they are the hunters, we are the foxes

something happens when everybody finds out

The show is over. Honestly, it was the best thing I've ever experienced, and even though I am still heartbroken, I am so happy I made the decision to stay here and enjoy the concert instead of going home and have a depressing movie marathon with take out pizza. Which doesn't mean I am not doing it. After the concert, there's enough time to have an after-break-up evening with lots of tissues and sweets, but Travis was right. Tonight was magical, I wouldn't wanna miss it because of, you know, her. Even though I still love Sarah, she has really hurt my feelings, and I think I need some time off, if she would ever talk to me again. I doubt it.
Travis is coming over to me as I watch Taylor waving goodbye at the crowd and then going behind the stage. "What she did tonight was incredible! How is she able to dance and sing for more than 3 hours?", I ask him and he smiles and looks in Taylor's direction. "She is wonderwoman, there's no other explanation.", he tells me with a little laugh. "Do you have some time after the concert? During one of her outfit changes, she told the staff that she would like to meet you after the show. Taylor probably wants to help you with the whole Sarah thing. How does that sound?", he asks me and I look at Travis, surprised. "Why are you even asking? That would be incredible!", I say and ask him where and when. Travis tells me to just come with him and we are going to the stage. While we go there, surrounded by security, the people stare at us, but I think it's because of Travis. One girl looks at me angrily, what does she want? Maybe she's jealous that I get to meet Travis and Taylor, that must be the explanation for her behavior.
When we get behind the stage, there's a total mess going on. Clothes everywhere, make up products on the floor and Taylor's team rushing around.

Travis grabs my arm and drags me to a room where many people are standing around. They all look concerned. The concert is over, everything went fine, what do they have to worry about now? I see Taylor's parents watching something on a phone her manager is holding. Now I am insecure, and I start to look around searching for Taylor. I'm sure she can explain the weird feeling in my stomach. Taylor knows everything! But all I see are people arguing over something that appears to be online, cause they all look at their phones. Taylor's mom is waving at Travis, and he goes over to them. "Something horrible happened! Travis, we need your help!", she says and gives him the phone. "Oh no, no no no, this can't be!", Travis shouts angrily when he looks at the screen. "I'm sick of all these people speculating over Taylor's relationships and stuff! Where is she, please, tell me? I have to be with her now to tell her everything's gonna be fine."

"I'm here, Travis."

I turn around and see Taylor entering the room. She looks sad, her beautiful blue eyes filled with tears. "I never thought this would happen, I promise.", she says to her team and then she runs to Travis and hugs him. He holds her tight and whispers something in her ear. Because I am standing there next to him like a complete asshole who probably shouldn't be here, I can understand it. "It's okay, Taytay. It wasn't your fault, it never was, okay? We will get through this." Taylor nods and gives him a kiss on the cheek. "You're here, that's all I need. We will find a way out of it." 

Out of what? I don't want to ruin the cute, romantic moment, but I have a bad feeling this problem involves me. Because everybody in the room looks at me. Angry. Veeery angry. What on earth did I do? 

Now , FINALLY, Andrea Swift comes to me and tells me to come with her. "What is happening? Please, I want to help, if I can.", I ask her as soon as we are out of the room. "Do you really have no idea?", she asks me. "No, please, I am clueless.", I say, helpless. She's mad at me, really mad. "Then think, smartie. That little eye-staring thing you two did during 22 is going around the world. What on earth were you thinking?? Taylor had to go on with the show, but you distracted her and gave her this cute little look. Just because your relationship ended today, doesn't mean you have to destroy another. And her career! How stupid can you be to flirt WITH MY DAUGHTER on camera? We were nice to you when your girlfriend broke up with you, now I can understand why. YOU ARE A ..." Before she can finish the sentence, Scott is interrupting her. "Chris did nothing wrong. You need to calm down, please. This doesn't help Taylor at all. We need to find a way to get out of this TOGETHER." Andrea sighs, then she nods and turns back to me. "I am going to show you a video that went viral. It's from a girl that had front row tickets and she filmed everything. She also made up a theory that you and Taylor would have an affair because some other fans posted videos of you in the VIP tent. Now everybody is discussing this theory and speculating about you and Taylor. Go, watch it yourself."

I take the phone and look at it. The video has 4 million likes, that's insane. The angle is really perfect, unfortunately. Taylor grabs my hand and says something you can't hear from the video, but I replay it back in my head. "Invisible string", that's what she said. Now I look at her, and she looks at me. "Shit, this looks very bad. It seems like I am looking at her in a romantic way or something! Please, you have to believe me, I am not attracted to Taylor! At all!", I say to Andrea and I give her the phone back. 

"Wow, that's, well, very nice of you.", I hear a voice behind me. Taylor grins and starts laughing. "Should I take it as a compliment?" "Ehm...I didn't want to insult you. But I just never liked the idea of having a celebrity crush. I like you for your music, for your kind personality, but I don't reduce you to your body or something creepy like that, so no, I am not attracted to you.", I tell her. I don't want her to feel bad, she is so pretty! Taylor smiles at me, then says: "Oh well, thank you. That's really considerate of you, and you know I made a joke, right?"

"Guys! Focuss!", Andrea says and gives Taylor a strict look. "We need to discuss this as soon as possible. Chris, I'm sorry, but we need your help with all of this. Because everything you said right now to my daughter - ", she pauses for a second, "You need to say again. In public. There's no other way out of  this dilemma. Do you understand?" 

I don't say a word for a few seconds. I don't want to be seen in public, honestly. I'm fine with my simple, easy life far away from all the public attention, and I've never been on the TV or something like that. But this affects Taylors carrer, her entire future and maybe even her relationship with Travis. I need to do this! She saved me with her music, and now I have the chance to save her. "Yes, I am doing it. I can help you.", I say.