Yet Alone || Shawn Mendes

Chapter 5 ~ Purgatory

Kaelen's POV

I'm in my mental purgatory, a state of suffering. And expiating sins. I've lied to so many people, faking a smile. I'll even stop lying to at least one person and open up. But Some people judge, and some people assume. Everyone has their own flaws and imperfections. It just so happens, that...I can never open up. I don't want attention, I just want someone I can trust that cares.

Shawn's POV

Last night, when Kaelen cried in my arms it got me thinking. Of course I'm not in love with her, it's only been 4 days since she started talking to me. But I know for sure that I care. She can't stay condemned in her mind forever. I want to be the one to be there for her. She whispered last night, "No one really cares" into my chest.

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I walk up behind Kaelen while she's in her locker and tap her on the shoulder. There weren't many people in the hallways.

"I care", I simply say.

"Huh?"

"About last night, you said no one cares. I care."

"Shawn.."

"I really do, if you need anyone to care for you, I will."

Kaelen's POV

Shawn came up to me and told me he cares. I'm surprised he even heard me say no one cares last night. Right now, I didn't know what to do. My whole life I've wanted someone who cares. I was shocked. Stuff like this doesn't happen to me.

"Thank you" I reply very sincerely giving and a tight hug, he hugged me back tighter.

I don't care if people see me with some "nerd". I don't care if people judge me. I'd rather be with one person who cares than with people who don't.

"But Shawn, we're just friends right?"

"Yeah, whatever makes you feel comfortable. You need a friend."

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Sorry this chapter is short! I'll make them longer I swear. But anyway, thanks for reading, please vote and share :)