promise // matthew espinosa

Chapter 14

~ Brianna

I got out of the car and inhaled.

"Breathe that fresh California air."

I hadnt realized I said that out loud until some of the guys started laughing at me. I walked inside. The house was exactly how a pictured it. It almost looked like a hotel.

"Welcome to Casa de Dallas!"

"Donde estan nuestras habitaciones?" I asked, trying to throw him off.

"Umm, como estas?"

"No, Cameron, where are our rooms?" I said laughing.

"Oh, umm, encantada."

"It's nice to meet you too Cam. Now where are our rooms."

"Hold on."

He took out his phone and got onto Google Translate.

"Just tell us!"

"Sus habitaciones son estan arriba."

"Gracias, Cameron. Oh next time, you need to roll your R's."

He smirked and led us upstairs. There were only 10 rooms, so some of us had to share. Matt and I decided to share a room together. Cam and Nash also shared a room as well as Taylor and Savannah. Everyone else chose roommates. Matt and I settled into our room. He looked exhausted.

"You should sleep," I said.

"Can you lay with me until I do?"

"I knew you were gonna ask that."

We cuddled until he fell asleep. I walked down to Shawn's room. He was tuning his guitar.

"Hey Muffin."

"Hi Boo."

I went over and hugged him.

"So I was thinking we could do that cover now?"

"Well, I was thinking we could do a YouNow instead. Maybe later this summer we could post a cover on Youtube?"

"Lets do it."

Shawn got out his laptop and logged into his account. We went under the tag singing and were at the top spot before we even started.

"Hey guys! This is my friend Brianna. Her and I are gonna sing a few songs for you all,"

"Why dont we start with Stars by Grace Potter and the Nocturnals."

"I dont know that song," he said, scratching the back of his neck.

"Here, I'll start and you can see if you get the beat."

I began singing the song.

I lit a fire with the love you left behind.

It burned wild, and I crept up the mountainside.

I followed your ashes into outer space.

I can't look out the window.

I can't look at this place.

Suddenly Shawn joined in.

I can't look at the stars.

They make me wonder where you are.

We harmonized flawlessy.

Stars, up on heaven's boulevard.

And if I know you at all, I know you've gone too far.

So, I, I can't look at the stars.

Our eyes met for a moment.

"It's really cool how we can harmonize like that."

"I know right?"

"One more? Or do you wanna save Don't for Youtube."

"Well, let's see what your fans think?"

"Look they're requesting songs!"

I was a bit more focused on the hate. I know Matt said not to let it get to me, but I cant help it. It was making me feel insecure.

The girl sucks.

"She's a fatass, anyone agree?"

Is she a special needs kid Shawn?

I felt tears well up in my eyes, but I didnt want a reason for Shawn's fans to call me something even worse.

"What song do you wanna sing Brianna?"

"Uhmm, I-I dont know."

Shawn had a concerned look on his face.

"Hey guys, I think we're just gonna stop now. We might record a cover for Youtube, so keep an eye out for that. Love you guys."

He ended the YouNow and looked over at me.

"Brianna, what's wrong?"

"Nothing, its just-"

"The hate right?"

"I tried not to let it get to me. It's hard."

"I know, they just don't like seeing me with a girl."

"But we're just friends! Can't they get that through their heads?"

"You were a big fangirl of Matt right?"

"Yeah," I said nodding.

"Would you have been upset if he did a livestream with some girl you've never seen before?"

"Yeah, but I wouldnt go and make her feel bad about herself."

"Some people arent like that."

"Yea, I know. When did you get so insightful Shawn?"

"Aaliyah taught me," he laughed,

"Of course she did."

"Wanna get some food?"

"Sure. I'm starving."

We went downstairs to see a box of pizza on the counter next to a half-filled bottle of soda. There were only two pieces of pizza left.

"After you," he said.

I took the smaller slice and put it on a plate.

"I thought you said you were starving," he said eyeing my plate.

"I changed my mind."

I grabbed the bottle of soda and a cup.

"Want some soda?" I asked.

"Sure."

I got another cup and filled both of them. As we were eating our pizza Shawn turned to me to say something.

"Hey Brianna."

"What?"

He burped in my face. He fucking burped in my face. What the hell.

"Ewwww!"

He laughed his booty off until I got him back by throwing an empty cup at him.

We finished our food and threw our trash away.

"I'm kinda tired," he said.

"Me too, see you in the morning?"

"Okay, goodnight Boo!"

"Goodnight."

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