Out Of The Woods - A Taylor Swift Adoption Story

Chapter 31: Becoming a Family

In the stadium suite, the atmosphere was electric as Taylor and Madison watched Travis play. Madison was particularly enthusiastic, jumping up and down along with other people in the suite.

"Did you see that?!" She shouted as one of Travis' teammates scored yet another touchdown. Taylor watched both, Madison and Travis, with immense love and pride - her little family was everything she could hope and ask for and she couldn't believe this was her life.

As the game neared its end, Madison moved to get a better view, but she stumbled and fell, her knee hitting a sharp metal part of a chair. She let out a sharp gasp of pain, trying to stay brave, but the cut was deep enough to result in pretty heavy bleeding. Soon enough, a whimper escaped her lips.

Taylor, who was talking to one of her friends, immediately turned her attention to Madison. "Are you okay? Let me see," she said, concern etching her face.

Madison, trying to hold back tears, nodded. "I... I cut my knee," she managed to say, her voice quivering.

Taylor gently examined the injury, her heart sinking at the sight of the cut. Without hesitation, she pulled out her phone and called the stadium's medical team. "Hi, this is Taylor. We need some help in the suite. Madison's had a fall and cut her knee quite badly."

As they waited for the doctor, Taylor turned her full attention to Madison, her maternal instincts in full force. She took Madison's hand, squeezing it reassuringly. "It's going to be okay, sweetheart. They will be here to help soon. Keep your eyes on me, don't look at your knee."

Madison, fighting the tears, finally let them flow, the pain and shock getting the better of her. "It hurts," she cried softly.

Taylor pulled Madison into a gentle embrace. It broke her heart every time she saw Madson in physical pain. "I know it hurts, but you're so brave. You're doing really well. I'm right here with you," she whispered, kissing the top of Madison's head.

When the doctor arrived, Taylor stayed close by Madison's side, holding her hand as the doctor tended to the wound.

"That's a pretty nasty fall you've had there, huh?" The doctor tried to be friendly, but Madison kept her eyes shut the entire time she was tending to her knee. Her grip on Tayor's hand was strong - Taylor could see her knuckles going white.

"You're doing so well, baby," Taylor said to Madison, stroking her hand with her thumb, "it'll be over soon."

After the doctor had bandaged the cut and given some care instructions, Taylor helped Madison to settle down, her caring presence a balm to Madison's shaken nerves.

The game had faded into the background, the earlier excitement replaced by a more somber mood. But in that moment, the bond between Taylor and Madison deepened, a testament to their family connection. Taylor's caring and protective nature provided Madison with a sense of safety and comfort, reminding her that no matter what happened, she would always be there to take care of her.

As Taylor continued to comfort Madison, the door to the suite opened, and Travis hurried in, his face etched with concern. He had been notified about Madison's accident and had come as quickly as he could. He was cheered on by his friends in the suite, but all of his attention was on Madison and Taylor.

"Mads, are you okay? What happened?" Travis asked, his voice filled with worry as he knelt beside them. Madison was still whimpering in Taylor's embrace.

Taylor looked up at him, a mixture of relief and concern in her eyes. "She took a fall and cut her knee on the chair. The doctor just left. She's been brave, but it was quite a scare."

Travis turned his attention to Madison, gently brushing her hair back from her forehead. "I'm so sorry I wasn't here."

Madison, her tears subsiding, managed a small smile. "It's okay. It just hurt a lot."

Travis nodded, understandingly. "I bet it did. But you're tough, and we're both here with you now."

Taylor, still holding Madison's hand, looked at Travis. "She's been incredibly brave. We'll just take it easy for the rest of the night."

Travis agreed, "Of course. I have to go take care of some post game things - you can leave without me if you want."

Taylor was about to nod, when Madison quietly responded, "No, please. We'll wait for you."

In that tender moment, as Madison's soft voice filled the space, a profound realization dawned on Taylor. It wasn't just her that Madison had grown attached to; Travis had become an integral part of her world as well. The bond they shared was not just out of circumstance, but it was a genuine connection, built on love, trust, and the countless moments they had shared.

Taylor looked at Madison, then at Travis, her heart swelling with emotion. She saw the comfort and safety that Madison felt in Travis's presence, the way her eyes lit up when he spoke, and how his assurances seemed to ease her pain.

Travis, touched by Madison's request, smiled gently. "Okay, girlie," he echoed Madison's words, the warmth in his voice unmistakable. He turned to Taylor, seeking confirmation. Taylor nodded.

As they waited for Travis to finish his post-game responsibilities, Taylor and Madison found a cozy corner in the suite. They watched other people celebrating the Chiefs win. Madison leaned against Taylor, her eyes occasionally flickering to the door, waiting for Travis's return.

Taylor wrapped her arm around Madison, her thoughts filled with gratitude for the family they had become. She realized that what they had was special – a bond forged not just between her and Madison, but between all three of them. Travis was as much a part of this family as she was.

When Travis finally returned, Madison's face broke into a relieved smile. As they made their way out of the stadium together, there was a sense of completeness. Taylor glanced at Travis and then at Madison, walking between them, and knew that they were more than just three individuals; they were becoming a family.