Taylor’s POV
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We do have a new car, well actually it's my designated car. It's red and it's not majorly fancy because I know how to rein Jay in. When he gets that look in his eyes, the one where he impulsively buys stuff that we do not need. The car is modern and has all of the gadgets you could need but it's not a show off car. It's a mini clubman, it's a little bit bigger than a classic mini and I love it.
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I've parked up at university in our usual spot and Jay has enjoyed being a backseat driver the whole trip. I let him get away with it because waking up to him is a dream especially when he's in a playful mood.
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After kissing me everywhere he swiftly began pleasuring me. We then showered together and he made breakfast. I'm wearing my ring, and I smile looking down at it. I must not lose it even at dance. Today it's warm and I'm showing off my tan in a mini skirt and cami. My natural Australian tan will not be rivalled by anybodies today.
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"Ready to go see the others" he nods looking over at Matty and Ross. I glance at Jay, his hair has grown and he's tied half of it up with a band. He's wearing a collection of bracelets and a white T-shirt. I gaze at the outline of his nipple ring and tattoos through the shirt. It's distracting me, to say the least.
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"Yeah why not" I say leaning into him and kissing his lips. Stroking his arms with my fingertips.
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"Mmmm or we could just stay here in the car" he smiles winking at me.
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I laugh and open my door stepping out into the warm air, away from our air conditioned car. He gets out the other side and pulls his bag over his shoulder, shutting the car door and leaning on the side. Our friends wouldn’t recognise this car, they’re used to seeing us in his Audi and I watch as Ross clocks us surprised from across the lot.
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Once I've locked up our car he walks in step with me and grasps my hand in his as we head over to the others. My tummy flips a little not only at the feeling of his hand in mine but also seeing the others and their reaction to our engagement. My sandals clinking on the pavement as we approach Matthew and his 4x4.
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"Tay" Ross smiles his easy grin on our approach. His arms are already extended and I smile back at him. Ross always makes me feel welcome and wanted. He throws his cigarette away and wraps his arms around me.
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"Hey" I say giving him a small hug and then swiftly putting some distance between us. He grasps my hand and eyes the rock smiling.
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"Oh that is quite something" he says to Jay with a wry smile.
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"It's beautiful" he says to me looking into my eyes again.
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I dare not look at Matty. Not a chance. Whether it’s regret in his eyes or distaste I do not want to see it.
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"What's Sydney like ?" Ross asks me and I am grateful for the distraction.
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"It's hot" I laugh as Ross looks over my rich brown tan.
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"You both have wicked tans" Ross says easing the atmosphere, it’s a skill that he is expert at.
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"And new tattoos" he laughs eyeing my finger again.
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"Yeah, impulsive" I smile pulling my top up slightly to show off the date on my ribs.
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"It's the date of the engagement" I say stealing a quick glance at Matty. His eyes holding regret just like I knew they would, deep green pits of sadness that I cannot escape.
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"Congratulations both of you" Matty finally says, rather formally. Taking a drag on his cigarette he then swiftly stubs it out. He smiles briefly and pulls his leather jacket on and walks away to art.
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"That went well" I say quietly during his quick departure. Ross laughs a little and then grabs his bag putting his motorcycle helmet away.
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"Anything new?" I ask whist we're all walking to psychology. Climbing the usual stone steps to the building like a weight has been lifted off of my shoulders, having finally seen Matthew and even though his reaction wasn’t entirely positive, it still went better than I had anticipated. I had imagined a full on brawl in the university parking lot.
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"Not really actually. Oh are you still up for the show and getting pierced this weekend by the way" he asks.
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"Yes sure" I say smiling.
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Ross grins from ear to ear and I remember how much I like making him smile. He takes away my anxiety from the situation with Matthew. Jay guides us over to our usual seats and I sit next to him holding onto his forearm. Just as the lights dip and the lecture begins Jay leans into me.
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"My mums tonight ?" He says softly.
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I turn to him and smile. He laughs slightly.
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"So you arranged it all" I ask.
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"Yeah always do don't I" he laughs.
