TAYVIS ONE SHOTS

karaoke

A/N My laptop hasn't been working for the past few days and I've just managed to get it working again. I've been too busy trying to lock in my Spotify Wrapped before it stops counting and getting judged by some AI thing that judges your music taste. The link is https://pudding.cool/2021/10/judge-my-music/ if you're wanting to do it aswell and apparently my Spotify was "bon iver's impact - cabincore - omg - high - school - is over bad" and I can thank my obsessions with Taylor Swift, Folklore and Photograph for that. It was also apparently: just-got-your-drivers-license- bad, music-to-stalk-boys-to bad, former-child-star bad, i-could-cook-an-egg-on-you bad, put-it-into-speed-drive- bad. I got told I listen to Temporary by Eminem, my tears ricochet by Taylor Swift, Norman Fucking Rockwell by Lana Del Rey, Sign of the Times by Harry Styles and The Bolter by Taylor Swift too much aswell as emails I can't send by Sabrina Carpenter. I got told I stanned Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Lana Del Rey, Sabrina Carpenter and Harry Styles too much which is too true and I'm apparently 83% basic and too trendy for my own good as "there's good music before 2019" whatever that means. And I know no one asked for that but I just thought I'd expose myself to y'all cos I'm bored. 

Everyone kept saying it was my idea, but I'm pretty sure it was Taylor who said we should have a karaoke night at our place. We were all lounging around, flipping through music channels, and I made some off-hand comment about how I could sing any song better than Jason. Next thing I know, Taylor is sending a group text, calling everyone over.

There's a good mix of people: Jason and Kylie, of course, because I wasn't letting my brother sit this one out; Jack (who was the first to show up and brought a mic with him); Blake and Ryan (who literally came dressed as Sonny and Cher, like, that was the level we were dealing with); and a few of Taylor's friends, too, like Gigi and Selena. By the time we're all here, the living room is buzzing with energy, and it's clear this night is going to get interesting fast.

I think it's important to acknowledge the range of abilities though. There's Taylor and Selena with Grammy's for their musical work and Jack one of the greatest producers of all time and then people like me and Jason who can't sing to save their life. 

Taylor's already got the playlist going, and Jack hooks up the mic to some speaker that looks like it was stolen from an actual stage. As soon as I see the wireless mic in Taylor's hand, my heart skips.

 "So, uh, is there any prize for the best performance?" I ask Taylor knowing full well there's a higher chance of Taylor announcing Reputation Taylor's Version tonight then there is of me winning a prize.

Taylor smirks, tossing her hair in a way that means she's up to no good. "Bragging rights. And a few extra points if you can sing a love ballad without cracking up."

Taylor's POV

I know Travis thinks he's going to win this, which is funny because he's never heard me sing Bohemian Rhapsody at the top of my lungs. But the truth is, I'm more excited to see everyone else attempt some songs that they clearly should never attempt.

We start easy with Gigi taking a sweet rendition of Dancing Queen — which turns into a chaotic, scream-filled chorus when everyone joins in. Even Jason is dancing like he's got bell-bottoms on, which makes everyone laugh.

Then, it's Travis' turn, and he grabs the mic like he's stepping up to a podium. "Ladies and gentlemen, prepare yourselves," he says, and then he cues up Livin' on a Prayer by Bon Jovi. He launches into it with the confidence of someone who's about to win a Grammy, and it's so wildly off-key that I have to press my hand over my mouth to keep from laughing.

"IT'S OKAY! I'M OKAY!"

The line delivery makes Jason and Blake both double over, and by the time he gets to the chorus, everyone's yelling "WOAH, WE'RE HALFWAY THERE!" like it's a sporting event.

Travis' POV

After the applause — and a few pats on the back — it's Taylor's turn, and she's already got the crowd wrapped around her finger, naturally. She selects I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston, and I'm bracing myself for a flawless performance, but then she locks eyes with me, gets through one line, and purposefully cracks her voice like a bad '80s cover band.

I swear I lose my balance laughing, because Taylor's usually perfect when she sings, so watching her be that purposefully off is... shocking. She winks as she hams it up even more, gesturing dramatically to the couch like it's a fake concert audience. By the end, she drops to her knees like she's in a musical, and I can't help but join the applause.

Taylor's POV

I look at Travis, and he's wiping tears from his eyes, giving me a thumbs-up. "Good effort, babe," he says.

Next, Jason and Kylie decide to team up for a duet. They choose Endless Love, which quickly devolves into them laughing because neither can remember the lyrics. Kylie keeps elbowing Jason to "try harder," and when Jason finally belts out the chorus in an opera voice, Blake shouts, "You're hired!" Ryan starts bowing dramatically, which leads to Jason giving a grand bow as if he's finished an entire operatic set. I'm recording all of it on my phone, because there's no way I'm missing this.

Jack's turn is next, and he's picked It's Raining Men, which he sings with all the energy of a Broadway diva. He's adding in extra dance moves, even kicking a leg up, and Marquez — who showed up late but ready to go — is wiping tears of laughter off his face.

Then Ryan takes a turn with I Want It That Way, and for someone who's never claimed to sing, he's really going for it. Travis joins him halfway through, and they're harmonizing in a way that makes absolutely no musical sense but is somehow... adorable? They're singing to each other and doing all the pop group hand motions.

Travis' POV

When Taylor picks up the mic again, she's got a mischievous glint in her eye. She glances around and says, "Okay, but only if everyone joins in." She selects Shake It Off, and immediately everyone's groaning — in the way that means they secretly love it. It still shouldn't be fair she gets to choose her own song with over 3 Billion streams of the music video.

As the music starts, she's leading us through the moves, getting everyone on their feet, and even though she's done this song a thousand times in front of millions, she's dancing around like she's never heard it before. Selena starts twirling, Marquez is adding in some dance moves I didn't even know he knew, and everyone's singing along, completely off-key but giving it their all.

By the end, we're all out of breath, and Taylor's laughing so hard that she actually collapses onto the couch.

Taylor's POV

I look over at Travis, who's flopped onto the floor with his arms out like he's run a marathon. "That was probably your best work," I tease him, nudging him with my foot.

Travis just looks up, clearly unfazed. "I mean, it's not every day I get to do backup vocals for the actual singer. I'm practically a pro now."

Travis' POV

It's pushing midnight, and the energy's still high, but when Jack announces Bohemian Rhapsody as the closing number, everyone's ready. We gather in a circle, arms slung around each other, and start in on the piano intro, complete with falsetto voices and way too much enthusiasm.

When we get to the "Galileo" part, Taylor's doing all the high harmonies, while Jason and I — two of the most off-pitch people here — are trying to match her. Marquez is practically crying with laughter, and at one point, Selena's laughing so hard she has to sit down.

When the song finally ends, everyone collapses into a giant pile on the couch and floor, breathless from singing and laughing. I glance over at Taylor, who's beaming, her face lit up with pure happiness. And I know this night, ridiculous as it is, will stick with us for a long time.

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