-chapter 8|running scared i was there-

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The city was bustling with life, and the energy was infectious as Taylor prepared for another one of her concerts. The stadium was buzzing with anticipation, and her fans were eager to hear her sing. The music was her sanctuary, a place where she could pour her emotions into her songs and connect with her audience on a profound level.

But that night, as the concert was about to begin, a shadow fell over her world. During the soundcheck, as she was on the stage going through her vocal warm-ups, someone had managed to sneak backstage.

The stranger, a figure shrouded in darkness, lunged at Taylor with a chilling glint in their eyes. Fear coursed through her veins as she staggered backward, her heart pounding in her chest. It was as if time had frozen, and she felt trapped in a nightmare.

Her security acted swiftly catching the intruder before any harm could come to her. The incident was over almost as quickly as it had begun, but for Taylor, the trauma lingered.

She ran to her dressing room, her heart still racing, and her hands trembling. The panic had taken hold, and it was as if her body was caught in the aftershocks of the terrifying encounter.

Her manager, Tree, rushed to her side, trying to calm her down. "Taylor, you're safe now. The security team handled it, and the police are on their way. You're going to be okay."

But Taylor couldn't shake the fear that had gripped her. The room seemed to close in around her, and the walls felt like they were pressing down on her. She was gasping for breath, unable to escape the panic attack that had taken hold of her body.

Tree did her best to calm her down, reminding her to take deep breaths. The minutes felt like hours, but eventually, the panic attack began to subside, leaving Taylor emotionally drained and vulnerable.

As the police arrived to take statements and ensure her safety, Taylor was left to grapple with the aftermath of the traumatic incident. The fear that had taken hold during the attack still lingered, and she felt a profound sense of vulnerability.

Later that evening, after the concert had been canceled for safety reasons, Taylor returned to her hotel room with Travis at her side. He had been informed of the incident and had rushed to be with her as soon as he could.

In the dimly lit hotel room, Taylor opened up about the fear and trauma she had experienced. Her voice shook as she recounted the moments when she had felt utterly helpless and terrified.

Travis held her, his embrace providing comfort and security. "Taylor, I'm so sorry you had to go through that. You're safe now, and I'm here for you. We'll get through this together."

Tears welled up in her eyes as she whispered, "I don't know what I would do without you, Travis. I'm just so scared."

He wiped away her tears and held her even closer. "I promise to do everything I can to protect you, and we'll make sure this doesn't happen again. We'll get through this, one step at a time."

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