In My Blood (Shawn Mendes)

Chapter 15: David and Goliath

Paige's heart was racing. She didn't really want Shawn to come back to her house. They had just met and Paige knew it'd be awkward at school if they had hung out more then the party. She really wanted to be friends with him but it felt like they were becoming friends way to quickly. For most people "becoming friends to quickly" was not a big problem, but it was for Paige, a huge one. 

She contemplated on how she should tell him that maybe tonight they shouldn't hang out. The car came to a stop. The red stop light shown through the car making Shawn and Paige's faces glow red. They were the only car on the road. 

"Hey Shawn?"

"Yeah?" He asked coming out from his sleepy daze. 

"It's kinda late...and i'm kinda tired and ugh" Paige's heart was beating fast and she regretted even making this a big deal. 

"Oh no no I totally get it I mean we just met." Shawn said stumbling over his words. This was the most embarrassing thing ever, what was I thinking?? Inviting myself over to her house.

"Well yeah but like I do want to get to know you but it'll just be weird cause we haven't hung out at school sooo." Paige fumbled each word she said made her  feel like she was digging her own grave. She just want get out of the car and run away from everything, especially the boy.

"Oh oh yeah." Shawn said not knowing anything else to say. 

"Ahhh i'm sorry sorry i ruin everything sorry this really has nothing to do with you it's just me being weird." Paige rambled.

"Hey hey it's okay. I understand and i respect your feelings and what you want." Shawn reassured. 

A horn gave out a long honk. startling Paige ad Shawn.

"Shit!" Paige started to drive. "Also thanks for understanding." Paige said wanting to cry because his response was so sweet and genuine.

"No i get it, i mean I could be a serial killer" Shawn smiled.

"Oh my gosh. Now I know you're not a serial killer... but you could be serial dater." Paige smirked.  

"Hey! We've been over this. I haven't ever officially dated someone so how could I be a serial dater." Shawn exclaimed. 

"Okay sorry a 'unofficial' serial dater." Paige laughed due to the look on Shawn's face. 

"That's even worse." Shawn said face palming, making Paige let out a laugh. 

Paige slowed the car down, stopping at her house.

"I guess we're here," Paige awkwardly said motioning to her house.

Shawn nodded.

"You're capable of driving yourself, right?" Paige asked, remembering that Shawn had been drunk only about an hour ago.

"Yeah yeah. I'll be fine." Shawn reassured.

"Good good." Paige said. taking the keys out and opening her door.

"Hey, let me walk you in." Shawn said opening up his door.

"Oh no it's ok-"

"I'm already out, come on." Shawn said motioning to her. She nodded smiling to herself. She got out, shutting the door. She walked over to Shawn where he waited. 

"Here's the keys." She paced them to him. "And be safe okay?" Paige insisted. 

"Yeah yeah i'll be-" 

Paige bursted out laughing, "Are you okay?" She asked between laughs. Shawn had tripped on the curb. He laid there, on the grass, stomach first. 

"Shawn? Shawn? Are you okay?" Paige worriedly asked after not hearing anything from him. She got down on her knees shaking his shoulders. "Shawn?"

Shawn grabbed her arm making Paige scream and jump back.

"SHAWN! I'M GONNA KILL YOU!" Paige yelled running towards him as he got on his feet.

"Oh no you won't." He yelled back running away from him. Paige had suddenly gotten a burst of energy and ran after him as fast as she could. Shawn laughed as he ran and ran across the grass. 

"Catch me if you can, shorty!" Shawn yelled.

"I'm not short! You're just tall, ya tree!" Paige retorted.

Shawn had stopped where he was and Paige was catching up. She was trying to decide her strategy. If she tackled him she'd have to go for his legs..

"I'm coming for ya. So say your prayers." Paige yelled, only a little bit out of breath.

Shawn stood there tall and proud with his hands on his hips. He looked like a glorious tree. Paige ran towards him going for his legs like she had planned. She pushed hard making Shawn fall once again. Shawn laughed from the ground while Paige stood over him grumbling under her breath about David and Goliath or something.

"Oh come on Paige." Shawn laughed at her stubbornness. 

"Fine. I forgive you." Paige grumbled crossing her arms. 

"You're acting like a child." Shawn laughed. 

"You're acting like a child." Paige retorted, though a smile was breaking across her face.

"Come on!" Shawn said standing up.

"Yes, come walk me to my door." She smiled nodding to her house that was on a small slope. 

They walked up to her door. Paige reached out her arms going in for a full hug not one of those awkward side hugs. Shawn hugged her back. Paige smiled into his chest and pulled back. She nodded opening her screen door. 

"Hey, I had fun with you Paige." Shawn smiled.

"I did too." Paige smiled. "I like being with you." Paige said looking at Shawn. She wanted him to know. He was probably drunk after all when she had agreed with him when he had told her that.

Shawn sucked in a breath and then grinned at her. "I like being with you too." 

She nodded grinning at him. "Okay, I gotta go." 

"Bye Paige!"

"Shawn stay safe okay? And text me when you get home so I know you aren't dead." Paige said. 

Shawn nodded, "I will! See you Monday, Paige!"

"Bye. Shawn!" Paige shut her front door and smiled to herself as she walked up to her room.

Shawn walked to his car with a smile on his face humming a song to himself as he drove all the way home.

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