Hold On (S.M.)✔

F O R T Y S I X

Shawn:

"Shawn my talented super star! These lyrics are amazing! I guess this school year off helped!" Andrew said joyfully over the phone

"Yeah well I had some help man" I smiled

Annabeth's head shot up from her Percy Jackson book, her eyes wide.

"Really?" Andrew questioned

"Yeah my girlfriend Annabeth helped me with the lyrics. Like she wrote Bad Reputation and helped me finish the rest" I ranted

Annabeth was motioning for me to shut up, she looked completely panicked.

"Girlfriend?! You mean the rumors are true? Your dating an Olympic medalist who just happened to be part of an awesome band that won a talent show with real judges!" Andrew said a little to excitedly

"Yeah, its just Annabeth..."

Annabeth sighed and gave up, going back to her book and ignoring me. I smirked, I could talk about her all I want now.

"Well she better come over with you for the recording! Everyone wants to meet her! She's a part of the crew now!"

I smiled, exactly what I wanted to hear.

"Alright man! See you next week!" I grinned before hanging up

Annabeth sighed and looked up at me.

"So what, you just put me in the spotlight?" she asked, bookmarking her page and closing the book

"Oh nothing... Other then the fact Andrews a big fan and wants you to come to the recording to meet everyone. Nothing big" I shrugged

Her jaw dropped and I stifled a laugh. She blinked several times before silently getting up and sitting in my lap. She hugged me tight and nuzzled her face into my neck.

"You okay?" I asked as she rested on me

"Just a bit startled, a bit terrified, and a whole lot excited" she said with a smile, planting a kiss on my cheek

"Anything for you Anna" I reminded, rubbing our noses together

She smiled, I felt like she wanted to ask me something but I shook it off. It was probably nothing.

"When are we leaving?" She questioned

I shrugged, cradling her like a big baby

"Next week most likely. I cant wait to show you New York!"

She laughed and exposed her braces. I thought about the way her laugh and smile made my stomach flutter, how her smile was bright enough to illuminate me in my darkest times. When I thought about all the bad things that could happen in a day, she was always there to brighten me up.

"Shawn we haven't even made a title for the album!" Annabeth suddenly exclaimed

I looed down at her flashing her a bright smile.

"I've got one" I reassured, brushing the loose strands of hair out of her face

She furrowed her brows, waiting for me to tell her.

"Its going to be the Illuminate Album"

~*~

Annabeth:

I squeezed Shawn's hand as the limo drove to the front of Island Records Studio, guard rails and police stationed to keep screaming fans out of the street. I took my backpack as the limo slowed to a stop.