One In A Lifetime

Twenty-Three

“She may not be functioning yet,” Riley said, laughing.

“Oh no, she is up. She has already posted pictures of last night, and somehow you aren't in any of them,” I said, grinning.

“So, we make a quick stop in New York, then we are headed to Kansas City?”

“Yes, and we are picking up the girls and Benji since we will be in Kansas City for two weeks,” I said, putting the last of my clothes in my bag.

I turned around, seeing her sitting on the couch. I walked over, sitting on her lap, cupping her cheeks, “Thank you for this week. I don't think I tell you this enough, but I love you so much, and I do not deserve you,” I said softly.

She wrapped her arms around me, kissing my hands, “Thank you for surprising me, and it's me who doesn't deserve you. I love you so much, Taylor,” she said softly. She leaned in, connecting our lips in a gentle kiss.

I snuggled into her chest, content. “Can we do nothing today? I just want to snuggle with you, maybe watch some Christmas movies,” I said quietly.

“I think that sounds like a perfect idea, we can order food and relax,” she said, kissing my head.

“Perfect,” I whispered.

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POV: Riley

Yesterday was the perfect end to our bubble. We snuggled on the couch all day watching sappy Christmas movies and eating take out. This week has been bliss. In the last two weeks she has been named Time Magazine's Person of the Year, bought a house, and took time to come visit me. I really don't deserve her.

We are currently on the plane back to New York with everyone. Brittany is the only one accompanying us back to Kansas City. Taylor's mom is meeting us at the airport with the cats and then it's off to Kansas City.

I have really enjoyed getting to know Taylor’s friends. I will always have a soft soft for Blake and Emma, but I have known them the longest. Gigi is a lot sweeter than I had expected, and once Cara realized Taylor and I were together she apologized for hitting on me, thinking I was single, but we really bonded. I really like Cara, she is funny. I don't think Selena is fond of me, but she and Abby are Taylors oldest friends.

“So, Riley, Taylor said you know Jack. How do you know Jack?” Abigail asked, sipping her coffee.

“Jack dated my cousin in high school, so we go way back. I hadn't seen him in years until we had the premiere of The Eras Tour Movie. It was good to see him actually,” I said, smiling.

“Who's your cousin?” Abigail asked.

“Scarlett Johansson,” everyone said in unison, laughing.

“Oh wow,” Abigail said, looking at Taylor and Blake.

“Yea, I fangirled. Not gonna lie. I walked into Riley's apartment one night and there sat Scarlett, Elizabeth Olsen, and Cobie Smulders. Talk about Marvel royalty,” Taylor said, laughing.

“Yea, I did that at the show in LA, like oh my god, that's Scarlett Johansson and Elizabeth Olsen,” Cara said, smiling.

“Want intimidating, walk into a room with Robert Downey, Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Chris Evans, Jeremy Renner, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleson, Cobie Smulders, Sam Jackson and Scarlett, lemme tell ya, I thought I was gonna puke the first time I met everyone,” I said, laughing

“Ok, I gotta ask, is RDJ, like, just like his character,” Cara asked.

“RDJ is Tony Stark, hands down,” I said, chuckling. “Seriously though, probably one of the realest people you will ever meet. Super nice guy, and as much shit as he gives Scar, he would do anything for her,” I said, smiling.