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.THROWBACK 5 YEARS AGO.

She fixed her dress, hair and looked herself one last time before walking out of the room. She sat on the couch, hands on her lap, patiently waiting for him to arrive.

It's been two months that they were dating and, they recently noticed that they never went on a date, so Shawn proposed a date tonight.

"Fuck..." She whispered to herself, starting to have sweaty hands due to her nervousness.

A minute later, she heard knocks on the door making her stands up quickly. She walked to the door, opened it revealing Shawn. He looked extremely good, even if he was dressed casually. He still managed to look breathtaking, she couldn't believe the fact that he was hers, maybe forever?

"Hi." He spoke shyly. "You look gorgeous."

She blushed lightly. "So do you. I mean, you're handsome." She said, making him laugh.

"Thank you, Phoebe." He talked smoothly. "Ready to go?"

She grabbed her purse and hummed. "Ready." She nodded.

Shawn grabbed her hand as they walked out of the apartment. Both of them couldn't stop smiling and laughing.

They hopped in the car while Shawn put some music, soon 'You Don't Know My Name' by Alicia Keys. Her soft voice echoed through their ears as Phoebe hummed the song.

"So...Favorite song?" Asked Shawn, glancing at her.

She thought. "Um, probably 'Hey Jude' or anything by Adele." She admitted.

"Why?" He queried with a slight smile.

She hid her face in her hands before letting out a chuckle. "I will probably sound like a crazy girl but her songs are just so pure and they actually tell a story which I like. She doesn't sing because it's trend or something, she sings her history and I like crying to her songs."

Shawn laughed. "Well, me too." He admitted, licking his lips. "I really like Lauryn Hill or Taylor Swift." He told her.

"Oh, so you're a softie eh?" She teased as he laughed. "I'm kidding! Alright, um, tell me what's your favorite show?"

"Grey's Anatomy." He answered. "I used to hate it but, Heather obligated me to watch it."

"Oh, well..." She said quietly.

Shawn cursed before looking at her. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to bring her up..." He explained.

Phoebe smiled sweetly. "It's okay. She was part of your life for a long time and, I get that." She stated. "I don't mind you bring her up."

He laughed lightly. "Don't lie, Phoebs. No one likes to hear her boyfriend talks about his ex, I mean I wouldn't like it."

"Alright, just try to not talk about her." She giggled, making Shawn nod. "Thanks."

Minutes later, Shawn parked the car in front of a fancy restaurant. He hopped out of the car, rushed over Phoebe's side then opened her door.

"Had to be a gentleman for my lady." He told her, closing it. "Hope you'll like it." He spoke.

"I'm sure, I will." She answered, taking his hand in hers. "Also, I can't believe that we're going on her first date, only right now."

"I know it's insane!" He laughed, walking in. "Hello, reservation under Mendes?" He spoke as the lady checked.

"Shawn Mendes?" She queried, looking up. Shawn nodded with a smile. "Follow me, please."

They both walked to their table, far away from the people and the noise, just them. She sat down, watching Shawn with a huge smile.

"It's amazing here." She uttered looking around.

He hummed. "It's cozy." He replied. "So, let's act like it was our first date. I met you at work and instantly started to fall for you." He winked

She smiled widely. "Alright." She answered, drinking her wine. "Tell me about yourself, sir." She bit her lower lip.

Shawn gulped and took off his cardigan. "Well...Nothing really important. I'm very Canadian, and, I have dumb siblings. I like someone..."

"Who's she?" Phoebe teased.

He rested his head on the palm of his hand. "Um, a tall girl with blue eyes, sometimes green, her smile is one of the best and wow, she's just wow." He breathed out. "Wish she could see what I see."

Her cheeks became pink as she looked away, seeing the waiter come. "Hello, do you already know or do you need some time?"

"Uh, no we will order now." Answered Phoebe. "I will take some pasta and you?" She asked to Shawn.

Shawn cleared his throat. "A hamburger with some fries cause I know that the lady will steal them." He winked at Phoebe as she laughed.

"Something else, miss?" Asked the guy to her.

Shawn made a noise, making the guy look at him. "Yes, another waiter. Thank you."

Phoebe's eyes went wide as she watched the poor waiter, walking away. She waited for him to be far away so she could slap Shawn's hand.

"Why did you do that?" She whispered yelled.

Shawn shrugged. "Cause, he was checking on you! And, was trying to flirt with you!" He explained

"And? Where's the problem?"

"The problem is that he tried..." He started but she cut him off.

"He did try." She took a sip of her beer. "But, you should know that I'm yours and there's zero need to be jealous." She spoke. "I like you and only you."

Shawn pouted. "Give me a kiss?"

She chuckled as she stood up. "You're actually a child, Shawn." She sat on his lap while he wrapped an arm around her. She leaned down and pecked his lips in the softest way. "Here."

He pulled away with the biggest smile on his face. "I feel better now. Thank you, baby." He licked his lips, slowly. "You know...I really hope this is serious between us. I mean...I'm not here to play, I really care about you."

"You cute." She replied. "We are hella serious."

"How much?"

Her lips formed a thin line as she turned around seeing her pasta coming. "Okay, I'm about to do something I never did?"

"Which is?" He asked, eyebrow arched.

She took her fork with some pasta and gave it to Shawn. "I'm about to share my food with you..."

Shawn bursted into laughter as he grabbed the fork. "Is miss Clark sharing her food? Miracle."

She laughed quickly before nodding. "You know how much I hate sharing but, I'll do it with you cause I care about you and I believe that you and I are serious as fuck." She told him with a cheekily smile.

"Thank you." He whispered kissing her hand.

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Things are going to be a lot better! And, I'm happy to finally write it.