the past couple of days had been exhausting for the pop star. traveling back and forth and playing sold out shows back to back wasn't easy, however, it definitely helped to take her mind off joe. joe. she hadn't thought about him in a while. every now and again she would be reminded of him. when the cats would purr at the door expecting the blonde man to walk in at any given second, or when she woke up and reached for a body on the now empty side of the bed.
"how's it going with the chiefs guy?" tree snapped her out of her thoughts.
"it's okay," taylor dryly responded. "he's a cool guy."
"how long have you guys been talking for?" tree eagerly questioned.
"maybe three weeks?" taylor shrugged. it wasn't like taylor to not give every detail about her life to her friends, but this felt different, it felt like a friendship.
"he's coming to new york tomorrow," taylor added. "we might have dinner or something."
tree gave her an upset look.
"don't worry," taylor quickly spoke up. "we won't be seen."
-
"wow. you look beautiful," travis spoke, "you ready?"
taylor smiled. saying she was nervous was an understatement. although she had been talking to travis nearly every day, the idea of going out with anyone but joe was nerve wrecking.
"yes," taylor replied, "thank you, travis."
taking ahold of her hand, travis led her into his car and opened the door for her. inside the passenger seat were roses waiting for her.
"travis," taylor awed, "you didn't have to."
the football player gave her a shrug, "i know but i wanted to make a sweet gesture."
"this is very sweet," taylor smiled. "where are you taking me?"
"just wait," travis smiled.
the car ride was spent talking about their upbringing and taylor's love for the city. the singer was so into the conversation she hadn't realized they had arrived at their destination.
"you should've told me to shut up!" taylor laughed, jokingly hitting his arm.
"no way," travis laughed. "are you kidding? i could hear you talk for ages!"
"yeah?"
"yes, of course," travis responded. "your voice is so soothing."
taylor smiled. he was kind, and genuine. she liked that.
"okay. let's get going," taylor broke the silence.
-
"so your parents just upped and moved their entire lives to nashville?" travis, in shock, responded.
"mmhm," taylor nodded, "pretty much."
"wow."
"i am very blessed with my parents," taylor immediately responded back. "don't think i'm some spoiled brat or something."
"no, no," travis shook his head, "it's just amazing that they immediately had your back. it's awesome, a lot of parents would not have done that."
taylor nodded. she liked travis' presence. he wasn't annoying and cocky, he was down to earth and funny. he was very funny.
-
"come in for a bit," taylor smiled.
"are you sure?" travis questioned. "i don't want to intrude."
"travis," taylor insisted. "please?"
offering a sweet smile, travis nodded his head and walked into her new york city home. it was cozy and warm, it felt very welcoming.
"do you have to fly home tonight?" taylor timidly asked, preparing herself for the answer she didn't want to hear.
"nope," travis eagerly responded. "you're stuck with me for another good 12 hours."
"then i must be the luckiest girl, hm?" taylor teased.
"yeah?"
"mmhm," taylor moaned into his ear.
she wasn't the type to sleep on the first date. she never slept with anyone on the first date, but she desperately needed this.
"taylor," travis stopped, "are you sure?"
"yes."
-
travis had left taylor the following morning. a part of her regretted sleeping with him on the first date. what if he plans on bragging about how he slept with taylor swift? and on the first date at that. taylor's mind was racing with every possible scenario that could potentially happen.
travis: just landed. thank you for an amazing night.
it's as if travis could read her mind, which taylor felt was a common occurrence.
taylor: hey, i'm glad to hear. it was an amazing night.
travis: sooo, when do you have a couple of days to spare to come hang out with me?
taylor laughed. travis was funny, and kind, and he would give taylor the warm and giddy feeling whenever he spoke.
taylor: i'll let you know.
as the blonde was put at ease knowing the football player didn't just want a one night stand, she decided to make her way towards her gym and go for a run. she wasn't necessarily the biggest fan of running, however, lately it would allow her to sort her thoughts and put her mind to rest. as she ran at a steady pace she thought about travis. was it even possible to date a football player with their crazy schedules? nfl men were known to be unfaithful, she couldn't handle another heartbreak. as the singer jumped off the treadmill after an easy three mile run, she reached for her iphone to pause her music. as her phone lit up she had two notifications waiting for her. her heart dropped.
travis: please do! i would love to see your beautiful face soon.
joe: hi taylor. can we talk?
