- Are you sure about this? Ed asked Taylor one more time while carrying his bags into Taylor's apartment.
- Yes, of course. You can stay here as long as you want to. I'm completely okay with it. It's nice having a friend under the same roof, Taylor smiled and opened the door and stepped aside for Ed to carry his bags inside. After Ed was safely inside, Taylor walked in as well and shut the door behind her.
She took off her shoes and started walking forward on the hallway, and stopped at the stairs soon followed by Ed.
- I can help you with the bags, if you want to? Taylor suggested but Ed just shook his head.
- No thank you, I think I'll survive on my own, I mean, luckily I only have two bags with me. I don't need that much stuff, just some clothes and other necessary things. That's how I pack on tour as well, he explained and started walking up the stairs, Taylor walking right behind him. Once they reached the upstairs, Ed let Taylor take the lead because Ed didn't exactly know where the guest room was. Or the one where Ed would be staying in, since there were a few guest rooms just in case.
This time Taylor decided to give the biggest guest room to Ed, just to make him feel more comfortable since he would be staying here for at least a couple of weeks. Ed had some work things to do in New York, and instead of going in a hotel, Ed got asked by Taylor if he'd like to stay with her for a while. And obviously he said yes.
- Thank you Taylor, this is great! Even though I could've taken a bit smaller room as well, Ed smiled and looked at Taylor.
- Just take this, I want you to feel as comfortable as possible for these few weeks you'll be staying here, Taylor responded and smiled back at Ed.
- I always feel comfortable when you're around. But seriously thank you so much, you're such an amazing friend, Ed thanked Taylor one more time and wrapped his beautifully tattooed arms around her. Taylor hugged him back immediately, and after a few moments they finally let go of each other.
- Just unpack and get yourself comfortable, I'll be downstairs making tea. Whenever you're ready, you can join me.
Ed thanked Taylor and watched her walk away and close the door behind her. Ed put his bags on the bed and opened the one with his clothes in it. He took a clean shirt and his toothbrush out of the bag and walked into the bathroom. The guest room even had a bathroom in it, sweet. After a few minutes, Ed walked out of the bathroom with a new, black t-shirt on. He put the bags aside from the bed and opened the door. He walked straight to the kitchen, seeing Taylor there drinking tea in her pajamas. Ed smiled as he walked closer to her.
- Hey, he said and sat opposite to Taylor.
- Oh hi, you want some tea? Taylor asked looking at Ed who just sat on the table.
- No thank you, I'm actually pretty tired. I'm probably going to bed soon.
- Okay, Taylor smiled and sipped her tea. They talked and laughed for a while. A few moments later she stood up with the cup in her hand and walked towards the dishwasher. She put the cup inside and walked back to Ed.
- Shall we go now? she asked and Ed nodded. They walked out of the kitchen, to the stairs and then upstairs. They stopped at Taylor's room and just stared at each other for a while.
- Well, goodnight Taylor, Ed said smiling at Taylor. She came closer to Ed and kissed him on the cheek, causing Ed to turn completely red.
- Goodnight, Taylor whispered and opened the door to her room, shutting it right after going inside. Ed walked to his room, smiling so hard that his face probably hurt already. He just couldn't stop smiling after what just happened. Even though he knew that they were just best friends with Taylor, it still didn't stop him from having feelings for her. That's how he had felt for many years already. And there was nothing he could do about it. He was in love, but also too scared to admit it to anyone. Although he didn't need to, it was obvious. The way he looked at her revealed everything.
Ed walked to his bed, unzipping his jeans and throwing them somewhere. He also took his shirt off and did the same with it. Then he just went to bed and after hours of struggling, he finally fell asleep.
