A/N: Hey guys, what did you think of their little late night cuddle? I told you you'd get the theme song being in their later! That's all I have to say. Enjoy Chapter 4! Love ya!
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Shawn's POV
- As I get out of the shower I can't help but worry how today is gonna go. My phone buzzes, it's my sister Aaliyah calling.
"Shawn? How are you!?! I haven't talked to you in a few days!" she says with excitement.
"Aaliyah, I'm freaking out a little. I met a boy yesterday, his name is Donovon. I like him, a lot. I don't want my manager messing it up, Dex is a good guy, but I don't want him thinking he needs to put Donovon and I to an end before we are even a thing." I say, with a high sense of panic in my voice.
"Woah, woah, woah, you met a boy?? Is he nice? Is he even gay? Does he know your gay?"
I can hear the immense curiosity in her voice. My sister is only 12, but she's always been a nosey one, especially with my love life, or lack there of. I've never officially come out and admitted I was gay, she's always just kind of assumed and told me she knew I was. In a time like this I guess it's fairly clear that she is correct.
"He's extremely nice, I actually had him sing with me last night, and I'm sorta at his house right now. I stayed the night here. I really think he is gay, I can feel the sparks between us, and I haven't really told him I'm gay. But I need to get to know him more anyways before we have that conversation." I say with a light chuckle.
"Your at his house. Wait, THATS the one who was on stage with you! I saw it on TV last night, it went really good! They did a zoom-in pan while you guys were doing the duet, he's super cute! Well, we can talk more later, mom and I have to head out to the grocery store. Love ya!"
"Love you too sis, I have to go anyways. Tell mom I said I-"
I hear Aaliyah hang up before I can get out 'love you'.
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Donovon's POV
- "Ready to go Shawn?" I ask as I look at the no longer shirtless and sleepy boy standing in my living room.
"I've been ready far awhile haha, you take a bit to get ready!" He says with a friendly tease.
"Shhhhhh, lets go. Are you driving or am I?"
"Well I believe I'm the one who knows where my managers office is, I think I better drive." Shawn says.
We head out the door and get into Shawn's sleek, black BMW. I didn't notice it yesterday but his car is quite nice, tan leather interior, this car has the works. Were driving down the road, about halfway to his managers office according to GPS on Shawn's phone, and I feel curious and compelled to ask about last night.
"Shawn, about last night," I start, and he quickly jumps in with an apology.
"I'm sorry about falling asleep in your bed, somehow missing my jacket.. It wasn't my intention, I don't even remember falling asleep."
"No, no, no, don't apologize at all. I was just wondering, do you remember anything about the middle of the night?" I ask, trying not to alarm him.
"No, nothing significant. I slept like a rock! Your bed is comfortable. Why?" He asks worriedly.
I can't decide whether or not to tell him, it's no big deal right? He probably just rolled over in his sleep and I happened to be there.
Before I can finish deciding, the GPS woman on Shawn's phone chimed in with the well known 'your destination is on the left'.
"Well, looks like we're here!" Shawn exclaims, continuing.
"Now my manager is a nice guy, but he can assume things quickly and come off judgmental. If he starts to seem that way, don't be alarmed, I'll speak before he can get ahead of himself haha. Alright?"
I give a quick nod and we step out of the car, directly in front of a large, all glass building labeled 'Island Records'.
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- "Good day Shawn! How was last nights concert? Oh, I see you brought a friend. My name is Dex Daniels, I'm Shawn's manager, pleasure to meet you! And you are?"
Dex puts his hand out in a a friendly manner, awaiting a shake. Trying to be polite, I grasp his hand firmly.
"Hi, my name is Donovon. Donovon Sloan, it's nice to meet you sir. You have a lovely office!"
"Why thank you, I try to make it as comfy as possible for my clients and their guests. Now. Mendes, I expect no funny business is going on with this one? Hm?"
'Funny business... What could he possibly mean by that?'
"Haha no sir, he's a friend I met yesterday, and in the spirit of new friends I had him come and sing last night. We had a blast!" Shawn exclaims.
