𝓵𝓸𝓶𝓵 - 𝒂 𝑻𝑨𝒀𝑽𝑰𝑺 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚

sHE beLIEveD

If there was ever such a thing as a perfect day , February 14th, 2022 ,would be it.The air had the lingering chill of winter,but the hopeful warmth to let it be known that spring was coming.It was a sunny morning in the Alwyn household, but peaceful , as it was early.

The sun crept its way in through the bedroom window, Taylor pulled her sheets up to cover her face , groaning in discomfort.She turned to her side and quickly realized Joe wasn't on his side of the bed, but she shrugged it off.

She quickly freshened up, as for getting dressed , there wasn't much to do these days ,nothing busy really went on,and all she had planned today was spending the day at home with the cats and Joe.She went for a black laced tank top and black shorts as well,the kind dancers wore to practice.After she was ready,she quickly made her way downstairs.

Pretty soon she was met with Joe standing at the kitchen making breakfast , he turned to her and smiled,quickly running to her and lifting her up,Taylor let out a squeal of surprise, he sat her on the counter, showering her with kisses.

"Is that pancakes I smell?" Taylor sniffed a bit.

Joe carried her off the counter and kissed her forehead,going back to the stove.

"Sure is, set the table?" he said, handing her a plate.

Taylor smiled at him and grabbed the plate,wrapping her arms around his neck.

"I'm just happy to be here with you,thank you."

Joe was taken aback by her sudden statement,but still hugged her back.

"Nothing's ever gonna change for me and you, sweetheart. I promise. Happy 14th."

That was a year ago.

And if you don't think things can take such a drastic change in the span of 12 months , you're as wrong as can be.

Things with Joe became hell quickly after that, even if they were as perfect as possible that sweet February morning.

A ton of stuff took place after that scenario, and there couldn't be a better person possible to tell you exactly what they were other than me.

February 18 , 2022

It was 6:37 PM , and while Joe was busy somewhere in Northern Ireland for filming, I found myself sitting on the bathroom floor, in tears of fear.

With 3 pregnancy tests sitting on the counter.

The timer on my phone had gone off about 3 minutes ago, but I couldn't bring myself to look at the tests.

After a few more minutes of tears and contemplating, I decided a would take a quick look.

It wouldn't be positive , it couldn't be.After this , I would tell Joe and it will become something we'll laugh about.And once we have kids ,we'll tell them the story of how their foolish mother once thought she was pregnant and caused a whole scene only to find out she wasn't.I grabbed the test and flipped it over nonchalantly.

shit.

I quickly fell to the floor in tears.I couldn't breathe properly, my hands were shaking.It wasn't time yet , we still had so much left to do.He wasn't ready.He would freak out once I told him.

For now , he didn't have to know.I quickly cleaned myself and the house up a bit, then went to my bedroom and got in bed.It was early but I wasn't in the mood to stay awake any later, so I just got settled in my sheets and began texting Joe.

He told me he was coming back Monday , so I'd just have to get through a weekend without him, this would be easy.

February 21st , 2022

I was baking cookies in the kitchen when I heard the doorknob jingle, I obviously instantly knew it was Joe, and instantly started shaking.

I had decided a couple days prior that I'd tell him about the baby today, and I was surprisingly set on that.

I would tell him today,and everything would be fine.

It had to be fine.

I was interrupted out of my thoughts as I turned to see Joe coming in throught the front door, I launched myself at him.

"Baby!"

He smiled at me, rubbing my back and kissing my head.

"Hey,love! How have you been?"

"I've missed you so much!" I gave him a side hug.

"I've missed you too,sweetheart." He kissed my temple.

"I need to talk to you about something." I said,quickly brushing away any sort of nerves that came.

"Okay,do you wanna sit down?"

I nodded,and he led us to the couch.

"Baby...you know I love you..."I started.

"I do...?"

He looked confused, like he certainly didn't expect what I was about to break to him.

"And I don't know how to tell you this, but..."

I didn't know how to continue,I was stunned,my lips wouldn't move.

"But?" Joe looked at me, a mix of fear and concern.

"Baby, I'm pregnant."

I'll never forget the way he looked at me that day, that moment , holy fuck.

He laughed.

"Is this some sort of joke ?"

I quickly shook my head, tears began to fall.

"I'm sorry baby,I'm so sorry."

I saw his eyes soften at me sobbing, and his look loosened up.He quickly pulled me into him,running his fingers through my hair.

"It's...It's alright ,baby." he said,staring off into space.

"You really think so?" I asked , wiping my tears.

He didn't say anything, he just stayed quiet.

"Promise me you'll never leave me."

He gave me a small smile,then held out his pinky,and we interlocked fingers.He then kissed my hand.

And I believed it.

A/N: so this is sort of a long one,but I'm really proud of it so there's that! I hope you guys enjoyed the first chapter, and I promise you you are so not ready for how much this will hurt (im not joking but ily) anyways, see you next update ! 🤍