hard to love

chapter 65

taylors POV

we rode in silence for a while with the radio on in the background. we started talking and he was making me laugh which helped with the pain.

i told happy to stop after him driving for ten hours but he wouldnt. i eventually convinced him to stop after twelve.

it took us a few days to get to new york. we went straight to the art school. i signed all the paperwork while he watched the jeep. they gave a list of the apartments that my tuition would cover eith directions to get there, and another list of some that i would need to pay extra for.

i ended up getting an apartment that was covered so i didnt need to pay anything for. it wasnt in the worst area but it seemed like a good neighborhood. the college said they wouldnt pay for their students to live in the bad areas so i knew it was a somewhat good area.

we went to get me a bedroom suit, and some couches and tv. i got a small kitchen table it only sat two people but that was plenty.

happy stayed for a few days to make sure i was okay and settled in. i unpacked everything, i went to take a shower. i grabbed my birth control oit of the trash before i left charming so i was still taking it, i wasnt going to take any chances.

"take this and keep it on you taylor." he handed me a gun. "i put one in the kitchen and the nightstand. i got you a couple knifes. if you need to get rid if them call me or your dad and we will send a guy from the new york charter to get it."

"yes sir. please be careful going back happy and text me when you stop and get to charming." i told him then pulled him into a hug.

happy hugged me back for a minute. he kissed the top of my head "love ya taylor." i kissed his cheek "love ya to hap." we hugged each other for a few more minutes.

"are you sure youre gomna be okay? its not to late to go back with me?" he asked taking a step back.

i laughed "yeah i think ill be alright. ill get used to it anyway. its just going to be so different being here alone. im so used to having my family a few minutes away."

"hey were all still here just a phone call away. and if you need anything well send someone from the new york until we can get you. promise youll be safe and shit."

"yeah ill be safe and shit" i told him and we both laughed.

i walked with him downstairs and watched him drive off.

i was in alone in new york. its crazy to think how much my life has changed in the past few days. but im okay with it. i think ill be okay here in new york.