catching kelce

-chapter 7|healing hearts-

As the weeks passed, Taylor and Travis continued their journey of reconciliation. The guidance from Selena and their own commitment to understanding each other had brought them closer, but there were still aspects of their relationship that needed mending.

One evening, Taylor and Travis decided to meet at a quiet, intimate café, a place they had often visited during the beginning of their love story. The atmosphere was cozy, and the soft jazz in the background provided the perfect backdrop for their conversation.

They sat across from each other, a sense of anticipation in the air. Their hands gently brushed against one another as they sipped their coffee, but there was still a layer of hesitation between them.

Taylor broke the silence, her voice soft and vulnerable. "Travis, I want to thank you for your patience and for working through our differences with me. I've realized that I don't want to lose what we have."

Travis met her gaze, his eyes reflecting the sincerity of his feelings. "Taylor, I feel the same way. I love you, and I don't want our differences to stand in the way of our love."

With a sense of shared purpose, they began to open up about their emotions and vulnerabilities. Taylor revealed how much she had missed Travis during their brief separation, how his absence had left her feeling incomplete. She confessed that she had struggled with depression during that time, unable to cope with the thought of losing the love she had found.

Tears welled up in her eyes as she continued, "I couldn't bear the idea of life without you, and that's when I started hurting myself. It was a way to cope with the pain, to make the emotional turmoil feel more tangible."

Travis's heart ached as he listened to Taylor's confession. He reached across the table, taking her hand in his. "Taylor, I'm so sorry you had to go through that. I wish you had told me earlier. I want you to know that I'm here for you, and we'll work through this together."

Taylor nodded, tears streaming down her cheeks. "Travis, I should have told you, but I was so afraid of pushing you away. I didn't want you to see when I was broken."

Travis squeezed her hand, his love and support unwavering. "You're not weak, Taylor. You're strong, and I admire your honesty and courage in opening up about this. 

As they held hands, their love deepened, strengthened by the vulnerability they had shared. The wounds of their past were now healing, and the love they felt for each other was becoming an anchor in their lives.