Exhilaration | Shawn Hunter [Boy Meets World]

The Double Lie

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At school-

I was talking with Archie and Zack when Shawn came up. "Hey, Betts."

"Hi, Shawny," I smile.

"Okay, we'll leave you love birds alone," Archie said, walking away with Zack.

"Yeah?" I ask Shawn.

"So Friday night, how about Chubby's-" Shawn began.

"That sounds great, but I promised my mom I'd go to an art show with her."

"Yeah, I understand. How's Saturday?" Shawn asked.

"Perfect," I tell him.

"Beautiful. I'll pick you up at eight."

"Can't wait," I reply, pecking his cheek and walking to the art room.

***

At Cory's house, Saturday-

It was just the two of us in the living-room. I pull back from Shawn's kiss. "Wow, Shawn, you're lips seem so different tonight. They're so-"

"Well-rested?" Shawn asked, grinning.

"Yeah, yeah, just kiss me," I tell him, connecting our lips again.

The lights turned on, making us jump apart. "Pretend I'm not here," Mrs. Matthews said.

"Okay," Shawn agreed, leaning towards me.

I pull back. "Shawn."

"What? You heard her, she's not here."

Mr. Matthews walked in. "Oh, but I am." He closed the door, coming in, making me frown. "Take a breather, Shawn."

Cory came downstairs. "Mom, Dad, you can't possibly be home this early. You had reservations at the Hillside Grill, right?"

"Yeah, we did, but they lost them. Turned out fine, though. We found a great little place right across the street."

"Yeah, cozy booths, candles, the most romantic meal I can remember in the longest time," Mrs. Matthews added.

"And in under 90 minutes," Mr. Matthews said, sitting next to Shawn.

"They still open?" Shawn asked.

"We can take a hint. Come on, Alan, let's go make some coffee," Mrs. Matthews said.

"No, no, no, I'm okay right here," Mr. Matthews told her before turning on the TV. "Ooh, fly fishing." Shawn and I paused, sharing a look before Mr. Matthews broke out in a grin. "Just messing with you."

He left into the kitchen as Cory said, "It's great, great. Now you're all alone again. Good." Our gaze now turned to Cory who caught on. "Oh, me? Sorry."