Inspiration: The Closer We Get

Taylor was very grateful, having at least one person that she could trust and count on. That's what a part of her needed. Chad was amazing but was this that Taylor should be feeling? Again and again, just because they lived together wasn't the only reason they were sexually attracted to each other but of course some dumb ass would think that. We all should know who that dumb ass is by now…

Taylor smiled and hummed while folding clothes. She was doing her and Chad's laundry and really didn't mind it. Well until Chad stood leaning against the laundry room door. He was so mesmerized by her body. She had on a tank top and booty shorts.

"Are you going to help me or just stand there? These are your clothes too."

Chad smiled and walked over to her and started helping. Taylor glanced at him.

"What are you up to, Chad?"

"I didn't know you would feel so comfortable walking around with what you have on."

"It's not like you haven't seen me…" Taylor caught herself. "Why do you care what I wear?"

"What were you about to say?"

"Nothing…You didn't answer my question."

"I thought you feel uncomfortable being around me."

"Oh…no, there is no reason to."

Chad smiled again and pulled her slowly towards him. Chad leaned over and kissed her. He pulled away just a bit.

"Does that make you feel uncomfortable?"

"No…should it?"

Chad smirked and kissed her again. He wrapped his arms around her and pulled her closer to him. Taylor placed her hands on his shoulders. Their kiss was filled with passion. Chad was gentle and loving. He pushed her against the wall and lifted her up and Taylor wrapped her legs around him. Chad kissed down her neck. Taylor sighed and bit her lip. Chad went back up to her lips, deepening the kiss.

He stopped and looked deep in her eyes. He slowly let her down.

"We should really get done with these clothes, now," Taylor said.

"We'll go out afterwards."

"Where did you want to go?"

"Anywhere you want to."

Taylor kissed him again and finished folding the clothes.

After about an hour, they got ready and left.

First, they went to a restaurant. It was a quiet place and that was perfect. They ordered something to eat and just talked the whole time.

"What made you write that song that you were singing this morning?"

"I was inspired by someone I was thinking about," Taylor smiled. Chad didn't know she was talking about him.

"Oh..."

"What about you? Not only are you a star basketball player but a very smart business man. I can't wait until you open your club."

"Yeah, but promise me that on the opening night, you will be there to sing."

"Ok, that day will be just for you."

"Um…excuse me…Ms. Mckessie, Mr. Danforth?" A woman stood at their table.

They looked at each other then up at her. "Yes?"

"Hi, I'm Danielle, the manager and well it is an honor to have both of you her."

"This is beautiful," Taylor smiled, "and you can call me Taylor."

"Ok, Taylor, I would love it if you sing just one song. If you don't mind?"

Taylor looked at Chad. He nodded his head slightly.

"Um…ok…I would love to!"

"Thank you so much!"

Taylor followed Danielle up to the stage.

"Good evening, everyone!" Danielle announced. "We have a very special guest who will be singing a lovely song, Miss Taylor Mckessie!"

Everyone clapped.

Danielle gave Taylor the microphone. Taylor took a deep breath, as the beat of the song started to play. She looked out into the audience directly at Chad and began to sing.

I get this feeling inside
Whenever I see you
You give me butterflies
And there's nothing I can do
The way it feels (Is just so sweet)
Your touch, your kiss it (It makes me weak)
Just let me show you this is true
Give me the chance
And I will prove

I really think
That you're the one
I want to show you
Where I'm coming from
I want to be your girl
And be the one
Who's down for you
I'd like to get the chance
To show you that (I want to show you boy)

My love is true

I know exactly why
I'm falling in love with you (falling in love with you)
You're so gentle
So special
So masculine
It's just like honey to a bee
The way that you
Have captured me
Just like a taste
Of ecstasy

Taylor couldn't help but to look directly at Chad and smile. He was smiling as well. Whether he knew this song was to him or not, Taylor was really trying to let him know how she felt. She was indeed falling for him more and more each day.

You need to know
That I believe
You are the one
That makes me
Feel this way
The way you make me feel
Just let me show you
This is true
I don't want to be
Without you
And I don't want
To live without you

Chad couldn't take his eyes off of her. He has said this over and over again but she was just beautiful.

I want to be the one
Let me know boy
Can I be the one
That you want
That you need
Let me know boy
Cause I'm into you
And I want you
Cause I need too

How can it be
That you're the one
I want to show you
Where I'm coming from
I want to be your girl
And be the one
Who's down for you
I'd like
To get the chance
To show you that
My love is true

After she finished singing she felt so relieved and so happy and all she heard was a loud applause.

