FOREVER & ALWAYS [TAYVIS ONE-SHOTS]

Fights & Pasts

*Requested by @sarabishoplance*

Taylor and Travis sat across the room from each other, their chests heaving, fists clenched, and eyes blazing with anger. The tension in the air was palpable, like a thick layer of smoke hanging low to the ground, obscuring everything in its path. They had been arguing for what felt like hours, but in reality, it had only been minutes. Their fight was the kind that seemed to escalate with each passing second, fueled by a perfect storm of pent-up emotions and hurt feelings.

As their voices rose, the sound of their words echoed off the walls, filling the room with a cacophony of anger and pain. Neither one of them was prepared for the fight to reach this level, but it had, and there seemed to be no going back now. In the heat of the moment, Travis accidentally knocked over a lamp, sending it crashing to the floor with a loud, jarring noise. Taylor flinched, her hands flying to her ears as if to block out the sound.

Unbeknownst to Travis, this small gesture revealed a deep-seated trauma in Taylor's past. She had suffered years of verbal and emotional abuse at the hands of her ex-boyfriend, Joe Alwyn, and any sudden loud noise sent her spiraling.

Taylor ran upstairs, her heart pounding, and locked herself in the bedroom, terrified that Travis would hurt her. The memory of Joe's angry outbursts flooded her mind, making it difficult to breathe. She pressed herself against the door, trying to make herself as small as possible, as if somehow that would protect her from the danger she felt was imminent.

Travis, unaware of Taylor's past trauma, rushed upstairs to check on her. He gently knocked on the bedroom door, his voice shaking with concern. "Tay, sweetie, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to scare you. I just...I just got carried away." He waited, listening for any sound that would indicate she was okay.

Inside the bedroom, Taylor lay curled up on the floor, her fists clenched and her teeth gritted against the panic. She couldn't bring herself to unlock the door and reveal herself to Travis, even though she knew he was probably just as scared and confused as she was. Her chest heaved as she struggled to calm her racing heart.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Travis heard a soft whisper through the door. "Can you...please...just...leave me alone?" It was barely audible, but he could tell it was Taylor. His heart ached for her, and he wished more than anything that he could make her feel safe again.

Taylor slowly unlocked the door and, with shaking hands, turned the knob. As she opened the door, Travis was there, his expression a mix of concern and relief. They embraced tightly, both crying as they shared their feelings and fears with each other. Travis held her close, rubbing her back and whispering soothing words into her ear. "I'm so sorry, Tay. I had no idea. I promise you, I would never hurt you. You're the most important person in my life."

As their embrace eased, they stepped back, their faces wet with tears. Taylor wiped at her eyes with the back of her hand, taking a deep breath to steady her nerves. "I just...I can't believe I reacted like that," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "I thought you were going to...I don't know...I can't explain it."

Travis reached out and gently caressed her cheek, wiping away another tear. "It's okay, baby. We'll get through this together. I promise." He leaned in and kissed her forehead, his lips soft and reassuring. "And if there's anything you need, anything at all, I'll be here for you."

Taylor looked up into his eyes, seeing the sincerity and love there. Despite her fears, she knew that Travis would never intentionally hurt her. She took a deep breath and let it out slowly, trying to calm her racing heart. "Thank you," she whispered. "For being here, and for being so understanding."

They stood there for a moment longer, holding each other close, their hearts finally beginning to find a semblance of peace. It was then that they realized that, despite the pain and the fear, they were stronger together than they ever could have been apart.

Taylor took a deep breath and, with a trembling hand, reached up to stroke Travis's cheek. "You know, I never told anyone about what happened with Joe," she began, her voice barely above a whisper. "Not my parents, not my friends...no one. And when we first started dating, I was so terrified that you would find out, that you would think I was damaged goods or something."

Travis's brow furrowed in confusion. "Why would I ever think that?" he asked, his voice gentle.

She looked up into his eyes, trying to find the words to explain. "Because...because he made me feel so worthless. He would belittle me, make me feel stupid and ugly. He said that no one would ever love me because of what I'd done. And he was so charming, Travis, when we first met. I thought I was the one who had changed him, that I was the one who could make him happy."

Travis's expression darkened at the mention of Joe's name. "I'm so sorry, Tay," he said, his voice low and angry. "I wish I could have been there to protect you. I wish I could have made him pay for what he did."

Taylor smiled weakly and shook her head. "No, it's not your fault. You can't control what happened in the past. And I'm getting better, slowly but surely. But I'm so grateful to have you in my life now. You've given me a reason to believe that maybe I can find happiness again." She paused, searching for the right words. "You're my safe place now, Travis. My rock."

Travis's eyes glistened with tears as he gazed down at her. "And you're my everything, Taylor. My sun, my moon, and my stars. And I promise you, I will always protect you. I will always keep you safe. Because you are worth every single breath in my body, and I will fight for you until my last."

They stood there, wrapped in each other's arms, their hearts finally beginning to heal. The shadow of the past no longer loomed as large, and they could finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Together, they would face whatever challenges life threw at them, and they would do it with love, hope, and an unbreakable bond.

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