Love stories often begin with a spark, but in the case of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, it seems the spark may have had some help. Whispers of behind-the-scenes maneuvers and clever tactics on the NFL player’s part resurface as the couple approaches their second anniversary. While their romance now plays out on a grand stage, its origin story may have been more calculated than a chance encounter. Just how far did Kelce go to cross paths with Swift? The answer is a gift that keeps on giving.

Before the first dates, before the headlines, and long before the world took notice — something, or rather someone, set Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s story in motion.

Travis Kelce left everyone shocked when he revealed on his New Heights podcast in 2023 that he attended Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour with every intention of hitting on her. The Kansas City Chiefs' tight end surprised everyone even more as he divulged he had a friendship bracelet prepared for the singer with his number on it. It turns out that was not the only ploy Kelce had employed to get the pop titan to notice him. He even had someone in her inner circle pitching for him on his behalf. Speaking with The Wall Street Journal, in November 2023, Kelce shared, “I had someone playing cupid.”

Without revealing the matchmaker’s name, Travis Kelce, in his conversation with the outlet, added that the person told him everything that was going on with Taylor Swift, while tooting her own horn, saying the three-time Super Bowl champion was “lucky enough” to employ her help. As the internet stays rife with talk about Tayvis tying the knot soon, there is no doubt that cupid played her part in the best possible way. Travis Kelce, meanwhile, in his interview with WSJ, also shared how people around him had a singular piece of wisdom for him before his first date with the 'Lover' hitmaker.

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Before Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s whirlwind romance unfolded, the former’s well-wishers made sure he remembered what really mattered.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce held a secret first date in New York City two summers ago, and juicy details concerning the same reveal the pressure Kelce endured. According to the athlete’s confession to The Wall Street Journal, everyone around him drove the same point home: “Do not f–k this up.” Additionally, Kelce reiterated to the publication that he was ready to risk it all for a shot with Swift, emphasizing that he was never about to give up without trying, no matter how untouchable the pop star seemed at the time.

The latter part only justifies Taylor Swift’s 'So High School' lyrics for her boyfriend, as she sings about him knowing what he wanted and being able to get the same. To surmise it all — from quiet nudges to tabloid-inundating moments — Travis Kelce’s pursuit of Taylor Swift shows that sometimes love needs a little strategy, and a lot of heart.

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