Tayvis one-shots (3)

Leap of Faith (requested)

The crisp morning air at the skydiving center buzzed with anticipation, and Taylor Swift adjusted her harness for what felt like the tenth time. She glanced over at Travis, who was grinning ear to ear, clearly more excited than nervous about their upcoming jump.

"Are you sure about this, babe?" Travis teased, nudging her playfully. "Last chance to back out and keep your feet on solid ground."

Taylor smirked, rolling her eyes. "Oh, please. I've faced sold-out stadiums, paparazzi, and the occasional internet troll. A little jump out of a plane is nothing."

"That's the spirit, T!" Travis laughed, his deep chuckle reverberating across the open field. "Although I'm pretty sure your mom's gonna have a heart attack when she finds out about this."

Taylor winced slightly. "Yeah, let's maybe not mention this to her until after we land safely?"

"Deal," he said, taking her hand.

The instructor approached them, going over the final safety checks and instructions. Despite her usual calm demeanor, Taylor couldn't help the slight flutter in her chest as the instructor explained the steps for tandem jumping.

"Alright," the instructor said, fastening his own harness. "You two ready to make some history?"

Taylor and Travis exchanged a glance. "Let's do it," they said in unison, making the instructor laugh.

As they boarded the small plane, Taylor's heart raced with equal parts excitement and nerves. She leaned into Travis, who was seated next to her, his arm draped protectively around her shoulders.

"You're being unusually quiet," he teased, brushing a strand of hair from her face.

"I'm saving my voice for the screaming I'm about to do," she joked, but her fingers tightened on his knee.

"Hey," he said softly, tilting her chin so she met his eyes. "You don't have to do this if you don't want to. We can turn back. No judgment."

Taylor shook her head, her lips curving into a determined smile. "No way. This is on my bucket list, and I'm not letting anything stop me. Besides, I know you'd never let anything happen to me."

"Always," he said, squeezing her hand.

The plane climbed higher and higher, the view below turning into a patchwork of green fields and winding roads. As the instructor gave the five-minute warning, Taylor felt a surge of adrenaline.

"This is crazy," she whispered, her voice trembling slightly.

"This is us," Travis replied, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

When the door of the plane opened, the rush of wind took her breath away. Taylor watched as a few other jumpers leaped into the void, their parachutes blossoming like tiny flowers in the vast sky.

"Alright, you're up next!" the instructor called.

Taylor turned to Travis, her face a mix of exhilaration and nerves. "See you on the ground, fiancé!"

He laughed. "If you don't chicken out, Swift!"

Taylor shot him a playful glare before the instructor guided her to the edge of the plane. Her tandem partner gave her a reassuring pat on the shoulder as they positioned themselves.

"Three, two, one—jump!"

The initial drop was pure chaos. Taylor's scream was loud and uninhibited, quickly turning into laughter as the sensation of free-falling enveloped her. The wind whipped past her face, and the world below looked infinite and beautiful.

"This is amazing!" she shouted, her voice barely audible over the rush of air.

When the parachute deployed, the sudden pull jerked her slightly, but the view that followed was worth it. The Earth stretched out in every direction, serene and breathtaking.

By the time she landed on the soft grass below, her adrenaline was through the roof. She unhooked herself from the harness and turned just in time to see Travis land gracefully a few yards away.

"That was insane!" she exclaimed, running toward him.

Travis scooped her up in a bear hug, spinning her around. "You did it, T! I'm so proud of you!"

"Can we do it again?" she asked, laughing as she held onto him.

"Whoa, let's calm down there, adrenaline junkie," he teased, setting her down but keeping his hands on her waist.

The instructor walked over, grinning. "You two are naturals. Most first-timers aren't as excited as you are afterward."

"Well, what can I say? We like to live life big," Travis replied, his dimples on full display.

They took a few photos to commemorate the moment before heading back to the hangar to return their gear. As they sat in the car afterward, Taylor looked over at Travis, her cheeks still flushed from the thrill of the jump.

"Thank you for doing this with me," she said, her voice soft.

"Are you kidding? That was amazing," he replied. "But I think the real thanks goes to you for dragging me out here. I don't think I would've done it on my own."

She smiled, leaning her head against his shoulder. "This is why I know we're going to have the best marriage. We make each other better."

"That we do," he said, kissing the top of her head. "So, what's next on your bucket list?"

Taylor grinned mischievously. "Wouldn't you like to know?"

He laughed, shaking his head. "As long as it doesn't involve jumping out of another plane anytime soon, I'm game."

"Deal," she said, taking his hand as they drove off, the thrill of their adventure still buzzing between them.