golden [2] | TAYLOR SWIFT

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September, 2018
Los Angeles

"I can't believe we're both in the same country for the first time since July, never mind on the same continent, and we're not even together." Kaia glanced at her computer with a little pout on her lips, her heart constricting.

"I know, baby. You're coming to Texas tomorrow night though, aren't you?" Taylor replied, adjusting the strap around her acoustic guitar. She had to get ready for her show in an hour and Kaia was getting ready for the award show she was meant to attend later in the afternoon and they both couldn't be more tired of this distance. "We'll have a week together."

Kaia nodded slowly, returning to her mirror as she dragged a comb through her wet hair. She didn't say anything though.

"Kaia..." Taylor said in a singsong voice. Kaia didn't look her way, but she did respond with a soft hum. Taylor sighed heavily. "Baby... it is a week."

"I haven't seen you in almost two months, Taylor. A week?"

"It's one more week than we've had in almost two months," Taylor muttered and when Kaia glanced back at the computer screen on the bed, Taylor had her head dropped in her hands, fingers brushing absentmindedly through her bangs.

Kaia ran her tongue over her lips, feeling a heavy pang in her heart. "I know I sound ungrateful, but... it's hard, Tay. It's really hard. I want you out there with me tonight."

"I want you out here with me tonight," Taylor shot back.

The two girls stared at each other through their screens, and Kaia was the first one to break, grinning sheepishly at the blonde.

"Look at us, being successful at our jobs!"

"I'd rather be unsuccessful and have more time with you."

Kaia rolled her eyes at how cheesy Taylor was being. They both knew it wasn't true. "You don't mean that," she chuckled. "You love being out there, Tay. I see how happy you are on that stage every time. And I do stalk your fans' accounts. You belong up there, you know? You shine up there, my love."

Taylor blushed softly, smiling at Kaia but it never quite reached her eyes. "Okay, but I would much rather be with you right now. I wish teleportation was real."

Kaia chuckled again, nodding in agreement. "Me too."

Taylor let out a shaky breath and leaned back in her seat, hugging the neck of her acoustic guitar tightly. "It's just two more months."

Kaia tried to smile at her, but even with her best acting skills she didn't have it in her and Taylor could tell.

"Sorry to interrupt, lovers, but we're kind of short on time here," Layla exclaimed, entering the room without much of an announcement but then again, Kaia had kept the bedroom door open.

"I have to get ready as well," Taylor said. "Have fun tonight, babe. How many categories were you nominated in?"

"Three," Kaia answered with a grin, knowing fully well Taylor already knew the answer. "But the other two are the show as a whole."

"Doesn't matter. You, my love, are the heart and soul of that show and you're going to come home with all three awards!"

"I have to agree! You're definitely going to win!"

Kaia raised her eyebrows in surprise at the familiar voice. Taylor turned the camera slightly to the side to reveal Karlie. The model grinned and waved at Kaia, but she couldn't exactly return the sentiment.