taylor swift + joe alwyn: story of us

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"Taylor just chill, it's not that bad. If it really bothers you, just tell him," Selena said.

"But I can't!" Taylor said incredulously. "I can't tell him."

Selena sighed, "Okay, then just act normal around him. It's alright."

Taylor nodded to herself, "Okay, okay. Can you drive me home?"

"What about Abigail?" Selena asked.

"She can go home with Matt, I'll text her," Taylor said with pleading eyes.

Selena bit her lip, "Okay."
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The next day, Taylor and Joe met at the mall, planning on doing some shopping together. Joe smiled when he saw her, waving across the parking lot at Taylor. Taylor walked over to him, just act normal. Just act normal.

"Hey Tay!" Joe said, placing a quick kiss on her lips.

"Hey," Taylor gave a faint smile.

Joe instantly noticed something was off, but dismissed it as her having a bad day. They walked towards the entrance of the mall, Joe holding onto Taylor's hand. "So how was the party?" Joe asked, making casual conversation.

Taylor froze up, "The party? Great, great, amazing party."

Joe gave her a weird look, and Taylor just smiled at him. "...Okay," Joe said, confused.

Taylor bit her lip, continuing to walk. "Want to go anywhere particular?"

"Actually I was wondering if we could head over to the bookstore? Patrick wanted me to pick him up a new book for him." Joe asked, already heading towards the store.

Taylor followed him inside, holding his hand. They browsed through the books a while, before Joe picked out a small chapter book, "I think this is the one he wanted."

Taylor nodded, gripping his hand tightly. Joe furrowed his eyebrows, "You okay?"

"Yeah, yeah, I'm fine," Taylor said, in a voice that signified she definitely wasn't okay.

Joe didn't believe her, but decided to wait to push it. Joe bought the book, as well as a book for himself. "Where to next?" Joe asked as they walked away from the bookstore.

"Um, anywhere you want to go?" Taylor asked.

Joe grinned, "Candy shop?"

Taylor couldn't help but smile, "Sure."

Joe lead them over to the candy shop, taking two bags, and handing one to Taylor. He filled his up quickly, while Taylor took a little more time. Once they both both bought their bags of candy, they sat at a table.

Joe opened his bag, stuffing his face with licorice. Taylor couldn't help but giggle. Joe pretended to be offended, swallowing the licorice, "Do you have an issue with the way I'm eating?"

Taylor laughed, "Nope."

Joe smiled at her, "Want some?"

"Sure," Taylor said, reaching out her hand to take some.

Joe shook his head, taking out a piece of licorice. "Open up," Joe said, and Taylor opened her mouth slightly. Joe put the licorice in, causing them both to laugh. Taylor smiled at him, chewing on the licorice.

Joe smiled back at her, reaching his hand across the table to hold hers. Taylor blushed, looking down at the table. "I can't believe you ever actually wanted to date me," Joe said softly, looking her in the eye.

Taylor looked at him for a moment, before a tear slipped down her face, remembering what had happened with Tom. Joe became incredibly confused, "Tay what's wrong? Did I do something wrong? What happened?"