Our Invisible String (Complete Version)

24 (Travis Version)

"I would love to." I smiled, warmth blossoming at the thought.

"Oh and stupid Christmas sweaters." Taylor tacked on, and I laughed.

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After breakfast the next morning, we supervised the kids packing up their dorms since we'd packed before breakfast. They were all quiet and tired from the week of skiing so were pretty well behaved, and we got everyone onto the bus in perfect time. Taylor gave me a thumbs up when she came out of the dorms, telling me we had everything.

"Okay, that everyone?" Paul asked as we walked up onto the bus, and Taylor nodded. "Here, saved you a seat." He patted the empty space next to him, smiling at her.

"Thanks, but I'm a back of the bus person." Taylor said casually, moving past him before he could say anything else. She glanced at me and I followed her to the pair of empty seats two from the back, sitting down after her. The bus pulled away once Harriet got on, and Paul gave a disgruntled look back at us. "Jesus, he doesn't give up, does he?" Taylor murmured.

"He will." I nudged her arm. "One way or the other." Taylor laughed at me, pushing the armrest between our seats up before she turned to lean against my shoulder, tucking her knees to her chest and relaxing as she gazed out the window. I put an arm around her, proud that I could, that she was mine.

Taylor took out her phone, tentatively showing me a few more pictures and videos of Abby. It meant so much to me that she wanted to show me, and I loved how much she doted on the little toddler. Every new thing I learned made me want to meet her even more. She was such a happy kid, always smiling, her little laugh so like her mother's.

"So." I murmured very quietly in Taylor's ear so that no one would be able to hear. "I know I've already asked you this, but how would you feel about giving Abby a sibling?"

"As long as it's with you." Taylor whispered. "I would feel incredible. Fuck the rules of relationship timings; you feel free to knock me up whenever you like." And she meant it too, I could see it in her eyes how much she meant it.

"I'll take you up on that princess." I said, and a cute smile spread across Taylor's lips as she stretched her chin up and around in a signal that she wanted a kiss. I gave it to her, light, short, soft, knowing we'd get carried away and that was not something we wanted to do on a bus full of our students.

By some miracle, no one seemed to notice our little moment, and we spent the rest of the ride just quietly talking, Taylor leaning against my shoulder. When we got back to school, we made sure nothing was left on the bus before we gave the bus driver the all clear and he drove off. The students filtered off to their cars or parents waiting to pick them up, some hanging around to wait. I threw my bag into my car before getting Taylor's bags and walking her over to her car.

"Thank you, baby." Taylor whispered as I closed the back of her car and I turned to her where she stood against the driver's door, arms resting around her torso. "This was really amazing." She said quietly. "I'm so glad we both ended up in that cabin."

"Me too." I smiled as Taylor reached out and touched my arm, stroking gently. She had such a kiss-me expression that I took her by the waist, pressing her up against her car door and fitting my mouth against hers. Taylor let out a sigh of content, lifting her other hand to my jaw and stroking gently. "I'm so glad we found our way back here." I said against her soft lips. "Even if it's not what we planned, it's perfect."

"It is perfect." Taylor smiled up at me as I pulled back. "I love you Travis."

"I love you too my princess." I paired my words with a long, lingering kiss, addicted to the taste of her lips.

A delighted squeal and whistle broke us apart and we looked around to see the students still hanging around, watching us. Taylor and I both smiled, embarrassed as a few of them called out the words 'called it', and Cassandra held a thumbs up. I shook my head and turned to the blonde in my arms who was trying not to laugh.

"Text me when you get home okay princess."

"I will." Taylor lifted up and pecked my lips one more time.

"Hey." I murmured. "What are you doing on Tuesday?" I knew that Tuesday was her birthday, and I really hoped she wouldn't have plans so that I could take her out. Taylor blushed.

"Tuesday." She repeated. "That's my birthday."

"I know." I smiled at her. "What do you say, can I take you out?" Taylor smiled, nodding happily like she hadn't expected me to know her birthday. "Great, text me your address and I'll let you know when I'll pick you up okay? Wear something sexy."

"Yes coach." She winked.

I had such a smitten smile on my face as I watched her drive away, lifting my hand in a wave. Taylor's car vanished as she pulled out onto the road and I shook my head to myself, still in shock that the week had just happened. I'd gone from having a huge crush on the music teacher, one who I'd used to tease, one who used to despise me, from dating said music teacher, telling her I loved her, and her telling me she wanted to have my babies. And God, I wanted her to have my babies. I'd never felt so ready for something so huge.

Walking over to my car, I got in and took out my phone. Scrolling through my contacts, I clicked on my Mom's number and called her. She had always believed in me, never stopped even when I failed, always hoped for the best. I knew she'd want to know about this.

"Travis, how was the trip?" She answered after five or six rings.

"Hey Ma." I smiled as I sat back. "It was amazing; really fun. I've got some news for you."

"Yeah?" Mom sounded like she was smiling, since I knew she could hear the happiness in my voice.

"Taylor was on the trip too, and we had our group together." I started. "Shared a cabin. We got to talking a lot, and things just started happening."

"Oh, Travis that's amazing! I know how much you liked that girl, and she's so lovely." Mom's voice was glowing. "But you remember she has a daughter, right? That's part of this."

"I know, we've talked about it." I nodded to myself. "Taylor wants me to meet Abby actually." Smiling, I looked out the window at the sky. "I love her mom. I really love her."