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I kiss him lightly and of course that's enough of a yes for him.
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I spend the lecture taking notes and he spends the lecture staring at me. Not uncomfortably just in the way that he always has done. My legs are crossed in his direction and his warm hand is rested on my thigh.
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Once the lecture has finished I smile over at him.
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"You're not relying on me for notes are you" I sigh teasing him.
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"Because you're not gonna get them" I laugh.
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"Oh yeah" he says playfully tickling me lightly as I laugh kissing him lightly on the lips. Ross clears his throat and at first I imagine that he is merely uncomfortable at our public display of affection. However as I follow his eye line,
I recognise the dull blonde staring daggers at me.
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"Taylor" Jane utters approaching us, Plain Jane is Jays ex. This is on him to deal with, not me. She eyes me with derision and a hint of jealousy.
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"It's Mrs Gilbert Scott" Jay says seriously correcting her.
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"What" she asks slightly abashed her wide mouth turned into a huge frown.
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"Taylor and I are engaged" he says simply eyeing her quickly and then feasting his eyes upon me.
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"You're engaged" she says shocked, laughing slightly as she looks down upon him. She couldn’t imagine that he would ever commit to forever.
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"Yes now please leave us alone" he says annoyed. His voice thick with aggravation. Plain Jane and her meek sallow skin, her annoying nasal laugh is not how I wish to spend my first day back and uni and so I stand up defiantly intent on ignoring her. She sighs and glares at me clearly put out.
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"Is that all ?" I say when she doesn't move out of my way. Exasperated and rolling her eyes she skulks away to find somebody else to annoy.
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“Now that one hates me”I laugh slightly once myself, Jay and Ross are standing back outside on the stone steps.
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"Taylor she's so jealous of you it's unreal. Whatever she says comes from that negative place of jealousy" Jay says guiding me away from the building.
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"Yeah she's odd" Ross laughs and I shake my head, shrugging off the entire conversation.
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We head into the canteen and grab some food together. Jay laughs when I grab some pasta and pays for our lunch. Even though I offer to get it.
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Everybody is seated on the collection of sofas in the corner and I notice the canteen now has a pool table, I quip with Jay that I will be beating him at a game of pool one day soon. Joshua Morelli is seated at the table and I register that he is now part of our social group. A new girl seated with him, practically on his lap with her platinum blonde hair. Next to them is Rach and Nate. Rach smiles at me as I approach with Jay. Matty is opposite sitting with Ross.
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We take the last seat next to Ross, myself on Jays lap.
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"Let's see it" Rach smiles at me, dying of anticipation.
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She stands up and walks towards me. She gasps in awe and smiles at Jay.
"Now that is an engagement ring" she smiles.
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"No more bachelor parties for you then" Nate says
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"Not at all, got everything I need" Jay laughs hugging me.
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"Ugh" Rach sighs gagging.
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They still don't get along, they bear each other. It is Jays fault really. He messed around with Rach, pretended to love her. And eventually hurt her. We don't mention it. Ever.
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"What made you pop the question" Nate asks.
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"Well I knew a while ago and I planned it all. The ring was made for Taylor, by my uncle. It took sometime to make. I know what I have and I want to keep her for the rest of my life" he says as I smile looking down at my pasta yet deciding to lock lips with Jay first.
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"Okay okay, we get it" Rach laughs. I pull myself away from his lips and eat my pasta.
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"Happy for you both" Nate says smiling and I genuinely smile back at him.
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"Thank you" I say softly.
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"Want a round of pool Josh" I laugh casually whilst eating. Platinum blonde eyes me and interjects his response. Josh and I have played each other at pool before and I won, it’s a lighthearted joke between the two of us.
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"No he's alright" she answers coldly for him and I balk. Why is he letting her answer for him? I glance at Joshua and notice his chagrined expression, his football jersey draped over her tight black dress.
Possessive aren’t we, I think idly before speaking with her.
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"Hey, sorry I didn't catch your name?" I say. We can be friends I just know it.
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"I'm Kat" she says simply.
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"Nice to meet you Kat" I smile. See not so bad. I can play nicely with her.
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