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Taylor didn’t care what her family or anyone else had to say. This was her life, not theirs and she would spend it loving Karlie Kloss. There was nothing they could say that could change the way she felt about Karlie. Her parents had tried for years to get her to break up with her but she never did. The thought had never crossed her mind since they got together and never will. Karlie was it for her, her ride or die. Without Karlie, living meant nothing.  Taylor sighed and tossed her phone on the couch. She had just spent the last two hours fighting with her mom. She had just called to tell her that she was planning to ask Karlie to marry her which set her mom off. She was going on and on about how they couldn’t get married because she was still in the closet and it wouldn’t work. Her mom knew nothing about the love the two of them shared.  She reached for her phone and pulled up Tree's contact. She was trying to decide on how to approach this. She thought about just ripping the band-aid off but knew she probably shouldn’t do it over the phone. She sent a text to Tree saying they needed to talk and asked her to come over. Tree asked what it was about but she didn’t give her an answer. She grabbed a bottle of wine and stuck it in the freezer. She tidied up the living room before taking a seat on the couch.  Taylor had been sitting in the same spot for the last 20 minutes picking at the fibers of her sweater when Tree arrived.  Taylor should have known Tree would show up ready for war. That’s one of the many things she loved about the woman. No matter what the issue was, Tree was always prepared for it.  “Thanks for coming,” Taylor said, pulling the woman in for a hug. “Of course.”  Taylor pulled back and stepped aside, letting Tree inside. She led her to the kitchen. She grabbed two wine glasses and got the bottle of wine out.  “Wine?” Taylor asked, opening the bottle.  “That bad huh?” Tree asked, taking a seat.  “I don’t think so but you will.”  “I’d love some wine.” Taylor poured two glasses and set the bottle down. She waited until Tree had taken a sip before she spoke again.  “So I’ve been thinking about this for a while now and I know what you’re going to say but please just hear me out.”  “Alright.” Tree said, nodding her head.  “Karlie and I have been dating for over Ten years and I’m ready to take the next step and ask her to become my wife.” “That’s amazing, I’m happy for you.” Tree said with a smile.  “Thank you but I’m not done yet.”  “Please continue.” Tree said with a smile. “I don’t want to hide Karlie anymore. She’s going to be my wife and I refuse to hide her. She’s been my secret long enough.” “Taylor,” Tree sighed “You don’t even know if she’s going to say yes yet.”  “ I do. Karlie and I talk about getting married all the time.”  Taylor watched as Tree sat silently sipping her wine. She knew she was going over everything that could go wrong and other factors.  “Taylor. I know you are tired of hiding the love of your life but It’s my job to inform you of everything that could go wrong.” Tree said, sliding her glass across the counter.  “I know,” Taylor answers pouring more wine  “For years we have been selling Taylor Swift is straight and sleeping with men. You will lose a lot of fans and there's nothing you can do to change that.  The label is going to be pissed. Have you considered what you’re going to do if they drop you?” “I know and I know people won’t work with me but I don’t care Tree. All that matters is Karlie, she’s all I need. As for the label, I figured if they dropped me, I’d just release my music myself. I’m sure Jack would work exclusively with me if it came to that.”  Tree nodded her head.  “Have you discussed this with your parents?”  “I called my mom this morning to tell her I was going to ask Karlie to marry me. She was upset and then we fought.” Taylor said in a sad voice. “Okay. So we’re doing this without your parents knowing.” Tree said with a smile “Yes, we are.”  “How? Am I putting out a statement?”  “I was thinking we could just announce that Karlie and I are getting married and break the internet and the world.” Taylor said with a giant smile. “Taylor. You can’t break the internet.”  “Tree I have waited so long to do this. I don’t want to risk anything going wrong or someone trying to stop me. My parents hate Karlie. There is no telling what they’d do to stop me from coming out.”  Tree knew Taylor was right. Her dad had already robbed her of one coming out.  “Okay.”  “Okay?” Taylor asked in a shocked voice.  “Yes. We shall break the internet. Do you know when?”  “I just need to ask her parents for permission. Karlie won’t be back from London until Friday so I thought I’d fly out tomorrow morning, ask them, and then come home.” “What time are we leaving?” Tree asked  “Tree you don’t have to come.”  “I do. I need to prepare them for what will happen when y’all make the announcement. All hell is going to break loose Taylor.”   “You have a good point. I remember what it was like when Kissgate happened. People showed up at their house and wouldn’t stop blowing up their phones.”   “That was a nightmare for her family.” Tree said, shaking her head.  Taylor sipped on her wine for a few minutes. She was trying to figure out how to tell Tree something. She didn’t know how Tree was going to react. They had a rule that Taylor was allowed to lie to anyone but her because she needed to know what she was dealing with at all times.  “Hey Tree, I need to come clean about something that I lied to you about years ago,” Taylor said while not looking Tree in the eyes.  Tree sighed and set her wine down.  “I have one rule and you’re choosing now to tell me that you broke that rule?” Tree said in a stern voice.  “I’m sorry. You hadn’t been working for me that long and I didn’t know if I could trust you fully yet.”  “I understand why you lied but you know I can’t help you if I don’t know everything. What did you lie to me about?”  “I told you Karlie and I got together in 2013 but we actually got together while I was with Dianna.”  “TAYLOR! This was information I needed to know. What if pictures of you and Karlie got leaked before you and Karlie introduced yourselves as friends to the world?”  “Well that didn’t happen and I didn’t know if I could trust you yet.”  Tree shook her head and downed the rest of her wine.  “Tell me everything.”  “You’re asking me to tell you things that we’ve never told anyone.”  “I am but I need to know. Once y’all come out people will dig for anything and everything although the Kaylors have already found stuff. I thought they were just crazy but now that I know you met Karlie a lot earlier than I originally thought.” “I know all about what they’ve found. Karlie and I spy on them a lot.” Taylor said with a proud smile. “I thought we all agreed that Social Media isn’t good for you?”  “But I need to keep up with the Kaylors. There aren’t a lot of them left and they’ve been fighting in a war they have no control over for several years. They have received thousands of death threats and other hateful messages all because I lied to my fans.”  “Taylor, you aren’t to blame for the way your fans act.”  “Yes, I am and It’s about time I say something about it to them. I have sat for years and just watched as they became this army of disrespectful homophobic fans. I am done watching.”  “Very well. How do you want to do it?” Tree asked  “Issue a statement saying that I don’t condone hate speech within my fandom and anyone that I see doing it will be blocked.”  “Will do. Now can I see the ring?” Tree asked  Taylor smiles and sets her glass down.  “I thought you’d never ask. I’ll go get it.” Taylor said with a big smile.  Taylor made her way up the stairs and down the hall. She had hidden the ring in her home studio. Karlie never really goes in there unless it’s to listen to her record or to listen to Taylor play. She flipped on the light and made her way over to her piano. She slid the bench out and reached under it grabbing the golden box she had taped to it. She opened the box just a little to make sure it looked okay. She let out a shaky breath as she eyed the ring. It was just as beautiful as she remembered it. She closed the box and made her way back downstairs to where Tree was waiting for her. She set the box gently on the counter.  “ It's a 1 ct tw Emerald and Round-cut 14k yellow gold engagement ring.”   Tree gasped when she opened it.  “Taylor, it's beautiful. She’s going to love it.” “I hope so. The ring is called The Leo.”  “The Leo huh?” Tree asks with a smile.  “It’s only ever been her.”  Tree set the ring back down.  “I’m happy for you.” “Thank you.”  “Now I should get going. We have a long day tomorrow.”  “Yes, we do. I’ll pick you up at 7.”  “Alright. I’ll see you then.”

Taylor was painfully aware of just how nervous she was. She had spent the whole night tossing and turning. She couldn’t get comfortable and feeling like she was gonna puke didn’t help any. Being on her Jet wasn’t helping either. Tree had tried to get her to eat something but she was too nervous. She hadn’t called Karlie’s parent’s yet to let them know she was coming. It was early but she knew they were awake. Tracy and Karlie had already been talking in the family group chat they had. She had turned off her reads so she could lurk. She was happy to know Tracy and Kurt didn’t have any plans for the day. Although finding out Karlie’s sisters were in town just made her more nervous.  Taylor set her phone down and took a big drink of water. She wished it was something stronger but Karlie would kill her if she started drinking this early. She took a deep breath and turned her attention towards Tree who was busy typing away on her phone.  “Hey Tree,” Taylor said in a shaky voice.  “One sec.” Tree finished what she was typing, hit send and put her phone down. “What is it dear?” Tree asked in a worried voice “Her sisters are there. I didn’t know they were coming for a visit. How am I supposed to ask her dad for his blessing with all of them there?” Taylor asked trying not to panic.  “Breathe, Taylor breathe, everything is going to be okay.” Tree said resting a hand on her thigh. “Just ask to speak to him privately.” “What if he says no.”  “Taylor he’s not going to say no. He knows how much you love Karlie. He already considered you his daughter.”  “He’s more of a dad to me than my own. Mine just cares about money and that’s it.” Taylor said, wiping a tear.  “None of that unless they are happy. Today is not supposed to be a sad day.”  “I don’t know what I’d do without you, Tree.” Taylor said with a smile.  “Let’s not find out.” Tree said with a small smile. “We have about an hour before we land. You should try to calm your nerves. You look like you're going to be sick and we can’t have your breath smelling bad.”

Taylor didn’t say anything for the rest of the plane ride. When she landed and finally took her phone off airplane mode, she was swarmed with a bunch of texts and missed calls from Karlie. She pulled up her message thread with Karlie. 8:03 Good morning babe           How’d you sleep?     8:47 Babe?
        Is everything okay?
 8:49 Please answer
        Babe

Baby

Taylor

8:50 Are you upset with me? 9:03 Taylor Alison Swift 
        Please respond

I’m worried 
 9:22 That’s it I'm calling Tree
        Tree isn’t answering either

Now I’m extremely worried

Tree always answers

9:30

I don’t know what’s going on but you have 30 minutes to respond or I’m canceling the rest of my meetings and getting on a plane.

