Match Maker | T. Swift x OC

Chapter Five

Shout out to the person in the comments of rwylm that was like 'okay yeah you apologised but that doesn't change the fact that you cheated on her for nine months straight'

Ngl guys in a bit of a writing slump what do you guys want from these two saddos? (Or any other of my characters. Idm, but I'm probably gonna unpublish one of my stories for the time being and it's looking like Last Kiss has drawn the short straw)

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June, 2020

Mallory frowned at her screen as she clicked the 'go live now' button. Almost immediately, people began pouring in. She spent the first few minutes saying hi to people and making jokes before explaining why she was live.

As the virtual audience gathered to watch Mallory in action, they couldn't help but be enchanted by her infectious enthusiasm and warm smile.

"God, maybe I should start vlogging," Mallory stopped to think as she set up her phone. "I'm like that one girl. I can't remember her name, but she was in a group with those bisexual twins."

User: are u isolating with Tay? did you guys get married yet?

Mallory, grinned when she saw that question and shook her head. "I'm going to be honest, guys, food is my one true love at the moment. It keeps me busy and fulfilled and it's all I need to get me through the pandemic."

User: She's not wearing a ring

Mallory looked down at her hand when she saw that comment only to realise that she was in fact not wearing her engagement nor wedding ring. Or any rings at that.

The live session continued, and Mallory effortlessly walked the virtual audience through the process of preparing the mouthwatering cottage pie. As she layered the mashed potatoes over the savoury filling, she couldn't help but think about her own life's layers, carefully balancing her love for cooking with her desire for privacy.

The questions about her relationship status kept pouring in, each viewer trying to crack the enigma that was Mallory's love life. Yet, like a masterful chef guarding her secret ingredients, Mallory artfully dodged every inquiry with grace and humour.

User: i thought u couldn't cook. Taylor teach you? 👀

Mallory grinned, her eyes sparkling, "No, actually. My sister, Inez, basically got sick of me being completely helpless on my own and taught me how to make, like, four different meals."

As the live session progressed, the comments section buzzed with admiration for Mallory's culinary expertise and her ability to keep her personal life private. People began to see her not just as a talented cook but also as a strong and independent woman, unafraid to keep certain aspects of her life a mystery.

taylorswift: what's cookin', good lookin'?

Mallory mentally facepalmed at that. "Oh, Jesus Christ," She closed her eyes as more people joined the live to say hello to Taylor. "Do you want broccoli, cowgirl?"

taylorswift: no

"I'm going to give you some anyway."

taylorswift: im goin' tah giv ya sum anyway 🙄

The bleached blonde scoffed and rolled her eyes to hide her grin. Her eyes suddenly flicked upwards, making it look like she was keeping very uncomfortable eye contact with the views, when in reality, August had just messaged her.

"Auggie just said, 'Accept my live request, dipshit.' I don't know how to do that."

Comments came flooding in on what to do and Mallory read them thoroughly before doing what they said, smiling widely when August's face popped up on her screen.