I get a little excited, baby when I think about you - Shawn Mendes, nervous
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aria sat at her desk, applying a light coating of makeup over her face, a small smile appearing. she was going on a date with shawn. it felt like their first date all over again, but this time, she was less nervous for it, but still slightly sceptical to what's going to happen.

"what are you dressing up for?" liam asks her, walking into her room, folding his arms. "going out?"

"uh yeah," she mumbles nervously. "with shawn."

"shawn mendes? as in the guy who broke your heart?" liam bursts, completely shocked at his sister, who's getting back into some sort of relationship with shawn. "what?"

"please don't say that," she begs, standing up from her desk. "shawn and i talked yesterday, and we came to a conclusion that we want to get back together, but slowly." liam sighs, nodding.

"okay, if you're happy, then i am, but i swear to god if he hurts you again, he's getting more than just a punch," he mutters, making aria roll her eyes with a soft chuckle, before hugging her brother. "stay safe."

"i will, i love you, and thank you," she whispers, as he smiles, holding her tightly. "you don't think it's a bad idea, right? shawn and i getting back together?"

"aria," liam sighs, pulling away from the hug. "when two people are meant to be together, the universe will do everything to make sure that they are. have hope, because if you think it's the right thing to do, it is."

"thank you," she whispers, hugging him again. "i really-"

she gets cut off by the sharp shrill on the doorbell, making her heart leap in her chest. he was here. this was it. she felt nervous, as he cheeks flushed wildly, almost as if she's never been on a date with shawn before.

"do i look okay?" she asks liam, as he follows her down the stairs of their house.

"aria, shut up, shawn loves you either way," liam chuckles, as aria steadies her breath, holding onto the handle of the large door. "but yes, you look great."

"okay, um, i'll be back at maybe 11? i'm not sure where we're going," she rambles, picking up her bag, and sliding it over her shoulder. "now go away, he'll get scared if he sees you!"

liam chuckles at his sister, shaking his head, and walking away, leaving her alone, and ready to open the door. she takes a quick breath, before opening up the door, revealing shawn, with a bunch of pink peonies, his cheeks flushed softly, and his hair in its usual messy state, but perfect for aria. he's dressed in a pair of black trousers, with a white stripe running up either side, and a black shirt tucked into that, with his denim jacket over it.

"hey," he says, smiling widely at her. "you look stunning, aria."

"thank you," she blushes. "you look handsome."

"thanks," he grins. "i got these for you," he says, holding out the bunch of flowers. "i didn't want to get you roses, because i know that's typical, but i know peonies are one of your favourites so i-"

"shawn," she cuts him off with a chuckle. "stop rambling. they're beautiful, i love them, thank you," she grins back, taking the flowers, and smelling them. "let me go put these in some water, can i meet you outside?"

"of course," he responds, smiling widely, a blush at his cheeks. "i'm waiting in the car, okay?"

"mhm," she nods, smiling softly at him. "i'll be out in a minute," shawn let's her wander back into the house, whilst he walks back to his car, cursing himself for being so nervous and rambling.

he couldn't deny that he didn't miss this; he missed seeing her smile, and her face light up completely. she was stunning, and she had his heart. she knew it too, shawn was all in, but he was waiting for her, because he knew that she wasn't ready yet, and he didn't think she would be ready for a long time at least. shawn broke her heart, everything that happened with shawn probably changed her perspective on love completely.

"hi," she says, scaring shawn slightly, whilst she gets into his jeep.

"god, you scared me," he gasps, holding onto his chest, as aria laughs, doing her belt up. "hey, ready?"

"yeah, where are we going?" aria flattens out her denim skirt, looking at shawn, who turns the corners of his lips up into a cocky grin.

"that, my love," he says, turning out of arias road. "is a surprise. are you okay with driving into toronto?"

"as long as i'm back home before midnight, it's okay," she reaches over the console, grabbing shawns other hand that isn't on the steering wheel, and joining them, letting both of their hands rest over the armrest.

shawn couldn't help the grin that covers his face from appearing.
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the ambience of the warm italian restaurant, that aria and shawn went to on their first date, makes the two young adults smile widely. they sit opposite each other, aria sipping on her red wine that shawn purchased for her, and shawn drinking his beer.

"i forgot how much i love this place," aria says gently, reaching over and holding onto shawns hand. "i can't wait to have the gorgonzola and broccoli pasta."

"i can't wait to have a pizza from here," shawn chuckles, rubbing his thumb over the back of her hand. "i'm really glad we're doing this, aria."

"me too," she smiles warmly at him, squeezing his hand lightly. "and i know you don't want to take it slow, but i'm happy you are. in fact, i'm ecstatic you are. i don't know, i just feel as though the way we're going now is for the best, and it will really help us in the future."

"exactly, and i feel as though like now we're starting again, especially since i know you so well, it's so much more easier, and now i think that we can unlock a deeper part of our relationship, and-and get to know each other even more," he responds, making arias heart leap in her chest.

"yeah," she grins. "i just wish we did this earlier, i missed you so much shawn."

"i missed you too, angel," he mumbles gently, as she smiles sadly, taking a sip of her wine. "now, tell me one thing. why didn't you go to your prom?"

arias face falls, and she looks down at the table, but still not letting go of shawns hand. "truthfully, i didn't feel comfortable going without you. i knew people there would have asked where you were, and i honestly didn't want to face the questions. there was just some part of me that wanted to experience prom with you, and i couldn't bring myself to go without you."

"aria, you missed one of the best nights of your high school career because of me," he frowns. "i'm gonna make it up to you, though. i promise."

he knew exactly what he was going to do. to many people, his idea might have sounded crazy, but he knew he had to do it. and he was going to not let anyone stop him.

their date was going perfectly, to say so the least.
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"i really had fun with you tonight," shawn says gently to aria, swaying their hands as they walk up to her front door.

"i had fun too, thank you for dinner, and the ice cream, and just tonight in general," she chuckles, stopping outside her door. "are you driving back to your place?"

"nah, i'm gonna go back home. i texted aaliyah to tell mum earlier," he shrugs. "i'll see you soon, okay?"

"how about breakfast tomorrow? my treat," aria suggests, her cheeks glowing softly. shawn smiles, nodding.

"that sounds good," he responds, bringing their hands up slightly, and swaying them. "i'll pick you up at 8?"

"i'll pick you up at 8," she corrects him. "i have a car now."

"right, sorry, i completely forgot," he chuckles nervously, as she grins, bringing her other hand up, and cupping his cheek gently. shawns heart begins to race, as aria continues to smile softly at him.

"i know this sounds crazy, but can i kiss you?"

"aria," shawn cuts her off, by chuckling gently. "i've been waiting for you to say those words for the entire night."

so, with a embarrassed smile, aria leans up, pressing her lips to shawns, who responds, by linking his arms around her waist, kissing her back ever so gently.

"goodnight," she whispers, pulling away, leaning their foreheads together. "i'll see you tomorrow."

"sweet dreams, darling."