Taylor's POV
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Both Jay and myself were discharged before visiting hours, before anybody else arrived. The time for our little hospital escape ending, he holds my bags down to the foyer and I walk happily next to him as many nurses eye him up. Matthew is on his way with the car and so we wait together, I expect him to usher me outside into the snow for a cigarette however he finds a booth in the the small cafe and buys me a coffee.
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Setting it down in front of me he takes a seat over the opposite side and I tell my body to shut up as it craves being near him, closer. I gaze into his blue, grey eyes as he sips his espresso watching me.
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"Taylor" he laughs slightly setting the coffee cup down.
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"Stop flirting with your eyes" he laughs.
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"I am not" I explain softly and he chortles.
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"So you and Rachel huh?" I ask openly and he laughs his head falling back.
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"Stop it you heard the whole entire thing earlier" he laughs and I smile.
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"That's not working itself out any time soon" he smiles and I laugh looking down at my coffee.
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"What" he says watching me think. I consider how their relationship was fine until I made problems for him. Our intimacy and how it's grown, the convolution of my inner most thoughts and feelings growing. How being with Matthew is so right for me, yet spending time with Jay has become second nature, like breathing. None of this adds up; it's not supposed to be.
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"I was thinking about how I am the problem in all of this, had I of just left everything alone Rachel and you would not have fought. And before any of that Ross wouldn't have fallen off of his bike. I am the problem in all of these things" I explain looking into my cup.
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"You are not a problem" he explains softly.
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"You're the solution to all of them actually" he smiles and I shake my head.
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"You're the solution always to Rachel losing her shit over nothing, you found Ross and saved his life. You are the solution to my stress and my avoidant issues" he laughs.
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"Avoidant attachment issues" I laugh.
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"That's the one, so thank you" he explains as my phone bleeps a message from Matthew, saying that he's outside.
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"Before we go." Jay says urgently finding my hand across the booth and holding it.
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"I care at all times, even if you just want to yammer on about something. I care" he smiles and I nod unbelieving.
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Jay takes charge and carries my small duffle out as I follow him; my body still feeling worse for wear, what with my wrists and the aches I'm experiencing all over my body.
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Matthew hops out of his 4x4 crosses, around the back and pulls me into his arms instantly as I approach the car. I flinch laughing and he apologises for squeezing me so hard.
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"You're okay, thank God you're okay" he says and I smile. He sets me down into the passenger side as Jay climbs in the back with the bags.
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"Jay how are you man" Matthew asks looking through the interior mirror at his friend.
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"I'm all good man, I just feel like shit for it all happening" he explains and I smile shooting a glance at him.
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"You couldn't have known" he says and I feel compelled to stroke him to reassure him but I don't. I turn around and face the windshield.
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"The apartment yeah" Matthew asks him placing his hand on my thigh. I wasn't aware that Jay had several houses, imagine having the ability to choose which home you want to go to.
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"Yeah thank you Matthew" Jay says and I sit back and relax.
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"What did you eat for dinner last night" I ask Matthew and he chuckles stroking me.
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"I just know you didn't eat properly because I wasn't home." I ask Matthew and he laughs.
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"Noodles" he laughs and I turn to Jay smiling, his eyes are on Matthews hands on my thigh.
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"The pot kind or you made noodles" I ask him.
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"The pot kind" he laughs and I tut.
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"I'll make a lamb curry tonight" I say as he pulls off of the highway. The small lanes up to wherever Jay's apartment is situated are not gritted and the snow is several metres deep now.
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"You don't have to cook" he says and I swat him.
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"I like it" I explain and he chuckles.
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Matthew pulls into a complex of luxury, high rise apartment's with fantastic views over both the city and the natural landscape. Gilbert Scott I notice has a private drive, containing his Audi and the Range Rover he picked me up in, alongside his motorbike. Matthew pulls up by the range and we get out.
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The drive links straight into the building where a private concierge is waiting in a smart suit, he wishes Jay a good day as he taps his key card onto the elevator and the doors open.
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The mirrored elevator opens and we step in, floor sixty two highlights and as the door closes soft classical music sounds over the speakers. Without a doubt it is the smoothest ride in an elevator I have ever endured, with two built in benches upholstered in rich navy velour. I rest on one bench as the lift dings through each floor swiftly.
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Once the doors finally open into Jay's apartment, I take in a vast skyline apartment looking not only over the city but beyond into the idilic mountains. I begin to imagine the views on a clear day and how you would be able to see way out further than you can now whilst the sky is full of snow. The windows stretch across the entire length of the far wall, and they are impressive. Jay flicks a switch and a dimmer blind falls from the ceiling to the floor, where you can still see the views yet the light is just slightly softer.
