Devotion: Shawn Mendes✔️

Forty-Nine

"Should we do some exploring?" Shawn kisses her bare shoulder. She shakes her head no, not feeling like doing anything. "So you don't want to explore New York"

"I used to live here, I've seen it all and I'm sure you've been here" she shoots harshly but Shawn doesn't take offence knowing she's clearly hurt.

"Babe look at me"

Athena looks up sighing softly as her eyes meet his handsome face. "I know you're upset but I told you a million times and I'll tell you again, I'm going to help you okay, I'll do whatever you want me to do" Shawn was genuinely on her side and he hated seeing her upset.

"I guess I'll just move back to New York and do what my dad wants me to do". Her head filled with all the possible things she could do but none seemed right.

"Back here? And leave me" Shawn asks sadly. He never thought that she would consider moving back but when your angry and sad you say whatever comes to mind.

"I don't have anything in Canada" her words shoot daggers at Shawn's chest making him tense up. He gets up getting dressed. "You know I've tried so hard to make you feel better and all you do is put yourself down" Shawn huffs then leaves the room going anywhere he could clear his mind.

Athena groans knowing he was right, she gets up grabbing one of his hoodies and slides on her leggings and shoes running outside hoping he hadn't gone far.

She wonders aimlessly then decides to call him. "Shawn"

"Yeah?"

"Where are you my love?" Her voice so sweet that it makes his knees weak.

"I'm at a pizza place grabbing some food"

"Benzinos?" She asks looking to her right spotting a small red pizza place. "Erm Yeah"

"I can see you hold on" she ends the call leaving him confused. He grabs the pizza box then heads outside seeing her walk towards him. She cups his cheeks giving him a small kiss.

"I'm sorry" she looks up at him seeing a smile tug at his lips. "It's okay, you just need to let me help you" he says and she nods in response, her heart fluttering at how forgiving he is.

"Let's eat this on that bench" Shawn points to an empty bench opposite a small bakery. They walk over then sit as close to each other and Shawn opens the box giving her a slice and getting one out for himself.

"This is so good" she giggles with her mouth full. "It is" he laughs wiping the side of her mouth with his thumb. "You're a messy eater hun"

"This is just messy food" she laughs taking another bite.

"Excuse me miss" a blonde woman approaches them making Athena look up as she wipes her mouth quickly swallowing. "Can I give you my card. I work for IMG models and I'm out spotting, your the only person to really catch my eye" the woman smiles passing Athena a small white card filled with details.

She looks at Shawn grinning then back at the woman. "Thank you so much"

"I hope I hear from you, I can see you doing well in the industry Miss-"

"Carter, it's Athena Carter" she smiles.

"Oh Richard Carter's daughter? The racer?" The woman's asks and Athena nods gulping.

"Well Athena, I'm Heather and I'd love to hear from you. It was nice meeting you" heather walks off leaving Athena staring at the business card.

"So?" Shawn asks nudging her.

"This is weird" she says in disbelief. "Why? You're so pretty I'm not surprised she spotted you" Shawn says putting an arm around her shoulder.

"Do you wanna do it?" Shawn asks looking at her face which screamed she was confused. She shrugs looking up at him. "I need to think about it"

Shawn nods then gets up. "Come on let's go back" he holds his hand out for her.