I love writing Filipino AUs
You were sitting at the foot of the bed, bouncing a giggling Gia on your knee when Taylor burst out of the bathroom in only her towel.
Her eyes are red, as if she'd been crying.
You send Gia to her room, telling her to pack her stuff na*¹ so she can go to her lola's*² since Andrea is coming to pick her up later.
"What's wrong, mahal*³?" you ask her softly as she sits down beside you, the mattress dipping under her weight.
"I-I can't do this anymore," she whispers, her voice trembling. "Everywhere I go, there's a new story, a new rumour. I thought I could handle it, but it feels like . . . like I'm drowning."
You reach out and take her hand, squeezing it gently. "What happened this time?"
Taylor takes a deep breath, looking down at her lap. "I saw a post . . . Some random person claiming that . . . that I don't care about you, about us. That everything I do is just for show. And I know it's not true, but . . . it hurts. It hurts so much."
You pull her into a tight embrace, feeling her body shake with silent sobs. "You know none of that is true, right? We know the truth. And that's all that matters."
"I know," she murmurs into your shoulder. "But sometimes it just feels so overwhelming. Like no matter what I do, I'll never be good enough."
You gently lift her chin, making her look into your eyes. "You are more than enough, Taylor. You're amazing, talented, and so incredibly loved. Don't let these baseless rumors take that away from you."
She nods, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. "Thank you. I don't know what I'd do without you."
You smile softly, brushing a strand of hair behind her ear. "And you'll never have to find out. We're in this together, no matter what."
Taylor leans in, resting her forehead against yours. "I love you," she whispers, her voice filled with raw emotion.
"I love you too," you reply, your heart swelling with affection. "Always."
*¹na = now
*²lola = grandmother
*³mahal = love
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