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"Taylor, please come in" Jay says laughing slightly as I finally step out of the elevator, Matthew smirks as I look out into what might possibly be the largest living space I've ever seen.
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A flatscreen that must be the size of my bedroom wall hangs from the far wall, a glass coffee table that takes pride in front of the large L shaped cream leather sofas, they are adorned with various different blankets including sheepskin and wool. All in neutral tones that complement the room. Beiges and light greys.
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The floor a dark oak natural wood that has been given a gloss finish, it contracts nicely with the light cream walls. Jay takes my Barbour coat and hangs it on a fancy coat rack in its own separate room from the living space, conscious of my shoes marking his floor I slip off my boots and stand on the heated floor in my dance tights and legs warmers, feeling the heated floor under my feet.
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"Taylor the least I can do is get you a drink would you like tea or coffee? A latte maybe?" He asks me as Matthew follows him through the hall, high ceilings and art work line the walls. I glance to my left and notice a separate laundry room, with functional cupboards and top of the range appliances.
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The hall opens up eventually to a large kitchen area almost the size of the living space. Set against a large window with views over the skyline the modern kitchen has all electric appliances, a boiling hot water tap, dishwasher and a triple electric oven. A separate kitchen island holds the electric hob. I look up and see a large dangling droplet light cascading down into the space, over an impressive marble table decorated with twelve velvety chairs.
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"A latte would be super" I look up at him and he smiles as my eyes catch the large print hung over the fireplace.
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"It's a Monet" he says walking around the large worktops in his trim cashmere jumper, he pulls three coffee cups down from a rack and sets up his coffee machine.
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"My mom used to say that in order to serve people coffee you must offer them cake too" he laughs and Matthew looks at him absolutely shocked. Jay doesn't talk about his mother much to other people, I'm an exception.
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"I didn't bake them but they're great" he says indicating to a sterling silver cake stand. Matthew slices three pieces of carrot cake and places them on a plate as Jay hands me my latte.
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"Here Jay says guiding me back into the large living space and turning the flatscreen on low.
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"I have no idea what Rachel may have been watching my guess is America's next top whatever" he laughs setting his coffee down on the glass table. As I perch myself into the sofa look out at the vast city skyline, I understand just why Rachel desperately wanted to come back and stay here earlier.
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"Like I said" he smiles down at me as the flatscreen shows us a bunch of skinny models prancing around. I eye the bookcase and he smiles.
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"I've got the classics and a lot of business journals" he laughs as Matthew takes a seat next to me, placing a warm sheepskin blanket over me.
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"Want me to get you a book instead" Jay laughs and I nod at him.
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"Please I'm fascinated to see what you would pick" I laugh and Matthew snickers as he turns on an action film.
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I watch Jay saunter over to his bookcase and peruse a whole load of options. He delicately lifts an original out of the rack and smiles. Hovering over me smiling he hands me an Austen novel, pride and prejudice.
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"Very good" I say to him and he laughs pleased with himself. I roll my eyes, sip my latte and then inspect the book thoroughly.
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"It's incredible, just imagine the amount of people who have fallen in love with this very book" I say and he looks at me beguiled.
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Matthew strokes my side as I read the book sinking further and further into the comfortable sofa. Losing all track of time and all interest in their conversation, I focus on the book and the developing plot between Elizabeth and Mr Darcy.
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The light escapes us, the sky turning a dull grey and at this height you can practically see the large clumps of snow falling directly from the sky. When I look back into the room I smile up at Jay instantly and he smirks watching me. He cannot have been watching me for almost two hours. Can he?
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"Baby, I'm taking you home" Matthew smiles down at me.
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"Mmm kay" I whisper as he stands up pulling his sweater back on and heading over to the cloakroom in order to retrieve my jacket. Sliding my boots on over my tights as Jay watches, I eye him closely. Surprised by the art and books he has in his possession. I figured he'd be more of a watches and guns type of guy.
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"Are you going to be okay ?" I whisper as he stands.
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"I'm going to be just fine" he smiles down at me.
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"I'll see you at university tomorrow" I say and he smiles.
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"No Taylor you'll see me in your dreams" he chuckles before Matthew steps out of the cloakroom.
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Matthew places the coat over me and smiles down as we walk over to the fancy elevator. He claps Jay on the back before escorting me inside. As the doors close, I watch Jay waltz back over to the sofa.
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"Matthew" I say softly and he smiles pulling my hips towards him as the lift descends. He kisses my lips softly and I smile at him.
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"How are you feeling" he smiles down at me as he kisses my lips softly.
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"A touch achey but I will be just fine" I tell him softly.
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"Better now that we're going to be at home together" I smile and he brushes my hair back.
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"I cannot wait to take you home" he whispers before taking my hand in his.
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