Shawn Mendes Imagines

Men can cry

Just a message...men can cry. I see men crying, and crying in general, as a sign of strength and not weakness - it shows you have COURAGE to say you're not okay, which is hard!!

Shawn's POV

I'm doing a fully open interview today with Ellen, and its going to be about song writing and why its so important to me. Y/N (you're his actress GF who has a new film out) will also be with me.

"So Shawn, tell us about the album." Ellen asks.

"Well its called Illuminate and I've written it myself."

"That's amazing! Which one is your favourite?"

"Hold On." My eyes tear up a bit.

"What's it about?"

"I...I wrote it in my bedroom a few weeks ago, when I just got so..." I can't speak as I'm afraid I'll burst into tears. I feel Y/N's arm go around my shoulder.

"It's okay Shawn. Just breathe deeply." Ellen tells me.

Your POV

I know Shawn is getting a little overwhelmed.

"I got so stressed out...I...I was second guessing it all" Shawn pauses and lets a few tears out. Ellen passes him a tissue and he dries his eyes. I link arms with him and keep my hand on his arm comfortingly. "Small things just get to me...and I was so s...stressed about a performance and I just didn't want to let anyone down."

"Shawn its okay. Don't get upset sweetie." Ellen tries to comfort him, but he lets out a large sob, so I kiss his head through his hair.

"Go on" I whisper in his ear, holding his hand tightly.

"And I began to panic and...just felt m...my heart beating out of my chest...and I had so much anxiety and couldn't keep it in" he pauses again and lets some tears fall. I wipe them with the back of my hand. "I just felt like I...I couldn't be open about things because I'm m...male and its stigmatized like m...men don't c...cry and I was so broken inside" My heart breaks at his explanation. "So I...I wrote this...I'm sorry." Shawn gets up and runs off stage, and I follow him.

"Shawn honey" he turns around and I pull him into my arms, and he sobs his precious heart out. "Its okay. Crying is a sign of strength and the fact that you just admitted that you're struggling is incredibly strong." I explain and he calms down a little. "If you ever feel like this just let me or anyone else know darling." I take my arms around his neck and kiss him. "I love you so much."

"Y/N I love you more than you'll ever know."

That's it! I'm going to keep on covering topics like this for a few chapters Xxx