after show livestream

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the adrenaline of the show still buzzes through billie's veins, but the exhaustion is beginning to hit as the lights of the arena fade behind you. you can hear the distant sound of the crowd's cheers as the last echoes of the performance ring out, but it's all background noise now, your focus entirely on billie.

she walks offstage, shoulders slumped and hair disheveled, her usual energy now replaced with a quiet fatigue. she'd given everything to the performance, as she always does, and now, she's finally allowed herself to relax.

you meet her at the side of the stage, offering a soft smile as she approaches, her usual confident stride slower now, weighed down by the long night.

"hey," you say softly, brushing a strand of hair out of her face.

she offers a tired smile, eyes barely open, and without a word, she steps into your embrace, her head resting gently against your chest.

"baby, you okay?" you murmur, stroking her back as you wrap your arms around her.

she nods, but the exhaustion is clear in the way she leans into you. "yeah, just... so tired," she whispers. "i'll be fine after i sleep."

you nod, kissing the top of her head, feeling the weight of her body as she relaxes against you. you can tell she's ready for a rest, but there's one thing to do before that—billie's best friend, zoe, has been talking about doing a livestream after every show.

the three of you pile into the van for the ride back to the hotel, zoe in the front seat, setting up her phone with the familiar excitement she always has before going live. billie leans against you, her body heavy with exhaustion, her face buried in the crook of your neck.

as the van makes its way through the city, you absentmindedly run your fingers through billie's hair, trying to soothe her as she lets herself drift in and out of sleep. you know she'll be happier once she's in the comfort of your hotel room, tucked away in bed.

but for now, zoe starts the livestream, her bright voice cutting through the quiet as she enthusiastically greets the fans, telling them about the show and teasing them about the behind-the-scenes action.

"hey, guys! billie and y/n just finished another incredible show, and we're here to hang out with you for a bit," zoe says into the camera. you can tell she's excited, but you're more focused on the way billie slowly sinks further into you, her breathing steady but slow.

the livestream is casual, with zoe talking nonstop about the performance and the fun moments from the night. but even as zoe's voice fills the air, you notice how quiet billie has become. her head moves slightly, her body getting heavier against yours. she's fading.

a few fans quickly start commenting in the chat, noticing billie's exhaustion before you say anything.

"billie looks so tired, poor thing," one comment reads. "she gave it her all tonight, i'm sure. let her rest, y/n."

another fan chimes in. "y/n, take care of her! she looks like she could fall asleep at any moment."

you smile at the comments, your fingers now gently massaging the back of billie's neck. she sighs deeply, her eyelids fluttering, and you know the moment has come. you tilt her head gently, pressing a soft kiss to the top of her head before whispering quietly into her ear.

"babe, why don't you rest now?"

billie lets out a small whimper, but you feel her body instinctively melt further into you, her soft breaths tickling your neck as she shifts to face you, her head now resting on your shoulder. the movement is slow, languid, and she barely stirs, her exhaustion too overwhelming to fight.

billie falls asleep quickly, her chest rising and falling in that familiar, rhythmic way. her face is visible to the camera, her features relaxed in the comfort of your arms. the fans in the livestream immediately notice the change in the dynamic.

"aww, billie looks so peaceful," one comment says. "y/n, you're the best at taking care of her."

you smile softly at the camera, giving a gentle wave, trying to keep the quiet atmosphere while zoe continues to chat about random stories from the show. zoe's voice is louder now, her enthusiasm infectious, and you can feel billie's body twitch slightly at the sound of it.

you quickly lean down to whisper in billie's ear. "it's okay, baby. just sleep."

billie doesn't respond but shifts slightly, her head finding a more comfortable position on your shoulder. you continue to play with her hair, letting the moment be as peaceful as it can. but you can't help noticing how zoe keeps getting louder as she speaks to the camera.

"guys, you won't believe what happened tonight! y/n is such a trooper, staying up with billie after a full performance like this. you guys are lucky we get to do this live!" zoe's voice is practically a shout, and billie's ear twitches again.

you glance at the camera, the fans still chatting in the comments, and decide it's time to intervene. you lower your voice, just enough that the camera can still hear you but no louder than a whisper to billie.

"zoe," you gently nudge her, glancing over at the loud volume on her phone. "please keep it down. you're waking her up."

zoe raises an eyebrow at you, slightly surprised, but she's a good friend and quickly adjusts, her voice softer now as she picks up where she left off. you return to stroking billie's hair, gently cupping her ears every time zoe's voice rises too much, making sure the volume stays at a comfortable level for your girlfriend.

billie doesn't stir, but her breathing is steady and soft, the sound of her gentle exhales against your neck filling the silence between you and zoe. you continue to kiss her cheek every once in a while, quietly showering her with soft affection while maintaining the calm energy for the livestream.

"y/n, you're a pro at this," zoe says with a grin, noticing how attentively you're caring for billie. "billie's lucky to have you. but seriously, isn't she just too cute right now?"

you smile, glancing at the screen where billie's face is visible to the camera, her soft features captured in the warm lighting of the hotel room. the fans are loving it.

"yeah," you say, keeping your voice low as you gently cup billie's ears, making sure her face remains undisturbed. "she's perfect."

every few minutes, you turn to kiss billie's cheek, a silent promise to her that you're there, that she can rest. you know the fans can see the affection between you, the quiet intimacy of the moment, and it's a gentle reminder of the bond the two of you share.

when zoe finally starts to slow down, the energy in the room starts to change. billie's breathing deepens as she slips further into slumber, her body fully relaxed in your arms. you gently adjust her position, making sure she's comfortable before turning back to the camera.

"okay, guys," you whisper, glancing at the chat one last time. "we're going to turn off the livestream now. billie really needs her rest, and it's time for us to get some sleep too."

zoe nods, and with a small wave, she ends the stream.

the hotel room is quiet now, save for the soft sound of billie's breathing and the occasional rustle of the blankets. zoe quietly slips out, giving you and billie the privacy you need. you take a moment to admire billie's peaceful face, the way she looks so serene when she's finally allowed to rest. her hair splayed across the pillow, her lips slightly parted, and her skin glowing in the soft light.

you pull the covers over the two of you, letting billie stay as close as she wants. for a while, you simply watch her, taking in the beauty of the woman you love as she sleeps so soundly in your arms.

and then, finally, you close your eyes too, wrapping your arms around billie's form and holding her close. the world can wait. tonight is for rest, and you'll be here, holding the love of your life in your arms.

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