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swiftful-thinking13 · 4 years

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Bella I love you sm!!!!! Can you share your secret sessions experience??

enjoy! <3

When I was a young and spry 20 year old, @taylorswift stalked this blog for two weeks straight. Leading up to secret session, she liked posts from me every single day around the same time. It was quite literally the most terrifying time of my life. Anyway, one day I was sitting on my couch and I received a DM that changed my entire life. I sprinted downstairs to show my dad, and his response was a very calm and collected, “cool!” I ran into my room and started jumping up and down. The excitement I felt was unmatched. I had three days to mentally, emotionally, and physically prepare for the greatest day of my life. On that faithful Sunday, I made my way to the meeting place. I pulled up to the valet and they asked straight away if I was there for “The Taylor thing.” At this point I had no idea what to expect. I didn’t even want to believe it was actually secret session because I didn’t want to get my hopes up LMAO. Anyway, I checked in and started chatting with a few other girls. This is also when I met one of my best Australian friends aka @in-her-wildest-dreams! I could not BELIEVE that she was there. We were all jittery with excitement when they announced that it was time to start heading over to Taylor’s house. On the bus ride there, they played Taylor’s music so we were all singing along while shitting ourselves. After we arrived at her house, it was announced to us that were at secret session and we all lost our fucking minds. We hung out in her backyard, eating snacks, looking out at the GORGEOUS view from her backyard, and socializing with everyone else. I talked with Tree for awhile, and she was ridiculously nice and welcoming. She asked me where I was from and I said “here” LOL (it was only a half-hour drive from my house). After eating sushi on her jacuzzi ledge, it was time for the ~session~. My friends and I queued up first and we ended up sitting directly in front of her chair. I thought I was actually going to die at this point. I don’t think I let go of my friend’s hand that entire time LOL. Out of nowhere, the whole room erupted in blood-curdling screams. This was the moment. This was it. I turned around, and I spotted my hero in her tall, beautiful, curly-haired glory. Nothing felt real in this moment. I had tears in my eyes and the world moved in slow motion. She had to climb over like 70 people to reach the chair that stood three feet in front of me. This is going to sound weird and creepy, but when she sat down, I could not stop staring at her. She is hands down the most beautiful and electric soul I have ever had the honor of being in the presence of. Her whole aura is warmth. She spoke so eloquently and made everyone feel special for being there. I could have sat there and listened to her talk all day. At this point, I won’t give you any details about what happened during this part because I swore on my life to keep her words and stories private unlike other disloyal, dumbass rep sessioners :) However, I will tell you that Taylor and I danced together, we aggressively sang “gorgeous” to each others’ faces, she sang soooo many lyrics to my face that are branded on my heart forever, she personally asked me to help pass out the rep magazines, she laughed at me at least 5 different times because of my dramatic reactions to her spicy lyrics, and at the end of new year’s day my friends and I bowed at her feet. It was ICONIC. After we heard the album, she left the room and left us to look through the rep magazines. People began lining up to meet her and that’s when I made the conscious decision to stay behind and chill out on her floor with my friend. We couldn’t stop raving about reputation and how perfect it is. We spent at least 2-3 hours sitting on Taylor’s rug and eating snacks until the line died down. Finally, around 12:45am, we got in line. This was the moment I waited for since I was 9 years old. As we stood in line, the girl in front of me kept talking to me, which was annoying because I was trying to draft in my head what I was going to say to Taylor. The funniest moment of the night was when it was the girl in front of me’s turn to meet Taylor and I SHOVED this poor girl into Taylor’s arms. The girl was talking to me while I could see Taylor looking at her so I quickly turned this bitch around and I shoved her into the room. Taylor, TN, and her security all JUMPED LMAO I literally thought they were going to kick me out for doing that but it was chill. The girl behind me was laughing so much because I literally pushed this poor girl into Taylor’s arms kfjgdhsjakl anyway…it was finally my turn and I’ll NEVER forget her face. Her entire being lit up and we went in for a giant hug. It was one of those tight hugs where you sway with the person and hold them for a little too long *maybe I’m tearing up while writing this lmao*. It felt like reuniting with an old friend. I wasn’t nervous at all. I was surprisingly cool, calm, and collected. I told her everything I wanted to tell her and she was as kind and gracious as I could have ever dreamed. She spent the first five minutes of our conversation complimenting ME. She was like “You’re so beautiful! You are SO lovely! You have the most beautiful smile! I love your dress! You are the SWEETEST” and I was just like ??? how the FUCK is this real life rn??? She held my hands the whole time and even complimented my snake ring. She put her hand next to mine and said, “twins!” We were also wearing the same nail polish. I spoke to her about something private and it was just…beautiful? therapeutic? spiritual? it was everything. She could not have been more kind and reassuring. The funniest part of our interaction was when it was time for our picture. She is the one who suggested that we hug in the picture. She said, “you’re so cute and tiny, let’s do a hugging one!” After we got into position, the photographer took the picture and said, “ooop, let’s do another one.” So we took another one. The photographer then said, “Taylor…STOP BLINKING.” Taylor was fucking ADORABLE omg she was like “oh my god, I’m so so sorry!” to me and I was like “GIRL NO WORRIES IT’S FINE” and FINALLY after the third take, we got our picture. I thanked her once again for having me and she hugged me tight and said, “You are the sweetest. Thank you for coming and promise me that you will get home safe?” We exchanged I love you’s and that was that. I was handed a goody bag, ushered back into a van, and was forced to digest what on earth just happened. Her body guard was so kind to me and offered to walk with me back to my car. He asked me if I had a good time and I said “it was the best day of my entire life” and he laughed. I got back to my car at 1:16 am and called my parents to tell them I was on my way home. They said that I was hysterical and completely incoherent, which makes sense. The drive home was a blur and so was the rest of that week. I don’t even remember going to class. All I remember is how loved and special I felt, all thanks to Taylor. After this experience, I feel even more fiercely protective of her than I did before, which I didn’t even think was possible. She’s like a big sister to me. I love her endlessly and I’ll support her until the end of time.

