Butterflies

Mom

As Shawn and I walked back to his car, the wind picked up and I noticed I had goosebumps on my arms. Shawn must of noticed too because he took his jacket off and set it around my shoulders. 

"Thanks" I said, breathing in the smell of his jacket. We walked, hand in hand, until we got to his car. We both hopped in but he hesitated to start the engine. 

"What is your goal in life?" he asked. It took me a second before I realized he was being serious. 

I looked to him, seeing a look of interest expressed on his face. "Well, one day I want to open up my own dental practice. I can just imagine the moment when I sign the papers, the feeling of accomplishment taking over. I don't know, maybe it will never happen, but that's one of my biggest goals."

He smiled, "That is gonna happen, I know it. You are great at your job."

"Thank you. I also want to be a mother one day but that is gonna have to wait. I don't think about that as much because I  haven't found the right person yet, you know?"

"Yah same, I would love to have kids." he said. He took my hand once again and we sat, looking at each other. He seemed to be happy about my answer so I asked him the same question.

"Shawn, what is your goal in life?"

He started the car and talked about his music. He also brought up having kids and marrying the girl of his dreams, which made me smile. I could definitely tell he's a family man.

He drove me back to my apartment, where he got out and walked me to my door. Before I went inside, I turned around and placed a kiss on his cheek. "Thank you for an amazing night" I smiled.

"Maybe we can do it again soon?" he said.

"Definitely" I responded. I let go of his hand and unlocked my door. 

"Goodnight" I said.

"Goodnight, Rachel" he smiled. I closed the door and leaned against the wall, grinning from ear to ear. Man, he's amazing.

***

I was about to go to bed when I got an incoming FaceTime call from my mom.

"Hey Mom!" I said, answering the call.

"Hey Honey! What are you smiling about?"

"Let me tell you about this guy, his name is Shawn."

1 1/2 WEEKS LATER

As I was waiting for my mom outside of the airport, Shawn and I were texting back and forth. We have gone on three more dates over the past week and talk all the time. Every night, I go to sleep with a goodnight text from him and I text him good morning each day. 

Shawn 7:53 pm: So you are picking your mom up now? That's exciting!

Rachel 7:53 pm: Yes, I know! Oh, I see her! Gotta go xo

I saw my mom walk out of the automatic doors and I immediately ran over to hug her. After putting her suitcase in my trunk, I started to drive back to my apartment. 

"Honey, I am so excited I am here, we have so much to catch up on!" she exclaimed.

"I know, I've missed you!" 

We reached my apartment and went inside. Paisley came to greet her while I brought her stuff to the spare room. 

"What would you like to do?" she asked. I smiled, getting the perfect idea.

"Let's go to the coffee shop! I'm sure James would love to meet you." I said. 

We made our way down and I opened the door for her. After introducing my mom to James, the three of us sat down and talked. 

"Dang, my break is up." James said. "It was lovely meeting you" he said, shaking my mother's hand before returning back to making coffees.

"So Rachel, how is it going with Shawn? I'm guessing good since your eyes brighten every time you bring up his name." my mom asked. I smiled, filling her in with everything that has happened since our first date. 

"Oh Rach, I am so happy for you. I haven't seen you this happy since before your father passed." she said, grabbing my hands. 

"I know, he makes me so happy." I gleamed. 

"The only thing is that he has wisdom teeth removal surgery scheduled for tomorrow and I am supposed to be assisting." I said. "I don't know how I feel about seeing him like that, you know, me doing surgery on him while he's asleep."

"Yeah, thats tough but I know that if you are there, you can make sure he is okay and help him through it. Surgery isn't easy and I bet he's nervous so having you there will be nice." she said.

"Thats true, thanks mom" I said, giving her a hug. 

We continued to catch up until the cafe closed then made our way back to my apartment. After saying goodnight, each of went to bed. Paisley came and snuggled against my side as I lay awake, thinking about Shawn.