Tayvis one-shots (3)

Trust Issues

The sun was setting, casting a warm glow over the Los Angeles skyline as Taylor and Travis sat on their balcony, enjoying a rare evening together. Taylor had just returned from a whirlwind of tour dates, and Travis was on a short break from his grueling NFL schedule. The couple cherished these moments of peace and quiet amidst their otherwise chaotic lives.

Taylor took a sip of her wine, leaning her head against Travis's shoulder. "I missed this," she murmured.

"Me too, babe," Travis replied, kissing the top of her head. "It feels good to just relax and be with you."

Their tranquil moment was interrupted by the buzzing of Travis's phone. He glanced at the screen, frowning slightly before silencing it and putting it face down on the table.

"Who was that?" Taylor asked casually, though her curiosity was piqued by his reaction.

"Just a friend," Travis said, shrugging it off. "Nothing important."

Taylor nodded, trying to shake off the tiny seed of doubt that had been planted in her mind. She trusted Travis, but she knew how easily misunderstandings could spiral out of control.

The next day, Taylor was rehearsing in her home studio when she received a text from her best friend, Abigail. The message contained a link to a tabloid article with the headline: "NFL Star Travis Kelce Spotted with Mystery Woman—Is Trouble Brewing for Taylor?"

Taylor's heart sank as she opened the article. There were pictures of Travis at a restaurant, talking and laughing with an attractive brunette. The captions speculated about the nature of their relationship, suggesting that Travis might be cheating on Taylor.

She felt a wave of nausea wash over her as she scrolled through the photos. Her mind raced with questions. Who was this woman? Why hadn't Travis mentioned meeting her? Was there something going on that she didn't know about?

Determined to get answers, Taylor decided to confront Travis. She didn't want to jump to conclusions, but she needed to know the truth.

When Travis returned home later that evening, Taylor was waiting for him in the living room, the tabloid article open on her laptop.

"Hey, Tay," he said, smiling as he walked in. "How was your day?"

Taylor took a deep breath, trying to keep her emotions in check. "It was okay," she replied. "But I need to talk to you about something."

Travis's smile faded as he noticed the serious look on her face. "What's going on?"

Taylor turned the laptop towards him, showing him the article. "Care to explain this?"

Travis's eyes widened as he read the headline and saw the pictures. "Tay, this is nothing. That's just a friend from college. We were catching up, that's all."

Taylor crossed her arms, feeling a mix of anger and hurt. "Why didn't you tell me about it?"

"I didn't think it was a big deal," Travis said defensively. "We were just having lunch."

"But it looks like more than that," Taylor said, her voice trembling. "The article makes it seem like you're cheating on me."

Travis stepped closer, reaching out to take her hands. "Taylor, I would never cheat on you. You know that. This is just the media blowing things out of proportion."

Taylor pulled her hands away, her eyes filling with tears. "I want to believe you, Travis, but it's hard when I see pictures like this. It makes me question everything."

Travis felt a pang of guilt as he saw the pain in her eyes. He knew how much she had been hurt in the past, and he hated that she was feeling this way now. "I'm sorry, Tay. I should have told you about meeting her. I didn't mean to make you feel like this."

Taylor wiped away her tears, trying to gather her thoughts. "I just... I need to know that I can trust you. I've been through so much already, and I can't go through that again."

Travis nodded, understanding the weight of her words. "I get it, and I'm sorry. I'll do whatever it takes to prove to you that you can trust me."

Over the next few days, Taylor and Travis worked on rebuilding their trust. They had long, heartfelt conversations about their fears and insecurities, and they made a promise to be more open and honest with each other.

One evening, Travis surprised Taylor with a romantic dinner on their balcony. He had cooked her favorite meal and set up fairy lights to create a magical atmosphere.

"Wow, Trav, this is amazing," Taylor said, feeling touched by his effort.

"I wanted to do something special for you," Travis said, smiling. "To show you how much you mean to me."

They sat down to eat, and Travis reached across the table to take her hand. "Tay, I know things have been tough lately, but I want you to know that I'm committed to making this work. You're the most important person in my life, and I never want to lose you."

Taylor felt a surge of love for him as she squeezed his hand. "I love you, Travis. And I'm sorry for doubting you. I just... I've been hurt before, and it's hard to let go of that fear."

"I understand," Travis said softly. "But I'm not going anywhere. We'll get through this together."

As they finished their meal, Taylor felt a renewed sense of hope. She knew that rebuilding trust would take time, but she was willing to put in the effort. With Travis by her side, she felt stronger and more confident than ever.

Later that night, as they lay in bed, Taylor snuggled up to Travis, feeling his warmth and steady heartbeat. "Thank you for being patient with me," she whispered.

Travis kissed the top of her head, holding her close. "Always, Tay. We're a team, and I'm here for you, no matter what."

Taylor smiled, feeling a sense of peace. She knew that their relationship wasn't perfect, but they were willing to fight for it. And in the end, that's all that mattered. Together, they could overcome anything.