Taylor's Pov
It's night two of my shows in Edinburg and let me tell you, it is fucking cold. People may say that 48-degree weather isn't that bad, but I would like to see them put on a bodysuit and stand out there for three hours straight and not want to pour boiling water over their skin by the time their done. I've definitely got the start of a cold happening which isn't ideal when you don't have time for a tissue break in between every song.
The cold has also definitely put a strain on energy and I've found myself struggling not to lock up while doing my dances. My fingers already cramped up during the surprise songs and I thought they were going to fall off when I was playing the piano. The keys were freezing, and each note was painful.
I wanted to cry as I slid the Lavender Haze jacket off and handed it to Jan but alas, I have to say goodbye. I am very much so cherishing the time I have left with the shirt before I have to take it off as well. I pretty much blacked out for the rest of the show, just focusing on getting through without letting the cold effect my voice which was challenging due to my teeth chattering like crazy.
I couldn't stop the sigh of relief as I took my final bow before being lowered under the stage. As soon as I was low enough, I crawled off the platform wrapping the Karma jacket around myself. I hopped in place trying to warm up my body as I waited for someone to take off my monitor. I felt someone come up behind me and slip the jacket off my shoulders before pulling out my in ears and pull the pack out from my bodysuit. I shook my arms and legs around to move around the blood catching some of my crew trying to stifle their laughs.
"What? What's funny?" I asked looking around as more people started laughing.
Finally, one of my stage managers spoke up clearing their throat before they talked. "Taylor turn around."
I looked at her confused as everyone chuckled going back to what they were doing. "Turn around why am I- Holy shit!" My body flung itself into Travis's body before I could fully even register it was him.
"Hey baby." He laughed into our kiss, his hands moving to my ass giving it a squeeze.
"Mmh what are you doing here?" I broke the kiss tossing my hair behind my shoulders.
"Wanted to surprise you, which from your reaction I'm guessing it worked." He smiled pecking my lips. I nodded my head slipping my hands onto his neck playing with the hairs on it. "Holy shit Taylor your fingers are like fucking ice cubes." He jolted setting me down on the ground and cupping my hands in his and blowing on them.
"You don't say." I rolled my eyes as my teeth chattered.
"Ok what do you say we head back to the hotel and get you in the bath hmm?" His hand found my hip leading me out from under the stage and over to the car.
"I think that sounds like the best idea you've ever had." I joked speeding us up.
Travis laughed as he picked up his pace rubbing my arm to try and get rid of some of the goosebumps. When we got to the end of the stage I walked out of Travis's grip so I could wave to the fans. I walked a bit faster than I usually did, immediately wrapping my arms around myself when we got to the tunnels.
"M'lady." Travis grinned, opening my door for me.
"Thank you baby." I pecked his cheek before clambering into the car.
Travis got in behind me shutting the door behind him. "Heat all the way up please Carl."
My whole body shivered as my skin made contact with the cool leather of the seats. I curled my body into Travis trying to absorb his warmth as best I could while we waited for the heat to kick in. I was still freezing but the heaters helped to take the edge of and by the time we got to the hotel I could feel my fingers again which I would say is an improvement. The car came to a stop and Travis got out first to open my door for me. I whined in protest feeling the cool air hitting my skin like tiny needles stabbing every inch of my skin.
Travis immediately tucked me into his side, leading me into the hotel and to my room. Once we were in the room Travis lifted me up into his arms and carried me over to the bed helping me to take off my boots and handed me my phone. "I'm gonna run you a bath, you stay here and rest." He pressed a warm kiss to my head and then my lips and then another one to my head before disappearing into the bathroom.
I heard the sound of the tub being turned on along with sounds of Travis's shuffling through the cabinets. I smiled to myself as I unlocked my phone scrolling through posts from the show resisting the urge like every single one. I nearly fell asleep with my phone in my hand but was snapped back to reality by Travis.
"Come on beautiful, let's get you in the bath and then you can go to sleep." He rubbed my hair before assisting me in sitting up.
I blinked tiredly up at him lifting my arms up like a child when they want to be carried. Travis immediately complied with my silent request, pulling me into his arms and carrying me to the bathroom and setting me on the counter. I watched through tired eye as he shuffled through my drawers grabbing out my makeup wipes.
"Close your eyes for me sweetie."
I let my eyes flutter closed feeling him wipe the makeup from around my eyes before moving to the rest of my face. Once all my makeup was removed he tossed the dirty wipes into the bin and picked me up again. He set me down on the ground moving behind me so he could unzip my bodysuit. I shimmed myself out the sparkly item letting it fall to the ground before wrapping my arms around myself feeling the goosebumps return. Travis tugged my tights and thong off my legs letting them pool on the ground along side my bodysuit.
Travis once again scooped me into his arms walking to the edge of the steaming tub which was covered in fluffy white bubbles hiding the top. "Ready?" He asked looking down at me.
"Mmhm." I loosened my grip on him so he could lower me into the tub. My body tensed as the hot water sent pins and needles through my freezing body.
"To hot?" Travis asked searching my eyes.
"No, I think my body is just in shock." I reassured him wiggling around in the water as I got used to the feeling.
"Ok I'm going to go get your things ready for bed, call me if you need anything." I nodded and he pressed a kiss against my scalp.
I watch him walk out of the bathroom leaving the door cracked open so he could hear me. I sighed happily as I leaned against the tub letting the warmth of the bath engulf me. I was so comfortable didn't even realize I had fallen asleep until I felt Travis running his hands through my hair.
"Sorry I didn't mean to wake you up baby, I'm just washing your hair real quick." He apologized still running his hands through my hair lathering it with shampoo.
"It's ok." I mumbled closing my eyes again.
Travis finished washing my hair for me giving my body a quick wash before pulling the drain on the tub. He helped me stand up in the tub before grabbing a towel and wrapping it around my wet body. He quickly pulled me out of the bath setting me down on the mat before he ran the towel over me drying me off.
He placed me back on the counter so he could but my oils in my hair and blow dry it. I leaned my head against his shoulder the whole time dozing in and out of sleep. I woke up again feeling Travis picking me up again, with me being fully dressed in a pair of my fuzzy cat pajamas.
"Ok sleepy head time for bed."
I nuzzled into his neck as he brought me over to the bed where he tucked me in before going to change. Once he was done he crawled back into bed next to me letting me curl my body into his.
"Feel better?" He mumbled into my hair, his hands rubbing my back under my shirt.
I yawned nodding my head feeling my body become ten times heavier as sleep pulled at me. Travis chucked, his grip on me tightening. "Night sweetie."
"Night." I finally fell asleep, a smile on my face as I lay in the warmth of my boyfriend's arms.
