Shawn Mendes x Reader Imagines

Slipped through my fingers

I stretched my arms up and rolled over in bed. I felt a warm breath softly hitting my cheeks and my eyes snapped open in surprise. I smiled and relaxed when I recognized the person next to me.

Eric. He had been a good friend for ages, but lately I've started having stronger feelings about him. Obviously I couldn't tell anyone, I actually have a boyfriend. Shawn would kill me if he knew where I was now, which is understandable, but our relationship was falling apart. We weren't the couple we once were.

We started off as the perfect couple: kissing and holding hands in public, going on cute dates together, acting crazy and not caring what anyone thought. Things like that. And the memories of what Shawn and I used to be are the one of the reasons it's so hard to leave him, but I feel like there's another, but I haven't figured out what yet. But now, we've both changed.

Shawn started acting jealous and clingy a month ago, which really annoyed me. I needed my own space. He was constantly checking up on me, and I couldn't go anywhere without having to tell him (otherwise he would totally flip). I started to rebel and would slip out when the opportunity arose.

Then, the worst thing started happening. I fell for Shawn's roommate, Eric. We had been good friends, but the chemistry grew when Shawn wasn't in the room. Last night, the boundaries had finally collapsed. Shawn was away for the weekend, so Eric invited me out to a party. We had one or two to many drinks which led to our current situation.

Eric let soft little snores out, and I giggled at how cute he was. I pushed myself up, covering my nearly bare body (don't worry, I was wearing a bra and underwear) in the blanket. I propped my head up on my hand, my elbow on my knees, and started to gently stroke Eric's

Eric stirred in his sleep and then his eyes slowly fluttered opened. He grinned, showing off his perfect teeth. "Morning." He croaked. "Good morn-" but before I could finish, I heard the key in the door handle.

I was about to jump up and hide, but before I could, I heard a knock on the bedroom door before it swung open. "Hey man, the flight was canceled so I-" Shawn begun but stopped when he saw me. There was a terrible moment of silence that seemed to last an eternity before Shawn mumbled "(y/n)..?" Hurt was spread across his face and he didn't try to hide it. He shook his head and stormed out the apartment.

"Wait, Shawn!!" I yelled, knowing I was probably way to late to catch him. I jumped out of bed, pulling on my dress from the night before while jogging to catch up with him. Miraculously, I did. "Shawn, I'm sorry, I'm sorry..." I said, tears pricking at my eyes. I tried to grab his hand but he snatched it away. "You and I both know we where meant to be over ages ago. This was the last straw, I hope you're happy." He said before walking away.

I sunk to my knees and let my emotions take over. Memories of Shawn and I flooded my brain: kissing under the starry sky, picnics on the beach, late night McDonalds trips. I sobbed into my hands until I felt an arm wrap round me. I turned and sobbed into Eric's chest, inhaling his scent when I had the chance through sobs.

I realized why I hadn't let Shawn go so long ago. I loved him. I loved him, no matter what. Even through rough patches and arguments, I still cared for him more than I did myself. But I couldn't tell him now. I had let the man I loved slip right through my fingers.

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(A/n) sorry I haven't updated in so long, I have so many school projects at the moment