I sat in the living room of Isaac's room, watching him talk to Sadie on the phone. I was waiting until he got off but it didn't look like he was planning to any time soon so I amused myself by watching television. I was engrossed in an episode of Ricky Lake when I was startled by arms wrapping around my neck and lips on my ear. "Hey baby, what are you doing in Ike's room? Making me jealous?" He nibbled on my ear, making me close my eyes and moan a little.

"I'm waiting for him to get off the phone with Sadie so I can talk to her. What are you doing in here?" I turned my head around to look in his eyes to find him kneeling behind the couch and smiling at me.

"Looking for you." he stated, kissing me softly. I pushed him away.

"Don't... Ike might see.." I scolded him in a whisper. He kissed my cheek.

"He already knows... Zac slipped this morning at breakfast."

"Ohh.. That's why he's been giving me those little smirks.." I nodded my head, finally understanding. "Who else knows?"

"Just Jessie."

"�Just Jessie'? Taylor, your sister hates me with a passion." I frowned. He kissed me softly.

"No, she doesn't. She's just not sure about you..."

"Then, why is she always so cold towards me?" I placed my arms around his neck and we pressed our foreheads together, his hair making a curtain between our faces as he leaned over me, as if to create a hiding place for just the two of us.

"Because she just is.. She's like that towards a lot of girls... In fact, the only girl she wasn't mean to was Sheila. So, I think she just kind of resents you for taking Sheila's place."

"Oh, well she shouldn't because it's not my fault that you stopped liking Sheila..." I frowned again.

"She'll get used to it."

"Okay, you two, stop with the mushy stuff.. Sadie wants to talk to G." I turned around and Isaac gave me the phone.

"Hello? Sadie?" I asked, leaning against the back of the couch while Taylor came around to sit next to me.

"What is this I hear of you going out with Taylor?!" Sadie sounded a bit more shocked than upset.

"Uh... yeah..." I looked nervously over at Taylor who kissed my cheek and pulled me on his lap.

"And I wasn't told because?"

"I.. We didn't want anyone to know because everyone thinks we're enemies."

"That was my next question.. Why Taylor? Why not go back out with Zac? He's so much nicer..."

"Because I lov..." I bit my tongue, shocked at what was about to come out of my mouth. I quickly rephrased my response. "I really like Taylor. I don't know.. He's a sweetie to me." His lips landed on my cheek again and I smiled and put an arm around his neck, leaning into him with the phone still to my ear.

"And you're not still mad at him for making me cry and not caring about the fans?"

"That was two years ago.. I'm over it completely. I mean, obviously if I'm with him.."

"Are you dating him or are you WITH him?"

"What do you mean?" I was confused as to her meaning of that statement.

"How far have you guys gone?" she was blunt, making me sit up. I wasn't sure if I should tell her or not.

"Hold on." I set the phone on the couch and whispered in Taylor's ear, "She wants to know how far we've gone, what should I tell her?"

"What do you want to tell her?"

"I'm not sure yet.."

"Just tell her what you want to. I don't care."

"Okay, Baby." I kissed him lightly and picked up the phone. "Sorry about that..."

"Well?"

"We've... we've kissed..." I eyed Taylor who was playing with my hair, looking as if he was fascinated by it. I smiled at his silliness and sighed.

"That's all?! Gees girl! I would have slept with him by now! It's not like you haven't known him for very long. It's been what? two years?"

"I just... oh forget it. So, how are you doing? Anything new going on that I should know about?"

"Kyle's having a fit �cause you left. He can't believe it. He came over to my house and demanded all the details. I kept telling him you were coming back in two weeks but would he believe me? N-o-o-o-o.. God, that guy's such a jerk.."

"Why is he still bothering me? He's an asshole."

"Totally." Taylor pulled the phone out of my hand and put it to his ear.

"Tell the asshole to leave my baby alone because she doesn't need him anymore, she's got me." he stated. I don't know what Sadie said in response but I could tell it wasn't good because Taylor handed the phone back to me.

"What'd she say to you?" I mouthed before putting the phone to my ear again. He shrugged and returned to playing with my hair. "Sorry about that, Tay's just getting a bit... antsy." I grinned when he nuzzled my neck.

"How'd he know what we were talking about? Is he right there?"

"I'm on his lap. He's eavesdropping on my end of the convo." I explained.

"May I ask why you are on his lap?"

"He put me there."

"Either you really like him or he really likes you, which I can't figure out how either could be possible considering your history..."

"You'd be surprised.."

"What?"

"Nothing, I was talking to Tay.." Taylor gave me a confused look. I kissed his nose in answer. He kissed me softly and went back to nuzzling my neck.

"Oh.. Anyways, I gotta go because I'm probably giving Ike a horrendous phone bill. I'll see you when you get home, okay?"

"You'll be at the airport, right?"

"Yep, with your dad."

"Ok, cool, see you then."

"Bye." I turned off the phone and put it down. Taylor's lips were on mine almost immediately. I smiled and kissed him back while wrapping my other arm around his neck to join my first one. He pulled me so close to him I thought I'd leave an imprint and opened my mouth with his tongue to mingle with mine. I'm sure all of this was making Isaac sick but oh well, kissing Taylor had become my favorite pass-time, strange as it's sounds. I could see why Sheila stayed with him so long. He kisses like an expert. He probably was an expert.

"Okay, okay, you guys wanna make-out, go into one of your rooms because I don't want to have to watch this.." Isaac said with a little smile. We both looked at him. I was shocked to have Taylor pick me up and get off the couch and start to carry me out of the room. I giggled and held tightly to his neck just in case he dropped me.

"What are you doing?" I asked, still giggling.

"Going to my room, you didn't think I'd go without making sure you came, did you?" he kissed my cheek while walking out into the hallway. Jessica and Avery were out there, talking it up with the guards. Jessica glared at me and Avery giggled.

"Tay, what are you doing?" she asked, still giggling.

"Well, you see, G broke her legs and I'm taking her into my room to make it all better.." he smiled and I knew from his tone what he was really talking about. Avery, on the other hand, didn't figure it out and kept on giggling.

"You're weird." As Taylor passed Jessica I heard her mumble �slut' as she continued to glare at me. Taylor didn't catch it, he was still joking with Avery. I looked her in the eyes with a hurt expression. She flicked me off and went into her room. I was shocked that she'd be so bold about it but forgot about it for the moment. Taylor finally got into his room, managing to carry me the entire way to his bed before dropping me on the mattress and crawling on top of me, kissing me. I pulled him down on top of me and kissed him back as his hands began to roam around in my shirt.


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