So I just realized the wedding had to be in the summer because DOMA so let's pretend Taylor was already accepted into a college this entire time, even though she was filling out applications earlier in the story.
Brandon and Taylor went around the backyard stringing lights quickly , while the rest of the kids set tables and brought out chairs. Taylor had been unusually quite the entire day. First she had gone back to bed after the adoption announcement and didn't get up till Mariana dragged her out. Holding the ladder she stood on Brandon decided to inquire.
" Hey Tay, you never gave me a real reason why you were ok with the adoption" Taylor kept on working, not even turning to look at her brother. " I mean you haven't been Callie's biggest fan or anything..."
" What do you want me to say Brandon " Taylor climbed down and stared at the brunette. " You think I'm gonna tell mom's they shouldn't adopt these kids who they obviously love and care about? It's fine...I'm leaving in what? Three months , I mean whatever I love getting replaced. " Taylor pushed past Brandon and sped into the house.
" If I'm gonna marry you I'm going to marry all of you...the scar , the bullet and the cop" Lena's voice cracked as she whispered to Stef but she meant every single word. Pushing her forehead against her fiancée's she patiently waited for a response. She had been trying so hard, for so long to be ok with Stef's job. She tried to rationalize it and just let it go. But once her worse nightmare was realized Lena understood she didn't need to be ok with Stef's job, she just needed to be ok with Stef.
" I love you so much Lena " Stef pushed Lena away slightly so she could look her in the eye. " I adore you and I want everyone in the world to know. " Both women smiled and giggled a bit , kissing several times. Just then two loud sets of knocks brought them out of their bubble.
" Come on ladies whatever it is I'm sure you can work it out" Sharon's voice flowed through the door.
" Yes , there are a lot of worried people out here " Dana added. Both women giggled at their mothers.
" Be out in sec! " Lena informed " Everything is fine
" Yes everything is VERY fine " Stef cooed and captured Lena's lips in her own
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The wedding was cheering Taylor up a bit, getting to see her momma's so happy and giddy couldn't help but make her smile. Jude had become her little helper in the final clean up before the ceremony. Talking the trash to the ally together Taylor reached for a gate door when she saw something that made her want to puke. " Hey Jude " Taylor quickly bent down to stop her foster brother. " I think I left another trash bag in the kitchen. Could yo get it for me?"
" Sure! Let me throw this one away first"
" No Jude! " but it was to late, he had push the gate open to reveal Brandon and Callie attached at the mouth. Callie went after Jude who ran into the ally. Taylor huffed and threw the bags to the ground. " What the FUCK is wrong with you " with her high heels on Taylor was eye level with her brother. " How can you be so careless and..." taking a deep breathe Taylor stepped away. " You know what? I'm done. If you don't wanna listen to me fine, but this is going to end very badly for everyone. I hope it's worth it ." Taylor turned on heels and stormed off, almost knocking Talya over in the process.
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Laying in bed Taylor looked through old photo albums. Picture of her and mama , then with Brandon and Stef and then the twins. They had all been through a lot. Dancing with her entire family that night had been bitter sweet. She couldn't imagine waking up without five other kids running all over the place, not hearing Mariana and Jesus bicker, or Brandon play the piano or Stef call everyone love. She wondered if they would care or miss her when she left. If Callie and Jude would quickly fill in the hole she left. Ruffling in the hallway pulled her out of her thoughts. Quickly putting the book away Taylor tip toed the stairs to see Callie standing at the door.
" Ahhm " Callie spun her head around to see Taylor standing on the landing , arms folded, left eyebrow cocked. It reminded Callie of her first night here. "Where do you think you are going ?" Taylor whispered harshly.
" Look just go back to sleep, I know you want me gone anyways"
" Who told you that? Look I don't exactly love you or anything but everyone else in this house does and I love them...so you should stay. What ever you're running from it's not that bad. "
" You saw what happened...I can't stay, I'm being selfish"
" Wanting to be happy makes you selfish? Look we both knows moms will hunt you down so you are really only making this more awkward when you get back. I don't get you thing for Brandon but running away isn't going to help anyone. Think about Jude! He will be heart broken"
" You don't understand"
"Yes, I do. You are being selfish Callie, you don't wanna put yourself out there and risk getting hurt or rejected so instead of staying and solving these problems you helped create you are running. Only punks run, you don't seem like a punk to me. " Callie just stood silently and stared at the older girl. " Now, we can go about this two ways. We can both go upstairs and go to sleep , so our moms can wake up the day after their wedding without a disaster on their hands. Or you can run away and I'll go wake Stef up, she is pretty good at chases on foot. "
Callie looked the girl In front of her up and down " Fine"
" That a girl , we can talk about this more in the morning if you want, I'm just to tired for this right now " Both girls climbed the stairs.
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Several hours later Callie crept down the stairs once more, bag on here side to find a bell attached to the doorknob in a complicated knot and Taylor, sleeping in the adjacent room. A note was taped to the door that read :
" There is a bell attached the other side of the door too. See you in the morning, love your big sis.
Ok so now it's time to start making stuff up! I was thinking about getting a little fluff in here before we get to more drama! What do you of Taylor lately? What directions do you think the story should go? I apologize again for talking so long with updates
