Down The Drain {S.M}

Chapter 17: Mom?

{Shawn Mendes}

"Grace, baby, we were supposed to leave 10 minutes ago!", Shawn says knocking on the bedroom door of our hotel room. "Shit! I'm sorry! I lost track of time!", I scramble, opening the door, revealing a very hot Shawn smirking at me in his suit. "I'm kidding. I only said that to make you get ready faster.", he laughs.

I attempt to hit his chest, but he grabs my hand and pulls me in close. "Did I succeed?", he says, gently kissing my cheek. I blush and nod. "I'm ready."

---------------------------------------

"Hello, Mr and Mrs. Mendes. Welcome to Daniel's. I'll lead you to your table.", an employee greets us at the door. I smirk at Shawn. "Mr and Mrs. Mendes?", I ask, raising an eyebrow. He chuckles. "I didn't put that. Andrew must have. Or whoever booked the reservation.", he smirks. "Shawn!", I laugh. "What? I like the sound of that!", he says, nudging my shoulder.

We wander through the extravagant restaurant and find our table in a fancy back room, containing Shawn's whole team. Geoff glances in our direction and stands up. "Yes, my favorite people! Y'all made it!" Shawn chuckles and jogs to hug him. "Gracie-poo!", Mike says, making his way towards me. "Aw, Mikey!" I wrap my arms around him tightly. Out of all the guys, I've definitely missed him the most. We've bonded a lot over the pop-up shows.

"Grace!" "Ellie!", Mike releases me and I make my way towards Ellie. "How have you been, darling?" , she asks, hugging me. "Really good. I'm so happy right now."

"You seem really great right now. Like you have a glow around you.", she says smiling. "Aw, thank you! He makes me so happy.", I say looking at Shawn laughing with Andrew, Zubin, and Josiah. "I can tell. So can everyone else. Y'all don't ever lose each other. You two are my OTP." I chuckle and sit next to her.

"Wanna hang tomorrow? I got no plans.", Ellie says. "Gosh, I wish I could! But, I have a day planned with Shawn. I'm surprising him. The Toronto Maple Leafs are playing tomorrow against the New York Rangers.", I say excitedly. "Um, who are they? I don't do good with sports.", Ellie says looking very confused. "They are hockey teams. Oh, sis, I have no clue about sports. I'm just happy I got tickets on such late notice. Since the game starts at 4, I plan on us going to Central Park and have a picnic." "Aw, he will enjoy that! Grace, that sounds awesome." I blush at Ellie's words as Shawn sits down next to me. "Who's making you blush like that? I should only be able to do that.", Shawn jokes, nudging my arm playfully.

"I was just complimenting how beautiful Grace looks. That dress makes her skin look beautiful." "Oh, yes, of course. Anything makes her look stunning. I can't even tell you how starstruck I am.", Shawn says, gazing at my body. I blush again and grab his hand. "You know I don't know how to reply when you compliment me, Shawn. I'm an awkward bean.", I chuckle. He laughs. "That's just one of many reasons why I love you.", he leans in and I meet him halfway there, enjoying his lips on mine. I feel a vibration, but ignore it.

"Sorry to interrupt this love session, but, Grace, your phone is ringing. I pull away from Shawn's lips and look at my phone, seeing a number I don't recognize. Shawn glances at it and says, "It's from your mom, it might be important." I nod in agreement and answer the phone. "Hello?" "Hello, my Grace.", I can practically hear the tears in her voice. "Mom? What happened?"

"Grace." "Mom, just tell me what happened.", I say, starting to get frustrated.

"Your dad and I are getting a divorce."

----------------------

Final edit of chapter 17!