Invisible String

46

Natalie's POV

"Now how do we do this next move?" Taylor asks.

I groan as I rub my neck. I look towards Austin and I shake my head.

"I need a raise." I mumble as I walk over to grab my water. "Okay everyone from the top and let's go over it one more time."

Everyone groans as they grab a quick drink of water and head back to their spot.

"What? Hey. Have some patience with me bubs, I'm getting there." Taylor says.

"Right. Getting there." I say. "Didn't we hear that last week."

We all laugh and I feel my arm getting pinched.

"Ow, hey! I was kidding! I love you, I do. It's just come on let's be real Tay. You did it to yourself with your own lyrics."

"I did didn't I." Taylor say and I nod my head.

"Alrighty everyone from the top."

I start the metronome and I sigh as we begin again. I look up at the TV which shows the game in which Alex is playing. I have to have something to keep me going with these rehearsals.

And Taylor if we're being honest. She's something alright.

"Alright let's go." I shout. "Look what you made me do."

"Look what you just made me do." Taylor sings.

"Well that's certainly better." I mouth to Eliotte.

Once we finish the song, I turn off the metronome and look at the dancers.

"Go to lunch, I'm not keeping you guys here any longer. I'm tired and need a break." I say.

Everyone quickly grabs their stuff and head out of the room. Meanwhile I look over to Taylor.

"I demand some cuddles tonight because I'm pooped." I say as I lay down on the floor. "Pooped I tell you."

I look up to the tv and see that Portland is winning. I grin as I watch the screen upside down.

"That's my girlfriend!"

"Hi guys, just finished up one of our rehearsals for today."

I lift my head up from the floor and see Taylor walking around as she records whatever she's doing. I see Taylor turning around as she walks towards me. I lay back down as I watch the game.

"My wonderful sister as usual helping me out with everything. Say hi Nat." Taylor says.

"Hi Nat." I say waving my hand, making sure my eyes don't leave the tv.

"She's having fun isn't that right?"

"So much I'm dying of excitement." I say. "Kidding, I'm actually having fun when Taylor doesn't ask me to go over something with her for the billionth time."

"Don't listen to her. Anyway we can't wait for you guys to see the beautiful show we've prepared for you all."

"GOAL! GOAAAAL!" I yell and flip over so I watch the TV correctly. "LET'S FUCKING GO!"

"Language." I hear someone say.

I turn my head around as I recognize that voice so clearly. I grin as I see my favorite person.

"Lizzie!"

I quickly get up as I run over to Lizzie and attempt to jump on her as she attempts to catch me.

"You're going to break me one day, you're so tall. I'd like to live thank you."

"What are you doing here? Not that I don't mind you here it's just a surprise clearly." I say as I step back then hug her again.

"Taylor called me and said you were having some lack of motivation. Decided to come see you it's been a while."

"Forget your cuddles Tay, I'm getting Lizzie cuddles." I shout.

"Come on let's go talk about your girlfriend."

"In exchange for some inside scoop of the next marvel movie?" I ask smiling.

"Yeah." Lizzie says smiling.

"Really?"

"No."

"Damn it."

Alex's POV

I grab my phone as I'm finished changing. I smile as I see Taylor sent me a picture of Nat laying on the floor as she watches the game.

"Cute."

"So when are you going to tell you know, the world." Tobin whispers making me jumpy back and hit my head on my locker.

"Ow! First, don't sneak up on me. Second, I don't know." I say rubbing the back of my head.

"Can I be honest for a second?" Tobin asks and I snort.

"Sure because when aren't you not honest." I say.

"Shut up. Now listen Alex. You're dating the sister of the mastermind of easter eggs. Why can't either of you give like a subtle hint. I know I'll enjoy cracking it."

"Tobin you know we're dating, why would you even- I'm not gonna ask."

"It's fun. I like to come up with my own theories, it makes me feel like a real REAL swiftie even though I know the truth."

"Weird but okay."

"Come on Al, I could join the theories! I want to have a theory of my own."

"Is it really a theory if you know the truth?" I ask.

"Yes."

"I don't think so."

My phone buzzes, I look down as I open the message.

Rockstar 🎸: Proud of you for winning! I love you. Keep being you Al. Don't forget about me. Oh um when you're home send a picture of your dogs because all I see is Taylor's cats and it's a no for me.

"Dork." I whisper as I shake my head.

"Aww see you two are absolutely adorable."

"Tobin! Go juggle the ball or something."

"Can you take a picture of me and send it to her? I'd like to be included." Tobin says with a smile.

"No."

"But why not?"

"Why not what?" Hayley asks.

I quickly lock my phone and turn around.

"Nothing."

"Tobin is making the pouty face." Hayley says pointing to Tobin.

"She's just jealous." I say and grab my bags.

"Of what exactly?"

"Dogs." I say and walk out of the locker room.

"Dogs?"

"It's not fair!" Tobin shouts and I laugh.

Me: I'll get you that picture soon don't worry. I love you.