Rocket It Off

Chapter 43

Moments of silence follow Elon's words as the chat reflects on his promise. The skepticism slowly begins to dissipate, making way for a glimmer of trust. Taylor and Elon finish the livestream, their hearts filled with a mix of excitement and nervousness. The weight of keeping their relationship hidden for so long has finally been lifted.

Amidst the influx of notifications and congratulations, Taylor's emotions start to bubble up. She feels a wave of emotions crashing over her, unsure of what lies ahead now that their relationship is out in the open. The harsh reality of the internet becomes evident as Taylor stumbles upon some mean comments, directed at her vulnerability.

"I'm so glad we finally told everyone," Taylor says, her voice tinged with both relief and vulnerability. "But I can't help feeling nervous about what's to come. The media scrutiny, the judgments..."

Elon, always the one to find humor in any situation, senses Taylor's unease. With mischievous glint in his eye, he leans in closer and whispers, "Hey, T, don't worry about those losers. They're just jealous that they can't have a badass billionaire like me."

Taylor chuckles, feeling the tension in her shoulders ease. "Oh, is that so, Mr. Musk?"

Elon grins, playing along. "Absolutely, love. We should just do what we always did. Let's give them something to really gossip about."

She realizes that his teasing remarks are not just a distraction, but a reminder of their shared humor and resilience. They can face anything together, even if it means dealing with the occasional negativity.

"You know what," Taylor says, her voice filled with determination. "I don't need to prove anything to anyone. The love we share is real, and that's all that matters."

Elon nods, admiration shining in his eyes. "Absolutely, Tay. Let's focus on the positive, the people who genuinely support us. We can't let a few mean comments outweigh the love we've found."

Their hands intertwine, a symbol of their unwavering unity in the face of adversity.

Elon flashed a mischievous grin and pulled out his phone, eager to show Taylor the amusing tweets he had come across. "Alright, Taylor, prepare yourself for some top-tier Twitter comedy," he said, waving his phone in the air.

Taylor chuckled, her curiosity piqued. "I'm ready."

Elon began scrolling through a thread of tweets, all attempting to coin a ship name for the two of them. Some were witty, others downright outrageous. They ranged from "Musklor" to "Taylon".

As they read through the tweets together, Taylor couldn't help but burst into laughter. "Oh my goodness, these are hilarious! People sure know how to have fun with this."

Elon chuckled, his eyes twinkling with amusement. "See, Tay, amidst all the serious stuff, we need to remember to find joy in the little things. Life can get intense, but it's essential to embrace the lighter side too."

"You're right," Taylor agreed, a soft smile adorning her face.

With a mischievous glint in his eyes, Elon leaned in closer and whispered, "You know, I have half a mind to ban anyone who dares to say a bad word about you on X. Consider it my way of protecting our ship name."

Taylor burst into laughter, finding Elon's protective jest endearing. "Oh, you're going to be the ultimate Twitter sheriff, huh? I couldn't ask for a better defender!"

Elon leaned back, his smile widening. "Absolutely! No one messes with us!"

Their laughter filled the room, creating a light and carefree atmosphere. In that moment, they found solace in each other's camaraderie, appreciating the ability to revel in the simple pleasure of lighthearted banter.