#ask #secret session

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iamtotallycool · 4 years

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A Little Navidad Surprise

Happy Holidays to the lovely, talented, and amazing friend @lovelyrugbee! It was so much fun to be your secret santa this year!

Let’s hope for another great year!

Though Avalorians rarely ever had a ‘traditional white Christmas’ compared to other kingdoms in the EverRealm, it was still easy to tell when the Navidad season was in full swing.

The markets and trading ports were flooded with more and more people as they all hunted for that perfect gift as the days drew near. Imported poinsettias became the centerpieces of all family dining tables and were surrounded by the mouthwatering seasonal foods. Beautiful garlands were strung between houses. And the tinkling of bells and carols filled the air.

The Royal Palace, and more specifically, the Royal Solar had all of these merriments and magic and more.

Well, a few hours ago they did.

What remained now were ripped shreds of colored wrapping paper, hardening gingerbread houses that were settling on top of tables, and of course, all the new gifts that had been exchanged littered throughout the whole room.

“You know, I’m starting to miss when the kids would take all their gifts with them to bed, no matter what they were,” Mateo said as finished stacking the new playing cards that had been strewn all over the game table that was right in front of the fireplace. They were were hand-painted and extremely detailed gift from King Hector. They had been a little disturbing at first, seeing his face on every one of them. But they had gotten more appealing the more rounds of old maid they had played.

“At the very least, they are finally old enough to stay awake and help clean up after the party,” Elena said as she continued folding up new garments and placing them in their respective piles.

And this was true. Currently, they were either down in the kitchens washing dishes and putting away holiday treats, or they were putting the castle to sleep by lighting candles or getting fresh linens. It was always a tradition of the Royal Family to give the staff the day off to be with their families on Navidad. Though they had always been up for the task without complaint, Elena would be lying if she didn’t think that it certainly helped that they now had a large extended family of kids, cousins, nieces and nephews, and in-laws.

“Let’s take a quick break,” Elena declared as she folded the last piece of clothing and got to her feet. “I want to warm up a little.”

