Taylor’s POV
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The sun has set on our perfect day as Matty drives us through the lanes, the headlights lighting up the path ahead. Trees lining either side of the car make it appear darker than it really is. The heater is on and the music down low. He rests one hand on my thigh, he's so confident. He doesn't have to overcompensate, he's just himself unapologetically.
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My phone buzzes. And I scramble in my bag to retrieve it. I unlock it feeling like I haven't looked at it for hours. It's now a foreign object to me.
Matty's hand reaches up and down my thigh.
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"Rhea" I say to him
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"They're with everybody" I say to him.
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“You wanna join them babe?" He says simply.
I think for a minute, What's the alternative? One tree hill and my bedroom? Or potentially Victoria’s Secret reveal just for Matthew. Imagining him pulling off my fancy undies is something I would like to try out for real.
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I flick my brunette curls back amazed that my hair has remained silky and frizz free. I mentally thank Rhea for the hair tips. I'm overdressed for a house party. I'm also slightly wine drunk already after my two large glasses.
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Perhaps attending this party would be an opportunity to iron things out between Ross and myself. But what exactly is this between me and Matty? I look over at him. He's thinking too.
Concern shadows his face.
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"They're at Ross' house" there I said it, the elephant in the room that needs to be addressed.
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"We could go, his isn't far from mine and then we could drive back to mine or I can drop you home”he says.
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"I won't drink, you deserve to have a good time though. Looking like that" he says flashing my outfit a look.
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"You look amazing by the way, I like the dress. Did I mention that before?" he laughs.
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My mind questions whether I’m ready to stay with Matty alone overnight. My heart jumps at the offer.
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"If it makes you feel more comfortable you can take Kim's room if you're not ready to stay in mine" he says realising my thought process.
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"Matthew I would love to stay overnight with you" I say cheekily.
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He laughs, it's dark but I’m sure I see him blush.
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"Taylor" he retaliates.
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"I love that name" he says looking out the windshield.
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"I've never heard of a girl named Taylor but it is very you" he smirks.
"And what do you mean by that" I laugh messaging Rhea that we will be there.
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"Well you're unique, unlike most girls" he smiles looking over at me.
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"My dad chose my name, he wanted me to stand out I think" I say.
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“Taylor Elena Harris, you stand out all in your own” he smiles and I chuckle.
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Rhea informs me that Jen is at the party just as a heads up. For some reason though she doesn't bother me all that much after our date. Although I haven't met her yet, I bet she's outspoken and domineering. I'm going to have to outsmart her.
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"What are you deliberating" Matthew asks reading my body language.
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"Nothing really" I say softly looking out at the trees.
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"Please tell me" he asks directly.
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"Sorry to be a downer, but have you got anything else at all to share with me before we do this" I ask him, I want to know everything. This is I’ll give me an advantage and no weaknesses to be exploited.
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"Not at all, what else would I have to tell you?" He says surprised.
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"I know it all, the history with Jen and Rach? If so then we're all good." I ask him.
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"Completely, of course" he says reassuringly.
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"Look I get it being around someone's ex is beyond annoying but don't overthink it. We didn't date I told you that right? I think Rach wanted more, and bastard that I am, I turned her down." He explains.
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I feel slightly better. He rubs my upper thigh, how does he do that and drive? Skills. It's making me want him more. I don't know how I'm going to keep my hands off of him so I won't.
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Matty stops off at the off license, he buys me a bottle of Malibu as he says Ross has rubbish alcohol. He also gets tobacco, mint filters and some disaronno for me to try.
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We park up outside Ross' house. He leans over to me hand still on my thighs and kisses me. Urgently and passionately. When he breaks it off he keeps his lips on mine.
“Let's do it right this time around yeah?" He says cheekily.
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I follow him out of the car slightly stunned by the kiss. He rests an arm around my shoulders I'm still wearing his jacket. I look down at my heeled boots and long legs, my burgundy dress that shows off my figure. I feel confident, how could I not? Matty draped around me and I'm dressed the part. His possessiveness pretty much screams; she's with me. And this is one instance where I don't mind that one bit.
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