lunch, caitlin clark

6 | taylor swift?

at a cafe with caitlin and taylor | first meetup

Today was supposed to be just Taylor and I but Caitlin was having a tough day. So, I texted Taylor in hopes that she wouldn't mind the extra guest. Caitlin and I got here ten minutes early because it turns out she's still very controlling over time and hates the thought of being late.

"So this is your first time seeing Taylor in how long?" Caitlin asks me.

"It's been about 1.5 years," I answer, "But it's not as if we don't talk. She's my best friend out of sports and I wouldn't trade her for anything."

Caitlin nods her head in understanding and we get out of the car to get us a table.

"But you've been here almost five months. Why are you waiting until now?"

"She's been dealing with some personal issues and hasn't been in Iowa for a while. Taylor got back like, 2 weeks ago, and is finally settled back in." I inform her but don't give her the details because that's not my business to share.

"Fair enough. I'm glad you get to see your best friend then." She gives me a little smile and I can tell she genuinely wants the best for me.

"Table for three please." Caitlin takes charge and that's okay with me.

The waitress hands us our menus and now we're just waiting for Taylor to show up. I tried to tell Caitlin that it wouldn't matter if we got there early because Taylor is late to everything.

"Will you go to the movie theatre and watch 'The Eras Tour Movie' with me sometime? We can go during one of the later shows so there are less people? I know she's not your favorite artist but i'd rather go with you than anyone else." I don't know why but she sounds a little nervous when asking me that. Why would I ever say no to her?

"Course. Just let me know when you want to go and i'll be there. As long as you buy me popcorn that is. And those chocolate crunch bits to go in it. With a soda." Really I was just going to ask she get me popcorn but as I got going I realized that you can't go to a theatre without all these things.

"You're the most expensive date i've been on." She quickly covers her mouth like it just slipped out and i'm sure my face looked pretty similar. We've been toeing the line of friends and something more for a long time.

"Uh, did you just as-." I was about to ask her if she asked me on a date but Taylor chose right then to get here.

"Oh my god. Is that Willow Walter's?"

Immediately I stand and pull her in a hug. It feels like it's been forever. She squeezed me back equally hard and everyone around us is definitely judging. I actually forgot how short she was.

"Did you shrink Tay?" She slaps the fuck out of my arm and it lowkey stings pretty bad.

"Shut the fuck up. And stop being rude. Introduce me to your friend." She hits me with that snarky tone but it's better than her fist.

"Oh right. Caitlin this is Taylor, Taylor here's Caitlin." Cait tries to hold her hand out but Taylor isn't having any of it and pulls her into a hug as well. She's a very touchy person.

We take our seats again and the waitress makes her way back over. I just get a water and the other two do the same.

"So Caitlin. What's it like playing with Willow? Is she as much of a ball hog as she looks on tv?" I know she's joking but that's one of my biggest worries during a game. That i'm not giving other people enough looks.

"No. She's actually quite considerate on the court. It doesn't ever seem like she takes many shots but I guess that's because the ones she takes all go in. I-we are very lucky to have her." Caitlin responds sweetly and I give her a little smile.