She paused briefly though at a bowl of leftover cranberries and grabbed a small handful. Elena popped the berries in her mouth as she walked over the couch where her husband was already sitting. The deliciously tart flavor coated her mouth and made Elena grateful that this time her craving for these coincided with their seasonal demand. She already knew for a fact that she would need a lot more of these in the near future.

Once she made it over, Elena sat down right next to Mateo, immediately toed off her heels, and sighed in content as she folded her legs under her, having enjoyed one too many dances this evening. Mateo now had his reading glasses on as he gazed at stack of papers in front of him. As Elena laid her head on his shoulder, she realized that he was looking at drawings done earlier this evening.

His arm securely wrapped around her shoulders and she did the same in return as they both continued to admire the artwork. So many members of their families had become skilled drawers, that they now had books filled with them and all the beautiful memories they depicted. Memoires more priceless than all the jewels and silk in all the world.

Elena’s fingers then trailed across his shoulder and up to his hair. A habit she started doing more after Mateo had decided to let his hair grow out recently. It was now long enough that he could tie it back into a low ponytail at the base of his neck.

Elena chuckled as she wound a curl around her finger.

“What?” Mateo immediately asked her, his curiosity always quickly peaked.

“I’m just thinking about how long your hair got after Lulu was born.” Elena’s smile broadened. “You’re mami had a conniption about it.”

“You don’t even know the half of it,” Mateo mused as he took off his glasses and placed them and the drawings on the game table. “But I didn’t care, my hair seemed like that last thing on my mind compared to being a father for the first time.”

Elena nodded her head in agreement. “I remember I only wore my hair in a braid and had not any make-up for the first 2 months.”

“You were still beautiful," Mateo said as he intertwined their fingers together. “Especially when you would sing her lullabies early in the mornings even though you were exhausted.”

“And you looked just as handsome when you played with her in the bath, splashing water everywhere and making her giggle.” Elena slid her free hand underneath his vest. “I remember how much I wanted to have another baby with you as soon as Lulu became a toddler.”

“I’m sorry I made you wait a few years then.” Mateo brushed his nose against hers, “Wasn’t for a lack of trying though.”

Elena smiled. Now that was an understatement.

It was queer though, to have a memory that felt simultaenously so distant and yet so close as well. They’re babies were growing up fast. Julian was already 7 and had received his first tamborita on his birthday a few months ago. Bianca was only a year older at 8 and had an exceptional gift for needle work and was now even making her own dresses. Ana Lucia, their eldest, was now 12 and spent her days growing her ever adventurous spirit, usually on the back of her first proper horse, Maya.

Even their youngest niece was already 5 years. The Avalor castle had certainly been without the cries and the laughs of a baby for a while...

“I have another gift for you,” Elena then said mischievously as she pushed a strand of hair behind her ears.

“Oh really?” Mateo said, dropping his voice low and his hand slid down from her shoulder and along the side of her body before it rested on her backside. “I wonder what it could be? The same as what I got last year? And the year before that?”

“Okay then, I have another another gift for you.” Elena gave him a quick kiss to quell him, for now. “A riddle.”

Mateo’s head tilted to the side, even more intrigued.

Elena made a great show of clearing her throat and then said with a great flourish:

“What has ten fingers, and ten little toes, two sleepy eyes and a cute button nose? What has two feet, and a belly to tickle, and causes a craving for chocolate and pickles? With just one more hint, we’re sure you’ll see, The answer to this riddle begins with a B.”

When she finished, Elena felt her heart start to beat at a rapid pace.

“Do you know the answer?”

“Mmmhmm,” Mateo said, not even trying to hide the smug look on his face. “It’s obviously a baby. It was easy to tell by--”

Elena bit her lips tightly, anticipation lighting up her every nerve as she watched his expression transform.

“Wait…”

Elena could no longer suppress the laugh that had been within her. His practically sparkling eyes and jaw dropped smile were just too adorable.

“You’re serious!?” Mateo loudly exclaimed as he quickly moved so that they now faced each other.

“Yes, yes of course I am!” Elena replied just as loud as she bounced a little in her seat.

