So High School

The family that I chose (pt1)

A/N this isnt tayvis but anyways
These details and stuff aren't right but I cba to google them

This is part 113!!

After having been around eachother for months prior to the eras tour, the dancer, crew and Taylor were all like family by the time the opening night came along.

The nerves were in the air as everyone got ready for the tour to start, the first night of many unforgettable ones approaching. Taylor was in her dressing room, pacing back and fourth with her phone open in her hand.

Taylor: shows starting in an hour! wish you were here xx

Joe 💕: good luck

Taylor sighed, flopping down on the cushions with her hands over her face. She had started to feel them drifting apart, like he was just tolerating her love. And she didn't know what to do about it.

"Taylor, you ready?" Cathy, her stylist, asked, as she finished up the make-up.
"I think so" Taylor let a shaky breath out, the nerves taking over her.
"You're going to be great" Cathy rested a comforting hand on her shoulder, smiling.

Just then the door opened and Dan, one of the tech guys, stepped into the room.
"Taylor, we're almost ready" he told her, and Taylor nodded, rising to her feet. She made her way down the corridor, greeting the other dancers as they passed.
"Taylor! Joe coming tonight?" Kam asked cheerfully. Taylor felt a pang of hurt as she was reminded, but she shook it off and plastered a smile into her face.
"Nah, work, you know?" She shrugged.

However, Kam didn't fail to notice the way her smile didn't meet her eyes, the way her shoulders sagged. Surely there was nothing more important than going to the opening night of your girlfriends concert?

The show went by without any issues, and after congratulating her team Taylor went back to the hotel to rest. She was exhausted and just wanted to sleep, but decided to message her boyfriend first.

Taylor: hey babe, first night of the tour done! It was so much fun but I wish you were here, I hope you're enjoying your work thing xx

Joe 💕: I can't call right now

Taylor shut her phone off, swallowing back tears. She shouldn't be crying. He had told her many times before that she cried too much, that she was too sensitive.

A couple of weeks later

"Hey guys" Mandy smiled at the group stood infront of her in the rehearsal room. The group quietened, looking up to her.
"Unfortunately Taylor will not be joining us today" she told them.
"Why not? Is she okay?" Natalie asked, concerned for her friend. Taylor had never missed a day of practice, not even when she was sick.
"Something like that" Mandy nodded, making it clear that she wanted to drop the subject.

The rest of the rehearsal went by smoothly, but Taylor's absence continued to be at the back of everyones minds. In their breaks they talked in hushed whispers, coming up with reasons why she was actually not there and generally just worrying for her. A couple of hours later they all went their separate ways home, preparing for the next day of rehearsals.

The next morning the dancers were all at the rehearsal studio at 9am, awake and ready to practice. There was still no sign of Taylor, but as the dancers got into position for the speak now intro the door to the studio opened.

In walked Taylor, Tree close behind. Taylor set her bag down with the others, not looking up or even saying 'hi' as she got herself ready. The dancers watched her subtly, watched as Tree went to take a seat at the back of the room. Tree never came to rehearsals.

Mandy cleared her throat, drawing the dancers attention away from the blonde in the corner.
"So, guys, we have a show the day after tomorrow, so we just need to polish a couple of things" she told them, stealing glances to the back corner every now and then.

A couple of minutes later Taylor joined the group silently, listening as Mandy talked.
"Hey" Sam whispered, gently nudging her. "You okay?"
"Mhm" Taylor nodded, not meeting her eyes. But even without looking into her face, Sam could see her red rimmed eyes, her pale skin, the bags under her eyes. He could tell something was wrong, he just wasn't sure what.

They got into place for the beginning of 'my tears ricochet'.
"Oh and guys, just letting you know that 'invisible string' will no longer be on the setlist. 'The one' will be replacing it" she informed them. A murmur of opinions rippled across the group, the dancers each stealing glances back to Taylor. She ignored them all, her eyes fixed on the floor.

The music started and they all snapped into performance mode, Mandy occasionally shouting corrections. After that song had been practiced Mandy got them all together once more, clearing her throat.
"So, the only other choreography we need to work on is 'Lover'" stole a glance to Taylor who was blinking rapidly. "Could you all get into your places?"

The opening chords of 'Lover' started to play and Taylor tried, she really tried to be professional, however she couldn't stop her eyes filling with tears. Mid way through the chorus she placed the prop microphone down on the floor and turned to the back, walking quickly towards Tree. The dancers looked around, confused, but Mandy told them to continue.

Tree lead Taylor out the room as tears streamed down her cheeks.

A/N I'm bored of this one now there might be a part 2

Part 2 of "cheater" will be out soon! (Hopefully if I can be bothered)