“Shit!” Taylor exclaimed “What is it?” Tree asked “Karlie canceled her meetings because we both ignored her. She’s on her way home. We have to hurry.”  “Shit.” Tree cursed under her breath.  “I instructed the guys not to tell her anything if she asked. I didn’t want her to find out I went to visit her parents. That would give it all away.” Taylor said sticking her phone back inside her bag.  They arrived at the Kloss household and parked in the street. Taylor waited in the car while her security went up and rang the doorbell making sure someone was home before Taylor got out of the car. She watched as Kimberly answered the door with a confused face as to why one of Taylor’s security dudes was there but that only lasted until she got out of the car. She made her way up the walkway quickly, trying not to be seen.  “Thanks Mark.” Taylor said, slipping inside. Tree followed behind her.  Kimberly closes the door and faces Taylor.  “What the hell. Karlie is worried sick. You need to call her.”  “I can’t. She’ll know whatever I tell her is a lie. She cannot know we’re here.” Taylor said, shaking her head. “Why can’t she know that?” Kristine asked from the living room.  Taylor spins around seeing Karlie’s parents and her other sisters are staring at her.  “Um. I- Kurt. Tracy. Can I speak to you please.” Taylor rushed out. "In private.” Taylor started to walk into the living room but stopped when her phone started ringing. She never should have turned the ringer on. She fished the phone out of her purse and turned to face Tree.  “Take it. I can’t answer it. Karlie will know something is off and not believe whatever lie I try to tell her as to why I’m not responding.”  “Taylor.” Tree said in a stern voice. “Tree I can’t do it. I can’t lie to her. I’ve never been able to lie to her. We also know you can’t either. If she finds out I’m here it will ruin everything.” Taylor said, shoving her phone towards Tree. Taylor followed them into the kitchen and took a seat at the bar. Kurt was staring holes into her soul at this point. She knew they were upset because she had been ignoring his daughter all morning.  “I know both of you are probably upset with me for ignoring your daughter all morning but I have a good reason.”  “We’re listening.” Kurt said, uncrossing his arms.  “I knew that if I answered the phone I’d have no choice but to tell Karlie the truth because I can never lie to her.”  “We know how much you love my daughter so why would you need to lie to her about anything?” Tracy asked “Because” Taylor pulled the box out of her purse and slides it toward them. “ I’m here to ask for your blessing. I’d like to marry your daughter.”  Taylor’s head snapped towards the doorway as gasps were heard.  “I should have known y’all would eavesdrop.” Taylor said, shaking her head.  “You want to marry our daughter? Tracy asked Taylor turned her attention back towards Tracy and Kurt to find them both looking at the ring.  “It’s a 1 ct tw Emerald and Round-cut 14k yellow gold engagement ring. It’s called The Leo.”

“It’s beautiful.” Tracy says setting it down so all of Karlie’s sisters could see it.  “I love your daughter with every cell in my body. She is the one I want to spend the rest of my life with, start a family with. It would mean the world to me and to Karlie if y’all would give me your blessing.”  Taylor tried not to puke as Kurt and Tracy stared at each other for a few seconds having a silent conversation. She has never been more nervous in her life and she performs for thousands of people for a living.  “Taylor,” Tracy said facing her “You have loved our daughter for over 10 years now. I have watched y’all break up a couple times over the years but you and her always get back together. You and my daughter were made for each other.”  “We’d be honored to have another daughter.”  Taylor let out a relieved sigh.  “Thank you.”  Taylor exchanged hugs with Karlie’s family and pasted the ring around some more. Unfortunately the happiness didn’t last very long.  “Taylor we have an issue.” Tree said urgently. “What is it?” Taylor asked “She knows you're here.”

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Taylor was pacing back and forth. This couldn’t be happening. This trip was supposed to be a secret. She should have just said fuck it and stopped sharing her location with Karlie but she didn’t want the girl to think she was cheating. She had prayed that Karlie didn’t remember they shared locations but of course she did. Taylor had been staring at Karlie’s texts for the last hour.  11:07 Why are you at my parents?
Did you go to get your things?

Are you breaking up with me?
 11:12 Taylor Alison Swift I swear to god if this is your way of breaking up with me I will hunt you down and steal your cats 12:25 You’re still at my parents house. I don’t think you’re breaking up with me since I know it wouldn’t take you this long to get your stuff out of my room. I’m still very upset and hurt that you’re ignoring me. My plane is taking off now. You better have a good excuse.

12: 50 I’m sorryI can explain everythingI’m definitely not breaking up with you I love you

Taylor crawled off Karlie’s bed and headed downstairs. Tree was just finishing informing Karlie’s family on what her plan was. She knew that Tree would never be able to prepare them for the storm that was coming but a heads up is better than nothing.  “How’d it go?” Tracy asked once she notices Taylor.  “I finally responded to her but she’s on the plane and won’t see them until she lands. I have 10-ish hours to get everything ready. I originally planned to do it Friday when she got home but now she’s headed home early. I’m having to come up with something new.”   “What are you thinking?”  “My original plan is toast now so I was thinking I could get a bunch of candles and spell out a message with them in the backyard. I’d take out at 2 am and ask her to marry me.”  “Why 2am?” Kristine asked “Many many years ago, we had our first kiss just a little after 2 am.” Taylor said with a smile  “That’s adorable.  Make us a list of things to get and we shall get them for you.”  “Thanks but I want to get the stuff myself. I don’t care if people see me. I’m done hiding.” Taylor said with a smile.

Karlie stepped off the Jet to find Taylors driver waiting for her. It made her even more upset to know that Taylor had turned her reads off and had been reading Karlie’s messages all along. She pulled out her phone and was surprised to see Taylor finally responded to her. She thought for sure Taylor would still be ignoring her. Why the hell would she need to ignore her and secretly sneak off to see her parents.  “Holy shit!”  Karlie pulled up her message thread with Blake and Cara. She knew they were probably at a party or some event but she didn’t care. She needed to tell someone and she knew they wouldn’t tell anyone. 10:32  This is going to sound crazy but I think Taylor is going to propose. She’s been ignoring my texts and calls all day. Turns out she snuck away to my parents. I’m already back in the states. I canceled my meetings and hopped on the Jet. I thought something was wrong.  Karlie silenced her phone and stuck it back inside her bag before climbing into the car. Karlie couldn’t help but wonder what the ring looked like or how Taylor was planning to do it. She hated that her mind jumped to the worst case immediately.  She was still angry with Taylor for ignoring her all day and making her worried sick. She was hoping that most if not all of her anger would be gone but it wasn’t. She also knew that if Taylor was proposing then she couldn’t let Taylor know that she knows. It would ruin everything.  Karlie took a deep breath as the car came to a stop. She had to make everyone think she didn’t suspect anything. She was also hoping they saved her some dinner.  She gathered her things and went to thank Hank when he opened the door but it wasn’t him. Taylor had opened the door for her.  “Hi.” Taylor said in a shaky voice “Get in.” Karlie spits out. “What?” Taylor asked confused “Get in the fucking car Taylor. I’m starving and do not wish to have this conversation with my siblings listening”  Taylor instructed her driver to get back in the car and take them wherever Karlie wanted to go. She was not going to tell her lover no right now. Besides, it wouldn't matter if they were seen tonight. The entire world would know about them in just a few hours. Taylor waited patiently while Karlie told the driver to take them to her favorite pizza place.  “Can you text the boys please. I don’t have my phone on me.”  Karlie did as asked and then turned her attention towards Taylor.  “Do you have any idea how worried I was?” Karlie asked, “ I almost called your mother.”  “You what?” Taylor asked in a worried voice “Don’t worry I didn’t.” Karlie said, looking at Taylor. “I canceled my meetings and jumped on the first fight out because I thought you were hurt or worse. Tree not answering made me worry even more. Damnit Taylor you should have responded to me. Just a simple emoji would have been enough.”  “I’m sorry.” Taylor said not being able to look at Karlie.  They sat in silence. Karlie was busy trying to distract herself with the buildings they were passing. She was so close to just asking Taylor flat out if she was proposing but that wouldn’t be fair. She was lost deep in thought about it when she felt a hand on her thigh. She turned her head just in time to see Taylor sliding across the seat and climbing into her lap.  “Wha-”  Taylor cut Karlie off with a kiss.  “I’m sorry.” Taylor said, pulling her shirt up and over her head.  Hands deftly unhooked her bra, all while she started a slow grind on Karlie's lap. The bra slipped off and Karlie couldn’t help but moan. She was thankful for the tinted windows. Without them they wouldn’t be able to do this sort of thing. The ambient lighting provided just enough light for Karlie to see her girlfriend's fun bags.  “Fuck.”  “I knew you’d like my apology, daddy.” Taylor said adjusting herself.  Karlie couldn’t help but lick her lips as she watched Taylor’s fun bags jiggle. “Mine.” Karlie growled before diving in.  “Karlie!” Taylor squealed Karlie’s mouth immediately began its earth shattering journey from Taylor’s jaw and down her neck biting all the skin she could. She wanted to make damn sure everyone knew Taylor Swift belonged to someone. She placed a soft kiss on Taylor's collarbone before licking her way down until she found a hard pink nipple awaiting for her. Karlie slipped her other hand inside Taylor’s pants. She knew her girlfriend was going to be wet but she didn’t expect to find her soaked. she cupped Taylor firmly over her underwear.  “Please Karlie,” Taylor gasped  Karlie loved being in control. She was the one that got to decide if her lovely girlfriend got to cum or not. Taylor was at her mercy.  Karlie hummed in gripped Taylor’s hips. She pulled Taylor’s panties to the side, pressing against Taylor’s entrance, teasing with two fingers. She smiled as she felt Taylor’s hips attempting to push her fingers inside of her. Taylor groaned in displeasure when her plan didn’t work.  “Does my kitten need something?” Karlie asked “You know damn well what I need.” Taylor snapped Karlie couldn’t help but smirk before finally pushing her fingers inside.  Taylor moaned louder than she meant to at the feeling of being filled. Her head falling back for just a moment before righting herself. Her eyes locked on Karlie’s so full of want. Karlie pushed harder into her girlfriend, curling her fingers just right, feeling for that sweet spot that would push Taylor over the edge. Just a few moments went by before her efforts were rewarded as every muscle in Taylor’s body began to tense and a long moan of “Karlie” left her mouth.  She knew Taylor was close and she wanted so badly to allow her girlfriend release but she was still upset with her. She continued to pump her fingers in and out. She waited until Taylor’s thighs started to shake before ripping her fingers out.  “What the hell.” Taylor growled “I was close”  “And?” Karlie said with a devilish smile. “This is your punishment for leaving me on read all day and making me worried sick.” “I- please.” Taylor whined “No. You poked the bear and now you must deal with it. If you play your cards right, we can continue this later.” Karlie said, slapping Taylor’s on the ass. Taylor moved to climb off her girlfriend’s lap but was stopped by two strong hands on her hips.  “I’m not done, Karlie said “You still have plenty of skin that needs to be marked”  By the time they arrived at the pizza place Taylor’s neck and chest was covered in red bite marks. Everyone that laid eyes on her after they left the car would know she belonged to someone. What surprised Karlie the most though was that Taylor didn’t seem upset with the marks or try to find a jacket to cover herself. Normally she would be freaking out and panicking.  The place didn’t look too busy with it being late at night and all. That’s a relief. She really didn’t want to deal with an angry Tree. She was already dealing with an upset Taylor for being edged.  Taylor exited first and waited for Karlie. Karlie didn’t flinch one bit when Taylor interlocked their fingers. She was surprised though. They had very strict rules they followed when out in the public eye but not tonight it seems. She was definitely planning to pop the question, she just didn’t know when.  She was pulled out of her thoughts by flashing lights. She went to pull her hand away from Taylor’s but Taylor just gripped hers tighter, not giving a damn if people saw. They were definitely going to be met by an angry redhead when they returned back to the house.  Taylor led them to their normal booth in the corner away from the windows and any eyes that might wonder their way. They waited in silence for the waiter to come take their order and bring them drinks. They always made sure to sneak in and grab a bite while they were in town. Although they don’t walk hand in hand through the front door.  “Taylor. Tree is going to kill us for getting caught holding hands.” Karlie whispered “No she won’t.” Taylor said, setting the straw wrapper she was twisting between her fingers down. “There was a reason I snuck away to come see your parents and didn’t tell you.”  Taylor could tell Karlie the truth without telling her the full truth. It’s not lying if what she tells her is part of the truth.  “I’m listening.” Karlie said, taking a sip of her drink.  There was no way Taylor was about to tell her that she’s proposing. There’s just no way. Although Taylor has never been able to lie to her.  “I’m coming out. I’m tired of hiding who I really am. I’m tired of hiding you. I feel like you’re my dirty little secret and I hate it. I got into a massive fight with my mom yesterday. I’m coming out within the next few days and no one can know. I don’t want to risk having it taken away.”  Any anger Karlie was feeling vanished at that moment.  “Why didn’t you tell me?” Karlie asked “Honestly, I was worried you might try to talk me out of it or that maybe you didn’t want to come out anymore.”  Karlie felt her heart break just a little.  “Taylor, I would never try to talk you out of coming out. You’ve been, we’ve been dreaming about this day for years and years. Of course I’m on board dear.” “That’s a relief.”  “Why would you need to sneak away to my parents though?” Karlie asked, a little confused.  “I wanted to prepare them. When kissgate happened it was hell on them. This is going to be a lot worse. Tree came with me to help with that. I knew if I answered any of your texts or calls I’d have to tell you the truth. I really am sorry.”   Karlie should have known Taylor wasn’t planning to pop the question. You can’t blame her for getting excited about the thought. Getting married was another dream of theirs that would have to wait a couple more years it seems. “I’m sorry you felt that way. I’m not going to stop you from coming out. I would never do something like that.” Karlie said reaching her hand across the table and resting it on Taylor’s. “ I love you and that’s never going to change. I’m in this with you.”  “I love you too.”  Karlie smiled and fished out her phone.  “Can we at least tease your fans a little?” Karlie asked with a hopeful smile.  “One last Easter egg before most of them leave.” Taylor said with a smirk. “Let’s post a picture of our hands. May I?” Taylor asked motioning for Karlie’s phone.  “I love that idea.”  Taylor swiped through hundreds of photos of them trying to find the right one. She loved taking pictures with Karlie. She couldn’t wait to show everyone their secret moments. She decided on a picture from 2014 when they went to the basketball game. They were walking hand in hand. She had the biggest smile on her face. She looked like she just won the lottery. She cropped the photo so it was only in their hands. She opened Instagram and switched over from Karlie’s account to her own account and posted the picture.

