Momma Tay

Chapter 2 Dandelions

After the meeting, Taylor has me go with her to a greet and meet. Or is it a meet and greet? Anyways, B got to ride with us this time. She was so excited! B, not Taylor. Taylor is all happy though. "So, this is your chaperone, she is nice!" Tay says. B's face turns pink, but only I notice. "Yeah, B is amazing!" I say happily. When we get to the meet and greet, people are lined up. We have to enter through a side door.

B and I are taken to the room for the meet and greet while Tay has hair and makeup. I don't get why she needs it, she already looks great. In the room, B and I sit at the table. "I saw you blush," I say trying to pick on her. "Oh shut up, no I didn't!" She says, her face turning red. "You're blushing right now! Lovebug!" I laugh. She laughs too. "B and TayTay sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G, first-" I start to sing in a sing-song way until Tay walks in. I shut up pretty fast.

"People will be coming in any minute now, be prepared," Tay says. She sits between me and B. People pour in and soon I am surrounded by screaming crying women. Holy shit. Tay is signing autographs like a boss and blowing kisses and trying to talk to fans. I have no clue how to handle this. I feel myself shrinking. Smaller and smaller. I'm scared, it's too loud. There are too many people. It's too much. I look at mom and she stands up. "I'll be back, Jo needs a minute," she say to Tay. Tay nods and B grabs my hand and leads me out into a back hallway.

"You okay?" She asks. "Too loud. Too many people. Too much." I say, sinking down into the floor. I cover my ears with my hands and close my eyes as tight as I can. Breathe. Just breathe. Better. I look up at B and she looks worried. "We can go back to the Hotel if you need too, Taylor would understand." She offers. "No, because then you would have to go with me and I know you want to be here." I say quietly. She sits beside me and ĺooks at the wall. "You can go back in and be with Tay, I'll be okay out here," I look over at her. "You sure you'll be okay?" She asks. I nod and she heads back.

I'm out here for about two hours before B and Tay walk out. When I see them I'm half asleep. B shakes me lightly to wake me up. "You okay?" She asks. I nod while I stand up. "It's lunch time and I know you missed breakfast. You must be starving! What would you like for lunch?" Tay asks me. "I'm not really hungry," I say quietly. Tay frowns and so does B.

"Would you like a happy meal?" B asks. I smile at her and nod. "Great, we will get you a happy meal then!" Tay says cheerfully. I offer her a smile, which she greatfully accepts. On the way to the car, a man runs at us. Before security can stop him, he tries to tackle Tay, but I stupidly jump in his way. This man practically crushes me. Security pull him away as mom helps me up. "You okay?" She asks. I nod. "Thanks for saving me, but you didn't have to," Tay says as she opens the door for me. I shrug and get in. My knee hurts and I can see a little bit of blood going through my jeans.

I decide to stay quiet about it though. After I get my happy meal, Tay let's me go back to my hotel room. Her and B go out for lunch after dropping me off I assume. I change out of my jeans and put a bandaid on my scraped knee. I slide on a clean pair of jeans and grab my wallet. There were some shops down the street that I would like to check out. I place the toy from th happy meal on the little end table by the bed before leaving. On my way to the shops, I give the happy meal to a homeless dude. At least I think he is homeless.

I go into this old thrift store and look around. I decide to get overalls, a straw hat, and a Harry Potter doll. The doll is for mom. Before I leave, I spot a ring. It is silver with a spark crimson crystal in the center. I get that for Tay. I hope she will like it. The shop owner was so nice and gave me a really good deal. She said something about kids these days and how you gotta treat the good ones well so they don't leave. Sounds like she has kid issues and her kid has mommy issues.

Back at the hotel, I sit in the lobby and wait for B and Tay. When they finally come back, I give mom the doll. "Thank you so much! This is so cool," she say, a smile on her face. "I have something for you too," I say, handing Tay the ring. Her face lights up as she puts it on. "It's beautiful, thank you." I smile, not really knowing what to say next. "Jo, you have to get fitted for the show tomorrow night, just in case Poperozzi sees you," B chimes in to save the day. "O-oh, can I not just wear what I want?" I ask, a little worried.

