Endzone

Pre-game brunch

A/N:  wrote this a long before everything wild unfolded, new album included lol. I didn't have energy to edit to engagement or current timeline. You can use your imagination, I will absolutely include engagement later . I wanted this for today, first home game. 

Summary: It's first home game of the season and  Taylor has a special tradition to uphold,  hosting a pre-game brunch feast for friends and family.

The kitchen was a whirlwind of flour and sugar. Despite the time on the nearby grandfather clock, Taylor's eyes were bright with determination as she whisked together pastry dough. The aroma of brewing coffee filled the room, mingling with the scent of cinnamon rolls that had just come out of the oven. Football season was back, and she had a special tradition to uphold: hosting a pre-game brunch for friends and family.  

Travis, was miles away, ensconced in the team hotel with his fellow players.

Out of town family and friends were flying in for today's game. The first home game of the season. Taylor was up most of the night making sure the house was welcoming, prepping food, and perfecting her signature pastries; cinnamon rolls and pop tarts. It was now 5 AM and she was mixing pancake batter and washing fruit for the usual pre-game brunch gathering when Travis FaceTimes her from the team hotel after waking up to pee, figuring she was likely up and stressing; because he knows her.

His theory was confirmed by the sight of things once she picked up. 

The stress and exhaustion was visible on her features. " Tay, hun, they won't be here for another 6 hours or so, why don't you go back to bed and rest love? Kumar can do that" he gently suggested, knowing how she can get when she's in this state

" NO, this has to get done! " she all but shouts, setting the phone down to continue mixing batter

" baby  did you even go to sleep? " he asks cautiously ; praying she didn't pull an all-nighter again

" I slept a bit" she says nonchalantly

" Tay ..." he sighs. Not wanting to lecture his insomniac girl her about her unhealthy habits but also concerned. She's also been working long hours at the studio and prepping for an album release. 

" what??! I wasn't tired and couldn't sleep. Why be unproductive???." she shrugs continuing with the task at hand

"I'll swing by the house on the way to the stadium if I have to if that what it takes to get you to sleep." he threatened.

She just makes a face and rolls her eyes at his antics " love you too mom! "

.......

" Trav where you going? We don't have to leave until 8" Patrick asked, stepping outside his hotel room to see Travis gathering his things and heading to the elevator down the hall.

" I'll meet you guys at the stadium , gotta leave early to make a quick detour. If coach asks tell him it's a family matter. "

"Sure thing"

.....

Taylor is frosting pastries when she's she hears footsteps and voices of her security team greeting someone outside their front door " what the hell it's only 6:30AM? No, you guys weren't supposed to be here until 11 " she groans, but graciously went get the door anyway, only to have it open and reveal a familiar silhouette of a man. She'd recognize those broad shoulders and crinkling eyes anywhere

"Trav ?" A cute confused expression marked her face " what are you doing here? Why aren't you with the team?They're gonna fine you! " she exclaimed. Not wanting to be the reason he gets in trouble