The rest of the meeting is relatively short. Shawn and Dex discuss numbers that I didn't pay much attention to, assuming they had something to do with ticket sales, and small banter about their lives. His manager seems to use the word 'swell' a lot, while it shouldn't bother me, I think I am officially worn out on that word for the rest of the century. Aside from all the meeting stuff, I keep circling around what he meant when he said funny business. What funny business would be involved with a new friend?
"Alrighty, I expect to see those numbers grow by our meeting next week after your next show. Tah tah! And lovely to meet you Mr. Sloan, I hope to see you again!"
After finishing our goodbyes with Dex, we leave the building and Shawn starts to drive us straight to the mall. I can tell because of how many times I've taken the course, seeing as how I go to the mall almost every week.
"So Donovon, earlier you said you had a question about last night? What was it?" Shawn asks curiously.
"Well, at about 2 am, I woke up for some reason. But when I laid back down, you sort of... Cuddled up to me, with your arm around me, was that intentional?"
I regret the words as they leave my mouth. I can see they make Shawn feel thoroughly embarrassed.
"Um, No. I move around and roll around a lot in my sleep. Sorry about that."
He looks thoroughly ashamed and is blushing. The rest of the ride to the mall is pretty quiet, we exchange mostly small talk and focus on the music that's playing. Although we did find we have a common interest in Taylor Swift, she's one my favorite singers, and apparently Shawn's!
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"And we're here!" Shawn exclaims as we pull into a parking spot at the mall.
Most of the awkwardness has faded by now and things are back to normal between us, thankfully.
"So, what's your favorite store here? What do you shop for mostly?"
"Umm, I like clothes. Well actually, I love clothes. My closet grows everyday haha!" I chuckle and I see Shawn's smile widen.
"Boy we have more in common than I thought, first Taylor Swift and now the love of clothes shopping. Let's try favorite store.. I like clothe shopping the most at-"
Our smiles widen and we both yell, "H&M!" In unison.
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"How about this one?"
Shawn steps out of the dressing room wearing a light blue tank top with the words 'New York' written in cursive on them. I quickly examine him to give him an answer, only I examine him more than I examine the tank top. His muscles are bulging, and the top has a low enough neck that his gorgeously toned collar bone is showing off immensely, I feel as if in that very moment Shawn's heat is making me melt.
"Wow... I mean, wow! It looks great! I like that one!" I say, hoping he didn't notice I was checking him out the moment before.
"Haha really? I think I'll get it then. Go on, try on yours!"
I go into the dressing room. I'm not trying on a tank top, I don't wear those often. Instead I'm trying on an almost see through red hooded shirt with long sleeves, meant to look like a jacket while still being suitable for the beach. As I look in the mirror I realize, it's a bit more see through than I thought, I can definitely see my chest and abs. Along with that I try on a pair of navy blue Jerry Topsiders with leather at the heel.
I step out and ask Shawn what he thinks, he observes for a moment before saying, "They look really good on you, definitely ready for the hot summer days!"
I laugh and exclaim, "It's June in New York, it is still summer days!"
I put my clothes back on and toss the outfit to the side.
"Aren't you going to get those?" Shawn asks,
"Nah, I'll come back on some other day, all my cash is in my car."
"Oh, um, okay, hey I'm gonna pay for this stuff, would you mind going and getting the car to make sure we can actually get out of here haha? Getting in was a bit hard with all the people." He says with a chuckle, handing me his keys.
"You would trust me with your car?" I ask shocked.
"It's just in the parking lot, what could go wrong?"
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And nothing does, I'm sitting on the hood of Shawn's car at the front of the mall, scanning the area awaiting Shawn to come out from the store. Suddenly I see him coming out through one of the big glass doors, he's holding more than just the tank top though. Wait, are those... the shoes and jacket I wanted!?
"Okay, what should we do now?" Shawn asks as he hands me the bag.
"You got me the shoes and jacket, thank you. I'll pay you back when we get back to my house, I pro-"
Shawn cuts in, "Hey, I never asked for payment back, it's just a friendly gift. You can keep your money on one condition." He claims with a serious look on his face.
"Yeah?" I ask, unsure of what's gonna happen next.
"You wear those clothes when we go out to the fair tonight, it's supposed to be hot so you'll need the light clothes." He says, still looking serious for having just asked me out again.
"Um, sure, why not! If that's your condition for buying me clothes haha." I chuckle, and with that we get into the car to head back to my house.