"Wasn't that amazing?" Danielle asked getting back on stage. "Taylor, you are such a talented young lady! I hope you will come back."

"Thank you, Danielle and I sure will."

Taylor smiled again and walked off the stage with people still clapping for her.

"I agree with Danielle, Tay," Chad said. "You have so much beauty."

She was grinning, trying to resist the temptation to kiss Chad, so she kissed his cheek and embraced him. Chad put his arms around her waist.

After a few seconds, they pulled away. Chad paid for their dinner and they left. Chad was being such a gentleman. He opened the door for her when they were getting into the car and when they stopped at a red light; he took her hand in his.

Once at home, they said their goodnights and unfortunately, went to their separate rooms. They took their showers and went to bed.


BOOM! BOOM! The violent sound of thunder came.

BA-BOOM!

Car alarms started to go off and the bright light from the lightening came along.

It was about 2:00 in the morning and Taylor just couldn't sleep. She tossed and turned in the bed. Her dream seemed like it was turning into a terrible nightmare. Everything that had happened came back. The image of the person outside her house kept coming to her mind. The man's face that tried to rape her came to mind.

Taylor gasped, bolting up and deep breathing. She got up to peek out the window. The storm was getting worse. The rain pounded at the window. The thunder becoming louder!

Taylor went downstairs to the kitchen. She got a cup to make some water. She only glanced at the patio and for just that instant, she thought she saw someone. She looked again and yes indeed, she saw someone wearing all black, the same person that was at her house.

Taylor screamed and dropped her cup. She ran upstairs and bumped into Chad, who was running downstairs. Taylor almost fell backwards but Chad caught her and she fell into his arms, holding on for dear life and starting to cry.

"It's okay."

Taylor was sobbing on his shoulder.

Chad started rubbing her back. "You ok?" he asked softly.

She nodded. Though, she had a worried look. Tears ran down her face. Chad gently whipped her tears away. Chad looked into Taylor eyes, filled with fear. Taylor rested her head on his shoulder and he rested his head on hers.

"I saw him…."

"Who?"

"The man that was at my house."

"Tay, nobody is out there."

"I know what I saw!"

"Ok…I'll go look." Chad got up and was about to go downstairs but Taylor pulled on his arm.

"No! Chad, I want you to stay here."

"Nothing is going to happen. Come with me but stay behind me."

She was reluctant at first then nodded.

They slowly walked downstairs. Chad held onto Taylor's hand. They went into the kitchen, to the patio. Chad slowly opened the door.

"See, nobody is here," he said looking back at her. He then stepped outside to look around. He came back inside and made sure he locked the door.

Taylor picked up the cup and put it on the counter. Chad saw how terrified she was still. He embraced her, holding her until she relaxed. Taylor hid her face against Chad's chest and started crying again.

"Shhh…" Chad whispered soothingly. "I'm right here. I won't let anything hurt you."

Taylor stopped crying; she felt safe in Chad's arms.

"Come on, I have something to show you."

Chad held Taylor by her waist as he guided her to a room that she never paid attention to, mainly because it was locked, actually padlocked.

Chad put in the password and opened the door. It was a security room.

"I had cameras set everywhere outside."

"You did that for me?"

"Yeah, Tay. I want to make sure you are safe and comfortable. Do you feel better now?"

"Yes…" she nodded.

They walked out the room. Chad closed the door and entered the password, which locked it again.

Chad picked her up and carried her upstairs. Taylor wrapped her arms around his neck. He went into her room, laid her down on the bed and laid next to her, embracing her. He tightened his grip around her waist and with his other hand rubbing her arm.

Taylor looked up at him and smiled. Chad looked down, staring into her eyes. Chad leaned down and captured Taylor's lips with his own.

The Following Night

It was a quiet night, much better than the night before but Taylor wanted to be with Chad. She got out of her bed and went to Chad's room. Before opening his door, she took a deep breath. Taylor opened the door slowly.

"Chad?"

He was asleep.

Taylor stepped in and closed the door. Taylor smiled and got in bed. She laid with her back against his chest. She moved closer for her body to fit perfectly with his. She put his arm around her.

Chad woke up. "Tay?"

She turned around to face him. "I didn't mean to wake you," she whispered.

"No, it's ok." He kissed her forehead then her lips softly.

Taylor cuddled back into his embrace, feeling the warmth of his body.

"Goodnight, Chad."

"Goodnight, Tay."

Soon they fell back to sleep.