Hitting All The Right Notes (SHAWN MENDES)

Chapter 11- I'm Here For You

**SHAWN'S POV**

"Thank all of you guys for coming out to see us. We love New Jersey!" Cam says into the mic. I'm here with all the boys on stage. These spot lights are causing me to work up a sweat. "Damn, it's hot in here!" whispers Aaron into my ear.

"I know, I know, I'm dying!" I reply. I ran my fingers through my hair. To my unknowing, I roar came from the crowd of girls. They must've seen me flex, I mean, I am wearing a T-shirt. I feel myself get red and hot. I hate too much attention. I also hate knowing that half these girls don't know anything about me, except that to them, I'm just an attraction.

I'm sitting on the chairs they set up, towards the back of the stage. Taylor was speaking something into the mic, but I didn't really listen. I scanned over the crowd, to see if I could find Alyssa. "Jesus." I say I myself silently. "There must be 1,000 girls here, probably more!"

I continue to look across the audience. Then I see her. Blonde hair, green tank top, white shorts, and some boat shoes. Adorable! She sees me staring at her, smiles, and blushes. I wave to her, and about 30 girls screech and wave back. I could see Alyssa start laughing, because she knew I meant it only for her. She's standing next to Hunter, who is screaming for Jacks attention.

"Guys! We love every single one of you!" Matt says to the crowd. "Can we have a big round of applause for our performers!" He continues. The crowd answers him with screams. "Jacob Whitesides!", screams, "Shawn Mendes!", screams, "Jack and Jack!" And more screams.

In that split second, I had an idea. I run behind stage and whip out my phone. I was shaking, I only had 2 or 3 minutes! "Go! Go! Faster! Faster!" I say to myself. I scroll for Alyssa's contact on my phone. It's says Alyssa❤️. Wow I really need help.

I shot her the text. Within seconds, I got a reply.

Alyssa❤️: ummm... Idk Shawn.

I answer back

Shawn: plz! ur so talented and amazing everyone should hear you.

I hit send.

Alyssa❤️: Thank you, but im nervous.

I quickly text back.

Shawn: I'll be there right with you, i won't let anyone hurt you.

She answered.

Alyssa❤️: OK! I'll do it. I'll Brb. I'll come right back stage!

Shawn: YAY! Ok. I'll meet you.

I ran back on stage. I swiped the mic away from Nash, who was saying his goodbyes. "Wait!" I yelled. The whole venue fell dead silently. It was funny, because I kinda froze and forgot what I was doing.

"I-, um, ugh." I stuttered. "You can't leave yet!" I spit out. Everyone turns to the person next to them to question "what the hell is Shawn doing?"

"We actually have one more performance." The crowd goes insane! I felt my body get hot and sweaty. My hands became clammy, like always. It's disgusting. "It's going to be my friend and I."

Around me, the guys are confused. They each came over and whispered to me, asking what I was doing. I just ignored them. The girls were screaming all different things. It sounded like a million bees buzzing all at the same time, a mess.

"Whose this friend?" I hear a girl say. "What song?" Another one yells. "Can you sing to me?" Some girl requested.

I didn't want to answer them. "We should start in about 5 minutes. Sorry guys hang tight." I run over to Mahogany and her booth. I tell her play some songs to stall for time. Without knowing what was going on, she agreed. She started playing Timber. "God, this song is awful!" I think to myself as I run back stage again. Alyssa should be here any minute.