“Now we wait and watch them all scramble. The kaylors will know it’s us immediately. I can’t wait to see the excuses the swifties come up with.” Taylor said handing her phone back to Karlie.  “Now we wait.” They arrived back at Karlie’s house just after 1 am. Karlie thought for sure everyone would be asleep but was surprised to find them all still awake. She said her hellos to her family and then headed upstairs to take a shower. She was not about to drag whatever germs she had collected from traveling into her clean bed nor would Taylor let her.  Taylor waited until she was sure Karlie was in the shower before running downstairs to set everything up. Karlie’s parents said they would run interference if Karlie came back downstairs before she was ready.  Kimberly placed the rose petals leading from the backdoor out to the sign while Taylor and Kristine hung the sign up and made sure it was all working. She grabbed the vases with daisies and placed them just below the sign. She hoped that just from an hour from now, Karlie would be her forever daisy. “She’s going to say yes.” Kristine said with a reassuring smile. “I know you’re nervous but you don’t have any reason to be. My sister has loved you for many years. I’ve never seen her love someone as much as she does you.”  “I love her just as much.” Taylor said, wiping a tear.  She wasn’t supposed to cry right now. Tears were supposed to come after Karlie said yes.  “Shit” Taylor said with a chuckle.  “Come on, She’ll be done soon. Where’s the ring?”  “Tree has it.” Taylor said heading back towards the house.  They entered and heard Karlie coming down the stairs. Taylor glanced at the clock and was happy to see it just hitting 2 am. She had exactly 5 minutes to get Karlie outside.  “You got this.” Tree whispered, handing the box to Taylor.  She stuffed it in her pocket and leaned against the counter.  “There you are. I thought for sure you’d already be in bed passed out..” Karlie said, placing a soft kiss to Taylor’s cheek. “I normally would be but I wanted to do one more thing before bed.” “And what that might be?” Karlie asked. Taylor holds out her hand for Karlie to take.  “Come stargaze with me for a couple minutes.”  Karlie took the offered hand and smiles.  “Always.”  Taylor led Karlie out the door and stopped when she heard a gasp. She turned to see Karlie looking down with a shocked expression on her face. Karlie took a few steps forwards, taking in the petals and how soft they felt on her feet. She hadn’t noticed that Taylor wasn’t following her.  “It's so beautiful babe.” Karlie said finally looking up.  Karlie gasped as she stood on rose petals staring at a big glowing sign that read “Karlie will you marry me”  “Taylor” Karlie breathed out.  “Turn around.”  Karlie slowly turned around to find Taylor down on one knee holding a golden box.  “12 years ago I met this woman named Karlie. She was funny, smart, beautiful and had a good heart full of love. I had no clue just how much she would come to mean to me. I’ve loved you and you’ve loved me for many many years. You’ve saved me more times than I can count. You’ve picked the pieces up and helped put me back together when no one else would. You are my daisy, my sunshine and I want to spend the rest of my life with you.” Taylor opens the box and waits a second before continuing. “Karlie Elizabeth Kloss, will you do me the greatest honor and become my forever daisy.” Karlie was fully crying. She knew it. She fucking knew Taylor was going to propose. She had dreamed of this moment. She never thought it would come but yet here they are.  “Karlie?” Taylor asked nervously Karlie opened her mouth to speak but nothing came out. She had never been speechless like this before. She ended up shaking her head up and down.  “Yes?!” Taylor said standing up and wrapping her arms around Karlie.  Karlie wiped her tears and held out her hand for Taylor to slide the ring onto. She stared down at the ring and couldn’t believe it.  Cheers erupted from behind them. Karlie’s family and Tree had been there the whole time filming and taking pictures. They all knew Karlie would say yes.  “I’m going to be Mrs. Swift.” Karlie finally spoke.  “You are and I’m going to be Mrs. Kloss.” Taylor said with a big smile.  Karlie leaned down and kissed Taylor. They were getting married like actually getting married. No more dreaming, they were engaged and nothing could change that. Taylor broke the kiss and wrapped her arms around Karlie.  “I have one more surprise.”  “There’s more?” Karlie asked, shocked.  “Yes. Remember earlier when I told you that I planned to come out.” Taylor asked “Yeah.”  “The reason I couldn’t tell you how I planned to do it was because we weren’t engaged yet. I’m coming out by posting a picture telling everyone we’re getting married. We are going to shock the entire world.” Karlie couldn’t believe it. Taylor was actually doing this. There had been other times where Taylor had said she was going to come out but always ended up backing out at the last second. This time was different. “When?” Karlie asked “Right now. I already have the post ready to go.”  Taylor said, turning around looking for Tree.  Tree handed Taylor her phone and pulled Karlie in for a hug.  “I’m so happy for y’all.” Tree said pulling Karlie in for a hug.  “Thank you. So does this mean I’m now your client too?” Karlie asked in a teasing voice.  “From the day she told me she was dating you, I knew you would become my client. I just knew it. Welcome to the family.”  Taylor pulled up the post and turned back to Karlie. She waited until Tree had finished speaking to say anything.  “Babe, would you like to do the honors?” Taylor asked “How about together?”  “Always.” Taylor said with a smile.  Karlie interlocked her fingers with Taylor’s and brought them up to the screen. She takes a deep breath. “To new beginnings.” She said pressing the post button.  It was done. They were out and no one could stop them. This was their life, their decision and no one would tell them how to live anymore. They were going to wake up to a shit storm in the morning but that was tomorrow’s problem. Tonight they were celebrating.

