Taylor Swift - instagram imagine

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the atmosphere in new york was buzzing with anticipation as new year's eve approached, and you and taylor were back home, ready to celebrate the night with friends. the party was at a swanky loft downtown, the kind of place where the city's elite gathered, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering a breathtaking view of the skyline. you could see the glittering lights of the city as you entered the loft, the sound of music and laughter already filling the air.

taylor, knowing how much these kinds of parties could overwhelm you, stayed by your side the entire time. her presence was a comfort, a grounding force amidst the crowd of glamorous strangers. as you walked through the party, she would occasionally lean down to ask if you were okay, her hand never leaving yours. it was a small gesture, but it meant the world to you.

you followed taylor as she greeted a few familiar faces, her charm and warmth making the rounds while you stayed close, like a loyal shadow. the conversations were light, with taylor doing most of the talking while you offered a polite smile or nod when needed. it wasn't that you didn't enjoy these events, but the constant buzz of activity and noise was more than a little overwhelming.

after a while, you spotted gracie and audrey across the room, their familiar faces bringing a wave of relief. leaning into taylor, you whispered, "hey, i see gracie and audrey over there. i'm going to say hi."

taylor nodded, her eyes following your gaze. "go ahead, babe. i'll catch up with you in a bit."

you reluctantly left taylor's side, weaving through the crowd to join gracie and audrey. the conversation flowed easily with them, the familiarity making you feel more at ease. it wasn't long before taylor joined you, slipping back into her place at your side as the four of you chatted and wandered around the loft together.

as midnight approached, everyone started to drift outside onto the terrace, where a stunning view of the city awaited. the hosts had planned a fireworks display to light up the night sky in celebration. you knew this was supposed to be the highlight of the evening, but as the minutes ticked closer, an uneasy feeling started to settle in your chest. fireworks had always scared you, the loud bangs and bright flashes bringing more anxiety than joy.

you glanced at taylor, who was still deep in conversation with gracie. she had promised to stay with you, to help keep you calm when the fireworks started. but just as you were about to remind her of the time, sabrina appeared out of nowhere, pulling taylor aside to talk.

taylor paused before leaving, turning back to you with a reassuring smile. she gently squeezed your hand and leaned in close. "i promise i'll be back before they start," she whispered, her voice soft and comforting.

you nodded, though still feeling a bit uneasy. "okay," you replied, trying to keep your voice steady. "but please hurry."

"i will," taylor said, her eyes warm and full of understanding. she gave your hand one last squeeze before letting go and following sabrina inside.

you stood there, watching as she disappeared into the crowd. a sense of dread began to build as the countdown to the fireworks continued. people were gathering outside, and you could feel the anxiety creeping in, your heart beating faster with each passing second. you looked back at the door, hoping to see taylor coming back, but she was nowhere in sight.

the first firework exploded in the sky with a deafening boom. your breath hitched, and your hands instinctively flew to your ears, but the noise was still too much. panic started to rise within you, your chest tightening as the fireworks continued, each one making you flinch harder. you desperately scanned the crowd, searching for taylor, but she still wasn't there.

inside, taylor was mid-conversation with sabrina when she heard the unmistakable sound of fireworks. her eyes widened in alarm, and she turned to sabrina, her voice urgent. "is that the fireworks starting?"