The Woods {Kaylor}

Mind.

Welcome back to my story!

Taylor's pov:

Why did I do that? Maybe I was just a little drunk. But that's still not a very good excuse. Maybe my brain is telling me it's over. That I should go ahead and leave Karlie even though I don't want to. No that's stupid.

I pace the bathroom back and forth in deep thought

Do I even like Ruby? I mean she is attractive but it's not all about the looks. No. I like Karlie. I love Karlie. But why did you just kiss Ruby, Taylor? I let out a frustrated groan at my thoughts that whirl around in my head

"Taylor. Are you ever going to come out?" I hear the Australian accent from the other side of the door

I hadn't realized how long I've been locked up in here. I take a breath and open the door to be greeted with the girl I kissed earlier on. The girl that isn't my girlfriend.

"I'm sorry I didn't realize-"

"No I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said all those things and forced myself at you" she apologizes "It was stupid. I just missed you that's all" she smiles softly

I swallow then nod slowly

"How about we just start over? Pretend like you just got here and that kiss didn't happen?" She suggests as she stares at me anxiously

I bring my bottom lip into my mouth at concentration. The strong grip of my teeth begins to draw blood from the soft skin "I uh" I sigh, finally releasing my now bleeding lip "I guess so"

"Good. Are you hungry? Because I still have leftover-"

"Well actually I think I'm just going to shower then go to bed" I plaster a fake smile onto my face

"Are you sure?" She asks backing away from me slowly

"Ya" I begin to shut the door slowly, subtly letting her know I'm done talking

"Ok. I'll leave pajamas out for you" she states

I nod and fully close the door to seal myself off from the rest of the world. Very soon, hot water is cascading down my bare back, relaxing my muscles but not my mind. Thunder roars loudly as I begin to think back to the first day I met Karlie. I smile softly at the memory of me telling her I may get electrocuted if I shower while it's storming. I was truly fearful at that moment, but she calmed me down somehow. I suddenly feel a rush of sadness overcome me "Karlie" I whisper to myself. I've failed her. I've failed to keep the promise between us. Tears mix with the shower water. I ran away and I cheated. She's not going to forgive me. But I don't blame her.

I release a shaky breath "I'm so sorry Karlie" I let out a sob, knowing the shower water will mask it.

-

When I step out of the bathroom wrapped in only a towel, I glance around the bedroom until my eyes fix onto the folded pajamas she said she'd leave out for me. I close the bedroom door and let my towel drop. The white tshirt and gray short shorts are slipped onto my body slowly and carefully. I've only dressed myself twice since the incident with the Nakoons. And this time feels no easier than the first. I admit that it'd be better if Karlie was here. But I have to tough this out because I am in no way asking Ruby for help getting dressed. Eventually I'm fully clothed and searching for my bag to grab the bandages for my hand. But when I find it I grow angry "You opened my bag?!" I stare at Ruby as she glances at all of my stuff laying out on the coffee table

"Wow wow. Calm down Taylor it's just me" she puts her hands up in defense "I was curious" she explains

"You don't just snoop through my stuff!" I reach for all of my equipment until something sharp touches one of my bare fingernails and I pull my hands back with a squeal of pain