Out Of The Woods

XIII. Wonderland

Taylor's POV

In every second of this life, something happens. A woman gives birth to a baby, an old man dies, a couple fights, friends hang out, a guy wakes up, a little girl goes to sleep, someone's under attack, someone's watching a beautiful landscape right in front of them, and so on. But right now, for the first time in years, I felt truly wanted. Like I actually belonged in somewhere, with someone, and I didn't know what made me feel like this, the incredible power this city had to change lives, or this amazing boy standing right next to me. Whatever the reason was, I wanted to hold on tight to it.

I had now decided that nights in New York were my favorites.

"....So then Gemma's boyfriend tried to get out of our house! And he was still naked! Poor Gemma, she was so embarrassed" He finally finished his stupid story.

"That's the worst first time story I've ever head" I said laughing at him and taking out the key to my room.

"Anyway, it was fun being tonight with you, Harry. We should do it more often."

"Yeah, I agree" He smiled at me, and I just hugged him.

"Uhm, Taylor I'm wet."

No, Taylor. He didn't mean that.

"Oh yeah" I pulled out of the hug trying not to laugh at my dirty mind, but that was what happened when you hang out too much with Louis.

"Good night." I nodded my head and got into my room, closing the door behind me.

I sighed and turned on the light, to my surprise, Heather  was here.

"What are you doing awake? Mostly, what are you doing here?" I asked her, it was actually the third time she was in her room at this time of night.

"Too tired to go out, what about you? I think it's the first time I see you out this late."

"Just wandering around" I smiled and threw my things into the bed before I took my toothbrush to go wash my teeth.

"Fine. See you later, I'm off" She put her covers up her head and went to sleep, I laughed and went to the bathroom.

I washed my face and did my night routine and finally got to my room. When I got there the lights were still on, so I turned them off. I went to my bed and curled up there.

I couldn't help the smile on my face as I thought about tonight, and I was actually glad Louis had told Harry.
Love was inevitable at times, and I realized I was starting to fall.

*****

Waking up had never felt so right. Today, I was actually waking up because I wanted to, not because my alarm had gone off. Today, I actually had a reason to wake up. Today, I wanted to see Harry. Today, I wanted to thank Louis. Today I wanted to do everything I never did. Be genuine happy.

I got ready for today and decided to wear no makeup, I let my hair down like always and smiled when I looked at myself in the mirror, I looked happy. I decided to wear black skinny jeans with a simple white shirt and a gray, cozy jacket, I laced up my boots and left the room. I immediately headed to Starbucks.

"Good morning, what can I get you?" The same girl who always got my order was here, and I smiled at her.

"Hi! How are you?"

"I'm great, thanks" She frowned but asked again what my order was, I decided to get 5 hot chocolates, she looked at me weirdly but nodded and went on preparing my drinks.

"Here you go, Taylor."

"Thanks! This is for you! I hope you have a great day!" I gave her one of the cups and left before she could answer.