The next time Karlie wakes up, it's due to Taylor fidgeting next to her.
"Where's my phone?" Taylor mutters as she uses her hands to feel around for it under the covers.
Karlie sits up and looks around the room, spotting it on top of the dresser by the door. She crawls out of bed and sways on the spot for a second before she catches her balance and walks over to get the phone for Taylor.
"Here," she says as she crawls back under the warm covers, handing Taylor the phone.
Taylor gives Karlie a peck on the lips as she takes the phone from her. "Thanks."
Karlie watches Taylor as she flips through her phone, checking messages and e-mails. She plays with her messy hair as her eyes are glued to the phone screen, and Karlie suddenly realizes what it is Taylor is looking for.
"Tay..." she says, putting a hand on Taylor's shoulder to grab her attention. As soon as she can see directly into those bright blue eyes, she smiles a little. "You're looking for any new articles about us, aren't you?"
Taylor looks away but puts her phone down on the covers. "Yeah..." she admits after some hesitation. "I know that girl promised not to tell anyone, but people break promises all the time." She looks back at Karlie and Karlie recognizes the vulnerability that Taylor does her best to hide away from people.
"Aw, come here, you," Karlie says and wraps her arms around Taylor. She leans back in bed bringing Taylor down with her, and they cuddle for a little while. "The fact that we haven't heard from Tree this morning is a good indication that Alexa kept her promise," Karlie says and kisses Taylor's head.
"So far," Taylor just mutters in reply.
Karlie just holds Taylor tight, stroking her back and occasionally giving her more kisses on her forehead.
"Thanks for coming with me last night," Taylor says after a while.
"Are you kidding? I wouldn't have missed it for the world."
"I have a headache," Taylor says so randomly that Karlie starts laughing.
"Yeah, that's what happens when we get drunk. We get headaches."
"Stop laughing," Taylor whines, "you're making the bed shake."
Karlie giggles as she tries to stay completely still. "You're such a grump this morning," she teases, "do you want me to make you an omelet for breakfast? See if we can clear that headache up?"
"Yes, please," Taylor replies while she rubs her eyes.
Karlie gets out of bed again and holds a hand out for Taylor to grab. "Come on then, let's get some food into you."
Taylor comes stumbling out of bed and Karlie puts her arm around her girlfriend's waist, leading her into the kitchen to start breakfast.
***
Karlie makes her way through customs at LAX. It's been three whole weeks since she's seen Taylor and her stomach is full of butterflies because of it. She can hardly wait to be back in Taylor's arms.
As she walks out through the doors separating the customs area from the arrivals hall, she immediately spots Kevin waiting for her. She smiles and waves at him and he nods back, waiting patiently for her to catch up to him.
"Hey Kevin," she says as she reaches him and he nods again.
"Miss Kloss," he says. "Let me grab that for you." He grabs her suitcase in one hand and uses the other to signal which way they're going. "After you."
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best thing that's ever been mine - a Kaylor story
Hayran Kurgu- I'm so tired of hiding, Karlie. I've been standing in front of so many people these past few months, telling them that they are worth more than the opinions of others, that they are brave and can get through anything, and I just... I don't want to...