----- CHAPTER BREAK -----

Taylor awoke with Karlie snuggled up against her, one leg was thrown over Taylor’s hip and an arm slung over her shoulder. Karlie’s cheek was nuzzled into her neck, letting out cute puffs against her skin. 
 
Taylor lifted her head to look at her fiancée and had to suppress a laugh when she saw one of Karlie’s boobs had slipped out of her tank top while they slept. The other one was threatening to slip out as well. It was a beautiful sight. Taylor managed to reach her phone and snapped a picture for her eyes only of course.

Taylor decided to annoy her soon to be wife into waking up. She reached out and tugged on a nipple. Karlie mumbled some nonsense into Taylor's neck. For a brief second she considered going back to sleep but she didn’t know when they would have alone time again. She had no idea how bad the shitstorm waiting for them downstairs was. 
 
She kept tugging on Karlie’s hard nipple while she freed the other boob from its confinement and played with that one as well. She watched in delight as Karlie’s face scrunched up and her hips began moving against Taylor’s thigh, all on their own. She made divine little huffs and quiet moans. Taylor needed to hear more so she moved down and closed her mouth around one of her nipples. Karlie’s hips shot forward and her eyes fluttered open. She blinked herself away, looked around confused and then finally down at Taylor. Karlie made a confused noise at the sight of her fiancée which turned into a moan when she flicked her tongue over her hard nipple. 
 
As Karlie’s confusion changed to desperation the more she woke up and realized what Taylor was doing, she knew where she was going to be for the next few hours of the morning. Taylor was the type of woman to take and take until she was satisfied. 
 
“Not too long today, please,” Karlie mumbled with pleading eyes. 
 
Taylor nodded. It was still early but they had a lot to do. She planned to be kind to Karlie. This wasn’t like those nights where they were in their own home and Taylor would take control, tie her up and make her cum multiple times. 
 
Taylor moved to reposition Karlie and tugged her top over her head, then sat down on her thighs and went back to sucking on her nipples. Karlie couldn’t really move her hips with Taylor on her so she kept bucking her hips and whined when Taylor pulled a little too hard on her hard nipple with her teeth. Instead of moving further down Taylor moved upward and sucked a mark onto Karlie’s collarbone. 
 
“You’re so cruel to your loving fiancée- ouch!” Karlie yelped when Taylor pinched just under her boob. 
 
“Be nice.” Taylor giggled into Karlie’s neck “Or I won’t make you come.”
 
Taylor moved to hover over Karlie’s face, pressed a quick kiss to her lips and then her nose. She pressed another kiss to her lips and then moved back down and gave each boob a little more attention. She sucked bruises into Karlie’s beautiful skin as she went. She nipped hard at the taut skin underneath her Karlie’s belly button, her breath hitched. Taylor stopped at the seam of Karlie’s panties.     
 
“Why did you stop?” Karlie whined
 
“Because they have cute little hearts on them and you didn’t say please.” Taylor said with a grin
 
“Seriously?” 
 
“If you want something all you have to do is say please.” Taylor said
 
Karlie knew this game all too well. Taylor wouldn’t touch her where she needed most until Karlie was begging. Although today it seemed Taylor was giving her an out and all she had to do was say please. She thought about not giving in but decided against it when Taylor started placing kisses on her abs. 
 
“Please.” 
 
Taylor stopped her assault on Karlie's abs and smirked.
 
“See, that wasn’t so hard.” 
 
“Shut up and eat me out.” 
 
Taylor pulled away, hooked her fingers under her panties. She pulled them off and flung them across the room. She let out a happy sigh as she took in her fiancées pussy. Hair neatly trimmed and lips already glistening with wetness. She ran two fingers through Karlie’s slick folds making sure her fingers were coated in her lover's essence before sticking them up towards Karlie. Karlie took the hint and accepted the digits into her mouth. She couldn’t help but moan as she tasted herself on her lover's fingers. She gently sucked her essence off Taylor’s fingers. She would suck on anything Taylor stuck in her mouth.
 
The sound Karlie made when she placed a kiss just above where she needed her most was music to her ears. She placed several more kisses, none of which was where Karlie needed her. Karlie’s whines became louder and more desperate the longer Taylor didn’t touch her where she needed. Taylor decided to take mercy on her fiancée and closed her mouth around her nub. 
 
“Fuck.” Karlie moaned loudly
 
Taylor releases Karlie’s nub with a wet pop. “If you can’t keep it down. I will have to find something to gag you with.” Taylor said before taking Karlie’s clit into her mouth again.
 
She could tell Karlie is trying to keep it down but that all went to hell the second she slipped two fingers inside her.
 
 “Fuck!” Karlie exclaimed, a little too loudly.
 
Taylor pulled her fingers out and released Karlie's clit. “What did I tell you?” Taylor asked, shaking her head. 
 
“I tried, I really did. Please touch me. Please.” Karlie begs 
 
Taylor slipped her own pair of panties off and shoved them into Karlie’s mouth. She knew that wouldn’t keep Karlie quiet but she was sure going to enjoy Karlie trying to stay quiet. 
 
“There we go.” Taylor said with a devilish grin. 
 
Taylor laid back down between Karlie’s legs and latched back onto Karlie’s clit, sucking hard without warning. She heard a muffled fuck and felt a slap at her side. Karlie had thrown her legs out and kicked Taylor in the side. She couldn’t stop herself from moaning and whining loudly still despite the panties in her mouth at Taylor’s ministrations.
 
Taylor moved her right hand off Karlie’s thigh and pressed two fingers into her again without warning. Karlie’s hips bucked wildly and more wetness trickled out of her. Taylor didn’t move her fingers, she just pressed them into that spot inside Karlie and sucked harder on Karlie’s clit. When she looked up Karlie was flushing red, chest heaving, hair messed up. 
 
“Please, Tay, please I'm close, please let me come Tay, Please.” Karlie babbled out muffled by the panties in her mouth. 
 
She was close to bursting but Taylor knew she wouldn’t come until she had permission because she didn’t want to be punished. Taylor didn’t give it. Instead she started thrusting her fingers inside of Karlie making sure she hit her sweet spot every single time she pushed in. Karlie’s begging got louder and became more desperate. 
 
It was only when Taylor glanced up and saw a single tear running down Karlie’s face that she moved her mouth just a centimeter away from Karlie’s pussy. “Come for me.” She muttered just loud enough for Karlie to hear above her begging. She closed her lips back around the pretty clit and sucked even harder than she had been before. She flicked her tongue over the hard nub and Karlie was gone.
 
The sound Karlie makes when she comes is more like a shameless yell. Her thighs were shaking around Taylor’s head, clenching down on her fingers and grinding against her tongue. Her thighs snapped shut around Taylor’s head muffling the nosies Karlie was making. She kept licking until Karlie’s moans got increasingly louder. She didn’t stop.
 
Karlie loves begging to come just as much as she loves being teased and edged until she’s crying, she loves getting over stimulated, one orgasm rolling straight into another and another. The second one begins almost immediately, the grip from Karlie’s thighs on Taylor’s head got stronger, her screams louder and higher and there were tears rolling down her face. God Taylor loved seeing her like this. She loved knowing she would be the only one to make Karlie feel this way for the rest of her life.

By the time Taylor and Karlie crawled out of bed it was well past noon and they were both famished from their morning activities. They tossed some comfy clothes on and headed downstairs. 
 
“Do you think they heard us?” Taylor asked, slipping her hand under Karlie’s shirt and tracing her abs. 
 
“You were kinda loud.” Karlie teased.

“What can I say? My fiancée knows how to make me feel good.” 
 
“Please don’t tempt me because I would love nothing more than to throw you back on that bed and make you feel good some more.” 
 
“I’d love nothing more, babe but I need some food and I’m sure Tree is dealing with a shit storm downstairs.”
 
“I’m surprised she hasn’t banged on the door yet. She’s very good at handling things. You should give her a raise.” 
 
“Don’t worry, I will.”
 
“I think she came up here about an hour ago. I saw someone's shadow under the door.”

“Oh god” Taylor says with wide eyes. 
 
“Tree has seen us both naked more than once. She had to drag me off of you so you can go perform.” 
 
Taylor couldn’t help but laugh. 
 
“What?” Karlie asks
 
“Sorry. I was just thinking about that time when I had a show and Tree busted into the room while you were fucking me with the strap. The look on her face was priceless.” 
 
“Mmm Paris. That was a good weekend.” Karlie says with a smile. 
 
“Yeah it was.” Taylor replies. “ We should head downstairs” 
 
“Agreed”
 
Taylor loved her soon to be in laws but she did not want to talk about hers and Karlie’s sex life with them. That was simply too far. They hadn’t even made it down the stairs before Tree appeared. 
 
“Thank god y’all are done. The label has been calling non stop and so have your parents. Everyone is pissed off.” 
 
“And the media? My fans?”
 
“Stay in the house. The lawn is full of press. We can’t risk them or your fans getting wind that you're here. They will swarm this house and we won’t be able to keep everyone safe.”
 
“Understood.” Taylor said, nodding. “Karlie, can you inform your family that we’re going to London? All of us should be safe there.” 
 
“I’ll start marking the preparations. We’ll leave at nightfall.” Tree said, handing Taylor her phone. “You need to call the label. Your parents can wait.” 
 
Taylor took a deep breath, nodded her head and looked at Karlie. Karlie had only seen this look a few times but she knew what it meant. 
 
“No matter what happens, I’m not going anywhere.” Karlie said with a smile. 
 
“Thanks babe.” Taylor said with a smile. “Would you mind bringing me a cup of coffee?”
 
“Of course babe.” Karlie said, placing a soft kiss on Taylor's head.
 
Karlie made her way into the kitchen to find her parents and sisters. They all looked at her like they knew what she had spent the last couple hours doing.
 
“Did you and Taylor have fun?” Kristine asked with a knowing smirk.
 
All the color drained from Karlie’s face. Everyone definitely heard them having sex. She glanced at her parents and swallowed. They looked very disappointed in her. She was so fucked. She didn’t want to have the conversation with them she knew was coming. 
 
