Part of Me

Chapter 57

Ingrid Michaelson- Always You

Troye Sivan- Lost Boy

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"When are you getting home tonight?" Karlie asked, still in bed, covers pulled up to her chin.

"Depends on how this meeting goes with my label. It's the first time they are really hearing the concepts and vibe of this album so it could go really fast or horribly long," Taylor replied from the bathroom as she prepared for the day.

"I wish I could go with you."

Taylor laughed. "That would be so unprofessional. The songs may be personal but I try and not let my personal love life blend into this sort of meeting."

"I get that," Karlie mumbled, pulling the blankets tighter as she thought about her small emotional breakdown at work a few weeks ago.

"How do I look?" Taylor asked emerging from the bathroom donning her signature crop top and red lip.

"Like Taylor Swift." Karlie said, voice muffled by the blankets.

Taylor gave a slightly confused look but smiled and laughed. "I'm not sure how to take that."

"You look insanely beautiful," Karlie replied with a smile.

"Thanks," Taylor said shyly, checking her lips one last time.

"Don't be nervous about today," the model said.

"Do I look nervous?" Taylor asked, her well trained media skills successfully hiding the nerves in her voice.

"No, but you're wearing a red lip which gives you confidence and you were spinning your ring on your finger earlier when you were going over your notes which, generally, means you're nervous," Karlie said simply.

A small smiled crept across Taylor's face. "Sometimes it scares me how well you know my ticks."

"I live with you. If I don't know your ticks after almost a year there is something wrong."

Taylor giggled as she walked over to the model's side of the bed to giver her girlfriend a sweet kiss.

"Humm, speaking of which," Taylor said when their lips parted, "Did your real estate ever get back to you?"

Karlie sighed, "No he's actually being so annoying about selling my place. I just want to move shit out but I have to keep it somewhat presentable for potential buyers who come and see it."

"Well at least you don't have to worry about moving even more stuff into storage for the mean time," Taylor said optimistically.

"I just want to be fully moved out of there because that makes this official," Karlie said pouting.

Taylor matched her pout. "You'll get there. Moving is annoying I know."

Karlie nodded in agreement.

"Ok I should go. I can't be late," Taylor said kissing the model's cheek quickly before grabbing her back, checking she had everything, and giving Karlie a wave as she left.

The model stared at the ceiling before gathering the energy to get up and take a shower. She turned on the water and stripped down as she waited for the hot water to flow. She was fully naked when finally looked at herself in the mirror for the first time that day. She smiled when she realized her cheek bore the red lipstick print from Taylor's kiss. She realized it was her favorite thing to wear and almost wished she wasn't about to get into the shower and have it fade away. Karlie tested the water with her hand and found it satisfactory. As she stepped into the steamy water, her body instantly relaxed. She had been a little nervous about today too. This album was a big deal for Taylor and the singer had hinted that there were some songs about the model on the album although she refused to play anything until it was complete. Karlie just wanted the business executives to approve because she wanted Taylor to be happy but also because she secretly wanted to finally hear the tracks. Karlie knew she couldn't just sit around all day thinking about it so as she stood in the hot steam she planned a surprise for Taylor in the hopes that it would either comfort Taylor if something went wrong or would be a perfect end to a perfect day.