Ross POV
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"It will be okay man" Matty says to me. And I can't believe we're here; Matty giving me advice on Taylor.
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"I know, I'm just an idiot. She's engaged to him. He has everything. I just have my feelings for her." I say and he steals a quick knowing glance at me.
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"You're not an idiot." He says looking out of the windscreen.
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"And if you are so am I" he laughs.
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"She asked me whether I loved her, just before we walked over to you guys" I say in protest.
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"And you told her yes right" Matty says pushing his brunette hair back. He takes a drag on his cigarette.
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"Of course" I say.
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"I always have. And I've not had it before where I've just not been able to shake it" I add.
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I decide I need to talk to him, tell him everything. Matty is a good friend after all.
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"Before when you were in hospital, in the middle of the night she hugged me because I was upset. And I kissed her, I shouldn't have. But she kissed me back" I say.
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"And just before prom, when I went upstairs to give Kat her shoes. She was there and it was an accident but she opened the bedroom door completely naked and we had a moment. Well I did I don't know about her" I say.
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"You need to do what's best for you." He says.
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"If being around her is too much, then limit it" he adds.
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"Even just for now, whilst it's still fresh" he says.
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We go quiet for a minute listening to some rock song on his radio.
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"Man I've been there" he says absentmindedly.
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"When she broke up with me. And for months and months after, I even asked her, begged her actually to come to London with me." He says and I look at him incredulously.
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"London on your internship?" I say.
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"That's the one" he says and turns onto my driveway.
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We hop out and I open the front door, walking into my average sized semi detached house. My parent's old one. It's not like the house we're going to for this party; mansions with pools, gyms and tennis courts.
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"She's pregnant Ross" Matty says flicking the lights on.
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"She's pregnant, she should be totally off bounds. I've told myself that changes everything but I still love her" I say.
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I glance at my watch, it's already half 7 and we should be leaving. I hop in the shower letting the water wash away this day. I dress in a button up shirt, not my usual style but it looks smart. I undo the top two buttons, looking in the mirror assessing what to do with my longish hair. I pull half of it up in a top knot.
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I pull my Levi's on and I'm almost ready to go. I put some aftershave on, my silver ring and my string bracelets. I head out and downstairs refusing to think about Taylor and what she might be wearing tonight.
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"A shirt" Matty says laughing at me.
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"You never wear shirts" he smiles.
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"You always wear shirts" I laugh back sarcastically.
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"Cheer up man, you look great" he says casually as I'm getting us a cab.
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Once we arrive at Joshua's, I scan the room. I tell myself I'm not looking for her but I know I am. I see Kat and she gives me a scowl.
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I keep looking waiting for her to be in front of my eyes. Jay, Rach and Nate are all standing by the bar. Yes rich people have bars in their homes. Jay is wearing a shirt too and he's having a laugh with Nate. Rachel has clocked me and she's about to swoop in.
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"Hey" I hear her voice say and my whole conversation with Matty goes out of the window.
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I glance over my shoulder and Taylor is holding two beers one for me, and one which she hands to Matty. I glance at the red dress that she's gone for, trying not to stare, her hair flowing loose down her back. Tan skin glowing and shimmering. A classic red dress with a low cut top accentuating her cleavage. Skimping down her waist, going over her hips and trailing down. Her legs are out too she's wearing heels, matching red heels.
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Matty like a true gentlemen leans in and kisses her cheek to greet her.
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"Thank you" he says.
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"We're very sober" he laughs. And I marvel at how good he is with her, considering everything. He just keeps it super cool.
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"Me too" she laughs back.
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"Of course" he smiles at her.
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"This one's a virgin" she smiles showing him her cocktail glass.
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"Hey, Ross" she says hugging me. And I chastise myself for not being smooth like Matty.
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"Taylor, nice dress" I compliment her giving her a hug.
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"Thanks" she smiles looking into my eyes and then turning to head towards the others.
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I don't think this dress could get any better, however I'm stunned when she walks in front of me and I realise it's backless. It scoops all the way down her lower back. I find myself looking and I tell myself to get a grip. I know where I would like to be gripping and holding onto though.
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I look over at Rachel and she is chatting to Joshua Morelli and Nate. Jay is watching his soon to be wife walk up to him, and to be fair if she was mine I would have exactly the same expression on my face. He doesn't see me or Matty or anybody else for that matter, just Taylor.
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Taylor and her long hair, in probably the skimpiest dress I've ever seen her wear. What is she playing at? How am I supposed to be interested in any other girl with her in the room?
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She hands him the last beer she was holding and his hand goes around her resting on her back.
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"Hey man" he says to Matty, they have an odd indifference to each other now. A long time ago they were great friends; when they were both dickheads. I begin wishing that Taylor had met them both then, so that she could see how really I am the best guy.
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"Alright Jay" Matty says.
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I greet Jay keeping my eyes off of his fiancée. Maybe if I call her his fiancée all the time and not Taylor I'll forget her. More wishful thinking.
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"Taylor" Joshua Morelli says.
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"Joshua" she replies in Jays arms.
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"May I just say you look wonderful" he smiles.
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"Thanks for inviting us" she says meaning herself and Jay. She gives him a sweet grin.
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"Not a problem" he smiles, he's had a few.
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"I expect good music" she smiles.
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"This isn't good music!?" He laughs.
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"This wont get people dancing" she smiles.
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"Well how about" he smiles back.
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"You takeover the playlist" he finishes.
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"Gladly" she says eyeing Rachel.
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"I'm feeling like old school RnB tonight" she smiles.
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"You know the type where you can move and look hot doing it" she adds.
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"Oh Taylor you do not even need to move to look hot" he sighs and Jay eyes him warily. Warning glare one. For Jay he's being ever so relaxed.
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"Right then let's get this music changed" Rachel says not to be left out.
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And the two girls leave our little group to go and set the music right. I do try not to watch Taylor go, but being the only lady here in red it's hard. I tell myself it's the dress choice. But really I know it's just her.
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