My comfort. A Tayvis story - Chapter 6: Chapter 6

Travis' POV
I don't remember falling asleep, but obviously I did because now I'm waking up
I haven't opened my eyes yet but I feel hands massaging my head. Taylor.
Her soft hands feel like heaven in my hair. I can smell that Taylor scent. The one that feels like home.
I slowly open my eyes and see I see Taylor face
"Hi" she whispers softly while smiling
"Hi Tay" I smile back "I'm sorry for falling asleep"
"Hey, don't be sorry. It was nice just being here" she says as she continues to run her fingers through my hair and trace my face with her soft fingers
We just stare at each other until we hear a cough that takes our attention
"I was just wondering if Travis is staying for a while?" Andrea asks
Taylor looks at me waiting for my answer
"If that's okay?" I ask, not wanting to invade
"Of course sweetie" Andrea replies and walks back out of the room into the kitchen
I realize that I am still lying with my head on Taylor's lap and she is stroking my face. I just look at her.
"I'm going to go see if my mom needs help with dinner" she says and I sit up slowly
"I can help too" I suggest and she smiles
"Of course" she replies and we both get up and join Andrea in the kitchen
"Hey kids" she says with a smile as we walk behind the counter
"Hey, we came to see if you need help" I tell her and she gives me a questionable look
"You cook?" She raises her eyebrows at me and I feel Taylor grab onto my my shoulder and stifle a laugh
"Well I usually just am there for moral support when Taylor cooks but you know, same thing" I shrug my shoulders and Andrea lets out a loud laugh, causing me and Taylor to join her
After we finish making dinner (well Andrea and Taylor) we are all sitting at the island and talking
I am at the end of the island and Taylor is to my right side with Andrea on her other side
I can't help but just admire her
I apparently was staring which I didn't notice until Andrea spoke up
"I know Taylor is very beautiful Travis but you have barely touched your food" she laughs and Taylor lets out a quiet giggle and blushes
"Oh uh sorry" I turn red, and I don't have to look in a mirror to know that
Eventually we finish dinner and move to the living room to just relax
"Hey are your bruises hurting or anything?" I quietly ask Taylor because she insisted she covers them up with makeup so she doesn't worry her mom too much
"I'm fine Travis thank you" she whispers back and I give her a sympathetic smile
I still hate myself for not protecting her and keeping her from getting hurt
I keep noticing Taylor trying to keep her eyes open considering it is pretty late
"Hey, you look tired how about you get some sleep" I try to convince her
She looks over at her mom and Andrea shakes her head
"Go to sleep honey. You have had a tough 24 hours" she tell Taylor and I stand up to take Taylor's hand
"You know I can stand up by myself right?" She asks me giggling
"I know. I like helping you" she laughs and shakes her head as she takes my hand and stands up
"Travis are you sure you are fine sleeping on the couch?" Taylor asks me since there is no extra bedroom
"I'm fine Tay, now go to sleep" I insist
"Hey, come here for a sec" she takes my hand and guides my into the hallway
I don't even say anything but she wraps her arms around my neck and buries her head into my chest
"I'm so grateful for you Trav" she says in a soft voice
I wrap one arm around her waist and the other arm I take her head in, cradling it
"You know I would do anything for you Tay" I whisper into her hair as I bury my head in it
"I love you so much" she responds and I melt
I kiss her head and rub her hair, savoring this moment
Her skin is all warm up against mine, the scent that grounds me
"I love you more than anything" I whisper back and squeeze my eyes shut and hold her tighter
We stay there just holding each other. Neither of us knew how much we needed it.
"I'm sorry for interrupting, I just wanted to let you two know that I am going to sleep" Andrea says real quickly and walks up the stairs, obviously letting us have our moment
"I guess I should probably go to bed now" she sighs as we slowly pull away
"Goodnight T" I tell her and give her a squeeze on her arm before she walks up the stairs to her bedroom
I go back into the living room and lay on the couch. I lay there and think about how all of this happened so fast. I have loved her my whole life, and her the same, just not in the same way.
I love her as a best friend and the love of my life.
She loves me as a best friend.
Maybe one day I will tell her.
Taylor's POV
It's been a few weeks since Travis and I came to my mom's. I didn't think Travis would stay this long but he insisted that he stay and keep me company.
I was not complaining
It's around midnight and I am sitting in my room thinking.
Travis is just downstairs. Nothing is stopping me from telling him how I really feel.
It's been long enough to where what happened with Joe doesn't really bother me that much anymore.
I need to tell Travis how I feel.
I slowly get up and walk downstairs in my- actually one of Travis' old football shirts and a pair of Nike pros.
The wood floor is cold on my feet so I wrap my arms around myself and quietly walk downstairs and into the living room
I see Travis sitting on the couch watching Greys Anatomy.
My favorite show ever. Me and him watch this all of the time, I don't really give him a choice.
But apparently he has grown to like it so much to watch it on his own.
I accidentally let out a quiet giggle and walk over towards him
My stomach is in knots. I am so nervous.
"Oh hey Tay, I didn't know you were still awake" he says and pats the spot beside him, gesturing for me to sit down
"I couldn't sleep" I sigh and lay my head on his shoulder
"I can't believe you got me so addicted to watching greys" he laughs and I join him
"Well what can I say, it's the greatest show to ever exist" I giggle and he looks at me and blushes
"What?" I ask in a wondering tone
"Nothing" he shakes his head and continues watching the tv
After a while he pulls out the middle of the couch that turns it into a bed and we both lay down
The living room is dark besides the light from the tv and some light from the fire place
He pulls me closer to him and I turn to face him
"Travis" I whisper now that our faces are less than an inch away and our body's are pressed together under the blanket
"I know" he says and we both smile
I run my hand along his jaw and he cradles my head with one hand while the other rubs my back
"I can't hide it anymore Trav" I finally let out and my heart skips a beat
"I can't either" he admits and his hand that was once on my back leaves and lands under my chin
We both lean in. Finally.
Our lips meet and it's not rushed, not at all.
It's the sweetest kiss ever.
It lasts for a few seconds and we both pull back and rest our foreheads together
"I love you so much Taylor" he says "And not just as my best friend. I love you so much for than that. I have been waiting my whole life for you. Please can we make this work" he almost begs me and tears fall out of my eyes
"Of course Travis" I cry and dig my face into his chest, under his chin "I love you so much" he wraps his arms around my as tightly as he can and buries his face into my shoulder
I can feel his tears running down my shirt, but I couldn't care less
I finally have him
I have the love that I have always been looking for
"Please never leave me Trav" I beg and kiss his jaw
"I will never leave you even if you begged me too" his tells me in a firm voice
"I love you" I whisper and I can feel him lay a kiss on my shoulder
"I love you" he responds in the most loving voice ever
"So does this mean you are my girlfriend now?" He asks and I look up at him
I don't say anything.
I just kiss him again.
"I will take that as a yes" he says in a playful but soft tone and we bury our heads back into each other
I squeeze my eyes shut and savor this moment
His warmth that has always made me feel safe, I finally have it for good. I finally have my person. He is the love of my life and I have no doubt about it. I love him with everything I have.
We whisper "I love yous" into each others ears and sweet nothings until we eventually fall asleep wrapped in each others arms