Bad Reputation | S.M.

Chapter 23

After Shawn went home last night, my brothers and I were left alone in the silence of our small apartment. It was the day Shawn was leaving for the Jimmy Fallon show and the last day of my time off of work. Tomorrow, everything will be going back to normal. I'm actually thinking of getting a second job, but I have to manage some of my time. I took a seat on the couch next to my brothers who were currently watching SpongeBob Squarepants. I went on my phone and I began to text Shawn.

Me: hey baby, what are you up to on this fine morning?

Sent.

I continued to go through my phone and I went on my camera roll not knowing I was going to find a bunch of pictures of Shawn making the weirdest faces, but he somehow still looked amazing. I smiled to myself and I made one of them my screensaver just to mess around and suddenly my phone buzzed.

Sexy Shawn: Hey gorgeous, I'm packing for tonight, but I miss you. How are you?

Me: I'm good. I miss you too. What time are you leaving?

Sexy Shawn: I was supposed to leave at one in the morning, but management changed my flight to nine so I'm leaving earlier :(

Me: Well if I don't see you I hope you have a nice trip, be careful and call me when you get there.

Sexy Shawn: I probably will see you hun, but thank you. Do you think it's fine if I come real quick tonight like around 7?

Me: yeah of course, I would love that. Spend time with your family though.

Sexy Shawn: I will. So what are you up to

We were both texting for about two hours until I had to begin to clean around the apartment a bit and change the bed sheets since it was time. I did a few chores, made some dinner, and spent time with my brothers, something I would never have time to do. It was crazy how time had gone by so quick that it was already 6:58 in the evening. I went to my room and changed into some clean leggings and Shawn's hoodie. I took my hair out of my bun and brushed it out before checking my phone to see if he had texted me. I placed my phone on my bed and went to the living room to see both my brothers passed out on the couch. I smiled and went back to my room to lay down for a little bit and stalk people on social media. After an hour I never received a text from Shawn and I could feel myself slowly dozing off. I closed my eyes for a bit and a five minute nap turned into sleeping through until one in the morning.

I woke up to my phone ringing and suddenly buzzing, meaning I received a text. I wiped my eyes and looked at the phone to see Shawn had called me at least three times and had barely texted me.

Sexy Shawn: Hey baby, are you asleep?

Me: hey, yeah I just woke up sorry.

Sexy Shawn: I'm so sorry I didn't come over, I got held up with my family and we lost track of time.

Me: babe it's fine, I understand, trust me. Did you get there safely?

Sexy Shawn: yeah I'm in the hotel room already trying to sleep, but I couldn't stop thinking about you.

Me: you should be asleep mister.

Sexy Shawn: I miss you too much. I miss having you in my arms, I miss your hugs, your kisses, I miss everything and it's only been a day, holy hell.

Me: aww babe. I miss you so much. I'll be watching the Jimmy Fallon show don't worry.

Sexy Shawn: good, you better

Me: go to sleep loser

Sexy Shawn: Hey! I'm not a loser, loser

Me: Goodnight <3

Sexy Shawn: Buenas noches x

We finally stopped texting and I got comfortable again before falling into a deep sleep.
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I woke up to my alarm going crazy. It was four in the morning and I slowly got out of bed and went into the bathroom to get ready for work. I took a quick shower and put my wet hair in a braid. Today I was going to be working from five to three , which was crazy since I was doing nothing except for sweeping, cleaning, and standing. The diner isn't really popular, I bet if Mike would change the place up a little bit and maybe put some effort business would be booming, but that's not the case. The only reason I still work there was because my mom was the owner of this diner, but after what happened Mike took over since he was the owner before her. I just wish I could do something  to take the diner back and make our own again since it has so much potential. After I ate a quick breakfast I went down to my car and turned on the heater since it was snowing out.

Today was going to a be a long ass day, especially when Shawn isn't here. I made my way to the diner and it only took me about five minutes since there was no traffic at this time. I got out of my car and walked to the entrance, opening it with my key and turning on all the lights. I began to clean the booths and the bar stool as I waited for everyone to get to the diner. It finally reached six in the morning and the cooks and Veronica clocked in. We all began to work as a few of the normal people came in and Mike of course hasn't showed up. 

"This is such bull." I said to Veronica as we both filed away old receipts and created new ones. 

"Honey I honesty don't get why you don't just take this place back." She shook her head and shrugged. 

"Where am I going to get the money to do it?" 

"I bet everyone here would help, as long as Mike leaves." She giggled and I smiled. 

"I wish Veronica, everyone used to love coming here and now almost no one comes, it's sad." 

"I understand hun, you should make an effort at least to get it back. This place could have so much potential in your hands." She smiled and shrugged as she walked over to take another table's order. I continued to clean up and pick up the dirty plates when I suddenly heard the door opened. I looked up to see Brandon and he flashed me a quick smile. I smiled back and he sat down in front of me. 

"Hey what brings you here?" I said and put the rag I was holding down on the table. 

"Well I wanted to see if I could catch you here you know?"

"Oh really? At seven in the morning?" 

"What can I say, early bird catches the worm." He smirked and I rolled my eyes playfully. 

"Sure, well I'll be right back to take your order." I smiled and took off my apron. I went over to the bathroom and did my business before heading out and going to take his order. Before I could  close the bathroom door someone turned me around and pinned me against the wall. 

"You're so pretty Nicole." Brandon said and placed his hand on my waist. 

"Brandon? What are you doing?" I asked and tried to take his hand off my waist. 

"I just think that you're so beautiful and I just have to have you." He smirked and leaned in closer. I turned my face to the side, trying not to make contact, and I closed my eyes. 

"Please just-" I said and he interrupted me by placing his lips on mine. He kept pressing and pressing and I couldn't get him off of me. Finally I was able to push him away and I slapped him across the face. 

"What the fuck is your problem Brandon, I'm in a happy relationship right now and I don't need this." 

"Sure you don't babe, you liked it." He held his cheek. 

"Fuck you, get out of my diner!" I said and threw him out. I straightened myself up and went back to put on my apron. I hope no one saw or else I'm screwed.