Shawn Mendes Imagines

Daddy's little girl

A/N: for this and any other imagines that include a daughter, I'll be using the name Skylar since that's what Shawn said he would name her; replace it if you wish <3

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Shawn's POV

Newborn....

A gasp escapes my lips as the sound of crying fills the white hospital room. Y/N lets go of my hand as the nurse places our baby girl gently into her mother's arms. I watch her tired face immediately brighten into a proud smile.

A tear rolls down her cheek while I stand there in awe. Laying there in her arms, was our newborn daughter, Skylar Maria Mendes. She quietens down and looks up at her mum with wide curious eyes.

"Do you wanna hold her?" Y/N asks me. I nod hesitantly. Y/N places her gently in my arms and I look down at her, tears threatening to fall.

She was breathtaking; so tiny and precious. I instantly loved her with all my heart. In my head, I silently vowed to be a good dad, and to protect my little girl no matter what.

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Toddler....

Her tiny hand tightly grasps my fingers as we walk towards the entrance of her new preschool. She was practically bouncing with excitement.

"Bye daddy," she says, looking around in amazement at the large playground where the other kids were playing.

"Bye darling. Be good okay? I'll see you later," I say to her. She nods, her eyes still set on the new play area, and then she runs off.

I watch her go but then she stops and turns around like she forgot something and comes running back.

She wraps her tiny arms around my legs, and whispers, "I love you daddy."

I bend down to give her a proper hug and then kiss her on the forehead. "I love you too sweetheart."

She runs away to go play with the other kids. I sigh, giving her one last glance, and then head home.

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School age...

"Daddy!!" Skye yells from upstairs.

"What is it darling?" I ask her, standing up from the couch.

She comes running down the stairs with a small white thing in her hand.

"I lost my toof!" she says excitedly.

Her lips form a wide grin, and I could clearly see the gap in her mouth where her front tooth used to be.

"Wow! How about you go put it under your pillow, for the tooth fairy." She nods and runs off, making me chuckle. One day she'll know.

That night, I sneak into her bedroom and place a five dollar bill underneath her pillow.

The sun had barely risen when I awaken to Skylar jumping up on top of me. "Look Daddy! The tooth fairy gave me this!"

I internally groan. I love her to death but it was literally six in the morning. "Woahh five dollars!" I say rubbing my eyes.

"Can you take me to the store today to buy candy?" she asks, a hopeful look in her eyes.

My wife, Y/N who was sleeping peacefully next to me, awakens and gives me a tired smile.

I chuckle. "Ofcourse sweetheart but go back to bed it's so early."

Skye hops off and runs back into her room. We laugh quietly and watch her go, her tiny feet bouncing against the wood floors.

Y/N lays back down and I wrap my arms around her torso. We manage to sleep for another hour, before Skylar comes back, telling us to wake up. Kids were a handful, but a blessing.

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Teen years...

I sit at the kitchen table, waiting for Skye to come home from school. When she does, she runs into the house, in tears.

"What's wrong darling?" I ask alarmed, standing up from my seat.

"He..he broke up with me," she sniffles.

Stupid asshole. I bring her into my arms and let her cry on my shoulder. She may be sixteen but she's still my little girl.

I hold her for a little while, and then I lift her chin up gently with my fingers.

"Hey, look at me. If he was stupid enough to break up with you, then he wasn't worth your time. Teenage boys are stupid and idiotic humans who need to grow up. I should know, I was one." She laughs a little.

"But one day, they do grow up, and then when they find the right girl for them, they'll never let her go. One day you'll find that too," I say to her, thinking about Y/N.

"Thanks dad," she says pulling away.

"Anytime princess. Are you going to be okay or do I need to break him in half?" She giggles, making me smile as well. She thought I was joking but I would've done it if she asked me to. Anything for my little girl.

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Adult....

Standing by the large wooden doors, I wait patiently for Skye. After a moment, she emerges from the other room and I see my baby girl, all dressed up in a beautiful flowing white wedding gown.

Her makeup and hair were all done, and her bridesmaids were adding the finishing touches. She looked absolutely gorgeous, and she reminded me so much of her mother.

She approaches me, giving me a small smile and I embrace her in a tight hug. As the music begins, I extend my arm, and she takes it, letting out a shaky breath.

"You look wonderful darling," I whisper, trying to calm her nerves.

"Thank you daddy," she answers, looking forward and squeezing my arm a little tighter.

We stand at the start of the aisle, which was scattered with white flower petals, as the guests rise. I guide her forward and we begin our walk down the aisle.

Sitting opposite of the groom's family, I see my beautiful wife Y/N watching us, her eyes tearful but her smile wide.

I look to Skye, but she's already lost in her soon-to-be husband's eyes. Memories of my own wedding day come flowing back.

When we reach the altar, I help her up the steps and then extend a handshake to the groom, my future son-in-law. Then, I give one last hug to my precious little princess. She wasn't so little anymore.

"I can still break him in half if he hurts you," I whisper, making her giggle softly.

"I love you Daddy."

"I love you too princess."

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A/N: 🥺 Aww Shawnie as a dad... if you need me I'll be crying in the corner 😭