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As I walked down the hallway, I felt people staring at me and heard them whispering.

"Is it true, y/n?" someone came up to me asking.
"What?"
"Is it true you and Bryce hooked up?"
"What? No! Bryce and I are just friends."
"Well, he's telling everyone that you guys did." she said, walking away.

I could feel my cheeks heating up. As if on cue, I saw Bryce walking in the hallway.

"Bryce!" I yelled.
"Oh, um, hey, y/n." he said nervously.

"Are you serious?"
"What?"
"You're really telling the whole school we hooked up?"
"I don't know what you're talking about."
"Bryce, I swear-"
"Look, I'm doing you a favor."
"How?" I yell, frustrated.

"I know you miss Shawn, but you deserve someone who treats you better-"
"He treats me like I'm a queen. I don't want someone like you!"
"Whatever. Shawn already knows." he smiled, walking away.
I groaned in frustration.

Pulling out my phone, I quickly called Shawn.

"Pick up, pick up." I said to myself.

"Hello?" I heard his tired, yet beautiful, voice say.
"Hey, baby."
"Oh. Hi."

"Shawn, you know those rumors aren't true."
"I know. I trust you."
I breathed, relieved.

"You're not lying, right?"
"Of course I'm not. I love you more than anything, Shawn."
"Good. I love you too."
"What time is it there? Did I wake you up?"

"It's like two in the morning, but it's okay."
"I'm sorry. How's tour?"
"It's amazing, but I miss you."
"I miss you more."

"Not possible, but um, y/n?"
"Yeah?"
"You know with rumors people become extremely rude; and since half of the girls there are so in love with me, they will start attacking you, so if they hurt you, let me know. I will fly back home if you need me to."
"Shawn, it's okay. I can take care of myself. I don't want to mess anything up with your schedule. I appreciate it so much though."
"Of course. Just let me know, alright?"
"Mhm. I have to get to class now, but go back to sleep. I love you."
"I love you too. Have a great day, angel."
"You too. Mwah." I laughed.
I heard him faintly laughing.

"Call soon?"
"Of course, bye." I smiled, hanging up.

Throughout the day, I heard people laughing and whispering about me. Someone decorated my locker with papers saying mean things.

When I was walking home, a bunch of guys drove by in their car and started yelling gross things at me. Naturally, I flipped them off and continued walking, ignoring them. When I was at home, I thought it would stop, but the rumor has spread everywhere on social media.

Every social media app I opened had my name trending.

I saw Shawn's recent tweets:

Regarding the rumors about @y/n, they aren't true!! A classmate started the rumor. Please stop sending her hate. I love this girl with every ounce of my being.

I trust her with everything I have and I know she would never cheat on me. Please respect our relationship.

I love you @y/n.

I turned my phone off, frustrated with how all this happened.

My phone began ringing and I was hesitant to see who it was, but it was just Shawn.

"Hey, honey, how was your day?"
"Awful, Shawn." I said, trying not to cry.

"What happened, babe?"
"You were right. It's everywhere. The worst part is that he doesn't seem remotely sorry."
"Baby, don't cry. He'll get what he deserves, I promise. This will blow over. I'll be back in a few weeks, and then I can protect my baby."

I could tell he was upset as well.

"I'm sorry." I said, wiping my eyes.
"Shh, baby, breathe. It's okay."

"I love you."
"I love you more."

"3 weeks?"
"3 weeks and then I'll be able to hug you."

I sniffled, playing with the strings on my hoodie.

"Have you seen the tweets from the Mendes Army? They're all defending you."
"You have the best fanbase."
"Very true," he laughed. "Go take a nap and forget about today. Rumors only last for some time before they blow over and something new happens."

"Okay, thank you."
"I love you. Have a good power nap, baby."
"I love you too. Have a great show." I smiled, wiping my eyes.

After we hung up, I went onto Twitter to talk to some people when I saw Shawn tweeted multiple times.

Tomatoes are still the worst things to ever exist

Tea

I sleep with socks on.

Also I pour my milk before cereal ;)

I laughed at his attempt to shift what everyone was talking about.

I have so much love for you, baby.


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