Adopted by Taylor Swift

Chapter 36: Lover Photoshoot

March 2, 2019

Taylor's P.O.V.

I've been messaging Valheria Rocha for the last few weeks asking when would she be free to do the Lover Photoshoot, and last week she replied with today's date. I asked what I should bring to which she replied, "Just yourself. I've got all the outfit and supplies. So you're not needed to bring anything unless you want to."

I go over to Elijah and Astrid, who are sitting with Harry at the kitchen island. I've noticed that as the months have passed, Harry went from just "Taylor's current boyfriend" to someone that they considered a father figure.

"Astrid, Elijah, do you two want to come with me for my album photoshoot?" I ask the very enthusiastic 10-year-olds.
"Definitely!" They both say almost in perfect unison.
"All right, I'm going to let the photographer know. Get some breakfast and we'll be out of here in about an hour." I reply before pulling out my phone to text Valheria.

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Taylor:
Hey just wanted to let you know that my kids, Elijah and Astrid will be coming with me to the photoshoot. Just thought I'd give you a heads up.

Valheria:

Thanks for the heads up. I really appreciate it. I'm also looking forward to meeting Elijah and Astrid. See you soon Taylor.
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I glance towards the kitchen where I see Elijah grabbing a bowl of Frosted Flakes while Astrid is making waffles. I also see Harry making himself grilled cheese on the stove. I briefly message Tree and give her a heads up and a reminder about the shoot, not that she'd likely forget about it anyway. I head to the kitchen island and decide to make myself buckwheat crepes with ham, Parmesan cheese, and a fried egg on top, accompanied by a glass of orange juice.

"Hey Harry, I know you won't be releasing an album before the end of the year, but how has the album been so far?" I ask my boyfriend with genuine curiousity.
"It's been going pretty good so far, though like you mentioned I still have until December to release and finish the album." Harry replies, his accent slightly audible.
"I just wanted to make sure it was going well. Y'know how writing can sometimes be." I tell him since we both understand how writing songs can be difficult sometimes.
"Don't worry about my album, love. Focus on today's shoot for your upcoming album." He reassures me.

An hour passes and I get myself, along with Astrid and Elijah, ready to go to the photoshoot. I do very light makeup and leave my hair down. The four of us were in the car, getting in the backseat.

"Is it going to be like the Reputation shoot?" Astrid asked from beside me. To be fair Reputation was likely the only photoshoot where she saw the photos, I showed her them all after they had settled in with me and Harry multiple months ago.

"Totally different," I said, shaking my head. "Reputation was dark, moody. Lover will be bright, romantic. Think pastels, sparkles, maybe some flowers." I make sure to very clearly explain the mood and concept to Astrid.

Elijah wrinkled his nose. "So… pink?"

"Lots of pink," Harry teased, and I laughed.

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Valheria was waiting when we arrived at the studio, her camera bag slung over one shoulder.

"Taylor!" she said warmly before crouching to greet the kids. "And you must be Elijah and Astrid."
They both waved shyly at first, but she immediately started chatting with them about school and music until they relaxed.

Inside, the studio looked like a rainbow had exploded in the best way possible. There were racks of tulle skirts, sequin jackets, and flower crowns. A table held trays of glitter, confetti, and oversized props shaped like hearts and stars.

Astrid’s eyes went straight to the dresses. "Can we wear these?" she asked hopefully.
"Absolutely," Valheria said. "I was hoping you two might join some of the photos."

The kids grinned at each other like they’d just been handed the keys to Disneyland. I smile at the two overly enthusiastic 10-year-olds. "I'm sure you guys can join in some photos, this first batch is going to be just me, the next one batch you guys will likely be able to join." I explain to them. I want them to have fun, but I also need to make sure there's sufficient good photos taken for the cover, lyric booklet, and any promotional material.

For the first few photos I pose infront of a pastel background with pinks, blues, and a little bit of yellow. I'm wearing a light blue shirt and a white flowy skirt, but that will be cropped out from the cover. The ends of my hair are dyed blue and there's a pink glitter heart around my right eye. I also have slight eyeliner and subtle eyeshadow but it's very faint. Another few photos are of me doing a courtesy holding my skirt

There's several more photos including me in a denim jacket with tassels, white crop top, and white cargo shorts, my arms are outstretched and my hair ends are dyed pink. Another shot is of me sitting on the grass surrounded by a variety of blue, lavender, and pink coloured flowers wearing a shiny flower print jacket and sandals.

I take one more of me surrounded by several types of flowers and vines under a sign that says "Cornelia Street". After there's more than fifty good photos, Valheria invites Astrid, Elijah, and Harry to join some photos.

These photos are likely for our personal collection, at least for the time being. In some we all hug tightly under an oversized prop heart set piece, in others we all lay beside each other surrounded by flowers, vines, and nature. This photoshoot lasts roughly 6 hours or so, and after it's done I offer Valheria Rocha and the entire crew behind the shoot to come with our family to dinner.

We all collectively decide to pick a highly rated Italian restaurant for dinner. We all place our orders, including Chicken Parmesan, Spaghetti Bolognese, Pizza, Bruschetta, and Chicken Piccata. The food is obviously incredible, this is literally one of the best Italian restaurants in a two hundred mile radius. Some of the crew, and Harry, order Gelato, while I order Tiramisu. After we wrap up dessert, pay the bill, and thank the crew, we leave the restaurant and head home.

Once we've got back home and settled in, I recieve a message from Valheria, the message basically is basically a "thanks for working with me, I really appreciate it. Hopefully we work together again. Much love, Valheria."

Harry and the kids pick out a movie and watch it, once I've finished informing Tree how it went, I join them on the couch. Astrid and Elijah are sleepy, and understandably so because of the exciting and eventful that occurred. The two of them say goodnight before they go to their big shared bedroom and go to bed.

"Thanks Harry for coming along with us and being such a good father figure for our kids." I say thankful and grateful.
"I love you so much Taylor, and I love our kids so much, our family." Harry says, accent slightly more audible.
We head to our master bedroom and go to bed.
"Night Mr. Styles" I playfully tease Harry.
"Goodnight Miss Swift." Harry playfully responds.

Just like that the two of us drift off to sleep, entangled in each other's arms.

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Side notes: I'm going to try and post more often. Also massive congratulations to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for getting engaged!