“Hanging a sheet over the sliding glass door is a very smart move. That’ll keep the paps away from the back.” Karlie said, trying to distract everyone.
 
She walked over to the coffee pot and poured herself and Taylor a cup just like she said she’d do. Silence swallowed the room whole while she had finished making the coffee. She had just taken her first sip when her father had finally spoken.
 
“Karlie Elizabeth Kloss. I thought you of all people would abide by the rules that we set with you and your sisters. No having sex while you’re under our roof. Not only did you break that rule, y’all were very loud.” Krut said in a stern voice. 
 
Karlie set her glass down with shaky hands. She was hoping they didn’t hear them. 
 
“I- we were hoping no one heard us.” 
 
“The entire neighborhood heard the two of you.” Kimberly said
 
Karlie’s eyes went wide. Had they really been that loud?
 
“I’m sorry. We didn’t realize we were that loud.”
 
“Oh but yall were.” Kariann teased
 
“Please stop. Taylor has enough stuff to deal with right now. She does not need her soon to be sisters teasing her about this. She’s on the phone with her label. There is a high chance they are dropping her.”
 
“What?” Everyone said in shock
 
“Her label never wanted her to come out. It was part of the 10 year contract she signed.” 
 
“They can’t drop her. She's Taylor Swift.” Kariann said
 
“Well they did.” 
 
Everyone turned around to see Taylor with tears streaming down her face. Karlie pulled Taylor into her chest and hugged her tightly. The entire kitchen was silent. No one dared to say anything. Tree had gone over everything that could happen with Taylor. She knew this was a possibility but she didn’t think they were stupid enough to do it. 
 
“We’ll figure this out together.” Karlie said, placing a soft kiss on Taylor’s head. 
 
“Promise?” Taylor asked between sobs
 
“I promise.” 
 
Karlie had wanted to call the record label and cuss them out but Tree wouldn’t let her. Old white men shouldn’t get to drop someone because they don’t like the person they love. They were throwing away millions of dollars because they thought an artist couldn’t  be gay and as big as Taylor is. She was going to enjoy laughing in their faces when they tried to crawl back. 
 
Taylor had been pacing back and forth for the last 20 minutes trying to get the guts to call and deal with her parents. She knew they were upset but they had no right to be upset. This was her life not theirs.
 
“Babe,” Karlie said, standing in the doorway.
 
Taylor stopped pacing and looked towards Karlie. 
 
“Stay with me.” Taylor said, setting her phone down on the counter. 
 
“Always.” Karlie said walking over to her fiancée
 
“I love you.” Taylor said, leaning back against Karlie. 
 
“I love you too. Now stop stalling. The sooner you speak to them the sooner we can get on the plane. The London home will be the last place people will look for us. No one besides Tree knows we own the house.” 
 
“I’m happy money can buy anything.” Taylor said with a small chuckle. “If it couldn’t then everyone would know about the house.”
 
Karlie wrapped her arms around Taylor’s waist and rested her head on her shoulder. 
 
“The house we are going to raise our kids in and grow old together in.” 
 
Taylor hummed and smiled at the thought. They had always dreamed about getting married and having kids.
 
“Karlie.” 
 
“Yeah babe?” Karlie whispered.
 
“You’re distracting me now.” 
 
“Sorry.” Karlie said with a small chuckle.
 
Taylor took a few deep breaths and clicked the call button. She put the call on speaker and prepared herself to be yelled at. 
 
“TAYLOR ALISON SWIFT WHAT THE HELL HAVE YOU DONE! You just threw away your ENTIRE career.”
 
“Mom lis-” 
 
“No! You can’t get out of this one young lady. I told you under no circumstances were you to marry this hag.” 
 
Karlie swallowed. Andrea had always been nice to her. Did her getting engaged to Taylor really change that much?
 
“Her name is Karlie and you will talk about her with respect. I’m marrying her whether you like it or not.” Taylor said sternly. 
 
She really didn’t want to get into a yelling argument with her mom right now. 
 
“I will do no such thing. She’s not good for you. Not only did this whore wiggle her way into your pants, she convinced you to come out and throw away your ENTIRE career for her. Once a whore always a whore.” 
 
Karlie couldn’t stand to listen to Andrea calling her these things and unwrapped herself from Taylor and headed towards the living room. Taylor would come find her when she was done.
 
“DON’T EVER CALL HER A WHORE AGAIN!” Taylor yelled
 
“She is what she is. She’ll be crawling her way into another woman's bed in no time. You’re going to look back on this one day and see just how bad you fucked up. You knew years ago when you started all of this that you wouldn’t be able to come out but now she’s convinced you to. Your career is dead because of her.”
 
“Karlie didn’t even know I was coming out until it happened. She had nothing to do with it. It was all my choice.” Taylor said, trying not to yell again. 
 
“LIES! She knew from the very beginning.”
 
“I’m marrying her and there's nothing you can do to change that.”
 
“If you wanna marry that whore then go right ahead but we will have no part in it.”
 
There was that word again. Taylor hated it. Karlie was definitely not a whore.
 
“Don’t call her that.” Taylor said sternly.
 
“I’ll call that bitch whatever I want. You never wanted to come out before you met this cunt. Your father and I are very disappointed in you.” Andrea said hanging up. 
 
Taylor didn’t move an inch. She’s never heard her mom say those words before. Neither of her parents have ever told her or her brother that they were disappointed in them before. She knew they weren’t going to come around any time soon or at all possibly. 
 
Karlie had made her way up the stairs and into her bedroom in the meantime. She had never heard Andrea speak like that. She had always viewed Andrea as a second mother but now she didn’t. Andrea had been pretending around her the whole damn time and it sucked. She should’ve seen it sooner but she didn’t and now she was devastated. She was trying to hold back her tears but she couldn’t. She crawled into bed and let it all out into her pillow. She wasn’t sure how long she had cried for before she felt a hand on her back. She pulled her head out of the pillows and saw Taylor. 
 
“Your mom hates me.” Karlie said in between sobs 
 
“She’ll come around.” Taylor said, rubbing soothing circles into her back. 
 
“No she won’t. She called me a whore and a hag Taylor. Your mother has never said those words ever in her life. I don't even want to know what else she called me after I left the room.”
 
“Okay. I won’t tell you.”
 
“Oh god, there was more?” Karlie asked 
 
“Don’t worry about it babe. We won’t be hearing from my mom or dad anytime soon.” Taylor said in a sad voice 
 
“That bad?” Karlie asked, sitting up.
 
“She said my father and her want nothing to do with us and that they are very disappointed in me.”
 
“What? She actually said the word disappointed?” Karlie asked in disbelief. She’s never said that to you before.”
 
“I know. I’m just as shocked as you are. My heart literally broke when she said it. I never in my life thought I’d hear my parents tell me they were disappointed in me.” Taylor said, beginning to cry again.
 
“Don’t even think like that. You are not a disappointment.” Karlie said sternly. “You never have been and you never will be.” Karlie said, pulling Taylor into a hug.
 
Taylor wiped her tears and looked at Karlie. 
 
“Thanks babe. I needed to hear that.” 
 
Karlie stood up, wiped the snot from her face with a tissue and held out her hand. 
 
“Come on. 
 
“Where are we going?” Taylor asks, accepting her fiancées hand.
 
“To take a nice hot shower and pretend just for a few minutes we aren’t in the middle of a giant shit storm.” 
 
Karlie smiles softly to herself as she pulls Taylor into the bathroom. Turns around to look at her with gentle eyes as Taylor undresses slowly. The matching tear-streaks on their faces, the salt Karlie can still taste on her lips. Time to forget all of that for a moment, wash it away in the shower and with it the memories of everything that just happened. If only for a moment. Get clean, think of something else. 
 
Be here, in the present. With Taylor, whose eyes narrow a bit as they rake over Karlie’s body, as she, too, loses one item of clothing after the other. All of them tossed haphazardly onto a pile on the floor, alongside Taylor’s. Karlie, with an odd sense of relief, notes the change within Taylor, the striking desperation in her eyes to feel something else,

anything else,

but the previous pain. A switch flipped and suddenly they’re all

here,

with each other, and Taylor is pulling her into the shower quite frantically, eliciting a surprised giggle out of Karlie. 
 
“Jesus, Tay,” chuckled softly as Taylor pulls her under the hot water and closer to herself, closer, closer, until they’re both pressed up against the wall. The cool tiles against her skin, the hot water, Taylor, goosebumps

everywhere.

Her hands —

everywhere.

“Please,” Taylor whispers, resting her head in the crook of Karlie’s neck, leaving open mouthed kisses. The tip of her nose cold, breath so warm, her arms wrapped around Karlie’s waist, hands gliding lower. “Please.” 
 
“Taylor, baby,” Karlie chuckles, hums softly, leaning into Taylor’s touches instinctively. She wants to give Taylor everything she needs, but she also wants to make sure she’s

alright,

first. As alright as either of them can be right now. Wants to make her feel good, but first– “I’m gonna clean you up first, okay? Wash your hair?” 
 
Karlie gently tips up Taylor’s face, finger resting under her chin, makes her girlfriend look at her. Her own lips part slightly as her eyes meet Taylor’s, dark and intense and

begging

for something even without words. Karlie watches Taylor struggle for a moment, watches her lips move. Something like

no, please just–

daring to escape. But she shakes her head gently, controlling, and Taylor breathes out shakily, nods. “Okay. Yeah, okay.” 
 
“Good girl,” Karlie whispers and places a soft kiss on the tip of Taylor’s nose, then her lips. Something warm and comforting within her dares to burst as she watches Taylor preen at the words, cheeks turning a shade darker even. “I’m gonna make you feel so good, I promise.” 
 
A promise Karlie intends to keep as if her life depends on it. A promise not only for herself, but Taylor too. They

both

need this, to feel each other close, to know they are not disappointments but good and whole and loved, so loved. Karlie wants to convey those feelings with each stroke of her fingers along Taylor’s soft skin, her waist, her stomach. Wants her to feel it with each kiss and even as she takes the shampoo and massages it into Taylor’s hair, her scalp.
 
