Fame- A Shawn Mendes Fanfic

Chapter 43- The Dinner

Katie Mitchell *POV*

     By the time the clock in the hall chimed 5:30, I was ready. I'd chosen a simple outfit, a red and black flannel jacket and a pair of black jeans. No makeup; I wasn't that type of girl.

     As Shawn pulled into the driveway, he honked the horn gently, letting me know he was here. I grabbed a handbag and locked the door to my house, maneuvering my way to the car. Shaking, my hands gingerly wrapped around the door's handle and pulled it open, stepping in. Shawn glanced at me, concern in his gaze as he noticed how nervous I was. "It'll be okay. It's just like old times," he comforted me in a velvety tone, taking my hand and steadying it.

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     Upon arriving at the house, we were greeted by his family. His mom and dad were welcoming and Aaliyah kept casting sidelong glances at her brother from which he would avert his gaze. She knew something.

     I tried not to dwell on it, rather focusing on the abundance of food on the dining table. Karen had made lasagna, my personal favorite. As Shawn's father blessed the meal, I sneaked looks at the delicious entree.

     We talked pleasantly throughout the majority of the evening, during which I shared the pieces of information about me that they wished to know. I began to relax, enjoying the time which I was able to spend with the Mendes family. Shawn silently held my hand throughout the entirety of the meal, squeezing it gently every once in a while to assure me that there was nothing to worry about.