Fears // Taylor Caniff [MagCon]

Chapter Twenty-Three

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"We're finally here." I exclaim as I drop my bags on the floor of my new room and fall flat onto the bed.
"Jords, we have to get ready." Mahogany instructs as she places her bag neatly on her side of the room.
"For what?!" I groan, exhausted from our day of travel.
"Jacob and Taylor, have organised a double date for us." She informs me and I turn to face her.

"What do you mean?" I gasp. "How long do I have to get ready? What do I wear? Is it fancy? Mahogany! You can't just spring something like this on me like that."
"Calm down." She interrupts. "It's five o'clock now, and we're leaving at 6, so you have an hour to get ready. I'll help you choose something to wear, and it is definitely fancy."
I groan again. "Only an hour to get ready?"

"Don't worry, I'll be here helping you!"

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"And done!" I exclaim as I finish doing up the straps of my shoes.
"You look great." Mahogany comments with a smile. "Taylor will love it."
"Thank you." I answer nervously as we close the door behind us and make our way into the elevator.

"So, where are we going?" I ask as we stop at the third floor, letting an elderly couple in.
"To a very nice, and very highly-spoken of restaurant." Lox answers.
"Are you nervous?" I question. "I'm nervous."

"Jordan." She smiles reassuringly. "I'm always nervous when I go out with Jacob. But I know that he's just as nervous as I am."
"And you think that Taylor feels the same way?" I ask as I look down at my hands and I feel the elevator come to a stop.
"Trust me." Mahogany starts as the doors open. "He definitely feels the same way."

Mahogany nudges my arm, causing me to look up at my boyfriend, who is making his way to meet me.
"Jordan. You, um, you look absolutely gorgeous." Taylor compliments as he leans over and kisses my cheek.
"Thank you." I flush a deep scarlet.

"And, you in a suit." I pause, taken back by how good he looks.
"Yeah, I know." He laughs sheepishly as he rubs the back of his neck.
"You look very handsome." I compliment as I take his hand and we move to join my brother and his girlfriend.

"Are you two ready?" Jacob asks as he links arms with Mahogany.
"Yes." I smile at the pair of them. "Let's go."

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"Wow." Mahogany exclaims as the four of us step out of the limo and face the restaurant where we will be spending the evening.
"Park Plaza Gardens?" I question as I look at the boys. "This place is always so busy. How did you even get a booking?"
"We've had this booking for a while." Taylor admits sheepishly.
"Oh." I smile knowingly.

"Excuse me, we have a booking under Bordelon." Jacob advises the waiter.
"Yes, this way sir." He smiles as he walks us over to our table, and Taylor immediately lets go of my hand so he can pull out my chair, before taking his seat beside me.
"I'll be back in a few moments with your first course." The waiter informs as he turns around.

"Our first course?" Mahogany asks from across the table.
"Taylor and I have organised everything for tonight, so you girls just have to sit back and enjoy." Jacob smiles.
"Aww you are too sweet." Mahogany exclaims as she leans over and kisses him on the cheek.

"You boys have really outdone yourselves." I praise. "This place is beautiful."
"We'll do anything for you two." Taylor cooes and I smile at his sweetness.
"That's good to know." I tease my boyfriend, as our first course is placed in front of us.

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"Thank you guys, for a truly wonderful night." Mahogany gushes as she faces the boys.
"Oh but it's not over yet." Jacob begins.
"It's not?" I question my twin.

"No." Taylor smiles. "We won't be riding the limo home, we'll be walking home in the beautiful parks of Orlando."
"It's very romantic." Jacob informs as he wiggles his eyebrows at Mahogany, who just blushes in return.

"Shall we?" Taylor offers his arm.
"We shall." I smile, linking our arms as we follow behind Jacob and Mahogany.

"This is such a beautiful walk." I comment as I take in the flowers surrounding us. 
"I agree, but I can think of something that is even prettier." Taylor smiles, and I blush.
"Stop it you." But I don't really want him to. 

"Can we stop here for a second?" Taylor asks as he guides me to face him and then lets go of my hand.
"What do you have planned now." I joked lightly, causing him to laugh.
"I wanted to give you this." He reaches into his suit jacket and pulls out a box. As he opens it, the light from the moon reflects off of two matching rings.

"Taylor I-" I begin.
"Just be quiet and listen for a second." He laughs lightly. "I chose us these rings, as a promise that I'll always be there for you." Taylor smiles as he lifts my chin.
"You're amazing." I compliment, full of love and job. I lean forward, closing the gap between us so our lips meet. Pulling apart, our foreheads rest against each other. 

"Do you want me to put it on?" He asks and I nod in response. "Give me your hand." I respond quietly as I place my left hand in his right one and he takes the smaller ring from the box. He goes to slide it onto my middle finger, but not before lightly brushing my ring finger, making my eyes flicker up to meet his. I offer a small smile as he places the beautiful promise ring on my middle finger and whispers, "My Princess".

I smile as I take the second ring from the small box and slide it gently onto his finger. "And My Prince".