“Close your eyes, baby,” Karlie laughs softly, not wanting any of the soap to run into her girlfriend’s eyes, and continues to laugh at Taylor’s momentary reluctance to do so. As though she can’t bear not looking at Karlie for even a second, as though she’s afraid she might be gone upon opening her eyes again. But Karlie makes sure Taylor knows she’s there, her body still pressed against Taylor’s as she continues to massage the shampoo into her lover’s soft hair, as they move under the spray of the shower to rinse it clean again, Karlie continuing to pepper kisses absolutely everywhere. Taylor’s cheeks, her lips, her neck, shoulder, chest. 
 
“Now? Please?” Taylor asks, breaking the silence, looking up at Karlie with wide eyes. Breath hitching as Karlie’s hands find Taylor’s waist once more, then her breasts. Taylor arches into her touch, wanting. “Please, I-... I need you.” 
 
“Then you’ll have me,” Karlie reassures her, voice hoarse and low, suddenly. Pinching Taylor’s nipples and elating in the moan it draws out of her girlfriend, kissing her neck, nipping at it playfully. “You did so well.” 
 
Another moan. Desperate and quite impatient. Teeth and tongue and hands absolutely everywhere, the air humid, their breathing too shallow, too fast. A soft growl as Taylor takes Karlie’s hand and pushes it down, down, beyond begging now,

needing

her, taking what she wants. Karlie feels

lightheaded,

everything frantic and hazy as she lets her fingers slip through Taylor’s folds. There is water everywhere, there should be more friction, but Taylor is absolutely soaked and Karlie slips into her almost instantly, too easily. One finger, then two, knuckle deep. 
 
“Fuck, Kar,” Taylor cries out at the sudden contact, hips bucking against Karlie’s hands, driving her fingers in deeper,

needing

them deeper. “Yes! Please. More, please.” 
 
“Shh,” Karlie hums, looks at Taylor with their matching blown-out pupils, eyes nearly black, and watches in delight every single, miniscule reaction she draws out of Taylor with each movement of her fingers, as she thrusts into her deeper, harder, adds a third finger upon Taylor’s needy begging, all desperate sounds and not a single word spoken, her mind beyond speaking already and closer to some invisible edge. Ready to fall over. “I need you to be quiet, baby. Everyone heard you this morning, didn’t they?” 
 
Taylor nods frantically, tries to comply, fails. Another deep thrust and Karlie’s thumb on her clit and Taylor’s lips fall open in an obscene moan, eyes screwed shut, her entire body giving into Karlie’s demanding movements. Fails again, and again, until Karlie finally places her unoccupied hand over Taylor’s mouth, muffling her sounds. “Feel so good you can’t keep it together, mh? Can’t control yourself? So needy.” 
 
“Y-yes.” A strangled moan against Karlie’s hand, Taylor bucking her hips against Karlie in a quite frantic, uncontrolled way, hands grasping Karlie’s waist to hold on desperately. “Please, I’m gonna-” 
 
“Close already, mh?” Karlie chuckles darkly, lips brushing against Taylor’s temple teasingly, as if she hadn’t been able to feel it coming. Taylor clenching around her, the labored breathing. As if she didn’t know Taylor better than anyone, and with it all the delicious little tells of Taylor coming undone beneath her. 
 
“Yes! Please, Karlie, I need-” 
 
“Oh, I know what you need,” Karlie grins, replacing the hand on Taylor’s mouth with her own lips, kissing Taylor deeply as she continues to thrust into her, even harder now, whispering, cooing, encouraging sweet nothings against her lips. The two of them breathing the same air as she hums

yes, just like that

and

you’re doing so good

and, finally, “there you go” uttered in the most gentle of voices as Taylor climaxes with a loud cry, Karlie’s name falling from her lips over and over and over again.

Karlie, Karlie, Karlie

as she fucks Taylor through her orgasm, reveling in each little whimper, each little shake of her body as Taylor finally comes down from her high and they both slow their movements. Look at each other through the steam and the water and deep into each other’s souls, a lazy smile spreading on Taylor’s lips and–

fuck.

Something threatening to burst within Karlie at the sight, something quite fragile and monumental. 
 
“You’re so beautiful,” Karlie whispers, voice threatening to crack out of sheer vulnerability. Suddenly more certain she’s never meant anything more in her life, and

needs

Taylor to understand. “

So

gorgeous, my love.” 
 
“You too,” Taylor bites her lips, eyes wide. Leans up to kiss Karlie deeply as she takes her hands, the last remnants of herself washed away by the water. Pulls one of them up to her lips to place an even more gentle kiss there. Looks up at Karlie in a way the latter can’t quite place, something like

eager,

something like wanting to tell her that words aren’t enough, that she needs to– 
 
“Please, can I–”

Can I touch you too?

as she slowly sinks to her knees, seemingly ignoring Karlie’s “baby, you don’t have to” in favor of kissing her inner thigh, open mouthed and wet, higher and higher until Karlie laughs quite breathlessly and has to change positions, hold onto the wall and tangle her other hand in Taylor’s hair so as not to fall because “fuck, baby, you’re so hot.”
 
Karlie throws her head back, squeezes her eyes shut. Forces herself to

breathe.

She can practically

feel

Taylor grin where her lips are exploring her skin and finally reach where she’s been craving them most. A single swipe of Taylor’s tongue against her core and it feels like she could come undone right then, and instantly. She tries to stifle a moan as Taylor continues to lick her expertly, her hands gripping Karlie’s thighs, her ass, her knees daring to buckle. “Jesus, fuck.” 
 
And it’s– quite embarrassing, how close she feels already. So worked up from touching Taylor,

watching

Taylor. The sight of Taylor dropping to her knees in front of her, looking up at her with that cheeky, excited glint in her eyes, pupils blown-out,

hungry,

almost enough to get her there. But then Taylor, flattening her tongue against her and letting — jesus, Karlie has to grip the wall tighter, finds the faucet to hold onto — letting Karlie grind against it, fucking herself on Taylor’s mouth, who still looks up at her so obediently and like this is all she ever wants to be doing.
 
“You’re gonna- fuck you’re so good, baby, I’m–” Karlie’s voice breaks quite suddenly, turns into a loud moan as she pushes Taylor’s head against her forcefully, using her mouth to get off and

getting there

so quickly. “You’re gonna make me come.” 
 
An appreciative hum from Taylor pushes her over the edge, the vibration of it, the way Taylor is still looking at her, her tongue against Karlie, so willing to be used, so–

fuck.

Karlie can’t think, rides out her orgasm slowly, with Taylor’s name on her lips in little whimpers, until finally she manages to let go of Taylor’s head and the latter can come up to breathe. Her face covered in Karlie and the biggest smile Karlie has ever seen. 
 
She pulls Taylor up to her weakly, to kiss her. And again, and again, until they’re both smiling too hard to continue. “Baby, that was–”
 
“Good?” Taylor interrupts her cheekily, bites her lower lip. Her face is flushed, though Karlie can’t quite tell whether it is from embarrassment, their previous activities, or the steaming hot water. A mixture of all three, perhaps. Either way, Karlie thinks she looks absolutely stunning. 
 
“More than good. Amazing.” 
 
Karlie can’t stop smiling even as they finally leave the shower again, help dry each other off, get dressed in comfortable silence. Even as the reasons for why they needed this distraction in the first place come slowly trickling back into her mind, even then. Because she realizes, warmly, that no matter what, they’ll always have this. They’ll always have each other.

Taylor and Karlie made their way back downstairs to find Tree on the phone. She held a finger telling them to wait as soon as she saw them. They shared a look hoping they weren’t about to be informed that they were too loud again. Taylor tried not to let her anxiety get the best of her while they waited for Tree to get off the phone. She leaned her head against Karlie’s shoulder and interlocked their hands. She loved being able to be herself.
 
“Sorry. People have been calling all morning wanting an all access interview with the two of you. I've been trying to be nice and calm but they won’t stop calling.” 
 
“We don’t know what we would do without you, Tree.” Taylor said with a smile. 
 
“You’d be fucked. I won’t be retiring anytime soon, that’s for sure.” 
 
“Is the wife going to be okay with that?” Karlie asked
 
“Diana will be fine.” Tree said in a stern voice. “Now onto more pressing matters. Your fans.” 
 
“How bad is it?”  
 
“So far you have lost about 8 million followers.”
 
“Only 8 million? I thought it would have been more.” Taylor said with a chuckle.
 
“Me too sweetie but on the bright side you have gained some followers as well. Your fans are posting their support for you and Karlie both. Karlie, you've gained a lot of followers since Taylor posted y’all were engaged.” 
 
“I’m surprised they don’t hate my guts and blame me for their favorite person coming out as gay.” 
 
“My mother doesn’t hate you Karlie.” Taylor said
 
“I’m sorry Tay but it’s true. Your mom called me a hag and a whore. She’s not coming around anytime soon.” 
 
Tree was shocked. She had never heard Andrea say those words before. She didn’t even know that woman knew those words to begin with. Before Tree could say anything her phone went off. She glanced at it and sighed. 
 
“Your parents are an issue for another day. Right now we need to come up with a statement. The label just announced they dropped you.” 
 
“WHAT! Why would they do that?” Taylor asked
 
“They want people to know you won’t be putting out new music with them. They want people to think your career is over.” 
 
“It’s not though. Not yet at least.” Taylor said in a stern voice 
 
She was not going to just stand by and let old men say her career was over because it was far from being over.
 
“What do I do?”
 
“I know you had brought up the idea of creating your own label and putting out music.” 
 
“Yeah but that wasn’t supposed to happen for another 5 years.” 
 
“I know but that plan needs to be moved up or find another option.” 
 
“What if instead of my own label, I just record and put the music out myself. That way no one can tell me what I can or can’t put out” 
 
“Do you think Jack will work exclusively with you? Tree asked
 
“I’ll get on the phone with Jack.” Taylor said, pulling out her phone. 
 
“Good. The plane will be ready to go in an hour.” 
 
“I’ll go pack.” Karlie said kissing Taylor on the cheek.   
 
