Lover

Chapter 7. Count Your Blessings

~~~~~ Heavy Chapter Warning~~~~~

Y/N'S POV

Calum♋

Hey sis! I know we haven't talked in a while, and I understand you need space. But I'm in New York now with Dakota and I was hoping that we could maybe talk before the New Year begins? It's not like us to hold grudges. We always work through our issues...

I read the message over and over, not being able to pinpoint exactly how I feel about it. Getting this text first thing in the morning was certainly unanticipated, but I guess that's the story of my life. On one hand, I understand where Calum is coming from. We hardly ever hold grudges against each other. In fact, this is the longest we've gone without talking to each other. But on the other hand, am I ready to talk to him?

As I lay on my side, I feel Taylor's arms glide across my torso, hugging my body close as she continues to sleep soundly. I glance over at the clock and the time reads 7:48 a.m. 

It's odd that Cal is up right now, so maybe it's a sign that I should talk to him? 

I wonder what Taylor would say... She did say I can talk to her about it whenever...

"Taylor..." I whisper into the quiet room, not expecting her to respond.

I softly trace her arm that's gripping me tightly.

"Baby..." I say a little bit louder. I wait for her to respond but the room remains still and quiet.

Hmm... Maybe I should just wait until she wakes up...

I lay for what feels like an eternity before I look back at the clock.

8:17 a.m... Go figure

I gently pull Taylor's arms from on top of me, feeling the urge to be productive. 

I know she hates waking up without me, but maybe she'll understand. Besides, maybe I can make her breakfast...

I get out from under her arm as she continues to sleep, before making my way outside into the hallway. Of course, when I do, Meredith's judgemental ass scowls at me before running inside the room, taking my spot on the bed.

Admittedly, I'm not very hungry and I know Taylor will wake up a few hours later, so maybe breakfast isn't a good idea? I walk into the kitchen, browsing the fridge and pantry, not particularly impressed with what's in store. 

I walk to the cabinet full of cookbooks and pull out the cookbook Selena made me for my birthday. I flip through the breakfast section but nothing seems appealing. Maybe it's because I'm stressing out about the text... That's why I don't have an appetite.

I close the book and decide to brush my teeth and join Taylor back in bed. When I walk through the door, I see Meredith sprawled on top of Tay's pillow right above her head. I quickly pull the covers back on my side and crawl in next to her. Almost as if we were magnets, her arms immediately snake around my body to hug me closer, not wanting to be away from me.

I lay awake for a while, waiting for sleep to come back to me, but it doesn't. All I can think about is the text. I decide to turn over in her arms and lay face-to-face with her. 

Even sleeping, she's still the most gorgeous woman on the planet.

"Taylor..." I whisper, eagerly waiting for her gorgeous eyes to open.

A few quiet seconds pass before I choose to shake her arm softly.

"Taylor..."

Her long eyelashes flutter quickly, revealing her stunning blue eyes as she begins to wake up. When her eyes meet mine, a soft smile grows on her face, making her tired eyes squint in delight.