Forevermore /// Taylor Swift

Bittersweet

Havyns pov
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Taylor placed a birthday cake in front of me, it was my 18th. I never would've thought that I would make it to 18. Never mind, leaving for college tomorrow. My life had changed so much in the last five years, for the better.

I glanced up to see Taylor standing with her camera, a tear in her eye. All of my friends surrounded us, including my siblings who were all grown up.

Maisie was 9 and couldn't be more different from me if she tried. She was relaxed and chill 90% of the time, always had time to run laps around the garden. She had so much energy and excitement to share, especially when she was on the football pitch.

Theo was now 11 and super smart, he had settled in school making loads of friends. He really came out of his shell showing his playful personality, but still most definitely a people pleaser. He was really into baseball as well, trying to get Travis to take him to games.

I was so proud to be their big sister and so glad that we had all made it this far in life while being happy and loved.

"Haves, aren't you going to blow your candles out?" Maisie asked impatiently.

"Sorry." I smiled, giving Taylor one last glance before blowing them out. Everyone in that room knew what I wished for, for everything to stay like this forever. To be loved and to be in this family for the rest of our lives.

Everyone started to cheer as I beamed, catching Taylor's eye. She made this all possible, she created this.

She saved us.

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"Havyn! Come on and help!" Travis shouted up the stairs as we packed the car with my moving boxes.

I ran downstairs picking up pieces he had dropped accidentally. It was the final box. This was really happening.

We walked back to the house, where Taylor was lent against the door frame. Travis kissed her cheek on the way past into the house as I stopped before her.

"This is real," she whispered with a pause, " I'm so proud of you, Havyn."

I smiled, "thanks, Mom."

She wrapped me in her arms, reminding me of the comfort I've had for the past five years of my life and that will be shared with me forever. I felt her tear up through her uneven breathing, knowing it was a mixture of happiness and sadness. It was a bittersweet moment for all of us.

"You're going to go so far in life, I love you so much," she pulled away looking directly into my eyes, "you'll always be able to call here home, okay? No matter how far or how old you are."

I just hugged her again, "I love you too."

Travis reappeared, "we should set off soon." He was headed towards the car.

"Say goodbye to your siblings, I'll get ready." Taylor squeezed my hand as she walked inside.

I followed her in, finding my siblings in the living room. They both turned to look at me, knowing this was goodbye for now.

"Havyn," Theo started, "we want you to know that we are proud of you."

"Yeah, but we don't accept the moving across state."  Maisie butted in.

I laughed, "you guys can come visit and I'll be home every six weeks."

They came over for a group hug, reminding me of the times we use to curl up together in my bed. I was their source of comfort and I was leaving.

"If you need me-" I started.

"We'll call you." They both said in unison.

I smiled, hugging them again.

"Havie?" Taylor came into the room.

"I'm coming now sorry." I turned to her.

"Take your time." She smiled as I gave my siblings one last look of reassurance before following her to the car.

I watched the house become smaller and smaller as we drove away. You'd think moving would be easier as I've only stayed somewhere for no longer than five years, but those five years changed everything.

"How are you feeling?" Travis asked looking at me in the mirror.

"Alright." I smiled at him, not really sure what to expect at college.

"You call us if there's anything bothering you, yeah?" Taylor looked worried.

"Of course, I'll be fine." I gave her a reassuring smile.

"I know you will." She didn't look reassured.

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We got my room all set up and ready, it looked cozy and warm. Exactly what you'd want as a home away from home.

Taylor was just looking around, taking in all the memories from the picture wall I'd stuck up. Travis was lying on my bed with his eyes closed, all the work of packing and driving obviously was too much for him. I just stood awkwardly, realising once they leave this is it. I'm alone and living here by myself.

Taylor hugged me, kissing the side of my head. I lent against her, wondering how we got here. She helped me studied and pass all of my exams and assessments, Taylor pushed me to become the best version of myself. She pushed all of us to do that. I was so grateful for her and Travis but now I wasn't sure if I could do this. Standing, staring at my room terrified me. I tried to reassure myself that it's just one more thing I have to do. I have to do this for me, for my future. I worked hard for this, I gave everything i could to be a college student and I made it.

"You're going to love it," Taylor spoke as if she could see right through me, "we're a call away."

I nodded, "thank you for everything."

She smiled, "anything for our girl, look you've broken Travis."

We both giggled at him passed out on my bed as he started to snore not so gently.

"We should get ready for dinner." Taylor spoke to me.

"Dinner?"

"Well, we thought we'd feed you one more time before we ditched you." She joked.

We all got ready for our last meal together for a while, realising I got so lucky in life. And that's not something I ever expected to say, I was so grateful and proud to be apart of this family. I knew I was ready to take on this new adventure with them by my side I could do anything, even though they may not be here physically. They'd always be cheering me on and that's what matters.

I looked at my new college room as I followed my parents out the door, to celebrate new beginnings and successes. I realised I could actually say I survived and I got better, I've become happy and all I could do was thank my family for it.

The end.

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