Mateo let out a shaky breathe as one of his hands then went to her stomach, he rubbed small gentle circles over it. “Hey...hey there little one.”

His overreaction wasn’t unwarranted. Though Julian’s birth had been the easiest, even after the complications surrounding Bee’s birth that came close to taking Elena’s life, the couple knew better than to try and tempt fate twice. Especially when magic had been involved to heal Elena. They had decided from then on that they would start taking their contraceptive potions from their courting days until further notice. And it became such a routine part of their lives, that they had kept it up for years now. That was, Elena guessed, until sometime recently.

Mateo must have had that same realization as he then asked, “How? Or I mean, when?”

Elena shrugged. “I only found out two days ago. However, even if we figure out around what time I might have gotten pregnant, I don’t think we’ll ever find out exactly which time it was.”

“Do you feel okay though?” Mateo asked, a spark of concern flickering in his eyes. “No abnormalities or new pains?”

“None,” Elena said as she shook her head and began rubbing comforting circles on his hand that was still on her tummy. “You know I’ll keep you informed if anything happens though. But I have hope that I will be just fine. I was young and strong then, and I’m still spry and strong now.”

Mateo beamed at her, filling her heart with so much love. Suddenly, he wrapped his arms around her waist and fell backwards. Elena squealed as she fell on top of him. The two of them descended into a fit of giggles as Elena retaliated by peppering his face in kisses.

They continued to stay in that position even when they were now red faced and breathless. Elena felt like she had just drank a cup of Abeula’s special Navidad punch with how warm and fuzzy she felt.

“The kids won’t believe this!” Mateo exclaimed with his arms she wrapped tightly around her. “I’m sure Julian will be ecstatic to be an older brother now.”

“You’re right. But if we tell them now, they’ll never be able to fall asleep. Let’s tell them tomorrow at breakfast.”

Elena nuzzled her head into his chest.

“Tonight, I just want you to fully enjoy your gift, to enjoy our little secret tonight.”

“Oh, my gift!” Mateo quickly scrambled to get them back upright. He leapt up from the couch and ran over to the christmas tree.

Mateo waved his hand in front of a particularly strong branch. A small red velvet box materialized where he had just waved.

Elena rolled her eyes. “You know you don’t have to keep doing that every year.”

“With that impish side of yours, I don’t take my chances,” Mateo said as he took his place back right beside her. “Especially around Navidad, you can be as bad as Esteban."

Elena couldn’t resist giving him a slight shoulder push, even if he was right.

Mateo just laughed though as he presented the box out to her. He made her wait in suspense for a few more seconds before he lifted up the lid to reveal the gift.

Inside was a beautiful simple bracelet made of rose gold, the precious metal she had taken up since the day she had officially become Queen. And on the bracelet were 5 little circle charms, with each one of them having a different gemstone in the middle of it.

Elena was speechless at the care and beauty of it as Mateo took out and put it on her right wrist. Elena felt her cheeks ache from smiling so wide as she held out her wrist and moved it around so that the gold glowed and the gems sparkled in the firelight.

“It’s all our birthstones,” Mateo then said softly.

Elena’s movement ceased. She brought her wrist and cradled the bracelet as if it was made of glass and looked deeply at the now even more precious gemstones.

Mateo pointed to the one on the left. “Mine.”

Then to the one on the right. “Yours”

And finally the three ones in the middle. “Lulu, Bee, and Julian.”

“And there’s always room for one more,” Mateo grabbed her hand and placed a kiss on the back of it.

Elena used her free hand to wipe away the little tears that were starting to pool in her eyes. She felt that the bracket was now already something so near and dear to her even though she only has had it for a few minutes now. It was a miniaturized version of her family that she would be able to keep close with her at all times.

“You better be careful,” Elena said in a low tone as she leaned forward and pressed her forehead against his. “Or we might need more than one.”

Mateo chuckled as his hand went back to her stomach. Elena placed her right hand over the top of his. The present and future now altogether in this moment.

Elena closed her eyes in content. “Happy Navidad, mi amor.”

“Happy Navidad, mi corazon.”

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