We can't play this game anymore,
but Can we still be friends?
Things just can't go on like before,
but Can we still be friends?
Taylor's POV
I watched his expression as it went from joyful to crestfallen. He immediately knew my words had to have some kind of impact, due to the tears visibly on my face and the serious tone I'd taken.
Chad- what's wrong baby
He asked in a tone that almost made me cringe. It was filled with hope and love.
Taylor- please don't hate me
Chad- honey, I could never hate you
He replied brushing a wisp of hair from my face and holding me close.
Taylor- I already hate myself
I said more to myself than to Chad. He was obviously confused and it showed on his face.
Chad- Taylor, sweetie what is this?
Taylor- wait, before I say anything could you just… please kiss me.
Because it'll be our last. He nodded slightly before pressing his lips gently against mines. I closed my eyes trying to remember everything about this moment before I had to break his heart. After a few more seconds he pulled away caressing my cheek.
We had something to learn
Now it's time for the wheel to turn
Things are said one by one
Before you know it's all gone
Chad- now what did you have to say
Taylor- Chad I love you so much. You've been nothing short of wonderful to me for the past seven years. You helped me through one of the worst times in my life and I owe you everything for that.
Chad- you deserve it baby, you're special to me Tay. I always knew that even when it didn't seem like it. I know I hurt you then but I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you honey making up for the past and building a future with you.
A new stream of guilt and tears rolled down my cheeks.
Taylor- Chad I love you
Chad- I know baby I love you to
Taylor- wait …. Chad I love you, but I'm not …. I 'm not in love with you.
The smile dropped from his face and his expression hardened. He pushed me away from him.
Chad- what?
I grabbed his hand
Taylor- I can't let you marry me. Chad you'll always be my first love no one can ever change that okay. But you're just not my true love.
He jerked his hand bank angrily.
Chad- how the hell can you say that, Tay you're my everything. I thought we were each other's everything!
Taylor- I thought so too but feelings came up. I couldn't control them.
Chad- what feelings
Taylor- I found myself falling in love.
Chad- what?... with who?
Taylor- I don't want to lie to you
Chad- then don't just say it already, don't bullshit me
I cringed hearing the sudden hostile tone he's taken with me.
Taylor- Troy
I whispered, looking down waiting for his reaction.
Chad- what the fuck!
Let's admit we made a mistake,
but Can we still be friends?
Heartbreak's never easy to take,
but Can we still be friends?
I winced again but I knew exactly what was getting into so I took it.
Chad- I trusted you
Taylor- I know I am so sorry I betrayed you
Chad- god why… did you sleep with him?
Taylor- Chad
Chad- answer me Taylor
I silently nodded and jumped when I heard him slam his fist against the wall.
Chad- this wouldn't hurt so much if it wasn't him. Jesus Taylor all those times on the road women threw themselves at me and did I stray not once. Even though I defiantly wasn't being satisfied at home. Three years, three years I waited for you and four years I waited for you to get over him and you just give into to him in three fucking months.
Taylor- I'm sorry it wasn't supposed to happen
Chad- damn right it wasn't because you were suppossed to be faithful to me.
Taylor- I'm sorry
I looked up and gasped when I saw a tear running down his cheek.
Chad- what did I do wrong huh was it me being gone, did I not spend enough time with you? Explain to me,what am I supposed to do Taylor? I may not be your everything but your mine's.
He exclaimed his voice cracking from the obvious tears he was trying to hold back.
It's a strange sad affair
Sometimes seems like we just don't care
Don't waste time feeling hurt
We've been through hell together
Taylor- I'm not going anywhere Chad we can still be friends. Whenever you need me I'll be there for you I promise you.
I replied wiping the tear from his face
Chad- I don't know right now Tay
Taylor- I understand I know it's hard
Chad- you're not the one being dumped right now for your former best friend.
Taylor- no but I know what it feels like.
Chad- oh
He silently replied
Taylor- I don't have magical words to make you feel better Chad. I know I love you and I want what's best for you and I'm not that. I want to be here for you and be your friend.
La la la la, la la la la
Can we still be friends?
Can we still get together sometime?
I waited patiently for his answer
Chad- I'm sorry I can't be your friend right now. I can hardly look at you right now. I'll go tell everyone the wedding's off.
My heart sank. I knew the pain he was going through right now and I hated that it was me that was causing it. After all the love and loyalty he showed me.
Taylor- wait
Chad- yeah
His voice taking on a new depressed tone
Taylor- one day?
Chad- maybe
He replied before walking out of the door.
We awoke from our dream
Things are not always what they seem
Memories linger onIt's like a sweet sad old song
Ok that was short but next chapter Troy and Taylor confrontation. I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter I want an honest opinion about it. So review Oh btw i don't own can we still be friends by mandy moore - Blueprincess