Bad Reputation (Shawn Mendes)

fifty two

It's my birthday tomorrow and I've begged Shawn to tell me the song he's written about me but he refuses.
"Please tell me!" I asked as I sat on the bed pestering Shawn for the 100th time today.
"Nope."
"Just one verse."
"Nope."
"One line?"
He hesitated and then picked up his guitar.
I sat on my knees and waited.
He strummed the guitar for a few seconds and then looked at me before beginning.
"Smelly Cat, Smelly Cat, What are they feeding you?"
"UGH" I collapsed on the bed. "I'm never watching friends with you again."
He laughed. "We both know that's a lie."
I sat up. "Will you ever show me?"
"When my album comes out you will hear it."
"How will I know what song it is?"
"Because I'll tell you what song it is."
I took his guitar off him and played random cords.
"Have you ever played a song on guitar?" He asked.
I stopped. "I don't know how to play a song but my dad taught me the how to play the James Bond theme when I was younger."
"Can you still play it?"
"Yeah."
"Show me."
I played it and then he laughed.
"Laugh now but I have many talents you don't know about."
He took his guitar off me and placed it on the floor before hovering over me. "I bet you do."
I rolled my eyes and he smirked. He pressed his lips against mine and when he went to
do it again I pulled away. "As it's my birthday tomorrow what are you going to give me?"
"You know that thing you get every year on your birthday, it's called a birthday present."
I slapped his arm. "I don't mean that."
He smirked. "Oh you mean something like a strip tease."
"God created that bum of yours and I wanna see you shake it."
"I'll do it if you pay me."
"I'll pay you in Monopoly money."
"That sounds good to me, I've got my eye on Mayfair and I'm 100 short."
I laughed and then we fooled around before he took me home.

The next day
Mum has booked me and her a spa day that includes a manicure, pedicure and afternoon tea. She said it's so we can spend quality mum and daughter time together but I have a feeling it's just to get me out of the house. When we arrived we were given a towel robe and some flip flops. We then got changed and took a selfie in the mirror. I posted it to snapchat saying 'Spa Day with Mum❤️'. I got straight into the pool for a swim and Mum sat on one of the chairs reading her book. We both got in the jacuzzi and then got out so we could dry off before our manicures. I put my robe back on and then sat down. I checked my phone and saw I had a snapchat from Shawn.

Shawn replied to your story: Two beautiful women❤️ p.s Happy Birthday xxx

I replied: Thank you😘 see you soon xxx

Once we were ready me and Mum headed upstairs for our manicures. The lady massaged my hands and then asked me to choose a gel nail polish colour. I searched through the colours but before I could pick any Mum chose one for me. She picked out a bright yellow.
"Why this colour?" I asked.
She smirked. "It may or may not match your birthday present."
I smiled. "Okay."
The lady painted my nails and then started our pedicures. I examined my nails and thought of the perfect outfit I can wear to match them. I chose the same colour nail polish for my toes and the lady painted them perfectly.
After our treatments we headed downstairs for our afternoon tea. The waitress brought over what looked like a three tier cake stand and sat on it was various sandwiches, cakes, scones and pastries. My mouth watered as I took a picture of it before we delved in. I went straight for a sandwich and Mum took a scone. Sat at the bottom of the stand was two scotch eggs. I took one and cut it in half. It was still warm and the yolk was runny. I ate part of it and it was the best tasting scotch egg I've ever eaten. "Oh my god Mum you have to try the scotch egg."
She took hers off the stand and then ate it. Her eyes widened with pleasure and I laughed.
After our food had settled we returned to the pool and jacuzzi. We finished off our stay at the spa in the steam room and sauna before heading home. I sat in the car feeling incredibly relaxed and wondered what was waiting for me at home. When we got back all the lights were off. Mum opened the door and then switched the light on. As soon as she did people jumped up from everywhere and shouted "SURPRISE!"
I gasped and placed my hand on my chest feeling overwhelmed. Stood in front of silver happy birthday balloons was all my family from home. I looked around for Shawn and the others but they were no where to be seen.
I turned to Mum. "Where's Shawn?"
"You'll see." She replied.
I quickly headed upstairs and got changed. I delved into the bottom of my closet and found a yellow lace up cami crop top I got months ago. I paired it with some boyfriend jeans and then applied some makeup. When I came back downstairs everyone had gone. I slipped on some shoes and headed towards the garden.
I could hear music but it didn't sound like any of the music I play. I opened the doors and stood in the middle of the garden was Shawn. His guitar was wrapped around him and he had the biggest smile on his face. Syd, Dan, Jake and Char were all stood behind him.
I smiled and then approached them.
"Happy Birthday." Shawn said in the softest voice.
I kissed him. "Thank you."
I hugged the others and then Syd pulled me onto one of the chairs that had been put out.
We all sat and listened as Shawn played his guitar. He came to a smooth stop and then paused. "This is for the birthday girl."
I smiled.
"I promise that one day I'll be around
I'll keep you safe
I'll keep you sound
Right now it's pretty crazy
And I don't know how to stop
Or slow it down
Hey
I know there are some things we need to talk about
And I can't stay
Just let me hold you for a little longer now
Take a piece of my heart
And make it all your own
So when we are apart
You'll never be alone"

After he finished everyone clapped. He walked over to me and took my hands in his. "Where ever my music takes me I want you by my side but if I do get the chance to go on tour and travel we may have to be apart so I wrote this for you."
I didn't say anything
"You think it's cringey don't you. I just thought-"
I cut him off by pressing my lips against his. "I love you."
He smiled. "I love you too." He sat me back down on my chair. "Wait there."
He went and picked up what looked like a card and handed it to me. I opened the envelope and sat in it was a piece of paper. I took the paper off and read what was in the card.

I'm so grateful you came into the world because you make my world better every day. Happy Birthday England xxx

I smiled and then opened the paper.

Booking confirmation: all inclusive week trip to Amsterdam for two.

My eyes widened and Shawn chuckled. With the paper and card still in my hand I wrapped my arms around him giving him the biggest hug "How can you afford this?!?"
"It was going cheap last minute."
"How last minute?"
"We go tomorrow."

***AUTHORS NOTE***

HEY so I saw Shawn at Sundown on September 1st and he was incredible!
He's grown so much as an artist and his performance at Sundown was the best I've ever seen, he's a fucking rockstar.
I didn't get barrier but I was 3rd row and SHAWN FUCKING POINTED TO ME DURING NERVOUS BECAUSE I WAS THE ONLY ONE IN MY SECTION SINGING AND DANCING (lmao I sang so loud I must've been so annoying) Also we had eye contact right before and it was so intense. I also cried before he was even on stage and literally sobbed holding my friends hand for the entire set of Theres Nothing Holdin' Me Back 😂

Anyway back to my book, sorry this took so long to update but I'm going back to uni this week so I've been packing all day, everyday.

I don't know when the next chapter will be out but follow my Instagram if you haven't already for more updates
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