“Thanks babe.” 
 
Everyone knew not to disturb Taylor while she was on the phone. Her entire career was on the line right now. If Jack wouldn’t work with only her she was fucked. She hoped Jack wasn’t busy. 
 
“Hello?”
 
“Jack It’s Taylor.” 
 
“Congratulations on popping the big question and coming out. I’m so happy for y’all.”
 
“Thanks Jack. Have you heard?”
 
“About your label dropping you? I have and I’m sorry. We live in a fucked up world.” 
 
“That’s actually why I’m calling. I was wondering if I was to put out my own music if you’d work with me exclusively? I know its a big ask but-”
 
“The answer is yes.” 
 
“Really?” Taylor asked surprised 
 
“Of course. I was hoping you’d ask me.” 
 
“Great! Send me a list with links of stuff  to get and I’ll buy all the gear.” 
 
“Will do.”
 
Taylor hung up with a smile on her face. She couldn’t believe she was really doing this. She made her way into the kitchen where Tree and the rest of the family were waiting for her. It looked as if everyone was ready to go. 
 
“Tree we’re a go.” Taylor announced
 
“Yes!” Tree exclaimed. “Okay so the statement should come from you personally.”
 
“Understood. I’ll write it while we’re on the jet. “
 
“Sounds good. Everyone is ready to go when you are.” Tree said with a smile.

Taylor took a deep breath and nodded her head. 
 
“How bad is it out there?” Taylor asked
 
“About 6. The last time I checked no fans were here, just the paps.” 
 
“They will be all over us the second we step out that door. The boys need to load our bags before we go out.” Karlie said
 
“Agreed. I’ll send them a text. Are y’all sure you have everything packed that you need?” Taylor asks

Everyone nodded their heads. 
 
“Okay. I will have one of the boys stay here to make sure your house doesn’t get broken into while we are away.” Taylor said, typing away at her phone. 
 
“Thank you Taylor.” Kurt said
 
“Of course. I know how crazy my fans are. There is no telling what they will do now.” 
 
Once everything was in place and the bags were in the car they waited for Taylor’s security to give them the go ahead before exiting the house. Immediately people with cameras surrounded them. All anyone heard was the clicking sound from the photos being snapped. Taylor didn’t care though. They could take all the pictures of her and Karlie they wanted. They were done hiding.

----- CHAPTER BREAK -----

The freezing cold wind slammed into them and slowly crept up the sleeves of their Jackets as they stepped off the plane hand in hand. Taylor’s security had informed them that a few paps were waiting for them and asked if they should get the umbrellas. She told them no and that she was done hiding. She walked down the steps with her head held high like she just won the lottery. What no one else knew was that she did in fact win the lottery but it wasn’t money. It was Karlie. Karlie was her lottery and she was never going to lose her again.
 
Taylor, Karlie and Tree got into the first bulletproof Mercedes Benz and the rest of Karlie’s family piled into the other two. She wasn’t taking any chances. She was going to make sure that the woman she loved and her family was safe no matter what. 
 
“It’s freezing.” Karlie said, rubbing her hands together.
 
“It sure is.” Tree said 
 
“We should be used to the cold.” Taylor said, blowing hot air onto her hands.
 
“Speak for yourself babe. I run off to Miami when it gets cold in New York.” Karlie said with a chuckle. 
 
“You won’t be doing that this year or next I’m afraid.” Taylor said while making sure the vents were open and blowing on them. 
 
“I might freeze to death soon if this car doesn’t heat up.” Tree said 
 
Karlie was trying to warm herself up by any means necessary when she noticed something. 
 
“These cars are different from the ones we normally rent.” Karlie states looking at the fancy interior.
 
“I had all of them customized. We will be spending a lot of time here and I want us to be fully protected.” Taylor said, glancing at Karlie. “It’s better to be safe than sorry, especially since we plan on having kids soon.” Taylor said with a smile. 
 
“Agreed. They will have several bodyguards.” Karlie said sternly. 
 
“I can’t wait to meet them. They are going to be adorable.” Tree said with a smile.
 
“They sure will be.” Karlie said
 
“How many do y’all want?”
 
“I want two but I will give Karlie as many as she wants.” Taylor said with a giant smile.
 
“Even If I want thirteen?” Karlie asked, raising an eyebrow.
 
“Yes babe, even if you want thirteen or a hundred. I would give you every single one.” 
 
“We’re going to need to look for a bigger house now.” Karlie said with a big grin
 
Taylor looked towards Karlie and smiled. She was very happy to know Karlie wanted a giant family. She never thought she would get to have one of her own. She was happy she was wrong. 
 
“Yes ma’am. We will start tonight. Wherever you want.” 
 
“Do you have any name ideas?” Tree asked. 
 
“N-”
 
“Yes.” Karlie said, cutting Taylor off. 
 
Taylor was caught off guard. She didn’t know that Karlie had been making a list already. Was she supposed to be making a list as well?
 
“I wasn’t aware we were already thinking of baby names” 
 
“I think about our future kids a lot more than you’d think. I just write names down when they come to mind.” Karlie said with a smile
 
“Can I see the list?” 
 
“Of course.” Karlie said, pulling out her phone. 
 
She unlocked her phone and went to pull up the list and stopped when a text notification popped up on her screen. 
 
“Shit. Our friends. They’ve been blowing up our group chat. We need to respond to them when we get settled in.” Karlie said, glancing at Taylor. 
 
“Agreed. I feel bad for just leaving them on delivered.” 
 
“Babe, they know we are dealing with a lot right now. They know we will respond to them when we can.” 
 
“We have amazing friends.” Taylor said with a smile. 
 
“That we do.” Karlie replied, pulling up the list. “Here. Please keep an open mind.” 
 
“I will.” Taylor said, taking the phone. 
 
Taylor kept an open mind as she read the list. She loved all of them.

Ember

Eden

Luna

Stormi

Jupiter

Sailor

Snowy

Violet

Winter

Champagne

“All girl names.” Taylor stated.
 
“Yeah. I figured I was going to have girls like my mom and Kristine. A few of those will work for boys as well just in case.” 
 
“Yeah. Also um Champagne? Champagne Swift? Champagne Kloss?” Taylor asked 
 
“What?” Karlie said, shrugging. “It’s cute and it’s Champagne Swift-Kloss or Kloss-Swift.” 
 
“There’s no need to rush. You have until the wedding and even then y’all don’t have to decide on a last name until the two of you are ready.” Tree said from behind them. 
 
“Should we tell her?” Taylor asked, glancing at Karlie.
 
“Tell me what?” Tree asked 
 
“We’ve had our wedding planned for several years now. We just need to pick a date.” Karlie said with a smile. 
 
“That’s good. May I suggest you look at it all again. You only get married once.”
 
Taylor and Karlie looked at each other having a silent conversation. They had developed this skill long again. It was a good one to have especially when they were in a room full of people. It was their own little secret moments in a crowded room.
 
“I suppose you’re right.” Karlie finally says. “A lot of new things have been released. It won’t hurt to look at some new things.” 
 
“Shall I make some calls or would y’all like to look at things yourself?” Tree asked 
 
“We’ll handle it. Thank you though.” Taylor said 
 
“I assume this means you’ve already set a date?”
 
“Yes. Two actually. One option is we get married in December surrounded by snow and the other option is we get married in the summer.” Karlie said 
 
“We've technically planned two different weddings.” Taylor said. 
 
“Two different dates, two different weddings.” Karlie said with a smile. 
 
“I would love to know about both after we get settled in.” Tree said 
 
“Sounds good.” Taylor said, turning her attention outside the window. 
 
“We’d love that Tree. We haven’t said our plans with anyone yet.” Karlie said 
 
“Soon you’ll share it with the whole world.” Tree said with a smile. 
 
They arrived at the house just after 5 am. It was a 10 hour flight and then a 2 hour drive from the airport. Everyone was exhausted and starving. They were all dying to crawl into bed and sleep for several hours. No one had gotten much sleep the previous night. 
 
“How about I make us something to eat before we all head to bed?” Kurt asks.
 
“Dad to the rescue!” Kimby exclaimed
 
Taylor chuckled to herself and smiled. She could get used to moments like this. She had always felt at home with the Kloss family. 
 
“Tree would you mind showing them where it is? I need to go get things set up for the cats. They’ll be here in a couple hours.” Taylor said with a small smile. 
 
“Of course.” Tree said, motioning for everyone to follow her. 
 
Karlie could tell something was off with Taylor since they talked about the wedding in the car with Tree. She thought it was just because she was tired but now she knew it was something more. Taylor loved showing off their house to people. 
 
“Come with me.” Karlie said, taking Taylor’s hand into hers. 
 
Karlie led Taylor up the stairs, down two different hallways and into their bedroom. She closed the door and locked it. She blindly pulled Taylor towards the bed, flipped on the light, and pointed at the bed. 
 
“Sit. We need to talk.” Karlie said sternly looking at Taylor. 
 
Karlie had the don’t test me look in her eyes so Taylor did as she was told. 
 
“What’s wrong?” Karlie asked. 
 
“Nothing is wrong.” Taylor replied, looking at the floor. She couldn’t bring herself to look at Karlie.
 
“If you can look me in the eye and tell me nothing is wrong then I will drop it.” 
 
Taylor tried to look Karlie in the eyes and say the words but she couldn’t. She couldn’t lie to Karlie. She’s never been able to. 
 
“Damnit Karlie. I just- please.” Taylor said 
 
“No. We aren’t going to do this. Not with everyone downstairs.” 
 
Taylor knew Karlie was right. She needs to be open and honest. 
 
“It’s our wedding. Our wedding is supposed to be the happiest day of my life but how can it be when my own parents aren’t coming?”
 
Karlie knew this was coming but she didn’t think it would be this soon. 
 
“I’m sorry.” Karlie said, taking a seat next to Taylor on the bed and hugging her. “ I know you’re hurting and I want you to talk to me about these things. I’m your partner. We are supposed to be there for eachother. How can I be there for you when you don’t tell me things?” 
 
Taylor knew Karlie was right. She needed to start telling her things more often.
 
