A Lifetime With You

The Next Step

FLASH FORWARD 6 MONTHS

Joe's POV
Today is Taylor's birthday. We were having a lowkey party at her parents' home in Nashville. I remember this day one year ago. We were two months into our relationship, had our first kiss and had sex with each other for the first time. Here we are a year later and we can barely keep our hands off each other. Every time I look at her, she takes my breath away. I'm the luckiest man alive. I truly am. I'm currently watching her sleep and tracing light circles on her bare back. We started the festivities last night, if you know what I mean. I stood up from the bed to go pee. "Nice butt" I hear her say. I chuckled before walking to the bathroom. I came out of the bathroom and grabbed some underwear to put on. "I can't believe I'm 28 today. I hope my day is ok." I kiss her. "Baby, it's gonna be perfect. Trust me." She smiled.

Taylor's POV
I get up from the bed to go shower. When I get done, I see a note on the bed left from Joe saying he had to go run some errands. I was thoroughly confused as to why he couldn't just text me instead of write out a note. I shrug my shoulders and start going through the closet to find something to wear. "Hmmm. Something simple and sexy." Why was I talking out loud? I finally found the perfect dress.

6 PM rolled around and we were getting ready for the party. "You didn't get me anything for my birthday did you? I asked you not to." Joe chuckled to himself. "Was I not supposed to hear that little snicker? What do you have up your sleeve Joseph?"
"I promised it was gonna be lowkey so it's gonna be lowkey." he said. I felt like he was lying though. I pet the cats one last time before we headed out.

Joe's POV
It's 8:30 and we've already had cake and now it's time for presents. Taylor opened a ton of things. She thou she was finished. "Wait. It's time for you to open my present." I grab both of her hands. "Taylor Alison Swift, you make me so happy. You're the love of my life and you mean everything to me. I love you. I will always choose you at the end of the day. Through our ups and downs, I promise to be there for you. These past 15 months as your boyfriend have been magical. I love waking up to you every morning. I love the way you laugh. I love your heart and how you're always giving back to people. You're the most perfect person to exist in my eyes. I guess what I'm saying is... I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Taylor, will you make me the happiest man alive and marry me?" I get down on one knee and open the box. Taylor put her hands over her mouth and I see tears in her eyes as I look up at her. She nods. "Yes. Yes! A thousand times yes!" I stand up and slide the massive diamond ring on her finger and kiss her. She goes around showing everyone. The party ends and we leave. "I'm so tired. Cuddles tonight?" Taylor asked. "Of course!"

Taylor's POV
As much as I wanted to have hot birthday sex with my FIANCÉ, I'm really tired. When we get back to the apartment, I slip into my pajamas and get into bed and Joe cuddles up next to me. "I love you. Thank you for planning this special night for me."
"Anything for my queen. You're my world and I love you too." I snuggle into his chest. "We won't be able to get married till next December. Rep tour starts in May so we'll be wedding planning on top of tour. Well make it work though." I couldn't believe it. I'm finally getting married.