Invisible String

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Natalie's POV

"So what are we recording to-day."

"Hey bub."

"Hell no." I shout as I open the door to walk back out.

"What?"

"You're out of your fucking mind Alison." I say sternly as I look to who's next to her. "I'll help you with anything else but this."

"It's going to be my first single."

"And I'd rather die than help you make a song with him." I say to point towards the person, none other than Brendon Urie. "Hell no."

"Bub come on please."

"Call me when you need help with anything other than this. Alison you know I have a problem with people who are very much how do I say it.. mmm there's no way to say it for what a person he is."

"Bub."

"Sometimes I feel like you forget what I fight for."

I look at the cameras and scoff as I see they're recording for the documentary.

"I just can't believe you're making a song with him." I say as I turn around to walk out.

"Bubs come on."

"Taylor you're out of your fucking mind!"

"It's one song."

"One song that will be out there forever with a man who has said many things that disgusts me. Make it make sense Alison. I don't want part of this. Joel it's all yours." I say as I pat Joel on the shoulder.

"Brendon I'm sorry." Taylor says and I scoff as I walk out of the studio.

"I love you Taylor I do but him I don't stand him. If you need me which god please don't when he's around, I'll be somewhere else."

"Bubs. Nat come on."

"No."

"Natalie."

"No! I'll help you with your album but any songs that he's on and the other people I don't like that you're friends with, I won't be a part of." I say and walk away.

I get into my car and slam the car door.

Me: I'm done with work. If you need me I'll be over at Gigi's.

Alex 💙: So soon? Everything okay?

Me: Everything's fine. I got there and I didn't have to help her anymore.

I drive over to Gigi's place, I knock on her door and wait for her to answer.

"Oh hey, come in." Gigi says and I walk inside.

"Nope." I say walking back out as I see her mother.

"Shit yeah. Sorry I forgot." Gigi whispers and I sigh.

"It's okay, don't worry about. I'll just try and find Selena, yeah."

"Be safe." Gigi says kissing my head.

"You be safe." I say as I kiss her hand then head back to my car.

Me: Change of plans I'll be with Selena. I think.

Alex 💙: Do you need anything? I'm just getting out of practice and heading over back to my apartment.

Me: No I'm fine. Text me when you get home.

I drive to Selena's house, hoping she answers.

"I heard." Selena says as soon as she sees it's me.

"I don't want to hear anything about her." I say as I walk inside her house. "I'm tired of it."

"Did you shout?" Selena asks as she grabs me a shot of tequila.

"Of course not."

"You did, didn't you? We've talked about it Nat, don't shout when you're trying to express what you feel."

"But how else, agh-." I clear my throat as I take the shot of tequila. "She never understands me when it comes to what I'm trying to do."

"I thought you were both going to counseling."

"We're sisters not a couple."

"You always disagree on many things, the counseling was necessary." Selena says and I scoff. "No no, there's no scoffing or attitude here Natalia."

"She makes me angry." I say trying to not raise my voice.

"Your feelings are valid."

"Nuh uh there's no way you're starting right now." I say shaking my head. I get up from the couch as I grab the tequila.

"Okay fine, your clothes are in the spare bedroom drawers. Take a shower, change and take a nap. I'll let Taylor know you're here."

"No."

"Nat."

"No. I don't want to see her right now."

"Okay."

"I'm serious Sel."

"Okay."

Alex's POV

"Dude sick goal." Tobin says as she pats my back and walk inside our shared apartment.

"Thanks not too bad of an assist." I say nudging her.

"I'd rate my assist a ten out of ten. Splendid." Tobin says nodding her head, a smirk on her face. "Dibs on showering first."

"Fine. I have to call Nat either way." I say.

"Say hi to my best friend."

"We get. You're her best friend. Supposedly you." I whisper.

"We are!"

Tobin walks away and I settle my stuff on the ground as I walk to my bedroom. Grabbing my phone out I see I have many missed calls.

Taylor Swift : Hey do you know where Natalie is?

Taylor Swift
7 missed calls

I'm quick to call Taylor back and she's quick to answer me.

"Alex please tell me you know where my sister is." Taylor says.

"She told me she went over to Gigi's house but then she said she was heading to Selena's house so I don't know really." I say. "Why what happened?"

"We got into an argument. A not so pretty argument either."

Rockstar 🎸: If Taylor asks you where I am don't tell her.

Shit.

"Argument? You two got into an argument?"

"Yes Alex we got into an argument. So you're sure she's at Selena's?" Taylor asks and I gulp.

Should I be lying for my wife? Yes. Should I lie to my in-law who's Taylor Swift? Mmmm no. But I have to.

"Sorry I lied she said she just went back home." I say as calmly as possible.

"Great I'll check in on her there. Thanks Alex."

"Yeah of course."

I end the call then call Nat.

"Hello?"

"Selena?"

"Hey Alex, sorry. I told her to take a nap, she had a pretty rough day." Selena says.

"I heard." I say. "Is it bad?"

"I'd say so." Selena says and I wince. "From what I was told it sounds bad."

"Should I take a flight?"

"No no, you stay there. I've handled it before, I can handle it now. They're just both stubborn. Neither of them can ever admit they're wrong."

"When she wakes up tell her I called."

"I'll let her know Alex don't worry. We'll see you soon." Selena says and I smile.

"See you soon." I say and hang up.

I guess I never thought they actually argue, then again we all argue. It must be bad though. That's for sure.