Pitch Perfect Harmony

Fitting Time For Travis

Taylor and Travis enjoyed every minute they had together the first day and night in London. She had a show and it was a tight schedule but he didn't seem like he was mad that she didn't have enough time. He was honestly a little nervous about his little performance two days later. Travis would have a fitting for the outfit tonight after the show and they would talk everything through but time for a practice wouldn't be there today. Maybe tomorrow but even that was unclear. It was possible that he would have to go on that stage without any practice at all. So he watched everything today even closer than usual. He wanted to know what to do behind the stage too.

Today's surprise songs were for this city and what she had been through here. Travis knew that and as much as he didn't want to care about her exes, he was mad. At the things they had made her feel and how much a certain someone had "crashed her party". The metaphorical shots that hit her hurt him too today. And as much as he had wanted to soak in the part of the performance he would be a part of soon, he needed that moment to breathe. She was okay now. She didn't have to do it with a broken heart anymore.

Later, when she was about to let them all know that "The guy on the Cheifs" was here tonight, he started making his way backstage. He was tired from the Jet Leg but he was also nervous about his stage debut and excited to see her in a few moments. "Did you observe and learn?", she giggled when she came down to him. "I tried. You were incredible, baby. Water?", he gave her the bottle he had picked up for her. She drank some of it and let him lead her to the wardrobe where she could shower and change. "You ready for your fitting?", she asked when she came back out still not fully calmed down from the adrenaline of the show. "I think so", he shrugged, so she brought him over to where all the costumes were stored for the dancers. „Nervous?", she asked because he held her hand pretty tightly on the way there. "A little", he admitted making her smile softly at him for a second.

"Ah, the new dancing queen!", they were greeted by the head of the costume department Eric, and Travis' dance partners for tomorrow who were just too curious to not show up for the fitting. "Hi", he greeted everyone with handshakes or hugs depending on how well they knew each other. Kam was definitely excited about this. He had met Travis a good while ago when his brother had played with him. But the one person who could not hide her enthusiasm at all was Taylor. She jumped and clapped her hands out of excitement when they saw Travis' costume for the first time. "Pretty!", she said letting her hand brush over the soft fabric. "We just have to see if it fits", Eric said and handed the costume to Travis so he could get changed. He felt a little awkward changing behind a small movable wall because he was tall enough to look over it and it felt like everyone could see him too. Taylor smiled at him sensing the unease in him a little bit. Would he back out now? Say no after everything? She could understand. Maybe this wasn't the best idea.

Her doubts were quiet for now when he stepped out from behind the wall looking as chic as possible. "Now wear it with pride! Oh, and with this hat!", Eric quickly handed him the black hat too. "I'm a little scared for my job", Kam joked when Travis put on the hat and decided to do as he had been told, straightening his posture. "Oh, you look so good!", Taylor smiled coming closer to examine everything. Eric checked a few more things too. "The shoes fit?", he asked. "Yeah, they're pretty comfortable actually", Travis nodded feeling more and more comfortable in the situation as well. "Now just imagine, carrying your lady. That's so special, isn't it?", Eric smiled not really looking up while checking some more measurements. Travis blushed a little and Taylor did too because it was special. It meant more to her than she had realized yet. "It is", he smiled looking her in the eyes making her blush even more. "One try? So we see nothing moves in ways it shouldn't?", Eric suggested now finally looking up. "Sure", Travis agreed and picked Taylor up without a glimpse of hesitation. She giggled and automatically held onto him. "You gotta let go. You're supposed to look dead", Kam mentioned. "I got you", Travis smiled at her and so Taylor let her arms fall and let go of the tension in her body. Slowly trusting him more and more to hold her. Of course, he did. "Looks pretty good. I think we're done. I'll shorten this a little bit and tighten it here", Eric pointed at some parts he had put needles in to secure them. Travis hadn't even noticed that yet. "Okay", he nodded and sat Taylor down again. "Can you get out of it with the needles like that?", Eric asked. "I think so, yes", Travis agreed again and went back to change. Kam and Taylor shared a quick look. He knew this was special to her and she knew that he did.

"We don't have time for practice today have we?", he asked trying to sound less nervous than he was. "No, but I'll do my best to get through soundcheck quickly tomorrow so that we have a moment. When does your family arrive?", Taylor asked. "I think they might be here soon. I told them to go to the hotel and rest today, so the Jet Lag won't be too bad", he explained. "Sounds good. I'm happy they can make it", Taylor sighed. "They haven't seen the show yet, have they?", Kam asked. Travis shook his head. "But they'll see it tomorrow and are on their way back the day after again", he explained. "We can do our little bit tomorrow", Taylor suggested in case Travis wanted his brother to see him on stage. "No. I need at least one practice, please and I think it would be cool to just have a good night with Jason and Kylie in the tent tomorrow and then be focused on you the next day", he answered honestly. Taylor nodded understandingly before they finally said their goodbyes to the others and went back to her place.