*One year later*
*Shelby's Point Of View*
Life is perfect! I just graduated, Shawn and I have been together for a year, and Bart asked me to join MagCon! I swear life couldn't get better.
"Tonight's Ashley's birthday party, do you have her present wrapped?" I asked Shawn. "Uhm? We got her a present?" Shawn responded. I walked to the kitchen counter and grabbed the 3 IPhone cases, a gift card for Rue 21, and a Nike sports bra. "Uh yeah!" I said, throwing the items at Shawn. "Hey, hey watch the merchandise!" Shawn answered while moving his hands up and down his body.
"Let's wrap her present and then go have lunch. I'll pay." I stated as I grabbed a gift bag from the closet. "Okay, let's go to Avantis!" Shawn said, excitedly. I grabbed her presents and put them in the bag. I pushed the wrapping paper on top and slipped the card in. I grabbed my phone, my wallet, and my keys. "Let's go!" I yelled to Shawn as I walked out of the house. "Coming!" He shouted as he closed the door. We got in the car and sang to every song we heard.
20 minutes later, we pulled into the Avantis parking lot. We walked inside and were seated in a booth. "What do you want to eat?" Shawn asked. "Ah, I think I'm going to get ravioli and mozzarella sticks! How about you?" I responded. "Pascetti and bread sticks!" He said while giggling. "You're to cute for life Shawn!" I stated.
When our food came, Shawn picked up a noodle and put one half in his mouth. He took his fork and pushed the other half into mine. I slowly started to eat the noodle, Shawn's did the same. After 3 bites, I felt Shawn soft lips on mine. I smiled and kissed back. I bit the rest of the noodle and pulled away. "Hey! That was mine!" Shawn said. "Mine now!" I answered.
After we finished eating, we decided we should just go home and chill. We got home and laid down on the couch. Shawn was watching The Conjuring and I was reading Divergent.
Then, Cameron, Carter, Nash, Matthew, and Hayes came bursting through the door. "Hey!" They all yelled. Shawn jumped up and bro hugged them all. "I missed you guys!" I said as I hugged Matthew. "Aye we missed you too! So who's ready for this party tonight?" Hayes stated. "Yeah man! It's gonna be sick." Carter answered. "Hey Cam, did Ashley invite the WHOLE family?" I asked him, raising my eyebrows as a sign if she invited Taylor. "Uh yeah, I think so. Why?" Cameron responded. "Nothing. I just haven't seen everyone in awhile." I said while scooting closer to Shawn, on the couch.
All the boys sat down on the couch and finished watching The Conjuring with Shawn. The boys were sitting on the ground while I was laying on the couch. Matthew, Hayes and Carter in the front, Nash and Shawn in the middle, and Cameron in the back. I grabbed Cameron's arm and pulled him to the hallway, quietly.
"I really don't want to see Taylor." I said in a whisper. "Oh my gosh! Is that why you." Cameron started to say but I interrupted, "Quiet down!" "Sorry. Is that why you were acting weird about it?" He asked. I rubbed the side of my arm. "Uh, Yeah. I just don't feel comfortable around him." I answered while looking at the carpet. "It's okay. He won't bug you. I promise!" Cam said while pulling me into a bear hug. "Thanks. I just don't need any drama." I responded. "I completely understand! Now let's go watch the movie." He answered.
We walked back into the living room and all the boys were gone. "Uh, what?" I said to Cameron. "I have no clue." Cameron responded. We turned around and all I felt was a hand full of shaving cream hit my cheek. "SMACKCAM!" Nash yelled. Matthew had slapped Cameron, while Nash slapped me. "I can't believe you." I said while wiping my cheek with my hand. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you mad." Nash said walking closer. "Don't be sorry for slapping me, be sorry for getting closer!" I responded. I swung my hand and hit Nash with a handful of cream. "Uh. Uh. You got me." Nash answered. I ran to the bathroom and grabbed the cream. I squirted it in my hands and crept up behind Carter. "SMACKCAM!" I shouted as I slapped both of Carter's cheeks.
