Pitch Perfect Harmony

Enough People

Taylor and Travis enjoyed the last day they spent in Rhode Island with all their friends. The next evening, they all sat around a bonfire in the garden again. It was way too late for any of the kids to still be up but the adults were still sipping some wine or beer and telling stories. "Can we do nothing tomorrow?", Taylor whispered to Travis leaning against his side with a glass of red wine in her hand and holding his hand with the other. "We have a flight to catch. I got practice the next day", he noted. "Yeah, but... no other people and no complicated conversations and not too much work stuff...", she mumbled tiredly. "You got enough people, huh?", he asked with a soft smile and kissed her head. She sighed relieved that he understood and nodded a little.

"D'you wanna go to bed?", Travis asked a few minutes later but Taylor shook her head. She felt so at ease here. Yes, the people had been a lot for three days in a row but she wouldn't have it any other way. The orange flames lighting up their familiar faces, the soft chuckles about the long stories they all told, the couples all cuddled up, the wine and beer, everything. "Can I sit in your lap?", she whispered a while later not getting enough of Travis' proximity. He just smiled and gently pulled her out of her chair and onto his legs. Kylie watched them with a smile on her face. If these two weren't meant for each other then she didn't know who was. Taylor put her head on Travis' shoulder again and soon closed her eyes. He held her close and kissed her head whenever he felt like it, always giving her this warm wash of love she couldn't describe.

"I think it's time to sleep for us", Ryan was the first one to get up later. He helped Blake up who looked pretty tired too and soon they all followed. The fire had almost burned out and Travis knew that the girl in his lap was dead asleep for at least an hour already. "Could you take care of the glasses and bottles?", he asked his brother who nodded with a smile. It wasn't much to clean up anyway. Travis slowly got up with Taylor in his arms. She stirred a little but he kissed her head whispering: "Sleep, I'll get you to bed." She smiled softly before drifting off again. He carried her upstairs trying to ignore how big this house was and how long therefore the way was.

When he put her down, Travis couldn't bring himself to look away just yet. She looked so relaxed and she also still was the most beautiful person he had ever seen. He was glad that Taylor was already wearing some comfortable clothes and he didn't have to wake her or try to change her clothes. Instead, he just got ready for bed himself and slid under the covers next to her. "Cold", Taylor protested silently, so he quickly pulled her against his chest. "Better?", he asked. Taylor nodded a little and after another kiss on her head, they both fell asleep soon.

Breakfast in the morning was a little shorter than the last few days because everyone had to leave today. The kids were granted a last round in the pool but then, after everything was packed up again, the house fell silent with only Taylor and Travis left to clean up before leaving as well. They didn't talk much enjoying the silence and even during the flight it was mostly silent. They just cuddled and Travis listened to some music after a while stealing kisses every now and then. Taylor loved how much they were able to sit in silence without making it awkward. Sometimes she just needed this and, besides Joe, few of her ex-partners had understood why someone would want proximity but no conversation.

Back at Travis' place, they continued the day unpacking and lounging around. Taylor sorted through the pictures she had taken over the past few days and sent some to everyone who had been there. She felt grounded now being back with her loved ones after a tour. "Should we order dinner?", Travis suggested later and so they enjoyed some food soon before once more cuddling on the couch and finally going to bed later at night. Tomorrow, they had some planning to do for the next few days. They were going to see a concert, attend a wedding, and see the US Open. And right after that, Taylor was going to be at the VMAs. And somewhere between all of it, Travis had his first game of the season. It was going to be a stressful week but they were both so excited to go out together. Taylor was also excited to show him the Electric Lady Studios even if it would be different for a wedding. She had spent so much time there writing and recording. Had gone through every whirlwind of emotions possible. At this point, she felt at home there.

So, after a calm evening and breakfast the next morning, Taylor and Travis had a call with Tree to go over this week's schedule. They quickly went over everything that Travis needed to know because he had to leave for practice then. Taylor and her publicist talked a little longer and Taylor also continued to work after the call. With a little lunch break, she worked until Travis came home in the afternoon. "Hey, pretty girl", he greeted her at the door and kissed her. "Hey, handsome boy", she chuckled and caressed his cheek. "Wanna cook with me?", she asked making him sigh. "C'mon. At least sit with me in the kitchen?", Taylor suggested. He wasn't the biggest fan of cooking himself but she wanted him there at least. "We can just order dinner", he said taking his shoes and jacket off. "Please?", she added after looking forward to cooking all day. "What do you even wanna cook?", he asked turning towards her again. "I don't know. Have to see what's there. C'mon, I want to", she tried again. "But I want to cuddle you", he smiled and hugged her again. "We can cuddle after. You can watch me and tell me about your day", she said not giving in. So Travis finally accepted and sat with her while she prepared dinner for them. He quickly made it a point for her to come and kiss him every possible minute but other than that, they just talked and laughed together. "See, already done", Taylor told him later. "Finally", he playfully rolled his eyes at her making her laugh.