"It's okay, you have some say in what you wear," Tay smiles. I don't want to have some say, I want all of the say. I need my pants and long-sleeves. That is my outfits. Why can't I just dress how I want? I run to my room, and pace around. I can't wear anything but my outfits I already have. Why do I have to wear what stupid management wants? B knocks on my door and tells me we have to leave. It's just me and her going. This pretty lady measures me and asks what my style is. "Long-sleeves and jeans. I get cold easily," I say. "I bet, your skinny butt has nothing on you to keep you warm! How about these black skinny jeans and a back buttenup? You can have a black belt with it and black boots. We can add a red t-shirt underneath to add a pop of color. Hmm... let's give you some red earrings as well since your ears are pierced." She knows what she wants. "How about silver earrings?" I ask quietly, she nods and hands me a number. "That is my number, if you ever have a fashion emergency, let me know," I nod before she walks out. Damn, she is straight to point.

B and I go for a walk after we get back. I point out the thrift store and show her some cute stuff in the window. "Are you having a good time?" She asks. "Of course I am! Why wouldn't I?" She shrugs and keeps walking. "You know, if you ever feel like it's too much, we can take a break." I nod, feeling guilty. I want her to have fun. She shouldn't be worrying about me. We round the street corner and head back into the hotel. "It's getting late, you have a big day tomorrow, you need rest," B says softly. I nod, giving her a small hug before going to my room. I need to do something. I need to release some of this pressure in my chest. So I write. I write a song. A song about feeling worthless. A song about fighting to be more. It's a strong song. I take a quick shower before going to sleep.

B let me sleep in because when she came to wake me up it was almost one. "Morning sleepy head, rise and shine! You have to go with Tay to do an interview!" B chirps. I roll my eyes and get out of bed. Quickly, I thrown on the overalls and a yellow long-sleeved shirt. I put on my old black worn out convers and top the look with the straw hat. Looking fresh! Mom smiles at me when she sees my outfit. We wait outside for Tay and the car. Tay apparently has been busy all day. I decide to pick some dandelion because I think they will make the fit look cuter. I am stopped after about five minutes to Taylor going, "Awww, that is the cutest thing I have ever seen!" I feel my face heat up, so I tuck the flowers in my pocket and put one behind my ear.

"Everyone is going to love you!" Tay says in the car. My face is still red. "He is adorable, isn't he?" B laughs, knowing my face will get redder. I roll my eyes at her and look out the window. When we get to the radio station,the interview starts. "So, Taylor, I've heard you have an intern!" The interviewer says. "I do, and he is wonderful!" She replies. "I bet, he is a little guy, why would you let such a little kid be your intern? No disrespect, but you would think you would give it to a high schooler or something," that interviewer is pissing me off. Mom can tell I'm getting mad. "He is a highschooler. A Senior to be exact," Tay says confidently.

The interviewer changes the subject to Travis Kelsy. I lose interest and zone out. My attention is brought back when I hear them talking about me again. "He must be so immature! Teen boys are so-" the interviewer starts, but Tay cuts him off. "He is kind and smart. It looks like it is time for me to go." She has a serious look on her face. Girly practically ran out of the radio station to the car. I meet her their and hand her a dandelion. "This will make you feel better," I say quietly. I feel small.

"Thank you, sweetheart. That's very kind of you. Want to go watch a movie before we have to get ready for the concert?" She asks as I get in the car. I nod excitedly as B laughs. "He loves Disney movies!" B is the best. "Good thing the theater is doing a throwback night and is playing Beauty and the Beast," Tay says, a smile on her face. I smile so big my face hurts. That's my favorite movie!

We watch the movie and I have so much fun. Afterwards though, we have to rush to get ready for the concert. I quicky get dressed but struggle to zip my jeans. A security guy walks in and laughs, "Need help, bud?" I roll my eyes. "What does it look like?" He shakes his head and helps me get my zipper unstuck. It had a string stuck in it. I am escorted back stage where B is. She is wearing a black galaxy dress with a corset back. It looks gorgeous on her. She smiles when Tay walks over.

I hand Tay a crown I made out of some dandelion I found outside the stadium. "Why thank you!" She says cheerfully, placing the crown on her head. To my surprise, she walks out with crown on her head. The fans cheer.

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