Best Friends? Or Something More? (S.M.)

Chapter 2

Alli's POV

Two weeks later, I lay on the same hammock in my backyard, gazing at the stars. The September air is warm, leaving me comfortable in a sweatshirt and jeans. I try my hardest to identify the constellations: Big Dipper, Orion's belt.

I enjoy being out here alone while Jess is inside talking to the Mendes'. Apparently, they're discussing some serious matters, ones that are too important for teenagers. Yet, they let Shawn stay inside. I smile when I notice an Shawn walk into the yard, excitedly mumbling to himself.

"Alli, I have something to tell you! I think you're going to like it." He calls.

"Oh boy, what's up?"

"So you know how I've been making those vines and youtube videos of me singing?"

I love my best friend for more than one reason, but I especially love him for his talent. No one as the voice or sheer musical talent that he does. I've always been, and will always be, his number one fan. His question seems a little silly to me.

"Yes," I respond, extending the syllable in a question.

"So there's this touring convention thing, called MAGCON, right? And it's going to be a bunch of teenage viners like me. Basically we all just get to tour around America and meet fans!" I can see the excitement on his face, and my heart melts.

"Oh my god! Shawn, that's awesome. I'm so happy for you." I exclaim as I stand up to hug him.

"But that's not it." I raise an eyebrow in confusion, even though he can't really see me in the darkness of the night. "I get to bring a guest of my choice. Do you want to be my guest?"

"Are you kidding me?! Of course I wanna go. But did Jess say I could?"

"My parents just convinced her. She said it was fine as long as we're rooming together." Jess has always preferred me to room with Shawn. She finds comfort in knowing the two of us are together at all times.

"So when does this whole MAGCON thing start?"

"The first convention is in a few days." He replies with his dazzling smile.

If I were envious of one thing about Shawn, it would be his looks. All throughout town, he was all the girls could talk about. Every girl in a 3 mile radius wants to or has wanted to be with him. I understand it completely. Shawn's all broad shoulders and curly hair and a sweet smile. If he weren't my friend, I'm sure I'd be all over him too.

"Alli, Allison," he calls, snapping me out of my train of thought.

"What? Oh I'm sorry."

He chuckles. "Thought I lost you there. So you should go pack. We're leaving tomorrow."

I can't fight the smile erupting onto my face. I reach up, pulling him into a hug so tight that he laughs.

"Thank you," I whisper. "This is gonna be so much fun."

I say good bye to him by planting a chaste kiss on his cheek. I make sure to also say goodbye to his family. After, I rush upstairs to pack. My limbs are jittering with excitement. The smile on my face doesn't disappear all night.

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✨Edited✨

A/N Hey guys! Kinda a filler chapter. Anyway, please comment and vote. Thanks!

~SBP