The bodyguard || Billie Eilish

I love you

Billies POV

We were hurling at impossible speeds down the freeway on our way to the airport.
"Fin we need to move or we aren't going to make it!" I felt the panic begin to set in as I watched the clock on the car dash hit 10:45.
We'd made it through the show as quickly as possibly could and ran straight to the car the moment the lights went down on the stage. I knew it wasn't my best performance.... and I felt awful about it because all those fans paid to see me. But I tried my best. I love my fans... but I love Taylor too and I needed to be there for her.
"We're almost there Bil. We're going to make it" Fin said, pointing at the airport lights a half mile up.
Thank fuck for that!
As we pulled up to the airport parking, we both flew out of the car and sprinted toward the airport entrance. I purchased the last two tickets for the flight which was now on its final boarding call. Fuck we need to hurry
We made it through security quickly enough and began making our way to the gate.
I could hear people saying my name as we ran past them.
"Billie... people are starting to recognize you. Put up your hood!" He mumbled breathlessly as we ran past the staring packs of people.
My mind flashed back to that first night at the club when Taylor told me to put my hood up as she held me close to her at the top of the stairs. I had no idea that my whole life was going to change in all the best ways because of her.
"Fin we have to make it! I promised" I said as my voice began to shake.
"We're almost there Bils" he reassured me

Suddenly, the crowd behind us began to follow as more people began to recognize not just me now, but Fin too.
"Billie eilish!" I heard a girl squeal as she grabbed my arm and stopped me in my tracks
"Let go! Please! You have to let go!" I screamed as I tried to tear her arm off me. The panic quickly settled in as more faces moved in as the recognized us. Fuck this is not good.
We were surrounded by people now as they closed in around us all trying to ask questions and take photos with us
"No! I'm sorry but I can't do this right now!" I yelled back at them "Taylor! Taylor! Help!" I screamed desperately at the top of my lungs.  I don't even know if she could hear me or if we were even close enough to the right gate... but I had to do something.
"Taylor!!!" I screamed again
I looked at Fin with tears in my eyes as he tried to shield me from all the camera flashes.
"What do we do" i said as I started to cry
Suddenly I heard a voice. It was the only voice I wanted to hear right now.
"Yo back the fuck up! You wanna lose some teeth?!! Move it! Let's fucking go!" The voice in the distance broke its way through the crowd. "And who the fuck are you exactly" I heard a girls voice say
"Her body guard. So you better step the fuck back ma'am, I'm really not in the fucking mood tonight" The voice moved closer to us as the person pushed through the crowd until a pair of warm, familiar arms wrapped around me
"Hurry" Taylor breathlessly whispered into my ear as she moved us and Finn out and away from the crowd who followed on our tail
She dragged us into the business lounge and motioned for the door person to close the door behind us. They took a quick double take at me and quickly realized what was going on and closed the door. I mouthed the words 'Thankyou' to the door person, earning a quick nod back.
I felt Taylor sigh breathlessly as her grip loosened on me, and sank to the floor 
She looked exhausted. Her eyes had dark circles under them and I could tell by the redness of her eyes that she had recently been crying. My poor baby
I positioned myself so that I was kneeling in front of her and reached for her hands, holding them gently in mine.
"Are you okay" her voice was tired and shaky as she watched me carefully with tired eyes
"Baby I'm fine! Are you okay?" I brushed a loose strand of her hair behind her ear and cupped her cheek.
Her eyes dropped to her lap as her eyes began to pool.
"I heard you scream my name and I...i just snapped up. Like for a moment I forgot about everything that was going on... and all I could hear was your voice" she was whispering now as she looked down at her lap. Tears began to roll down her cheeks
"Baby. I know that what happened earlier tonight looked really bad. But I promise you, I never touched her, except when I pushed her the fuck away from me. I've always been yours and I'm not going to let anyone ruin that" I spoke slowly and with sincerity as I cupped her chin and tilted her head up to look at her eyes. This was the first time I'd ever seen her cry... and let me tell you, it was fucking heartbreaking.
"I know. I should've just stopped and let you explain. I'm so sorry" she whispered, tears streaming down her cheeks and falling into her lap.
"No babe it wasn't your fault. Shhh it's okay. I'm here. It's okay" I pulled her in and held her against me as I felt her silently sob into my chest
I felt my eyes start to well up now as she cried in to me. We stayed like that crying into each other for some time before Taylor broke the silence.
"We missed our flight" she mumbled between sobs into my chest
"I know. We can get the next one though. I'll get us in first class" I whispered, kissing the top of her head
"And I'm totally ruining your hoody"I felt her giggle slightly between sobs into my chest as she breathed heavy, trying to collect herself.
"It's Gucci too" I whispered jokingly at her, earning a soft chuckle from her. I pulled our bodies apart, cupping her face in my hands and looking into her pooling pearl eyes.
"We're going to get through this okay? Your Dad needs you, and I promise I won't leave your side" I spoke softly as I stared into her eyes.
She nodded slightly before pulling me in for a soft, tender kiss. As our lips separated, she pressed our foreheads together keeping her eyes closed
"I love you" she whispered
With my eyes closed and forehead against hers I smiled
"I love you too Taylor. Always" i whispered back

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It's starting to get colder out here! Fall is coming 😍
I hope y'all are still enjoying the story!