Shawn Mendes *POV*
Katie's expression was difficult to read. At times, she was able to build walls, keeping anyone from reaching out to her. He'd seen it before. She only erected those walls when she was fighting her fears.
I grasped her hand, whispering in her ear, "Tell me about it."
She sighed, avoiding my gaze. When she finally spoke it was with a quiet uncertainty. "I only have to look at you to see the depths to which you care about me, but there's a part of me that's afraid to open up to you again. You can't promise that you'll never leave me again, no one can. I don't think I'm strong enough to face the pain again if that should happen in the future," her voice became quiet as she finished speaking. I could see my fears reflected in her eyes.
"You're right, I can't promise. But what's worse? Letting your fear persuade you from opening your heart whether or not it leads to heartbreak or happiness? I think I'm willing to face the consequences," I gave her a half-smile.
I moved to wrap my arms around her, and she backed away warily for the first time since I'd met her. I followed her as she retreated to a corner of her living room leaning down to kiss her. Her breath hitched, and she put a tentative hand on my chest, halting me. "I need to hear those words," she offered me a half-smile.
I reached for her hand, thrusting it under the hem of my shirt. I placed it on my beating heart, shivering at the touch of her skin against mine. "I love you, now and always."
With that, her eyes closed and she fingered the curls of my hair. She leaned into me, breathing me in, and I held her.
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Fame- A Shawn Mendes Fanfic
RomanceWhen Shawn Mendes first stepped onto the stage, he swore he'd forget the heartache and misery left by a gap once filled by a girl he loved, that is, until Katie Mitchell waltzed into his life prepared to steal his heart once again...
