Shawn Mendes Imagines

Far Away

Your toddler stood in his little playpen as he watched the TV a couple feet away from you, waiting to see his dad perform. You folded his tiny clothes mixed with Shawns and yours too, smiling as you got one of the shirts between your hands your husband uses to wear. You both missed him but knew that the next day he would finally come back from his promo week and youll be able to hold him tight. You looked up at the screen as his voice took over the silence in the house, calming sweet tunes coming from the TV which your toddler loved and couldnt wait to be able to hear in his room, his dad just a couple inches away from him. He squealed in excitement seeing his dad as he looked right into the cameras while singing.

You wanna get out baby? you asked him as he made signs with his hands to get him out of there. You went over to him and picked him up setting him on the floor where he stood up and called a name that sounded so beautiful.

Dada! he pointed to the screen switching his head between you and the screen where his dad was trapped inside. You picked up your phone and started recording your son as he watched his dad in awe silently sitting down and not even making a little sound, so focused on how his lips moved as he sang and how his fingers touched the different chords getting out the most amazing tunes from an oddly normal guitar.

You couldnt believe how lucky you got with one boy, giving you everything he could. The day you met him you never thought about being where you are right now, only four and a half years later, having a gorgeous boy who looked the exact same as him and another human being growing inside of you. Having more than one child was never a question between the two of you and you always loved the way he cared about the little miracles, whether playing hide and seek, getting beaten at dance battles by your sisters daughter or playing with stuffed animals giving them funny voices which your son loved. It wasnt good enough whenever you tried to calm him down by playing with them just the way Shawn did, no, he had to do it. Only he could play with the toys the way Nathan loved it.

You had to call him late at night because of that but it didnt matter to him, he always loved whenever you called him just to be able to hear his most beloved voices. He would always be exhausted, after all, he travelled, did meet and greets, performed and gave interviews but still, he always was the most happy when he was able to see his little family.

Getting to hear stories about the pregnancy and how the baby is kicking whenever you talk about him, remembering all the adventures you went through together, all the fights which were build on his success and all the drama told by fans, newspapers, TV shows. You knew that he would always tell you everything from the bottom to the top, he said that you shouldnt believe in what you see or hear, you should believe in how strong your love towards him was. It was strong. Stronger than you both thought and you both got through everything. He always called you in the morning, the afternoon when he had breaks and even in the evening before he went to bed. He was never too tired to hear your voice, it was the only thing he wanted to hear before going to bed and waking up with.

You stopped the video and sent it to him, your phone ringing seconds after. It was him. You didnt noticed he already walked off the stage but he did and was calling you now and of course you picked up immediately.

Hey, how is my girl doing? He asked his voice being tired and deep, just like after a long nap.

Oh hey, didnt knew you would call us right away, you just performed you said tapping the button to be able to see him.

You couldnt wait to see his smile that made you smile every day wider than your natural smile, of course it was beautiful, but it was even more gorgeous when he smiled at you. You just stared at the screen of your phone, holding it while Nathan stumbled over to you, stopping in front of you, putting his hands on your legs to held himself steady. He declined the call.

Why dont you want to show your face baby? Nathan has been waiting all day long for this

Im sorry, Im just really tired right now and I look like a mess

He never declined a FaceTime call, even if he could only talk for a couple minutes he still wanted to see you both.

Oh, alright then you sighed turning the phone to Nathan who looked at the phone with a confused look on his face starting to pout his lips.

Dada? he called out and your heart broke at the sight of him being this sad, not being able to see his heros face.

Hey little man! Whats up? Have you been a good boy? Shawn asked as you heard something being slammed in the background.

What was that? Shawn are you okay? You started getting worried and Nathan felt it too as his lips began to tremble.

Nothing, just getting in the car, you know he casually said but you knew that he lied, it wasnt a door.

Nathan couldnt hold it anymore and little drops started to fall down his rosy cheeks.

Shh, baby its okay. Mom is here. Everything is okay, come here you sat him onto your lap being careful not wanting him to hurt your belly, inside having a life growing.

Why is he crying? he asked getting worried about your boy.

Well, hes been not able to see his dad, thats for sure one good reason you said as you combed your fingers through his hair still talking to the phone which was on speakers.

Im- Im so sorry baby, I promise you wont cry any longer he said and you knew that he had a smile on his lips while he talked. His voice was always so much sweeter.

As if, how could you even promise such a thing? you rolled your eyes not believing the words he let roll off his tongue.

Because I know he said and cut off the line.

You had no idea why he was acting this weird, he never cut you off, he has never called without seeing your face. You looked down at your phone not believing what just has happened.

Well baby, time for bed you stood up sighing and placing Nathan over your big belly as he clung onto your shirt, his little fists not wanting to let you go as quiet sobs came out of his mouth.

Suddenly, as you were about to turn the corner, you heard keys at the entrance door. You walked closer and seconds later Shawn rushed in letting his bags fall down as he saw his precious little family.

What the- how did- why are home right now? you couldnt form proper sentences as he attacked your lips, his hands holding Nathan close to both of you.

We recorded my performance yesterday cause I wanted to surprise you. I couldnt wait any longer and I had to come home to my little dinosaur, so I had all time today to travel back home he kissed you again now smiling as you broke the kiss.

Oh my god, I thought you dont wanted to see us because you had better things to do, I was scared that you dont wanted us anymore and that you didnt care enough about us a tear slipped silently down your cheek which Shawn didnt let slide down.

You cant even think about such a thing. You are my family, you two or sorry, soon you three are the closest to my heart. I could never leave my family. Never forget that Im only able he stopped for a second before a smile grew on his lips and put his hand down to your belly to love you three.

You smiled up at him taking in all his beautiful features as he caressed your cheek with his thumb and kissing your head. Nathan started to grow impatient at the sight of his dad and wiggled around to get out of your grip.

Oh Im sorry baby, how could we forget you? he took him from you and gave him a big kiss on his cheek. He giggled at the actions of his dad, finally being able to feel him and hear his voice, not through the TV or the phone, but inches away from his little ears.

Dada! he called out and nuzzled against his shirt which he held tight not planning on lettim him go again for such a long time.

Guess Im gonna bring you to bed from today on, huh? he kissed lightly his head closing his eyes remembering how much he loves this little human.

Go put him down, but then come sleep cause I cant take a night longer without you you smiled at him and he nodded making his way to your sleepy sons bedroom.

That was all you ever wanted, your own little family, loving each other so much that nothing could come between all of you, cause you knew that the love you gave each would always be stronger than anything else in the world.