Playing For Keeps, Not Cheats. (Taylor's story)

[lauren.]

Reed;
I tilted my head slightly,"Yet, you think you deserve Ryan?"I asked raising an eyebrow. "You deserve better than him,"I said softly.

[haileyjordan]

Taylor,
"Not right now I don't," I whispered. I shut my eyes tightly, "My heart tells me to stop and recover from what happened, but my mind doesn't listen. And I can't talk to my parents about going to therapy or anything because I'm already grounded and I swear they don't even want to associate with me anymore."

[lauren.]

Reed;
I stared at Taylor for a moment before gently taking her into my arms, making sure not to hurt her back. "I think you need to get away for awhile. Do you have any relatives out of state?"I asked quietly.

[haileyjordan]

Taylor,
"I have an aunt in Colorado, but I don't talk to her," I said as I leaned into him. "But my cousin has a house that she only uses on vacation down in Florida. She would let me use it," I told him as I chewed on my lip.

[lauren.]

Reed;
I nodded,"Well that could work, but don't you dare invite Ryan and don't tell him where you are going,"I told her sternly. "You're there to clear your head and him knowing where you're going won't be good,"I said rubbing her arm gently.

[haileyjordan]

Taylor,
I nodded, maybe that's what I needed, just getting away from here. "But what about school? I don't think my parents would be too happy about that," I told him. I was also afraid because I wanted him to come with me, but I knew he wouldn't.

[lauren.]

Reed;
I pursed my lips,"There's a break in about three days. The break is a week long. I'm sure you can do that right?"I asked looking down at her.

[haileyjordan]

Taylor,
"I think so," I said as I looked up at him. "Would you come with me? Or do I have to do this on my own?" I asked him. A lot could happen in three days, and I was hoping it wouldn't involve dumb me mentioning it to Ryan.

[lauren.]

Reed;
I was kind of leery about the idea. She needed to clear her head on her own. I chewed on the inside of my cheek,"Um, I'll let you know soon. I kind of think you need to do this on your own but then again I don't want you by yourself. So I''ll let you know,"I said giving her a small smile.

[haileyjordan]

Taylor,
I nodded, "Okay," I said quietly. I knew he was right; I did need to do this on my own, but I hated being alone. "Thank you for being here," I said quietly.

[lauren.]

Reed;
I shrugged lightly,"What are friends for right?"I asked smiling a small smile. It was more than just friendship but I didn't want to push anything.

[haileyjordan]

Taylor,
We had arrived at my cousin's house and I smiled. I loved it here; it was so peaceful and right next to the beach. I walked up to the porch and unlocked it, stepping inside. I instantly felt relaxed as I let out a happy sigh. I looked over at Reed, "I need this, so bad."

[lauren.]

Reed;
I smiled softly as as I carried our things inside. It was really nice here and it wasn't too hot. It was just right. I looked around the place, thinking that this was nice. "Why have you never said your cousin had this? We could have taken many trips,"I said chuckling .

[haileyjordan]

Taylor,
I laughed a bit as I shrugged, "I dunno, it just never came up," I said with a smile. "You can pick any room you want," I told him as I led him down the hall. "Except this one," I pointed, "that one's mine," I grinned.

[lauren.]

Reed;
I rolled my eyes and smirked,"But you said I could get any roomx
,"I said quietly as I dropped Taylor's stuff off at her room and then just took the room across from hers.