Fame- A Shawn Mendes Fanfic

Chapter 32- Sibling Banter

Aaliyah Mendes *POV*

     My brother grinned as I crept behind him, sneaking a quick hug. "How's my favorite brother?"

     Shawn answered while rolling his eyes, "I'm your only brother, unless you've been hiding someone from me..."

     "Well, even if I had another brother, you'd be my favorite. Why? Because you're Shawn." I smiled, and he returned it. "About hiding someone..." I bit my lip, nervously.

     His eyes immediately widened and he said, alarmed, "Don't tell me! You've been hiding a boyfriend from me..."

     I chuckled, "Gotcha!"

     He released a breath he'd been holding, relieved. "Please, never joke about that again. I nearly had a heart attack."

    Nudging him, I teased, "You're worse than Mom."

    "You say that now; wait until you have your first boyfriend. That is if he gets through me first."

    "Aren't you protective... but while we're speaking about my relationships, let's talk about yours. Tell me about you and Katie," I prodded, encouraging Shawn to talk.

    "Well, we admitted the feelings we have for each other, but recently I saw her with Cameron, and the two were kissing. She was reluctant to tell me that they were in a relationship for two months. Cameron's always had a thing for her, but she wasn't able to reciprocate it. Dating was a distraction for her, from me. I heard her out, and I've learned not to make the mistake of making assumptions. That happened once and look where it left me. I just want to spend time with her," his brown eyes softened.

     "You know, you're such a gentleman, and though I won't admit I said this if you ask, I secretly love every minute where you show how protective you are. You get jealous so easily," I tussled his hair, playfully.

     "Let me guess, you find it attractive?" He rolled his eyes, shifting his gaze to his phone, embarrassed.

     "I actually have no shame in admitting that it is. And I can see that you are otherwise occupied. I'm guessing that Katie's texting? Go out and spend time with her. When you get home tonight, I'll want to know the details, that is, unless you don't get home tonight," I grinned mischievously.

     Shawn glared at me half-heartedly. Ugh, I loved the doofus...