Out Of The Woods - A Taylor Swift Adoption Story

Chapter 10: Brunch with Friends

Author's note: this is my favorite chapter I've ever written, I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did writing it<3 

gqldskies wrote this one for you in mind cause I know you like caring motherly stuff as much as I do :P 

Madison awoke first, the early morning light casting a soft glow in the room. She noticed Taylor asleep beside her, the tear marks still visible on her face. A pang of concern and a deep appreciation for Taylor's care and vulnerability washed over her. Madison didn't like to see Taylor sad; it stirred a desire within her to bring some joy to her guardian angel.

Carefully, so as not to wake Taylor, Madison sneaked out of bed. Her feet padded silently across the plush carpet as she made her way to the kitchen. The apartment was still, bathed in the soft hues of dawn. In the kitchen, she decided to prepare breakfast - a simple gesture, but all she felt capable of doing. Her culinary skills were limited, so she settled on making cereal, pouring it with a steady hand and adding just the right amount of milk. She also poured some juice, the liquid splashing gently into the glass.

Despite her efforts to be quiet, the clinking of the dishes and the rustle of the cereal box must have been louder than she thought. When she returned to the bedroom with the tray, she noticed Taylor was awake, sitting up and rubbing the sleep from her eyes.

The sight of Madison with the breakfast tray brought a surprised and touched smile to Taylor's face. "Oh! What's all this?" she asked, her voice still husky with sleep.

Madison, feeling a mix of pride and shyness, replied, "I made you breakfast. I mean, it's just cereal and juice, but I wanted to... you know, say thank you."

Taylor's eyes softened, and a warm, genuine smile spread across her face. "Thank you, Maddie. This means a lot to me," she said, her heart swelling with gratitude and love for the thoughtful gesture.

As they shared the simple breakfast, a bond of mutual care and understanding grew stronger between them. In that quiet morning, with the sun's rays slowly illuminating the room, they found comfort and joy in each other's presence, a testament to the unexpected but profound connection they had formed.

Taylor, looking to ease her lingering sadness over her breakup with Joe, decided to call a few friends over for a late lunch. "I think it's time for some company," she said with a smile, her eyes lighting up with an idea. "I'm going to invite Selena, Blake, and Gigi over. They're wonderful, and I know you'll love them."

Madison's eyes widened in a mix of excitement and nerves. "Really? They're coming here?" Her voice trembled slightly, the thought of meeting more celebrities both thrilling and daunting.

"Yes, really," Taylor chuckled, picking up her phone to make the calls. "And hey, just be yourself, Maddie. They're going to love you just as much as I do."

As Taylor made the arrangements, Madison's excitement was palpable, but so was her nervousness. She fiddled with the hem of her shirt, her mind racing with thoughts of what to say and how to act around Taylor's famous friends.

In the midst of her anxiety, Olivia, Taylor's cat, sauntered into the room, a welcome distraction. Madison couldn't help but smile as she watched the cat gracefully navigate the space. Then, in a moment of pure cat-like whimsy, Olivia leaped onto the kitchen counter, causing a small decorative item to wobble precariously.

"Olivia, no!" Taylor exclaimed, rushing to catch the item before it fell.

But it was too late. The item tumbled off the counter, and in a comical display of feline agility, Olivia pounced after it, only to land with a less-than-graceful thud on the floor. The room filled with laughter as Olivia, unharmed but looking slightly affronted, regained her composure and sauntered away with a flick of her tail.