“You’re right. I’m sorry. I need to be more honest with you about things. There is a couple things I need to tell you.” 
 
“I’m listening.” Karlie said softly.
 
“Promise me you won’t be upset.” Taylor said nervously.
 
“I promise baby.” 
 
Taylor took a deep breath, pulled back from Karlie and looked her in the eyes. 
 
“I hate this house. I don’t want to raise our kids here.” Taylor rushed out.
 
Karlie was taken aback by this. She thought Taylor loved this house just as much as she did. 
 
“Why didn’t you say something sooner?” Karlie asked.
 
“Because I know how much you like this house and I just want you to be happy because If you’re happy then so am I.” 
 
“I’m not happy if you aren’t dear. If I would have known you didn’t like the house I would have said to keep looking. I’m sorry.” 
 
“Don’t apologize. You did nothing wrong. I’m the one that did something wrong.” Taylor said, leaning back into Karlie's chest. 
 
“No, we both did something wrong. I’m sorry for just assuming you loved the house too.” 
 
“We won’t settle on the new house until we find one that we both like.” 
 
“Agreed. You still have a year left of the tour. That’s plenty of time for us to find a house and start the process of having a baby.” Karlie said with a smile. 
 
“Yeah?” Taylor asked excitedly. 
 
“Yeah.” 
 
Karlie dragged Taylor back downstairs for breakfast. She knew if they went to bed on an empty stomach they would both wake up in a couple hours starving. 
 
Taylor moaned as the smell of freshly cooked food hit her nose cone. She had missed the smell of fresh food. She had been living on fast food for the last couple of weeks. She loved to cook but she normally only did it when Karlie was home. They would sit at the table or on the couch and eat as a family. 
 
“Just in time girls! It’s almost done.” Said Kurt with a smile on his face. 
 
Karlie loved her father very much. It didn’t matter what time of day or night it was, he was always in a chipper mood. It was one of the many things Karlie loved about her father. 
 
“Dad.” Karlie said, glancing around at all the food. 
 
“Yes dear?” 
 
“Please tell me that bacon is vegan.” Kurt stopped what he was doing and looked towards his daughter. 
 
“I have no clue dear.” Kurt said with a panicked look on his face.
 
“Babe, we agreed that I would keep the non vegan meat in the garage, remember?” Taylor said, wrapping her arms around her lover.
 
Karlie thought for a few seconds trying to remember all of the things Taylor and her had discussed these last few months. 
 
“With the alcohol.” Karlie said 
 
“That’s correct. We don’t want any children in the future getting their little paws on them.” Taylor said with a smile
 
“Exactly.” Karlie said
 
Karlie allowed herself to fully relax against Taylor. She didn’t care that they were in a room with her family. Nothing could stop her from having these moments with Taylor anymore.  
 
“It’s almost disgusting how adorable the two of you are.” Kimby said with a smile. 
 
“All of y’all should get used to it. I’m not going anywhere.” Taylor said, placing a soft kiss on Karlie’s shoulder. 
 
Taylor and Karlie led everyone to their rooms on the other side of the house. Taylor wanted to make sure no one heard them this time. Taylor said goodnight to everyone and then headed towards the master bedroom. She was planning on taking a nice hot bath before crawling into bed. 
 
Taylor entered the master bedroom, flicked on the soft amber lights, casting a warm glow over the room. The bathroom beckoned her, its marble tub already calling her name. She slipped off her shoes and padded quietly across the carpet. She turned the faucet on and let the tub fill with steaming hot water, adding a few drops of lavender oil from the counter. The soothing scent began to fill the air as she tied her hair up and sank into the warmth. For the first time all day, she allowed herself to fully relax. She wasn’t worrying about the wedding or her crazy fans.
 
Taylor had just closed her eyes, letting the warmth seep into her muscles, when she heard a soft knock at the bathroom door. Before she could respond, Karlie peeked her head in, her smile both mischievous and gentle.
 
"Mind if I join?" she asked, already stepping inside.
 
Taylor chuckled, motioning toward the tub.
 
 "You’re impossible to say no to," she teased.
 
Karlie quickly shedded her clothes and slid into the water opposite of Taylor, the ripples gently lapping against their skin. The two shared a quiet laugh as Karlie stretched her long legs out, the tension of the day melting away,
 
“I love this tub.” Karlie said, sinking deeper.
 
Taylor chuckled softly.
 
“I’d hope so. I had it custom made so we could do this right here. I wanted my girl to not feel squished. 
 
“Babe, you made us a very wide soaker tub.” 
 
“I wanted you to have enough room and I wanted us to be able to take a bath together.” 
 
Karlie reached out, her fingers lightly brushing against Taylor’s knee under the water. 
 
“You’re too good to me, you know that?” she said, her voice soft.
 
Taylor tilted her head, a playful smile tugging at her lips.
 
“You deserve it,” she replied simply, leaning back against the edge of the tub. “Besides, it’s nice having a space that’s just ours, don’t you think?”
 
Karlie nodded, her eyes scanning the softly lit bathroom. 
 
“It’s perfect. you’re perfect,” she murmured, her gaze settling back on Taylor, warmth filling her expression. 
 
Taylor felt her cheeks flush slightly, but the moment was too serene, too intimate to break. Instead, she shifted closer, their legs brushing as the water gently rippled between them.
 
 “I just want you happy,” Taylor whispered. Karlie smiled, reaching out to tuck a loose strand of hair behind Taylor’s ear.
 
“I am. I always am when I’m with you.”
 
Taylors heart swelled at Karlie’s words, the sincerity in her voice leaving no room for doubt. She reached for Karlie’s hand beneath the water, their fingers intertwining effortlessly. 
 
“You know,” Taylor began, her voice soft but teasing, “if I keep spoiling you like this, you might get used to it.” Karlie smirked, leaning in just enough to close the space between them.
 
 “Oh, I’m already used to it,” she said, her tone playful. “But don’t worry, I plan on spoiling you right back.” 
 
Taylor laughed, a sound that echoed warmly in the room.
 
“You already do, Karlie,” she said, squeezing her hand gently. 
 
They sat there in the stillness for a moment, the quiet hum of the house and the occasional drip of water the only sounds around them. 
 
“This… this is my favorite part of the day,” she admitted. 
 
Karlie smiled, leaning her head back against the edge of the tub. 
 
“Mine too,” she replied, her voice barely above a whisper. “Every single time.”
 
Taylor stared at Karlie for a few seconds before speaking again. 
 
“You know,” she began, her voice low and intimate, “I don’t think I could ever get tired of this. Of us. It’s like… the rest of the world disappears when I’m with you.” 
 
Karlie’s gaze softened as she brought their joined hands to her lips, pressing a tender kiss to Taylor’s knuckles. 
 
“That’s how it’s supposed to feel,” she murmured, her words like a promise. 
 
She reached out, cupping Taylor’s cheek with her free hand, her thumb brushing lightly against her skin. 
 
“You’re my safe place, Taylor. My everything.” 
 
Taylor’s breath hitched, her heart racing as she leaned into Karlie’s touch. 
 
“You’re mine too,” she whispered, her voice thick with emotion. 
 
The warmth of the water wrapped around them, but it was the warmth in Karlie’s eyes that made Taylor feel truly at home.
As the water cooled, Taylor leaned forward and brought Karlie’s hand to her lips and gently kissed it.
 
“Come on,” she murmured, her lips brushing against damp skin. “Let’s get out before we turn into prunes.” 
 
Karlie chuckled, her laugh low and warm, and nodded. Taylor stood first, the water sliding down her body as she stepped out of the tub. She grabbed a fluffy towel, wrapping it around herself before reaching for another to drape over Karlie’s shoulders as she stepped out.
They moved together in quietness, drying off under the soft glow of the bathroom lights. Taylor caught Karlie’s gaze in the mirror, her own reflection betraying the desire simmering just beneath her calm exterior. She turned and closed the small distance between them. Her hands found Karlie’s waist. 
 
“You’re beautiful,” Taylor whispered, her voice heavy with affection.

Karlie leaned down, her lips capturing Taylor’s in a kiss that started tender but quickly deepened, a spark igniting between them. Their towels fell to the floor as they moved together, bodies pressing close, the warmth of their skin blending. Taylor’s fingers traced delicate paths down Karlie’s back, while Karlie’s hands tangled in Taylor’s hair, pulling her closer. They moved toward the bedroom, the world outside fading entirely, lost in the rhythm of their love.
The soft glow of the bedroom lights cast gentle shadows across the room as they tumbled onto the bed, their movements fluid and unhurried. Taylor lay beneath Karlie, her hands roaming over the familiar curves of her body, her touch both tender and electric. Karlie’s lips trailed a path along Taylor’s neck, each kiss sending shivers down her spine.
 
“I love you,” Karlie murmured against Taylor’s skin, her voice filled with emotion.
 
Taylor cupped Karlie’s face, guiding her gaze upward until their eyes met.
 
“I love you more than anything,” she whispered, her words a promise, a vow.
 
Their connection deepened, each kiss and caress speaking the words they didn’t need to say aloud. Time seemed to stretch, the outside world forgotten as they moved together, their love unfolding in perfect harmony. The quiet hum of their breaths and the warmth of their embrace filled the room, a testament to the bond they shared, a love so profound it felt like the only thing that truly mattered.
Their breaths quickened as they moved together, the intensity of their connection building with every touch and kiss. Taylor’s fingers explored Karlie’s body with deliberate care, as if she were rediscovering a masterpiece she knew by heart. Karlie responded, her lips tracing a fiery path along Taylor’s collarbone and shoulders.
They fell into a rhythm, their bodies perfectly in sync, their shared desire creating an electric charge that filled the room. Whispers of affection and soft gasps broke the stillness. Their love expressed, in a language far deeper than words. Every caress, every movement, was a testament to their bond, unshakable and consuming, yet tender and grounding.
As the moment reached its end, their hands found each other, fingers entwining tightly. Their gazes locked, and in the quiet after their passion, they stayed wrapped in each other’s embrace, the room filled with the warmth of their love and the sound of their steady breaths.