|Afterglow|Taylor Swift|

|Chapter 9|Fears|

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Sams P.O.V.

My conversation with Emma didn't last that long.  Mostly because she had to get back to work.  Still it was enough and it calmed my nerves, a little.

I didn't do much the rest of the day mainly because I felt wierd in the house but also because I was stressing about going to dinner with Taylor.

I stared at the green dress I wore the night of the party. It is too short but I don't have anything else and with Taylor she is probably taking me somewhere expensive, somewhere I shouldn't be.

I found a pair of black jeans and a button up and pondered it but ended up going back to the dress.  I searched for a pair of leggings I could maybe use.

All my shit is oversized and not nice or formal in anyway, making this task difficult.  I finally found some, I have no idea when I got them but I have them.

I waited till it was almost time for Taylor to be here to get ready.  Her text confirms her where abouts.

I put the clothes on and went to the bathroom brushing my hair out and putting it in a ponytail.  I look so childish no matter what I wear.

As I'm fumbling with my hair I remember my wrists and look at them.  They're red and full of lines, ny mind wonders to the old fingerless gloves I used to wear.

I didn't have another idea and didn't have time to think.  I hear the faint sound of the door closing and rush back to the room, slamming the door by accident.

I can hear footsteps as I fumble withmy back trying to fing the gloves.  I hear a nock as I found them and pulled them on as the door opens.

I push my bag so it's hidden and I turn to she Taylor look at me.  I was in a position I normally sit it on my knees but it probably didn't look great in a dress.

I quickly stood up and turned around my face heating.

"Oh a hi, I didn't hear you come in" I lied.

"Really? I texted you"  She say with blank expression.  I laugh nervously as I walk closer to her.  I hold my arms not knowing what to say.  I should be excited for this but im just nervous. At the same time, this is just a friendly outing so I shouldn't.

I am snapped back to reality when I noticed she hasn't moved.  I watch her as she looks over me.  I squirm and bite my tongue.  I hear her chuckle which makes my body heat up.

"Well since your already ready, I'll go get changed then we can go."  She said with a smirk.  She was able to catch my eyes for a moment before I looked down.

She closed the door and the tension went away.  I sigh in relief and go over to lit my converse on.  I walk out of the door and down to the living room.

Emma🥳

I'm going to dinner with
Taylor.  I'm kinda really
nervous.

Wow that was fast

It's not like that!

Sure, lol. You will be fine
If you want you can text me
When you're done😁