So High School

A phone call away (pt2)

A/N took me ages to make a part two but I finally did it

Travis's plane touched down in Vienna the next morning. He had texted Taylor to let her know he was coming, but he wasn't sure if she had read it. He realised he should have probably texted Tree too but it was too late now.

He had arranged for a car to take him too the hotel, and then the next day Taylor was flying to London. Travis was going to join her, just for support and to keep her safe. Coach Reid had understood the importance of the situation and had cleared Travis from practice until further notice.

Travis sat in the car on the way to the hotel, flipping his phone in his lap nervously. Would she be okay? He knew that this was one of her biggest fears, but he prayed that she was handling it well. In times like this she tended to shut down, to close in on herself, but Travis hoped that wasn't what was happening.

He climbed out the car once it has stopped, thankful to see that there weren't any paps outside. He knew the room she was staying in and so went straight up, security letting him past. He set his bags outside the door and knocked on it gently, not sure if she was still asleep or not. He could always go and get Tree if she was; that woman was up all hours.

He heard some shuffling from inside and then the door opened slowly, revealing Taylor. She was dressed in an oversized hoodie and shorts, her curly hair in a messy bun on top of her head and her face bare. Her eyes were red rimmed and bloodshot, the skin around them looking irritated and sore.

"Trav?" Taylor gasped, her voice watery and hoarse. Immediately she fell into his arms, her facade crumbling down as she sobbed into his chest. Travis held her close, rubbing her back and pressing kisses into her hair. He picked her up gently, taking her into the room and shutting the door behind him. He sat down on the sofa, Taylor in his arms.

"I know baby, I'm sorry" he whispered into her hair as she clutched him tighter.
"Why would- I can't- how- who would do that?" Taylor gasped inbetween sobs. Travis kept quiet, rubbing her back and trying to soothe her cries.

Eventually her sobs ceased and she was left laying in Travis's arms, curled into his chest.
"I got your jumper all wet, sorry" she mumbled, looking up at him with her big watery eyes.
"You don't need to apologise, I don't care. All that matters is that you're okay, and I'm here for you" Travis stated gently.
"Wait- don't you- you have practice?" Taylor sat up, her expression changing.
"All that matters is you. I'm staying with you until I'm sure you're okay" Travis told her firmly.
"But... No, you have practice. Game season is soon... Travis" Taylor felt guilty, tearing Travis away from his practice.
"I told you before Tay, you are my main focus. I'd give up football all together for you if I needed to, I love you and I'm staying here with you no matter what you say" his voice was firm, nothing was going to change his mind.
"Thank you" Taylor whispered, curling back into his chest and sniffling slightly.

A knock at the door came fifteen minutes later. Taylor climbed up from Travis's lap reluctantly, but wouldn't let go of his hand as she went to answer the door. She needed him, he was her comfort.

"Taylor, how are you doing sweetie?" Tree asked gently once Taylor had opened the door.
"Travis is here" Taylor mumbled, her voice hoarse from all the crying. The door opened a little further to reveal Travis, who had Taylor's hand enveloped in his grip.
"Hi" he waved a little awkwardly, smiling at the redhead.
"Oh, I'm glad" Tree beamed, knowing how good Travis was for Taylor.
"I was just coming to let you know that we have changed the flight to London to his afternoon. The paps have figured out where we are staying and I want to keep it as little of them as possible." She could read the worry on Taylor's face and immediately continued talking.
"But don't worry, we can keep you hidden. Be ready for three. Make sure you eat something, yeah? And I'm glad you're here Travis" she nodded goodbye before shutting the door.

Travis glanced at the clock, realising it was just past midday.
"Have you had breakfast?" Travis asked Taylor, who shook her head sheepishly.
"Okay, we'll have a big lunch then, yeah?" Taylor nodded and Travis led her to the kitchen, sitting her down on the counter.

Two and a half hours later and they were fed and ready for the flight, their bags having already been taken by security. Taylor was in leggings and a hoodie and Travis was in joggers and a hoodie. They didn't need to dress up as they were hiding from the paps anyway, and wanted to be comfortable.

Travis could sense Taylor's anxiety as they went down in the lift.
"It's going to be okay, I'm here and we've got umbrellas. It will be fine" He gave her hand three squeezes, and she squeezed back.
"I love you" she whispered as they stood at the doors.

The umbrellas were up, one over Taylor and one over Travis. The security had a couple too, to deflet the beams from the flashes. There was a shout and the doors were open, Taylor and Travis being pulled to their car. All the yelling was overwhelming but pretty quickly they were in the car safe and sound, all the noise and flashed blocked out.

As they pulled out of the hotel car park, Taylor rested her head on his shoulder. She knew that, no matter what, they'd be in it together.

A/N just four weeks till half term 😔

Guys help so I'm doing a German exchange trip and my partner is so nice but the girls she's friends with are partners with my ex bsfs besties and so I think they hate me and obviously we will be hanging out with them most of the time so what do I do 😭

Any requests?