My Gift Is You {A Taron Egerton/Rocketman Fanfic}

1. Where It All Began

First day jitters are the worst feeling by far. Just walking onto this massive set, full of incredibly talented people, going on about their days with their perfect acting skills was very intimidating. I'm by no means anyone special. I felt so small compared to everyone here, in their element. But this? This was something I was looking to do. That I was born to do. And this movie isn't just a movie to me. It's my uncle's life story. Elton John. Ever since I was a little girl, I have absolutely adored him and his colorful life. It hasn't always been easy. But he's still standing and that's what counts.

He's certainly my hero. Considering he's been through more than you can imagine, and still manages to come out on the other side just fine. And finally found the true happiness he deserved with Uncle David and their two beautiful sons, Zachary and Elijah. Who I spoil every chance I get. I honestly just want them to be proud of me, to see me putting everything I have into this movie. To see my uncles story be told the way it should be. Show the pretty and the ugly. That's the beautiful thing about Elton John. He's honest and doesn't hide a thing. He's such a good and caring man and doesn't act as if he's better than everyone. He's a sweetheart. And loves with all his heart.

"Oh good! You're here Katie. Just in the nick of time. Taron is about to start filming soon and could really use some help on outfits." I smiled kindly at the woman I'll be working with for a while during the process of the movie, Margret Grey. A sweet lady with a true passion for film. I guess you could call her my mentor.

And I've yet to see Taron. But I've heard such wonderful things about him from my uncle, who absolutely adores him. Taron Egerton. I wanted to be surprised. So I didn't look him up. I know he's been working hard for the film, recording songs and what not.

"Let's do this shall we?" She grinned from ear to ear with her usual clipboard posed perfectly in her hands, for writing what I can only assume are her assumptions of things needed for certain scenes and people. I was simply just assisting. And apparently, I'll be doing that for Taron Egerton. I'm actually quite excited to be honest. My uncle Elton thinks I'll have so much fun doing this. And he knew I've always wanted to do work like this. So what better way to start, than on a movie about my own uncles life?

"Now that's the spirit hon! Right this way." I followed close behind with my heart racing in anticipation of meeting the star himself. They said I could give him more insight. Which I'd love. I lived with my uncle for a long time to be honest. Long story.

"Just go ahead and knock on the door okay? Taron should be in there." She patted me softly on the back, before leaving with a smile to head off and start her day with this incredible film. While I was a nervous heap of a person, standing outside this dressing room door like it would give me all the answers to life.

"Sweetheart? Is everything okay? I'm pretty sure the door can't talk." I whirled around in surprise from the sudden voice of my uncle Elton standing behind me with his trademark heart shaped glasses on, his usual comforting smile in place that seems to make the days so much easier to handle.

"I uh.... I was about to knock." He chuckled from the clear nervousness on my face, knocking on the door for me to give me a good push.

"Knock em dead sweetheart." He kissed my cheek with a smile sent my way, before disappearing from sight, leaving me alone yet again with my wondering mind on how this would go down. I'm thinking this over way too much. But when he opened the door, I couldn't form any words.

"Hello. You must be Katie." And that's the day, that my life changed forever.

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I'm so sorry for such a short chapter! But I wanted to do a shorter opener for the story, leading into what I have planed. Buuuuut, I really do hope everyone will enjoy this story. I'm doing my own take on it. I absolutely love this film. And Elton and Taron. So I'm really excited for it. 😘💎