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Innocent

A/N: Sequel to Sparks Fly. Takes place two years after the events of Sparks Fly. Story based on the song of the same name by Lifehouse. This chapter is partially on Innocent by Taylor Swift. I am still working on the prequels but I decided to take a break from assignments and write this. Enjoy :-)

Taylor McKessie was sat on the couch in her apartment looking at wedding magazines. There were so many possibilities and she couldn't wait until the day that she would be able to see her plans come to life.

Taylor stretched across to the coffee table in front of her to grab a highlighter. She used the highlighter to circle flower arrangements before turning to her notepad and placing a tick next to 'flower arrangements' on her list.

Taylor sighed as she read her checklist:

Wedding Plans

Wedding Dress

Bridesmaid Dresses

Suits

Shoes

Table Settings

Flower Arrangements

Ceremony Venue

Minister

Music

Reception Venue

DJ?

Food Menu

Drinks Menu

Guest List

Bridesmaids

Groomsmen

Maid of Honour

Best Man

Photographer

Some of the items had a single tick next to them, representing that Taylor had chosen some options like for the flower arrangements. Other items had two ticks beside them, representing that Taylor had already chosen options and organised them for the day.

The wedding would be held on January 28 2011. It was four months away.

Taylor was planning the entire day on her own while also studying full time.

It was putting a strain on her relationship with Chad especially when they hardly saw each other. Chad was always travelling for basketball games, leaving little time for him to visit Taylor in Connecticut.

With all the wedding planning and college work Taylor hadn't been able to take a weekend off to watch Chad play in two months which wasn't helping the situation.

Taylor placed her notepad and magazine on the coffee table. She stared at her phone waiting for it to ring. She hadn't heard from Chad in a few days and was starting to get worried.

As if he heard her worries, Taylor's phone started to ring.

Taylor smiled as she answered, "McKessie."

"Good morning beautiful," Chad's tired voice responded, "sorry I didn't call sooner coach had us working crazy hours. We made it to the finals. After practice I usually come home and crash. Mum's worrying over me cause I miss meals."

"I'm proud of you but Chad I agree, you can't miss meals," Taylor's voice became worried.

"Relax Tay, I have breakfast before I go to training. They provide us lunch and snacks. I've only missed dinner like three times," Chad said before he yawned.

"Did you just get home?" Taylor questioned curiously.

"Uh yeah," Chad said softly.

"Chad how long have you been training for?" Taylor asked shocked.

"Yeah, uh long time. Told you crazy hours," Chad reminded her.

"I should let you go then, get some sleep," Taylor responded quietly.

"Nah, I'm good. How's wedding planning going?" Chad asked.

"Um it's getting there. I still have a lot to do though," Taylor admitted.

"You'll get it done Tay I have faith in you," Chad said with a smile.

"Thanks. I miss you Chad," Taylor responded sadly.

"I miss you too Tay. We have next week off from practice before finals begin the following week so I'll be there soon," Chad tried to reassure her.

"Good cause I don't think I could get through another week without seeing you," Taylor sighed.

"Me either," Chad admitted.

There was a pause as they both thought about their reunion.

"Well I better get to bed. I'll try and call you tomorrow," Chad broke the silence.

"Okay. Goodnight babe. Sleep tight. I love you," Taylor said.

"Thanks babe. Have a good day. I love you too," Chad responded.

The line went dead.

Taylor sighed, it was going to be a long four days until she could see Chad again and that was if he actually came on the Monday.

Elsewhere Chad was staring at a picture of himself and Taylor from that fateful night, the night that he proposed.

Taylor and Chad were once again sitting on the swings in the Bolton's backyard.

"I love you Tay and I know that we're going to get through the next three years whatever it takes. I know that I don't want to have a life without you," Chad said as Taylor slowed her swing down, wanting to talk to Chad herself.

"I love you too Chad and we'll make it through this, I know that we will. Together we can do anything and everything remember," Taylor smiled.

"That's my point Tay, together we're stronger. I don't want to be without you. That's why," Chad began as he stood up and stood in front of Taylor holding her hand, "Taylor McKessie will you do me the honour of becoming my wife?"

Taylor sat there in shock, she felt like all the air had been taken out of her and her heart had stopped beating. Never had Taylor expected her graduation night to include this moment or anything similar.

Chad looked at Taylor expectantly as she still didn't make a sound or move.

"Tay?" Chad asked worriedly a few minutes after she still didn't respond.

Taylor shook her head as she focussed back on the guy in front of her.

Tears sprung to Taylor's eyes as she nodded her head vigorously, "yes, yes Chad, of course."

Chad's worry turned to excitement as he took a small black box out of his pocket opening it to reveal a delicate silver band with diamonds littering the band, a single diamond placed in the centre. Taylor couldn't help but put her hands over her mouth in shock. Chad slipped the ring onto her ring finger before standing and pulling Taylor up with him and into his arms.

Chad spun Taylor around as they both laughed and grinned from pure joy and excitement.

Chad couldn't help the small smile that found its way to his face as he remembered how excited everyone else was for them. It hadn't taken long for everyone at the party to figure out what was happening, they were surrounded by friends and family, everyone had congratulated them.

It had been two years since that amazing night and Taylor couldn't wait to marry her man.

A small smile appeared on her face as she looked at her engagement ring, still perfectly sat on her ring finger.

Taylor's smile faltered as she looked at all of the wedding planning things that were spread out around her.

Fortunately her thoughts were interrupted by the sound of the apartment buzzer. Taylor got up from the couch and went to answer it.

"Who is it?" Taylor spoke into the speaker.

"Your best friend, better half, light of your life," came the response.

Taylor laughed, "come on up Gabi."

Taylor pressed the button that allowed her best friend to enter the building. She waited the five minutes for her best friend to climb the insane number of stairs before opening the front door to let her in.

The two women hugged.

"Ugh, when are they going to fix that damn lift?" Gabriella grumbled.

Taylor laughed, "who knows. I've spoken to the ridiculous landlady but I doubt she'll fix it. I'll just have to wait until Chad finishes his year and then we can find a new place to live."

"Ah yes just another eight weeks of trudging up those disastrous stairs," Gabriella mumbled.

Taylor rolled her eyes, "you're overreacting my friend. It's a great workout."

"Yeah I suppose you're right," Gabriella sighed and then she smiled, "I guess I'll just have to keep making meetings with the dress fitter in the lead up to the wedding."

Taylor smiled in response, "see positive thinking Gab."

"So speaking of the wedding, how's the planning going?" Gabriella questioned.

Taylor laughed good-naturedly before leading her best friend over to the lounge room which had become her unofficial wedding planning office.

Taylor grabbed her list and handed it to Gabriella, "I've ticked off everything that I've made choices of and double ticked everything that has been organised."

"That's amazing Tay," Gabriella grinned.

Taylor smiled softly at her best friend, glad that Gabriella was happy.

"You are the bestest best friend in the entire world and an incredible maid of honour," Gabriella said excitedly.

And that was the kicker.

Taylor wasn't planning her own wedding, she was planning Gabriella and Troy's.