Who Are You? - A Matthew Espinosa Fanfiction

Chapter 22

SHAWN'S POV:
Everything has been going better on tour since Matthlison became real and Claire and I made up. Well, almost everything. Nash is still being rather mean to both Claire and Allison. It's like a repeat of beginning of the tour with Matt, but it doesn't look like there's going to be any improvments. I feel kind of bad for Claire though. I didn't know how upset she had been about the whole situation until today.

I had gotten back to the hotel room from working out and noticed that CK was sitting on our bed, wrapped in blankets and watching a movie. That wasn't normal for her either.

"Hey," I started out catiously. "Um...new activity there?"

CK just sighed. "No. I just needed some time to chill out and relax without hearing what an awful person my best friend is and how I'm an even worse human."

"It'll get better, Claire. Just give it some time."

"I have given it time, Shawn! I've given it weeks and Nash just gets worse! I thought he was my friend and I trusted him. Now look at what happened."

I looked over and noticed that Claire had tears welling up, making me upset. I had grown close to her. She was honestly like a best friend and sister all mixed into one. Seeing her this distraught about what was happening was killing me. I needed to do something about it. I picked up my phone and texted everyone to meet us in our room.

"W-w-what are you doing?" Claire asked, finally letting the tears free.

"I'm attempting to fix the awful situation my best girl friend has gotten herself into."

Claire offered me a smile. "You're the best guy friend I could ask for, Shawn. Thanks for being there for me."

I smiled back at her. "Right back at ya, bae."

CLAIRE'S POV:
I'm honestly extremely thankful to have Shawn as my friend again. But I miss being friends with everyone. Nash has made both Cam and Taylor hate me, so now the only person in the room that'll even spare me a second glance is Shawn. Everyone started arriving and getting comfortable in the room. After everyone was there, Shawn came and sat next to me.

"So, guys," he began. "there's been some issues on this tour and I think it'd be a good idea if we all talked about them and tried to resolve all fights, alright?"

People nodded their heads. "Okay, so who's brave enough to go first."

Allison raised her hand, which made me smile. But the gleam in her eye let me know she was about to go full-on diplomacy with a hint of bitchiness if the situation called for it. I felt bad for whoever was up against that child.

"Nash, I realize that you think I'm a complete bitch who wants to be the center of attention. Fine, think whatever you want about me, because your opinion honestly doesn't mean that much to me since you almost ruined a nine year friendship. But You stepped over the line when you messed up my best friend. No one, and I mean no one, gets away with being that rude to her without hearing from me. Now you make up with her or Bitchy Allison is going to make an appearance. And newsflash, Nash, if you think this is bitchy now, you haven't seen anything yet."

She glared at him, almost willing him to challenge her, and that boy was stupid enough to rise to the challenge.

"Fine. I was looking out for Claire because I meant what I said. She's more talented than you and you're holding her back with your averageness. I mean, let's face it, Allison. The only thing that you bring to the duo is that some guys find you attractive. But more of them probably find Claire to be the hotter one. I do. Eventually, Claire's going to realize that I did everything out of a pure heart and she's going to dump you and come crawling back to me for friendship and comfort."

Matt growled and was about ready to kill Nash. His protectiveness over Als was cute, but we all know that she can hold her own. Allison sat on Matt's lap to prevent him from getting up and smirked at me, signaling that I should speak up.

"Wow, Nash. Seemed to forget that the girl you're talking about is right here? Nash you tried to ruin my friendship with my best friend and you've acted like a total jerk ever since Shawn and I made up. What is your problem?"

Nash scoffed. "What's my problem? My problem is that you couldn't just be happy with being friends with me! Claire, I wanted to be friends with you since you first walked into the Magcon convention area. Hell, I wanted to be more than friends, but then your issues with Allison got in the way, so I made them go away by telling Allison what she truly is. Then, I thought I finally had a shot, but then you were all depressed about Shawn and made up with him, flipped out at me for no reason, and invited the poison back into your life that is known as Allison! It's like you've forgotten about me! You forgave Shawn just like that, but you can't even look my way and I'm sick of it! It's me or him Claire, and just remember that I was there for you when no one else was."

I stood there, shocked. But I didn't feel too awkward, because by the looks on everyone else's faces, they couldn't believe what Nash said either. Shawn was looking between Nash and I, confused. I was confused too. Nash seriously wanted me to choose between my friends? I couldn't do that, they both mean a lot to me. Plus, Nash was there when no one else was. So, I guess if he's really going to make me choose...

"Are you seriously asking me to pick between two of my friends, Nash?" I asked incredulously.

Nash nodded. "Yeah, I am. So who's it going to be?"

I walked over to Shawn and wrapped my arms around him. Shawn seemed shocked at first, but then wrapped me into a friendly embrace.

"Fine, Nash, if that's the way you want it to be, I choose Shawn. Shawn didn't try to break apart my friendship with my best friend and didn't call her an attention-seeking bitch the day after she was attacked. Shawn also apologized for speaking before he actually thought about what was coming out of his mouth. All you do is walk around all the time like you're the victim, and you know what? It makes you seem pathetic. Plus, you pretty much said you're sick of my friendship with you, so I'll stick with my true friends."

Nash got up and stormed out of the room. All of us stared after him, including Cameron. But no one made a move to go after him and console him. Instead, I turned and looked at Allison and Matt who were smiling mischieviously at me.

"What?"

"Well," Allison began. "First of all, you and Shawn are still hugging..."

At that, Shawn and I awkwardly released each other and shuffled away from one another a few inches.

"And secondly," Matt added, turning to Allison.

"THAT WAS SO BADASS!" They shouted together, before laughing.

I laughed with them. Those two really were a perfect couple, and some pretty perfect friends that, along with Shawn, I was able to call my pretty perfect friends.