Are We Out Of The Woods? - (a tayvis story)

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A/N that cliff hanger was terrible and sorry I left it so long but hiii im back

"Taylor!" Travis screamed, rushing forward and pushing Taylor to the ground, landing on top of her. The wolf leapt over the pair, charging towards Blake who had a stick at the ready. She swung it, whacking the wolf across the face. The wolf growled, turning around to face Travis and Taylor, who were now sitting up. They were backed against a tree, Travis in front of his girlfriend. The wolf charged at the pair as Blake screamed out in anger and fear, chasing after it with her stick. Travis pushed Taylor's head down, causing her to whack it against the tree with a loud crack, shielding her body with his own as the wolf collided with the tree above them. It scrambled to its feet as Blake ran at it with a stick, waving it around and screaming. The wolf eventually scampered off the way it had come, slightly frightened.

Travis stood up with a groan, brushing off his trousers before turning to Taylor.
"You okay?" He asked her, kneeling down as she propped herself up.
" I think so" she mumbled, rubbing her head in pain.
"Guys, we need to to. Like, now" Blake ran over to them, out of breath. Travis looked up at her, worried. He nodded, bending down and taking both of Taylor's hands.
"Okay, come on" he helped Taylor up, before gesturing for her to get on his back.
"No, I'm too heavy. I'll just walk" Taylor pushed him away, grabbing a stick to use as a crutch.
"You're not too heavy, I play for the NFL for God's sake. Now come on" Travis and Blake helped Taylor get onto his back, and once she was on they set off again.
"When are we going back for Austin?" Taylor asked Blake, looking down at her expectantly.
"Um, I think you shouldn't get your hopes up" Blake shared a glance with Travis as Taylor's face fell. "If-" she cleared her throat. "When we find help, they can go look for him" Taylor nodded solemnly, returning her gaze to the forest floor.

Just then, Travis's stomach let out a loud gurgle. Heat rose to his face as he awkwardly laughed, embarrassed.
"You're right, we should probably find some food" Blake agreed, nodding and looking round at the options around them.
"And some water? I'm so thirsty" Taylor added.
"We can try, but I'm not sure where we will find some" Blake responded, chewing her lip.
"But if we don't have water, how will we live?" Travis asked.
"Hopefully we'll find help before we get to that point" Blake snapped, immediately regretting it.

"I'm sorry, I'm just..." Blake let out a sob, putting her head into her hands. She sat down on the ground, her shoulders shaking with her cries. Taylor slid down off Travis's back, kneeling down beside her friend.
"Its ok" she soothed, wrapping her arms around Blake and rubbing her back comfortingly. Travis stood to the side awkwardly, watching as the pair exchanged some quiet words.

"Ok, we're ready" they both stood up. Blake brushed off her trousers and wiped her eyes. She smiled at Travis, but it didn't quite reach her eyes.
"Lets go find some food, hmm?" Taylor gave a reassuring smile to Blake before climbing back into Travis's back.

The trio set off, walking for a little while longer before they came across an apple tree.
"Food!" Blake cried out, running forward and plucking an apple from the tree. She but into it, humming in content. Travis set Taylor down and ran towards the tree too. Taylor followed, a bit slower. She bit into one of the pieces of fruit, savouring the delicious, juicy taste.

Suddenly there was a rustle from the trees behind them, and a shadow emerged.
"Taylor?" The voice croaked.

A/N sorry it's a short one but guys I need help idk what else to write 😭
If anyone has any suggestions leave them here pls