Queen

Chapter 36

"Ok." I agreed just wanting to appease Shawn in his time of need. I hesitated for a moment before climbing into bed with him. I planned on laying next to him without touching him but he immediately wrapped his arms around me and pulled me on top of him. I now laid on my stomach on top of him, my head directly above his chest. I felt frozen in place as I started to get nervous.

"I-Is this ok?" I asked him, having Lisa in mind. He didn't say anything but nodded. I took in a deep breath and slowly placed my head on his chest. I heard his heart beating at a steady pace, making me feel more at ease.

"I'm sorry." Shawn croaked. I stayed in place furrowing my brows confused.
"Why?" I asked.
"I should have never listened to Lisa... she... she lied to me." He started sounding more emotional. I finally looked up at him and his eyes were watery already looking at me.
"What do you mean?" I asked still confused.
"She used me... she lied about you. Everything she said about you was a lie and I was stupid enough to believe her." He scoffed.
"Shawn..." I trailed off, not really knowing what to say.
"You were right, Cecilia... I should have believed you but instead, I stupidly believed her."
"I don't think it was stupid to believe her... you couldn't have known, and she was there for you," I said placing a hand on his cheek.
"She... She made Lucas hit you... She tried to completely destroy you..." He said in a hushed tone, a tear slipping down his cheek and landing on my hand.
"But she didn't and I feel like everything's finally over with her." I gave him a small smile. He just nodded before laying his head back and stared straight up at the ceiling. I sighed and put my head back on his chest.

After a while, I heard light snores coming from Shawn. I look up at his face to see him asleep. I smile as I look at how peaceful he's sleeping. I gently move his hands from my lower back and slowly climb off him and the bed without disturbing him. I walk over to the kitchen area and pull out my phone. I look down and see a missed call from my mom, Maria, and an unknown number.

The first name I choose is obviously my mother to call back. I tap the screen going to her missed call and my phone automatically starts calling her. I place the phone to my ear and look over at Shawn to see him shifting in his sleep.

"Hello?" My mom chimed.
"Hey, mom," I answered quietly but happy.
"Why are we whispering?" She asks whispering herself.
"Oh no, I'm just at a friends house and he's sleeping right now," I explained.
"Oh, a boys house?" She said in a teasing voice.
"No, mom I... I swear you're just like Maria." I sighed turning my back to Shawn and looking at his wallpaper.
"Well honey, you know that Lucas boy is no good and-"
"Mom, did you just call me to complain to me?" I narrowed my eyes even though I know she couldn't see me.
"Oh stop it. I was just calling to invite you over for dinner tomorrow night." She explained.
"Ok, I'll be there." I shrugged.
"Good! And pack an overnight bag I want you spending the night since I want you to have a little wine tasting with me." She said.
"Alright, I guess since I don't have class Monday."
"Oh good! Hey, why don't you bring your new boyfriend! I would love to meet him!"
"No mom, I couldn't he-"
"Come on I won't embarrass you! I want to meet all your little friends so I can tell you if they're good for you or not." She giggled.
"Mother!" I quietly scolded her.
"I'm only joking! But I do want you to bring your new friend. Don't disappoint your dear mommy." She said in a babyish voice. I rolled my eyes.
"I'll ask him ok?" I gave in.
"Yay!"
"Alright mom I gotta go, I have to call back Maria, I'm sure she's trying to check on me."
"Ok, dear. See you tomorrow, I love you." She said and I could only picture her smiling as she said it, making me smile too.
"I love you too, mom," I said before removing the phone from my ear and hanging up.

I hung my head and sighed quietly feeling exhausted just from that small conversation with my mom. When I looked back up I noticed Shawn moving even more in his sleep until he picked himself up looking around the bed. Assuming he was looking for me I approached him.

"Sorry," I said walking up to the bed. He quickly looked at me, looking groggy.
"Where were you?" He asks in a deeper and raspy tone.
"I... uh... I had to call my mom." I said getting distracted by how sexy he sounded.
"Oh. Are you done now?" He asks rubbing his eye.
"Yeah, but Maria called too and someone else," I said.
"Ok. C'mere." He said waving his hand towards himself, signaling me to get closer. I did until I was standing right next to him by the bed. He quickly wrapped an arm around my waist and pulled me on the bed with him. I gasped at his sudden action and held my arms out catching myself on his shoulders. He pulled me onto his lap so I was straddling him. I felt my cheeks burning red and I looked down.

Shawn moved one of his hands to my cheek and lifted my face making me look at him. He has a mischievous smirk on his face as he looked at me, making me feel more embarrassed.

"Make your call." He chuckled. I swallowed hard and held up my phone dialing back Maria. It took 2 rings until she answered.