taylor swift + joe alwyn: story of us

The Musical

On Monday, Taylor walked to school with Abigail per usual. She and Joe still hadn't talked since then, not even texting, but today she knew it was inevitable today since there were auditions for Legally Blonde the musical.

All throughout the day she was anticipating drama, and when it finally came Taylor was practically shaking. Taylor pushed open the door, and Joe flashed her a quick smile before turning back to Hailey, who were talking about the roles they were auditioning for.

Taylor felt a stab of jealousy, she and Hailey were competing for the main role of Elle, and Tom and Joe were competing for the role of Emmett. They each had to audition together with one another, and see how the chemistry was when they worked together.

First up was Tom and Hailey, and it was plain to see that they had no chemistry what so ever. There voices were void of emotion, and even Joe bit his lip, cringing as he watched them. Next was Joe and Hailey, and Taylor felt like throwing up.

It was practically just Hailey throwing herself all over Joe, and in Taylor's mind, Joe seemed to be responding with the same energy. Still upset from Joe and Hailey's audition, Taylor went on the stage with Tom after.

Tom smirked at her, flirting with her at every angle. Taylor, tired, just responded with a simple smile. Finally, it was Taylor and Joe's turn.

Taylor bit her lip nervously as she went up on stage, but Joe just gave a shy smile. They moved together naturally, their words flowing freely. By the time it was over Hailey was giving Taylor glares, and Tom looked spitefully at Joe.

Joe nodded to Taylor before walking off the stage, Taylor walking away in the other direction. Selena hugged Taylor as soon as she got, "You did so good! You are so getting that part!"

"You don't know that yet," said Taylor shyly.

Selena rolled her eyes, "Oh c'mon, you were great! Also, I'm pretty sure Joe's got it in the bag for Emmett, you guys were amazing together!"

Taylor put up a hand to stop her, "Nope. We are not starting this conversation about Joe again."

Selena frowned but then smiled again, winking, "Tell me that when you're walking down the aisle with him."

Taylor pushed Selena's shoulder playfully, "Shut up."

Joe played with the end of his sleeve, trying to shut out the chatter around him. He may or may not have tried to be dismissive with Hailey, and do his very best with Taylor in hopes that Mrs. Snyder would put them together.

Tom came up and patted him on the shoulder, "Good job out there."

Joe turned around, surprised, "Thanks, you too."

"I don't want this to be awkward but... I know your new here and I just wanted to let you know that me and Taylor definitely have something going on, or at least we will soon, so just... don't interfere," Tom looked at him for a second before walking away back to his friends.

Joe sucked on the inside of his cheek, to him it didn't look like Taylor was truly that interested in Tom, but what did he know? Probably better to stay out of it.

By the end of the school day Taylor was exhausted, and collapsed on her bed as soon as she got home. She scrolled through social media, pausing to search up 'Joe Alwyn' on instagram, but finding that his account was private.

Taylor zoomed in on his profile picture, it seemed to be a picture of when he was five or six, with his face covered in cake. Taylor laughed to herself, but stopped soon after, Taylor what are you doing? That's so freaky you don't even know him that well.