Slow Motion

•Playground pt.2•

When I wake up in the morning I smell something oddly familiar but I can't put my finger on it. I go to roll over and there in my bed is the heart broken boy.
I had forgotten he was next to me. At about 11 last night he came in and said he couldn't stop thinking. I welcomed him to sit down in my bed and talk for a while. He ranted for about 20 minutes before falling asleep on accident. I didn't mind and went to sleep as well exhausted from the day.

I smile at him, he looked peaceful and I wished that he felt as happy as he looked. I however knew that wasn't the case as of right now.
I slowly stretch and crawl out of bed making sure to not wake him up. I then head to the kitchen and make coffee. As I let it brew I start on the pile of dishes had piled up over the last two days.
I start with silverware and then move onto plates and cups. It only takes me about 15 minutes but once I'm done I set them in a drying rack and go to drink my fully brewed coffee. I toss in some caramel along with creamer and the go to sit down.
I sip my coffee slowly and right as I'm just about done I hear footsteps emerge from the hallway straight to my right. Out of my room pops a sleepy looking Taylor. He is barely awake but still manages to give me a smile. I return the action and the go back to drinking my last few sips.
"Do you want some coffee?" I ask him as he snakes around to the other side of the counter.
"No I'm good but a granola bar would be nice" he replies.
"Oh they are in the middle cupboard above the microwave" I tell him getting up from my spot to wash my cup. I watch him reach and grab one. he then takes a seat on the open counter next to me and watches me wash my cup. When I'm done I take a seat next to him. He leans his head into my shoulder so I lean my head lightly against his.
"Can I ask you something?" He questions.

"Of course" I say.

"How come I still think that she did something wrong?" he asks.

"You feel betrayed, so even though you did the same thing subconsciously you never realized it and she did. That and she was the one who pulled the trigger on the break up not you" I answer to the best of my abilities.
I really wasn't to sure however I thought that this could be the reason.

"Yeah I guess so, I think I just want someone to blame for why I feel hurt" he says.

I don't reply but I do grab his hand and squeeze it letting him know that it was going to be okay. He squeezes back and sighs.
I knew he was try to let go of what he thought about her and replace it with the truth.

I lift my head off his shoulder and hop down now standing in front of him.
"Can I ask you another question?" He questions.
"Mmh"

"Do you really like me?" He asks looking somewhat sad.
"Taylor, of course I really like you. When Im with my face is in a permanent blushing state and my world seem to slow down as soon as I see you smiling face. You make me laugh and so happy I can't even put into words how much I like you. I have ever since I saw you in the gas station." I inform.

"I never knew you felt that way" he mumbles looking ashamed.

I didn't know you felt that way either" I say.

He stares at me as if he is reading what I'm feeling or what to do next. He slowly grabs my hands and guides me closer to the counter. Then he leans down and asks "Can we go to that park I showed you?"

I look at him and nod my head. I had wanted to go back there ever since we left the first time.
He hops off the counter and heads to his place to get ready I assume so I rush to do the same. I run to my closet grabbing a pair of fishnets, ripped jeans and a grey ribbed sweater. I put the outfit on and then brush my teeth and hair fairly quickly. I knew I didn't have time for make up however I attempted anyways. I quickly tight lined my eyes with eyeliner and threw on so mascara. Just as I'm about to finish putting on my chapstick I hear someone enter my place. I know it's Taylor so I yell that I'm just putting on some chapstick. He follows my voice and meets me outside the bathroom door.
"You look pretty" he says giving me a slight smile. My face turns a bright red and I mumble a quiet "Thanks."
I grab my purse and slip on my shoes before we head out the door and to the run down playground.

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When we reach it I run to the jungle gym and begin to climb my way to the tower on top.
The attentive boy watches me climb almost all the way up before following. When I finally reach the top I take a seat in between the rock wall and the pointy tower top.
Seconds later I'm joined by him. He takes in the view of where we were and then snaps a picture. It's of both of our feet dangling from the high point. I watch him post it on Instagram and then put his phone away.
We stay there for a while just enjoying the view but soon I'm bored and begin my decent down the rock wall. He however feels the need to climb to the top of the tower and then swing his way into the small "room" finally flying down the slide.
"Ta da!" He says throwing his hands up. I giggle and clap for him. He laughs and comes over hugging me happily. My heart just about explodes seeing him genuinely happy and not just putting up an act.
He lets go of the hug and I then take off to the round about spinning it. I hop on it and he races over to begin spinning it. He pushes the wheel and I go flying in circles until I can no longer see straight. It slows to a stop and I go to walk but end up stumbling to the ground. I can hear him laughing and then he comes into view however the world is still spinning so I can't quite pinpoint exactly where he is standing. I reach my hand up asks for help. But instead I decide at the last moment to pull him down to the ground with me.

He laughs and it seems to be the only sound in the world. I want to hear it all the time, but I know that's not going to happen. I don't let this ruin the moment though.
I laugh along with him and then begin to watch the ominous clouds pass over us.

The minute of silence settles and so I get up. I offer my hand to him and he takes it. I help him up and then interlock our fingers bringing him to the swings. He sits down and I walk behind him to push him. I grab the sides and swing it forward before letting it go. It begins to swing back and forth slowly. I then lightly shove him a few times to get him going and after hop onto my swing. I take off and begin pumping my legs to try and catch up to him.

When i reach the same speed I go to say we are married again but I instead just smile at him. We swing for a while but he eventually jumps off his swing. I fly back and forth a few more times before following his actions of jumping off.
"Follow me" He says taking off towards the tower with the slide we had climbed earlier. I do as he says and when we reach the top he takes out a sharpie.
"What are we doing" I ask giving him a confused look.
"We are going to write our names on the roof of this" he says pointing up. I glance up and up on the inside of the roof is engraved and written names.
"Okay" I say now understanding. He reaches up and writes his name as high up as possible. I wanted to write my name on the very top so I ask him. "Can you do me a favor and lift me up?"
"Sure okay" he shrugs.he lifts me up wrapping his hands around my legs. I stretch my arm up and write out my name making it big so that everyone can see it. He then sets me back down.
A slight breeze begins to blow through the playground and I begin to shiver. He immediately wraps his arms around me trying to keep me warm.
"I'm okay but do you wanna head home now?" I question looking up into the bright hazel eyes that I envy. He gives me a nod and lets go of me. I fly down the slide and then wait for him. He slides down after me and then grabs my hand to lead me back to the car to go home where it wasn't cold...

An: idk if I had talked about it but I discontinued my book SUMMER I said I was going to update it with a few more chapters however I scrapped them. This now my only on going book so yeah. I'm sorry if you enjoyed it but I no longer do.