Age: 5
They start kindergarten with each other, both in Mrs. Jay's class. They are partners for everything, helping each other from the bullies, sit next to each other at lunch and overall make the experience of starting school a great experience for both of them. Because they will always be there for each other.
Always
Age: 9
In 3rd grade, they have a poetry contest, a topic on about winter. Taylor spends the entire work period on it, while it only took Blake 3 minutes (because he wrote a haiku). The next day, the teacher asks for both of them to read their poems in front of the class. Blake's, though only 3 lines long, is as beautiful as a snowflake. Taylor, overcome with stage fright, just stands there staring at her classmates. Everyone's getting impatient, waiting for her to start reading already, when Blake runs up, and reads the first verse. He gives Taylor the smile that has always given her courage, especially in the worst of times, and encourages her to read the next verse. They alternate reading, speaking like a team, talking about snowflakes and the biting cold weather and hot chocolate. The class is in awe for a couple of seconds, before breaking into wild applause and cheers. Taylor gives Blake a big hug and he gives her that smile again. Because they will always be at each other's side for everything.
Always
Age: 11
5th grade. The school has yet another poetry contest. Blake has been helping Taylor with her stage fright, even encouraging her to participate in local singing competitions. Taylor loved writing as much as singing, and spent her free time writing songs and presenting them to Blake, who would always cheer and clap. So, when Taylor hesitates to give in her masterpiece-of-a-poem (as everyone claimed it was), Blake spends the next half-hour lecturing her about her writing skills and what it could mean for her future. And, just when Taylor can't stand to listen to him anymore and she feels her eardrums are about to burst, she yells out: "Fine! I'll give it in!"
She hands in her "Monster in My Closet", and almost bites her nails in anticipation for the next week (but she doesn't, because her nails are too salty). And when the day finally arrives, she's sitting in her chair, gripping Blake's hand so tight his fingers turn purple. The teacher goes to the stage…..
And she wins.
Duh
Taylor's so surprised it takes several shakes from Blake to bring her back to reality. Then she goes up on the stage and accepts her reward then runs back into Blake's arms. And he doesn't' let go, even thought everybody's watching. Because they will always be there for each other.
Always.