said then sat down next to me. "No. I don't sing in front of people." I said simply. "How does he know how you sing then?" Amber asked, pointing to Eddie. I sighed. "I overheard her when she didn't know I was there." Eddie answered for me. "He thinks you're good. He listens to some terrible music so if he thinks you're good then everyone will!" Amber pleaded. "No. I don't song in front of people." I repeated. Amber turned to Joy. "We'll work on her." She said then winked at Eddie. Joy left.

-another time skip, sorry-
The day of the talent show. I still haven't agreed to sing. I won't either. Parents were coming to it. Mine obviously weren't. I decided to put on some blue high waisted jeans and a dark purple tank top with black stripes. Nicer than my usual clothes.

I went downstairs and met with Amber and Alfie and we left to the school hall. Joy was starting and an act came on, singing. She was ok.  There was a few dancers, a couple more singers and some people who did ridiculous things. The Jerome came out and did some terrible balloon animals which made me laugh. I stayed for about five minutes then went to the loo.
When I came back, Joy was announcing an act. "And next we have...um...a mystery performer singing 'theres nothing holding me back' by Shawn Mendes!" I sighed to myself, this was going to be terrible.

"Hey everyone. I was asked to come here today by a young guy who wants to show a lovely girl how much he likes her. So this is for her." He said. Thats... I looked up to see him. Thats Shawn Mendes! Omg! Shawn Mendes is in my school! My face lit up with joy and excitement. I love him so much. I know all his songs and the words to every one. I'm his biggest fan! He started to sing and I looked at him with so much happiness and lovingness. He looked directly at me as he sang for a minute then continued on until the end. I cheered so loud and everyone else just clapped. Hashtag embarrassing.

After the show had finished and music was playing, the Shawn Mendes came over to me.
"Hey! Are you a fan or something? That was some loud cheering." He laughed. "Yeah. Love your songs..." I said hesitantly. "Don't be nervous. I'm just a normal guy." He said, putting his hand on my shoulder and taking it off again. Eeeep! Shawn Mendes touched my shoulder!

We chatted for a while then he went to the toilet. Jerome came over to me. I pushed my hair back a bit as he did. "Do you know who he was singing to?" He asked. "No. Whoever it is, is super lucky!" I said with enthusiasm. "You." He said simply. "Sorry?" I questioned. "You. He was singing to you." He said looking into my eyes. "How? What? Why? Sorry?" I questioned a few times. "I asked him to sing today, for you." He said softly. "Aww...Oh." I said then realised. "Why?" I asked slowly. "Is it not obvious? I want you back still! I love you!" He said loudly. Eddie turned and looked at us, as did Amber and Joy. Great...

Shawn came back into the room and over to us. "Would you like to sing a song with me?" He questioned softly. I was amazed so much that I said yes before thinking about all the people. Amber fist bumped the air and I went to the stage with him. He let me choose. I chose 'life of the party', his song. We sang and it was amazing. We chatted again afterwards and then he had to leave. Although he gave me his number! Eeeep!

Later, I was lounging in my room listening to a recording of Shawn and mines song together and texting him, when Jerome came in. "Hey..." He said. "Sup?" I said, not noticing who it was till after I said it, when I sat up. "Can we talk? And don't say no!" He said quickly. I just nodded. He sat down next to me.
J: "I thought that getting Shawn Mendes to perform for you would make you see how much I wanted you back but I fear it made it worse. You got close, sang together and he gave you his number. I bet you were texting him before I came in..."
Not gonna lie, I was but who wouldn't? He's Shawn Mendes!
Y/N: "I guess it did..."
J: "Wait really!?"
Y/N: "I..."

I didn't actually know what to say so I just kissed him quickly. "Wait! So you're not gonna go out with Shawn?" He asked. "I've always wanted to but he'd never anyway. Plus he's always busy so." I answered shyly, looking down, fiddling with my fingers. He took my hands and looked me in the eyes after raising my chin. "Good. I thought I lost you to him." He said. I brought him in to a hug, a long one. Amber walked in; "Oh sorry. An I interrupting?" "No no! Jerome was just going anyway." I said. "It's OK. I'll give you a minute." She said and leaves as I was about to say no. "Will you go out with me, Y/N L/N?" He asked sweetly. "Yes..." I trailed off. "Oh, you want to keep it secret again, don't you?" He asked, slightly annoyed. "No but I don't want to shout it from the roof tops. Leave them to find out by seeing us or something." I said. "Agreed." He said and gave me a quick kiss then left as Amber came back in.

"I want the gossip!" She squealed.

- A/N -
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