“Lonely, honey?” Shawn turned around to find Mimi a bit too close for comfort. He sighed and looked at her annoyed. She took a step closer to him and with her finger traced his jawline. He grabbed her hand and lowered it.
“Stop it.”
“You’re probably right, we can get more done later. How about a little kiss for Princess Mimi?”
“I don’t see a princess out here yet, Belle’s still in class.” He knew that would infuriate her, maybe she’d back off. Her eyes grew bigger as she grew angry, but then she smiled.
“Look, I know that maybe you think you like Belle…”
“Belle and I are an item Mimi. I wanted to talk to you about what happened Friday night with her. I know you two fought, and I know you said some really horrible things. I think you should apologize.”
“To her? No way! She is trying to come between you and me. I know you have feelings for me, you are just a little shy.”
“That’s the thing. I don’t have feelings for you. We are just friends, or were. But if you keep ignoring Belle and trying to come between us then we can’t even be that. It’s your decision.” Belle and Philip had come out of class and were listening. Her heart was pounding, what would Mimi do?
“Fine. I see that I don’t have a chance, you guys are crazy about each other and you always have been.” Her eyes were downcast and she missed Shawn smiling at her.
“Thank you Mimi.” Belle and Philip smiled at each other and walked over.
“Belle I’m sorry for the other night.”
“I accept your apology Meems.” She smiled and Mimi smiled back. She waved her hand, turned the corner and walked away as she thought ‘Whatever. I’ll leave them alone for a while until I decide what to do.’
*
After school Shawn had suggested they all go hang out at dotcom. But Belle reminded him that Philip had wanted to talk to her for a while so they went to Belle’s house. Shawn asked that Philip wait a second while Shawn said goodbye to Belle, they would meet up later and hang out. He understood this time would be important to Philip. They were up in her room, for the privacy.
“Call me when you finish your talk.”
“I will.” They kissed softly then deeper. They were hugging each other tightly. Shawn began to kiss her neck, slowly. Belle tossed her head back enjoying him. He kissed his way up her neck to her cheek then over to her pouting, swollen lips. They were so delicious. Belle ran her hand through his hair. She loved being in his arms, she felt safe, like that was where she belonged. She knew she did. They were meant for each other.
“Shawn, Philip’s waiting.” He continued to kiss her. He never wanted to stop.
“Alright. Call me as soon as you guys finish. I love you.” He kissed her one more time before walking out of her room. They went downstairs and Philip was laughing at them.
They said their goodbyes and Belle and Philip sat down. As he left Shawn felt a little jealous again. But of Philip he asked himself?!
