invisible string

chapter seven

- no? - Taylor said, her facial expressions and face red as a pepper indicated anger in the most extreme form.
- No.
- Calvin, that's not a fucking question. I want - she rolled her eyes - I mean, I NEED you to leave me alone. I'm moving out, and nothing you say or do will change my mind on the matter. Olivia and Meredith are already on my apartment, that's the only thing i need, keep my clothes or burn it if you want to, I don't care. We need to take a break, this relationship has been terrible for months, I don't know how long I can take it before-
- Before what, Taylor? - Calvin raised his eyebrows, clearly annoyed.
- Before I break up with you for good! - she snorted - you know how annoying, self-centered and a son of a bitch you've been these last few months??
- End it then. Damn! At least I wasn't the one who cheated. Or are you going to tell me that last month you weren't full of small talk with that Tom Hiddleston guy?
- How many times will I have to tell you that I didn't cheat on you?? Damn it, calvin. You know what, I really put off the inevitable a lot. It's over. We are over. - she was serious, without an ounce of remorse.
- Fine. Go write a stupid song to make money out of our miserable and pathetic relationship now. That's all you can do, isn't it?
- Oh, don't worry. I won't spend my time writing ANYTHING for you. Stupid fucking narcissist. - She left the apartment stomping her feet, but the smile was printed from ear to ear.

one month before...

-I really don't think i can take it anymore - Taylor was sitting on the floor, next to the sofa. The clock on the wall said 1:30am, but taylor knew it was 30 minutes late as she never bothered to set the time right.
-Girl, you're a terrible drinker - tom nodded
-No, not that - she paused - I mean, also. But not that. Calvin.
-You already told me about that like 4 times today - he smiled and turned to fill their glasses after hearing Ross say "hi" again.
-Did I?
-Yep. I didn't joke when i said you're a terrible drinker. C'mon, the last one, then you'll go to bed, little wizard.
-Noooo, I don't wanna sleep! - her tired voice echoed through the room.
-Well, i kinda don't care. It's nap time, tay tay. Do you want me to sing a little lullaby for you?? Such an cute baby! Let's go, get up. - he said forcing his voice to look cute, joking with her.
-no!
-get up!
-I won't. - she crossed her arms.
-fine. What do you wanna do then? - he sat on the floor right next to taylor, looking at her with a polite smirk.

And without even thinking, taylor pulled him for a kiss. A kiss that only lasted a few seconds due to the fact Tom managed to hold his desire to continue the kiss, turning his face to the other side.

-I'm not doing that, you have a boyfriend, taylor.
-Sorry, I- I feel embarrassed.
-Don't! that's just the drinks talking... it was barely a kiss, you probably won't even remember it by the morning.
-But I don't want to forget, that's the point. I don't wanna be with him! I wanna be with, well, you.
-Taylor, we only know each other since like, last week. You really don't wanna be with me, you just don't wanna be with him. - He got up, helping taylor to walk into her room next. Her steps were slow and her hair was now tied up in a messy ponytail - I'll tell you what: one month from now, if you still want this and does not have a boyfriend anymore, we can go out. But i will indeed pretend this didn't happened until then, for the sake of our friendship.
-okay. One month? - she was now lying on her bed, her blanked covering everything except her big blond hair and cute little face.
-You won't remember it, anyway. But yeah, one month.
-Trust me, I wouldn't forget.
-tell this to the alcohol, not for me - tom said, making taylor giggle.

...nowadays.

taylor walked through the crowded street until she found her car. She closed the door and fixed her hair, that was now messed because of the strong wind. As she grabbed her phone, she couldn't help but smile.

-Hey, what's up - a sweet voice said over the phone.
-Hey Sel! Are you still in new york? I need to talk to you.
-Hm, actually yeah!
-Wonderful. Can you meet me at that little coffee shop in the corner of my street?
-Sure. I'll get my purse and meet you there.
-Ok right. Bye - taylor said while she started her car, heading into the cafeteria.

It was a really small place, not much people knew about the existence of it. There were little plants decorating the whole space, and little golden lights that gave a special atmosphere. The floor was made of a dark wood, and the walls had this big board that people could write their names or draw some stuff. Taylor just loved going there.

-So, what do you want? - selena said upon seating in front of taylor.
-Advice - she said in a happy, but worried tone.