Out Of The Woods - A Taylor Swift Adoption Story

Chapter 27: A Songwriting Session

In the serene quiet of the night, Taylor was immersed in her creative world, crafting melodies in her home studio. She couldn't sleep and during times like these, her creativity was at an all-time high. The gentle strumming of her guitar and the scratch of pen on paper were the only sounds filling the room until she noticed a small figure lingering in the doorway.

Madison, her eyes sleepy but curious, spoke up softly, "I can't sleep."

Taylor glanced up, a smile forming on her face. "Seems like we're both night owls tonight," she said, patting a spot beside her. "Want to join me? I'm working on a new song."

With a nod, Madison padded into the room and sat down beside Taylor, her eyes watching Taylor's hands move across the guitar.

"What's the song about?" Madison asked, her voice tinged with wonder.

"It's about finding joy in little moments," Taylor explained. "Sometimes the best parts of life are the small, unexpected things."

As they delved deeper into the songwriting process, Taylor hit a block. She hummed a melody but struggled to find the right words. "I need a lyric here that captures the feeling of a surprise happiness... but I'm stuck," she admitted, looking thoughtfully at the paper.

Madison pondered for a moment before suggesting shyly, "What about 'like sunlight breaking through the rain'?"

Taylor turned to her, pleasantly surprised. "Babe, that's perfect!" she exclaimed, her eyes lighting up.

Madison beamed, delighted to have contributed. "Really? I just thought of how I felt when you took me to see the rainbow that time after that big storm."

Encouraged by Madison's input, Taylor sang the line with the melody, and it fit seamlessly. Taylor chuckled to herself, knowing Jack would absolutely lose it from amazement once he'd found out Madison helped write her a song.

As they continued, Madison's initial shyness faded, and she offered more ideas, her creativity blossoming in the nurturing environment. Taylor welcomed each suggestion, turning their session into a collaborative effort. She even encouraged Madison to softly sing, so she could figure out which parts of the song should be fixed and Madison politely obliged.

Eventually, they completed the song. "We did it, Maddie! We wrote a song together," Taylor said, a proud and affectionate tone in her voice while already planning to give Madison credit when the song would get released.

Taylor looked at Madison, noticing how her eyelids fluttered, struggling to stay open. "Looks like someone is ready for bed," she said with a gentle chuckle.

With a nod, Madison tried to stifle a yawn, but it was no use; the late hour and the excitement of their creative session had taken its toll.

"Come on then, lovebug, let's get you to sleep."

Standing up, Taylor carefully scooped Madison into her arms. Madison wrapped her arms around Taylor's neck, snuggling close. As Taylor carried her to her room, Madison rested her head against Taylor's shoulder, feeling safe and content in her embrace.

Reaching Madison's room, Taylor gently laid her down on the bed. She tucked her in, brushing a stray lock of hair from her forehead.

"Sweet dreams, superstar," Taylor whispered with a smile, turning off the light and leaving the door slightly ajar. She lingered for a moment, watching Madison drift off to sleep, a peaceful expression on her face.

As Taylor quietly left the room, her heart was full. The night had brought them closer, not just through their shared love of music but through the simple, tender moments like these. In the quiet of the night, Taylor knew these were the moments she would cherish forever. She made her way to the bedroom where Travis was already sound asleep. The soft light from the hallway spilled into the room, casting a gentle glow. As she quietly slipped into the room, the slight rustle of the sheets stirred Travis awake.

He blinked sleepily, then smiled softly as he saw Taylor. "Hey," he murmured, his voice thick with sleep. "Everything okay?"

Taylor responded with a quiet sigh. "Couldn't sleep," she admitted, her voice a mere whisper.

Travis propped himself up on one elbow, concern flickering in his eyes. "What's up?" he asked, reaching out to gently touch her hand.

Taylor turned to look at him, her expression a mix of contentment and reflection. "Just... things. Madison and I wrote a song together tonight. It was really special," she shared, a smile touching her lips at the memory.

Travis's face lit up with a warm smile. "That sounds amazing. You two are quite the team."

"Yeah, we are," Taylor agreed, her smile growing. "It's moments like these that remind me how much she's changed my life. How much she means to me."

Travis nodded, understanding. "She's lucky to have you. And I think I'm lucky to have you too."

Taylor chuckled softly, leaning into Travis's embrace. "I am. We all are the luckiest," she said, resting her head against his chest. "It's just been a long day. Emotional, but good."

As she settled into Travis's embrace, her mind began to quiet, and the thoughts of the day began to drift away, allowing her to enter the land of dreams in complete peace.