"So, when are you starting on the next record?"
"After we've had a break. Then we're gonna work on writing songs and demoing and stuff."
"Cool."
There was silence, but a comfortable one. Taylor reached over for some more crumbs and their heads bumped. They giggled about it for a moment before their eyes met. They leaned towards each other…
"Ahh!" Taylor yelped, grabbing his head.
"Taylor?" Rachel asked.
Taylor crumbled on the ground - his cry scaring off the ducks.
"Taylor?" Rachel asked again.
Taylor could feel her. Inside his head. Mixed emotions of sadness, happiness, concern… love. He could see what she saw. A boy who was barely a man, crumpled on the ground. He could hear her thoughts - "what's wrong? Oh please Tay, tell me what's wrong. Oh please…"
Taylor threw out his hand and grabbed hers.
"Tay? Tay? I'm here. Tay what is it?" she asked, full of concern.
"Rachel…" he moaned.
"Taylor? Tay what is it?"
His grip on her hand grew tighter.
"Taylor?"
And suddenly, it was gone. Taylor let out a breath and was panting slightly.
"Taylor?"
"I'm, I'm fine…"
"Do, do you want me to call someone -"
"No!" Taylor winced at the harshness in his voice. "No, please don't tell anyone ok Rach? Please?"
She nodded.
"Ok." Rachel agreed.
He smiled at her. The he touched her hair.
"Rach?"
"Yes Tay?"
"I love you too."
And before she could reply, he kissed her.