Five Times Tami Taylor Couldn't Sleep.
Summary: Just a little bit of pre series Eric/Tami fluff. Each chapter is a different time in their premarital relationship that Tami couldn't sleep, mainly focusing on their college years. I could continue if you guys like this and have other ideas.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything….
Five:
It was about three months before their wedding date and Tami's mother reluctantly accompanied her daughter to her final dress fitting, a dress that Mr. Taylor so generously paid for since her mom wouldn't. It was a simple ball gown with a sweetheart neckline that made her feel like Cinderella. "Tami baby you're beautiful" her mom cooed from the bench near the mirror as the seamstress tugged the dress to make sure it fit Tami.
Tami smiled when the woman found the right place, "that's it. I can breathe but it's not falling off me... Don't take in any more"
The seamstress smiled and clipped the inch section of fabric to the side.
They finished her fitting and Tami sighed when she noticed another young bride with both of her parents, grinning widely because she'd found her dress. She kept it together until she got back into Dillon, and pulled over for a few minutes because she couldn't think. Once she returned to their small apartment Eric was on the couch watching game tapes, "hey hon"
He smiled at her, "how's the dress?"
She sat by him, "it fits..."
He nodded and kissed her, "after this game do you wanna go eat?"
She leaned into him and nodded.
Later that night she lay wide awake thinking about their wedding and some final details. She'd picked out her bridesmaids, his groomsmen were mostly coaches, and Eric's niece would be the flower girl.
Her mind started to race when she realized she had no one to walk her down the aisle and a tear pricked her eye. Her grandparents had died, her father was dead, and she didn't have an uncle. She doubted that Eric's father would, since he wasn't too pleased with the wedding, but was showing up anyways. Eric wasn't quite asleep when she let out a small cry, "whoa, hey... What is it?"
She sniffled... "Babe... Who's gonna walk me down the aisle? We are getting married in a church you know"
He sighed, pulling her close to him, "we'll find someone. I want you to talk to my father first. If that doesn't work I don't want you worryin, okay?"
She nodded in his chest but he sensed his reply wasn't enough for her big question. He rubbed her back, "it's gonna be okay babe, I know you're scared right now"
She settled into him further but glanced up as he grabbed his phone. "What're you doin?"
"This is obviously keepin you awake, so I'm gonna help you figure it out" he smiled, kissing her forehead.
He quickly called his dad, explaining the situation, but carefully choosing his words based on Tami's reactions.
He kissed the top of her head when his father sighed, feeling bad for the young woman his son was getting married to. He agreed and asked to talk to Tami, so Eric handed her the phone. After a few reassurances and a couple tears on Tami's end, the older man sensed her exhaustion, "it's gonna be fine. You get some sleep now, ya hear?"
She just agreed and hung up. Eric smiled, "see, it's all worked out now. So you can relax"
She nodded and leaned into him. He rubbed her back, smiling when she easily relaxed.
"Thanks sugar..." She yawned, resting her head on his chest.
He smiled, his fingers toying with her hair as her eyes fluttered closed and she drifted off to sleep.
Well, that's it y'all. This is like the first time I've finished a story in this amount of time. I'm glad y'all enjoyed this and I had fun writing it. Thanks so much for all the positive reviews and all your feedback! There could very well be a companion piece in your near future. ~E.