Bad Reputation | S.M.

Chapter 74

"Happy birthday dear Jacob, happy birthday to you!" We all sang to Jacob along with the waiter's at the restaurant. I was standing, Shawn holding me as he stood behind me. I smiled, watching Jacob blow out his candles that were on top of the chocolate cake we bought him, Hunter and Aaliyah helping him out before Aaliyah could place a kiss on his cheek. My jaw dropped and I looked up to see Shawn in shock, making me laugh. I applauded and my mom took pictures of them as she stood beside Karen and Manny who were also clapping.

"Happy Birthday Jacob!" Shawn cupped his hands around his mouth so he could yell, making the whole restaurant stare back at us. I laughed, playfully shoving Shawn and we sat back down, our server helping us pass around cake. We all ate our cake silently, Shawn holding my hand under the table as we ate. 

"If you don't mind guys," Jacob said as he stood up. "I'd just like to say thank you guys for being here. By far this is my favorite birthday because everyone is here and I couldn't ask for more. I also wanted to say thank you to my sister, Nicole, because I realized I don't do it as much. Thank you, Nicole, for being my sister and being there for me, even when I was being annoying. I love you a lot sister."

"I love you too brother." I smiled, wiping away a tear that managed to slip down my cheek as Shawn threw his arm over my shoulder. Jacob sat back down and continued to eat his cake while I stared at mine, Shawn catching the pensive look on my face.

"What are you thinking about?" He whispered and I shook my head, a smile on my face.

"I'm just, happy." I shrugged and kissed him on the cheek. 

"I can't wait for tomorrow hun." He pressed his forehead against mine, making eye contact with me.

"Me neither." I smiled, closing my eyes.

"Don't forget, my house tomorrow at 12 for you to get your hair, makeup, and nails done." He said and I nodded, giggling.

"Yes sir, I'll be there in my pajamas."

"Don't forget the famous dress you won't tell me about." He rolled his eyes.

"Well, think of it this way, you''ll see it in under twenty-four hours Mendes."

"Which is excruciating long."

"You'll see it, tomorrow." I bit my lip and he sighed a sigh of defeat.

We all finished our cake before I took the check from Shawn who was determined to take it from me. I stuck my tongue out and paid for our email so we could head out and go home. I kissed Shawn goodbye after saying goodbye to the rest of his family. I drove everyone home, Jacob opening his gifts in the back seat to see what he got for his birthday.

We made it home around nine, everyone going straight to their room to go to bed. I took off my makeup and prepared a bag for tomorrow since Shawn has added another surprise he does not want to tell me about. I wonder what crazy adventure he has planned this time. I took out the dress for tomorrow, taking a long look at it in the box before closing it and leaving it on top of my desk chair along with my strappy silver heels. I took off my clothes and changed into sweats along with a t-shirt so I could get into bed and dream about tomorrow and the week to come.

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I woke up to my alarm going off, stretching my whole body out as I looked out the window to see the sun coming in. I felt butterflies in my stomach as I got up, smiling and dancing to myself. I turned on my music, playing Locked out of Heaven by Bruno Mars,  and started dancing around my room like a mad woman, singing along to the lyrics with my brush in my hand. I laughed to myself, brushing my teeth before getting the shower.