june 2024. real life
the crowd roared with applause and screams as bright lights started to go. the drums picked up, as a very faint voice could be heard. the lights began to spin, as kylie nervously stood backstage.
the voice grew louder, a recording and mashup of all kylies songs. suddenly the track went out, as the stage went black, and shrieks filled the now silent arena. the opening drums of love is embarrassing began, with flashing lights, and kylie now stood center stage.
her band stood behind her, as kylie sang her opening song. her outfit sparkled as she smiled, the catchy lyrics took over the audience. all of her worries, all of her what-ifs; were now gone. as she sang the outro, she struck her pose, and exhaled.
her first solo show, in a sold out arena, was now in full swing.
"hello palm springs, how are we doing tonight?"
the roar from the audience caused kylie to chuckle, as she got ready for her next song, "it sounds like, we're perfectly fine."
the drums picked up again as kylie inhaled.
"mr. perfect face, mr. here to stay. mr. looked me in the eye and told me you would never go away."
kylie floated through her songs, while pausing to interact with her fans. she read out the signs that caught her eyes, causing her to chuckle at the creative messages.
"#chryielover" "all hail kylie" "rock paper scissors for ever since new york."
kylie had progressed through more than half her setlist right where you left me, last kiss, mirrorball, everywhere everything, back to december, true blue, enchanted, i know it won't work, making the bed, motion sickness, how you get the girl, all my love.
she paused for a moment, "how are we feeling palm springs?" the crowd loudly cheered.
kylie walked over to the piano that was brought up to center stage, she sat down, and positioned the microphone correctly.
"tonight is a very special night for me, this is my first tour and i am so grateful for all the support around me. my band, the coyotes, mandy, sarah, and nyla. my incredible friends; emma, leo, joey, taylor, noah. my family, especially my best friend eliza. my incredible fans, you guys, are everything to me. and to the boy who inspired my happiest songs, chris. so palm springs, i hope you can spare a minute for a song no one has heard.. this is robin" the audience roared even more.
"Long may you reign
You're an animal
You are bloodthirsty
Out window panes talking utter nonsense
You have no ideaStrings tied to levers,
slowed down clocks tethered,
all this showmanship
To keep it, for you,
In sweetness
Way to go tiger
Higher and higher
Wilder and lighter
For youLong may you roar
At your dinosaurs
You're a just ruler
Covered in mud, you look ridiculous
And you have no ideaBuried down deep and out of your reach, the secret we all vowed to keep it, from you,
In sweetness
Way to go tiger
Higher and higher
Wilder and lighter
For youYou got the dragonflies above your bed
You have a favorite spot on the swing set
You have no room in your dreams for regrets
You have no idea
The time will arrive for the cruel and the mean
You'll learn to bounce back just like your trampoline
But now we'll curtail your curiosity
In sweetness
Way to go, Tiger
Higher and higher
Wilder and lighter
For you"
kylie returned downstage, as she took a sip of water before finishing her final 4 songs; daylight, Graceland too, holy ground and long live.
"Singing, long live all the mountains we moved
I had the time of my life fighting dragons with you
And long, long live that look on your face
And bring on all the pretenders
One day, we will be remembered," kylie smiled before bowing, and applauding her band."thank you palm springs, i love you! get home safe," she ran off into the wings before being engulfed in a tight hug by chris.
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long live | chris sturniolo
Fanfiction(book 2, sequel to true blue) kylie and chris love each other, but she's about to embark on her very own tour. what happens when distance, rumors, and songs get in the way? chris x o.c