Behind the Mask (Taylor Swift/1D FanFic)

Maybe They'll Stop Now

A few days later, we were in Nashville, sitting at the One Direction concert. I had ignored all the press following me in, and tried to remain walking right behind Teagan, and Harry’s friend, Emma. Emma was really nice, and surprisingly didn’t fangirl over me. She said she loved my music, but she was cool. She acted normal around me, which was nice when I met new people.

Teagan stood on the floor next to me, but Emma had hoisted her onto her shoulders. It was a great concert, and I ignored all the pictures from people around me, and the paprazzi. I had to take a lot of pictures with people after, though. I went backstage with Emma and Teagan and gave each of the boys a hug. I heard a flash, and some guy ran away.

Shit, I thought to myself.

“He got pictures of us hugging, Haz.” I said.

“It’ll be okay, Tay.” Harry said, and each of the boys agreed. Teagan tried to get up for me to hold her.

“T, not here. There’s paps everywhere.” I said, apologetically to her. She went to Emma instead.

I congratulated the boys on their concert, and we talked for a while before Teagan started complaining about being tired.

I said goodbye to the boys, and Emma got in the car with me and Teagan. We dropped Emma at her hotel, and drove back to my house. Teagan was half awake, so I brought her in, helped her brush her teeth, change into PJs, and then I tucked her in. I flipped on the nightlight and off the light. I kissed her forehead, and whispered goodnight to her. After that, I smiled as I texted Liam.

me: Great show tonight, babe!

Liam: Thanks for coming tay! :*

me: it was fun! Teagan loved it.

Liam: did you see the gossip pages?

me: nah, why?

Liam google yourself

me: okay?

Liam: I’m sorry, Tay

I frowned, but went on my laptop, and googled: Taylor Swift

I gasped at the headlines:

Taylor at 1D Concert, for Harry?

Taylor chasing Harry again!

Harry and Taylor, Getting Back Together?

They went on, and on, and on. The articles were worse, Taylor chasing after Harry, as a last resort?, does she need to write another song?, Harry rejecting Taylor?

I frowned at the pages, and bit back the tears. They have to make nothing into something, even at the expense of someone’s feelings. I felt the stabbing in my heart. Harry was my friend, couldn’t I have friends that were guys?

Suddenly, I wasn’t sure about introducing Teagan to the world.

me: Liam, it’s not ur fault, don’t worry

Liam: I should’ve had no press allowed, I tried but, I should’ve gotten more security, I’m sorry, Tay.

me: it’s not ur fault!!!!

Liam: I’m sorry

me: don’t worry, it’ll be okay

Liam: idk

me: you should tell harry

Liam: I did, he’s fine. A little pissed at the paps, but not at u