DREAM KINGS (Shawn Mendes x Harry Styles)

C h a p t e r [74]

The next day, Monday, I wake up to find that there's already a smile on my face. The sun was shining from the curtains of my windows and the next thing I did was to look at the bracelet he gave me, and it made my smile even wider.

I plant a kiss on it and whispered, "Well, good morning pretty one. We have school today and you're gonna see the person who gave you to me last night." I jump out of my bed and was about to run downstairs, but I know I have to check myself in the mirror and make sure I'll impress him.

Morning stars, drools and fallen hairs were removed. I head downstairs and heard the water in the kitchen sink working. I went in and saw him from his back. Already dressed up for school, wearing a navy blue colored shirt and light faded blue jeans.

He turns around and revealed his beautiful face and the necklace. Perfectly fitting his cute face. The silver pick swings from his neck.

"Good Morning." He says with a smile that could melt someone's heart.

"G–Good Morning." I utter.

"Here, have some apples. Catch." He throws the apple and I caught it quick. Wet and chilled.

"I saw them in the fridge. I threw the other ones having bruises and soft textures."

"Mmm-kay.."

As he puts the apple close to his mouth. I was switched into the slow motion world again. Seeing him take a bite. His reddish lips touches the surface of the apple and his perfect white teeth makes its way to pierce and produce its juices. The apple was ripped and he chews the apple with his lips drenched, moving in a half circle motion. He then pushes out his tongue to taste the sweet juice of the apple from his lips.

"May?"

Unresponsive, his voice echoes in my head.

"May..?"

"OH. Yeah. I'm—Yeah? What?"

"You okay?" He asks, then wiped his lips with the back of his hand, "What are you thinking?"

I shook my head, "It was nothing. By the way, what breakfast do you want me to make?"

He shrugs, "Bacon and eggs, maybe?"

I went to the fridge to defrost the meat then started cooking the eggs, until the meat's all soft and can be fried. Shawn leans on the countertop as he eats and waits for breakfast.

"That bracelet looks good on you." He suddenly say as he bites the apple.

I look at him, "That necklace looks good on you too." I replied with a side smile.

After making breakfast, we ate. Then, we both helped each other upon washing the plates and clean the kitchen. I head to the bathroom and took a shower afterwards, run upstairs before he sees me wrapped with a towel. As I put on my shirt and jeans, I remembered that I will see Luke Hemmings at school today and until the end of the year. I felt bothered and treacherous. We're dating and I have a crush on Shawn. I suddenly feel betraying Luke, being a both a cheater and a traitor. I'm starting to get confused again. This feeling, I thought I'd be glad to date Luke and now, why do I feel like I'll be missing Shawn if I continue? Somebody help me choose the right decision. I'm fueling to be in denial of my feelings.

I head downstairs, "Let's go?"

"What took you so long?" He asks.

"I couldn't find my socks and, I wasn't THAT long. It was just.. I guess.. 10 minutes?"

"15."

"10."

"15."

"Whatever. Do we have any assignments?"

He shakes his head, "None, but I guess Professor Zulueta will come to teach history today, is she?"

"Mhm. Today's Monday, probably she is."

We head out of the house and proceed walking to school, he suddenly became quiet, like he's back to the same him last week. I just observe him and he seems to be in deep thought. I poked him with my elbow and he looks at me.

"You're thinking of that person you're talking to on the phone again..?" I said.

He had a cute small laugh, "What? No."

"Why don't you tell me? I–I'm not trying to interfere with your business, I just–y'know? To just lessen your burden."

"I know May.. I know.. it's just dad, he's trying to take control of my life and I can't let that happen again."

"It's him? You're screaming with on the phone?"

"A few times, yeah; but it's mostly his men."

"His men..? What do they do?"

"Well, they're just like my dad. Except I can give them orders."

I just nod it off but his drifting away is getting noticeable as time to time; it's like he's slipping away for a short moment or even longer, I just have to snap him out of it. We got to school and inside the classroom, we both wondered why it's only the two of us and the rest of our classmates aren't there.

"Where is everyone?" He asks.

"Are we early?"

"Wait. Today's Monday, right?"

"Yeah."

He opens his mouth slightly, "Our first subject is at 9:00."

It's 8:30. We're 30 minutes early. I smack my head and we both laughed, we drop our bags, but as soon as we're about to sit down, one student opens the door.

"Oh, thank god. I checked this room for 4 times now. I'm glad there's people in here now." He says.

Shawn and I just looked at him, not knowing what to say.

"What can we help you?" I ask.

"Oh. Uh, yeah, I'm Porto. Is this the transferee's room?"

"Transferee?" I reply, "The first one or the second one? 'Cause we're expecting another transferee."

"The guy. The tall guy who came from Canada? The son—"

"That's me." Shawn spoke suddenly, "What do you need?"

"Oh. Professor Riles wants to talk to you in his office."

"Professor Riles?" Shawn says in his curious voice, "Who's Professor Riles?"

"He's the head of the school office. He wants to have a word with you."

Shawn looks at me, "You okay being alone here?"

I laughed, "Shawn, of course."

He nods and stands, "I'll be back."

Shawn left with the student, Porto. I was left alone in the room, but why did I feel worried and sad abruptly? I just felt so low and my lips goes to downturn. I look at my hands on the table and saw my wrist with the silver bracelet; and I remember what he said. It simply brought smile to my face.

The door thuds three times and it opens. I turn my head and expected it was him, but no. It was a new person, a new face. A girl with blonde hair and a pretty face.