After 10 minutes of laughing and pranks, we decided to get ready. All the boys left and I got into the shower in Shawn and I's room. Shawn showered in the downstairs bathroom. I turned on my music and got in.
After I showered, I went into our room and open my closet. I searched my jeans until I found dark blue skinny jeans from Aero. I slid them on and searched through my shirts. I pulled out a white crop top with "Swag" on it. I put it on and walked to the bathroom. I blow dried my hair and curl it slightly so it would be wavy. I went to Shawn and my dresser and grabbed our white Neff beanie. I put on mascara and eyeliner.
"Ready to go?" I yelled down the stairs. "Yes!" I heard Shawn yell. I closed my door and walked down the stairs. Shawn was wearing tan Cargo shorts with a blue Hollister shirt. "Lookin good Mendes!" I said with a whistle. "Look at yourself Sims!" He responded. I grabbed Shawn's keys and walked towards the door. "Oh my gosh! Grab her present!" I shouted. "Got it." Shawn stated as he walked out of the house.
-At Ashley's House-
I hopped out of the car and grabbed Shawn's hand. We walked up to Ashley and Cameron, saying hi to almost everyone. "Happy birthday! Party seems great!" I said as I hugged Cam and Ashley. "Thank you! Everyone's here!" Ashley answered while hugging Shawn and taking her present. "Okay!" I responded. I turned around and instantly seen everyone. I ran over and hugged all of them. Then, I seen Taylor walking up. I ran over to him. I wrapped my hands around his neck. He rubbed up and down my back and pushed his head on my shoulder. I instantly remembered who I was hugging. I let go fast. "I'm sorry." I said as I rubbed my arm. "It's fine. I missed you." Taylor stated. I instantly flashed back to kissing him and everything we did together. Then, I remembered Mack. "I missed you too. Where's Mack?" I asked. "Uhm. We're not together anymore." He answered while rubbing the back of his neck and looking down. "I'm so sorry Taylor. I know she meant a lot to you. But have fun, enjoy yourself! Everyone's here!" I responded while walking towards everyone else.
It was around 9:00, so it was dark. "I'm going to use the bathroom. I'll be back." I said while standing up. Taylor stood up at the same time. I began to walk towards the house. It was about a 2-3 minute walk since Ashley owned a lot of land. There is a canopy of trees. You could consider it woods. I saw Taylor following me so I decided to walk in between the trees. I looked back and Taylor wasn't there. I turned back aroun and ran into someone. It was Taylor. He grabbed my arms and leaned closer. "Taylor, what are you doing?" I asked, looking away. "Shelby, I miss you and you miss me too. We both want this. I know you do." He answered while grabbing my cheek and turning my face to look at him. "I don't want this. I'm with Shawn. I mean, I want this but not more than I want to be with Shawn. Not even close to how much I want to be with Shawn." I responded. "You want this. I want this. Why can't we have it then?" He asked. He pulled me close until his chest was touching mine. "I don't want this Taylor. I don't." I said as I pulled away and ran to the house. Taylor ran right behind me. I threw the door open and ran to the upstairs bathroom. Taylor tripped on the stairs so I had enough time to lock the door.
I used the bathroom and rinsed my face off. I opened the door and searched the hallway to make sure Taylor was gone. I looked over the railing and he wasn't down stairs. I opened the front door and ran all the way back to everyone. "Thank you so much for everything Ashley and Cam. But I have to go. Happy birthday. Love you guys." I stated while hugging everyone. They all said different things as Shawn and I walked away.
We got in the car and I started to cry. "What's wrong?" Shawn asked. I put my face in my hands and cried more. Shawn climbed in my seat and hugged me. "Taylor, uh, he tried to kiss me or something. I don't know. He told me that I wanted to be with him. Enough to break up with you." I stated. "Do you want to be with him?" He asked. I could tell he was hurt. He spoke softly and his head was down. "No Shawn, no. I miss our friendship but I want to be with you. Only you." I said while picking up his chin. "Come on, let's go home. I'll drive." Shawn answered.
