invisible string

Chapter two

May 2, 2016. Taylor was feeling butterflies all over her stomach. Trying to smile while her hairstylist pulled her hair with a brush.

-I don't know... - Now she was far away from the others, talking with someone on the phone.
-C'mon tay, it's the met gala! I know you, you love those events, it's fun and there are all those pretty guys... - a sweet voice comes out of the phone speaker, making taylor smile.
-I know, Sel. It's just that calvin it's not going, and honestly I don't wanna be alone in the red carpet. Again.
-If that's the problem I can totally go with you. As when we went to the Grammy's...
-No no, you really don't need to. Okay We will meet up at the party. Just... meet me there, alright?
-You know i will, tay. I will always have your back, you know. And we can drink to forget about that calving guy, I'll be happy to do so.
-Sure - taylor giggled
-Bye, I really have to go now, have some stuff to do. Meet you there, then?
-I mean, i'll try.
-No, not that trying bullshit. Promise me you're going!
-Okay, I promise. Happy now?
-kinda yeah. Bye, love
-bye.

Taylor took a deep breath and walked into the room again, ready to do her makeup.

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Swift was inside her car, almost ready to come out and smile to the thousands cameras outside. She was looking into one fix place, turning her ring around her finger as if it was a toy. The ring Calvin gave to her. She instantly took it off, trying to put calvin as far away from that night as she could.

She stood up and immediately the thousand lights blinded her. After posing for some photos, she went into the private room.

She felt relieved for not having that amount of flashes into her face. As she walked into the bar, she saw that same guy from gigi's party. She really wanted to talk to him, but that could wait a little.

Taylor got her drink and sat down at her table, waiting for selena to arrive. It's not like taylor had many friends, not at all. People trend to hate her, for no reason, and she really didn't know why all that drama.

She was there alone, then heard this voice coming from behind her. Laughters, to be more specific, followed by some silly dirty joke that made taylor giggle. She turned around and saw this beautiful guy with a buzzcut and a tailor-made suit.

She turned back to the table and for her surprise, he  sat at her side. "Joe alwyn" she read at the table sticker.
-Hm, excuse me... I think that's my seat
-Oh, yeah. Sorry - she moved her chair a little bit, giving him space to sit.

The British accent. Taylor felt her soul separate her body and go out giving pirouettes after hearing that damn accent. "Does he have a girlfriend?" She thought to herself. "No no taylor, it doesn't matter because YOU have a boyfriend".

-So, Joe alwyn right?
-Yeah...sorry do we know each other?
-not really, i read your name in there - she pointed at the sticker, smiling a little.
-Oh yeah, right. So you must be - he took a moment to read the sticker, then smiled at her - taylor swift. Nice to meet you!
-Oh, my pleasure.
-so, what do you do for a living? It must be good, i mean you're at the met gala...
-I'm a sin... wait.- she turned to him - you really don't know who i'm?
-No... why? Should I? Am I in trouble? I'm sorry i-
-No no no, it really isn't a problem. It's actually really good. It's exactly what i needed
-You're funny. Most of the times people wants to be recognized, you know.
-I mean it's good, in the begging. But when the world hates you for doing things that you didn't do...or because you write songs about your exes or even because you dated this guy from this band and now his fans hates you because they wanna date him and... ok sorry i got personal, this happens more then it should. The point is, been recognized isn't aways that interesting. It's good to know someone who doesn't know me, it's like a blank page.
-They hate you?
-Oh yeah. But i never understood why tho. But can we talk about other stuff? This makes me wanna jump off a building. - joe looked at her, worried - oh don't mind, I was kidding. But now tell me, what do you do?
-I'm an actor
-have I already seen one of your films?
-I don't think so. I'm quite new in the industry, spent most of my years studying. And you?
-Oh, singer, songwriter and cat enthusiastic
-Cats? Dogs are sooo much be-
-Don't you dare finish that sentence, weirdo! - taylor said smiling at him, looking deeply into those ocean blue eyes that reminded her of a calm sunny day at the beach.

