Castles crumbling (Taylor Swift's little sister)

In spite of deep fears (challenging fearfoods) (part 2) (final)

You carried on with the challenges, now more excited to try and eat things you hadn't in a long time. One morning you took out the paper and it said: 'take-out cheeseburger and french fries', it was going to be today's lunch. You instantly panicked and told Taylor you were not sure any more of the challenges, but she knew it was mostly because of how much fried food terrified you. That day Tree was coming for lunch, and they were going over some important dates after eating. After picking out the paper from the jar, Taylor asked the redhead to bring the food with her since it was easier than going out, Tree happily agreed to join the challenge. You had been grumpy all morning, trying to stay away from Taylor because of how anxious you were, but the blonde knew better and didn't leave your side in case you were planning on working out, which in fact you were planning to do. You tried negotiating your morning snack, but Taylor was firm about it. At 12:00 pm you told Taylor you were painting your nails quickly before lunch and Taylor let you go upstairs, thinking you were using your coping mechanisms and headed to the kitchen to make herself a hot tea to help her with the nerves. At 12:15 Tree arrived, and Taylor let her in.

- "Hello! How are you doing Tay? How's Lizzie doing with today's challenge?" The redhead said as she walked in.

- "I'm fine. Lizzie's been VERY anxious and kind of grumpy. How are you?" Taylor said closing the door.

- "I'm fine. Excited about the lunch—I haven't had this cheeseburger in a while" Tree said smiling.

Taylor grimaced as she put the food on the counter and Tree's alarms turned on immediately - "What is it? Are you struggling Tay?"

Taylor shook her head - "No, is not that. But I'm worried about Lizzie. She's been trying to do these challenges but I'm afraid of pushing her too much. Today is a tough one, it's what started this"

Tree smiled softly - "Let's see how it's going today. If you want me to, I can step in and help"

- "Yes please. Thank you" Taylor said immediately.

Tree chuckled - "You know what you're doing. Don't worry. Remember when we did something similar? It helped"

Taylor gave her a little smile and rolled her eyes as she remembered - "Oh yeah" they sat in silence for a minute, both of them recalling, then Taylor spoke up, her voice wobbly

- "Remember the cheese sticks?"

Tree nodded and Taylor grimaced - "I'm still sorry about those"

Tree laughed lightly - "It's okay! You've apologized a thousand times for that"

- "I'm still sorry"

- "You shouldn't be. You did it in the end" Tree said.

- "After some tries, though" Taylor added.

- "AND you did it" Tree smiled.

- "And every single time you brought them. Thank you, for never giving up" Taylor said.

- "You're welcome. I'd do it over again" Tree said.
- "Want me to go and get Lizzie?"

- "Yes, thank you, I'll serve everything" Taylor said, and Tree went upstairs.

Tree knocked on the door but there was no answer, so she just opened it and found you with your AirPods on, doing jumping jacks, your face red and sweaty. Before she could speak or say something you spoke up, a disgruntled look on your face

- "What are you doing here?"

Tree looked sadly at you - "Why were you exercising?"

You sat down on your bed and took a sip of water from your water bottle - "I asked first"