Lauren and Shawn

Part One.

I've known shawn for years. Way before this whole convention started. I remember spending nights listening to him learn to play the guitar and now he can play almost any song. His little sister and I were very close, time spent painting each others nails and practicing hairstyles really helps you bond with someone.

I told Shawn everything. From crushes to my family issues, he was there through it all. I could tell him anything. But what I couldn't tell him was an answer as to whether or not go to NYC with him..

I was completely ASTOUNDED by the question. This was his future, his life. What decides what happens next. Most of the magcon members had left and shawn was leaving too. I couldn't bare to think about him leaving to go on tour with Mahone. How would he even sleep at night with a bunch of girls screaming his name.. What they didn't understand is; --HE'S A HUMAN TOO.

We were sitting in third period on a Thursday morning. Shawn sat next to me as always. "Laur, I really need I ask you something." Not really surprised, I say "Sure, what's up?" guessing its how to say no to a girl who asked him out again. By the sound of his voice, I could tell he was trying to be quiet despite all the listeners sitting nearby.

"I have a studio session coming up tomorrow afternoon and I really wanted you to come.. I want to experience this with you. My plane leaves after school." He quickly glanced around hoping his friends didn't hear.

Completely shocked, my mind raced. Thoughts shot through my head. This was so serious. This was an experience he wanted to have with ME. Out of all his friends...

Mrs. Lincher walked through the threshold as I quickly contemplated as to what my answer would be. "Alright class, hush and take out your History books."

We read so much and nothing went through my brain. It was overloaded with thoughts of how this trip could go wrong. I'd never even been out of Canada... This was really getting to me.

As the class ended and the bell rang, I rushed out the class and hurried for my next period. I ignored Shawn the whole day. Not because I was mad, but because I didn't know how I felt about going with him on a practical business trip. I love the Shawn that he is at home and when we hang out after school. This was stressing me more than it should.

Then the other side of me wanted to leave Canada with my best friend and take a break. Spending time with Shawn was always fun...