TAYLOR SWIFT - @taylorswift13
     i was enchanted to meet you...
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@gigihadid GIRL WHAT
@selenagomez can you at least wait for me
@calvinharris love u babe
@hayloraddicted replying to @calvinharris maybe she isn't talking about you lol
@taylorswiftnews what's happening?

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Taylor felt a hand touch her shoulder, then looked around and saw selena smiling.
-Hi tay, sorry if I'm interrupting - she said while hugging her friend
-No, don't worry. Sel, this is joe. Joe this is selena, my best friend
-Hey joe, I'm enchanted to meet you! - she giggled then looked at taylor, who blushed a little knowing why was she saying that.
-My pleasure - he smiled back
-So tay, i need you to meet this new friend i made, you're gonna love him
-hm okay? Sure, where is he? - the blond looked around, confused
-Sorry, joe, I have to take her now.
-No problem - he smiled

Selena pushed taylor while she looked back and said "see you soon" to joe.

-So who was that guy?
-hm nobody. Who's your friend?
-Oh there is no friend and you know that - they two where entering the bathroom. They checked if there wasn't anyone in the cabins, then looked at each other
-okay fine. I don't really know him, but he's nice
-That tweet? Was it for him?
-i mean yeah, in a friendly way
-YOUR EYES WHERE FUCKING SHINING WHEN I TOOK YOU OUT OF THAT TABLE
-YEAH AND WHAT?
-I don't know, but that wasn't a friendly look
-Of course it was! I have a boyfriend.
-who you hate
-I don't hate calvin, I'm just...pissed off with him. And i just met this joe, it's not like i'm in love with a stranger
-It wouldn't be the first time that happens tho
-HEY SHUT UP!
-You like him don't you? And don't lie to me!
-I mean a little. I would hook up with him if i had the chance and everything but that's not love, that's probably just hormones
-not you blaming the hormones, you're so into that joe.
-no I'm not! And I'm gonna prove it to you. Choose one guy in the party. Any guy. I'm gonna have fun with him, and you know that I can't have a true good time with other strange guys when i am in love. If you're saying that i love that joe then I'll just prove you're wrong.
-you would also be proving that you don't love calvin...
-ok that's not the point, shut up!

They got out of the bathroom and grabbed a drink at the bar. Selena looked around, analyzing a little bit the space.

-Haaave you met taylor? - she said to a random tall guy who was standing backwards, running away after that.
-Not the have you met who stuff selena come back here! - but she didn't, so the guy giggled.
-Isn't this a trick from how i met your mother? To get dates?

Again, the accent. The British accent. She melted like a child, then smiled. "What is the matter with me and british guys today? For the love of god..." she thought to herself, then turned in his direction.

-Yeah, do you like that show?
-who doesn't, right? - he smiled- hi, I'm tom.
-Yeah i know, loki
-can you just shake it off!! - he said and they laughed
-Okay name one song of mine that isn't shake it off, then i can consider dance with you.
-If you name one character that i did i can answer that. And loki doesn't count
-Dr Robert laing, sir thomas sharpe... Hank Williams! Lizzie was great in that one! I can keep going if you want to.
-Are you a stalker?
-What can i say, i just watch a lot of movies. Now my songs.
-I can make a top 3 in each album, love. You're really underestimating me - he paused and smiled - picture to burn, mary's song and our song on debut. You belong with me, hey stephen and forever & always on fearless. Speak now it's my favorite, so that's tough to choose, but i would say last kiss, haunted and better than revenge
-not better than revenge.
-yes, it's a great song...if we ignore the lyrics.
-I shouldn't had put that in the album...
-that's right baby doll you should've said no! No, but really, it is a good song. Red we have all too well, state of grace and the title track. 1989... blank space, wonderland aaaand this love. Done.
-and you said I was the stalker.
-I just listen to a lot of music
-not fair, you stole my excuse.
-True, but now you own me a dance
-No can't doooo baby doll
-yeah come here.
-I think i'm in love with you
-Hey don't ted mosby me, i watched that show remember? - he said then she rolled her eyes
-I had to try it, at least. Okay, but one dance. Then I'll go back to my friend.
-Sure you'll. C'mon

Spoiler alert, it wasn't just one dance. Oh, and she didn't come back to her friend at that party, but that's another story.