Safe & Sound- (A Taylor Swift AU)

~chapter 1~ Glendale

Chloe's POV

I don't know what's going on, or where I am really. But this really nice lady named Taylor decided she would take care of me. It took a lot of convincing for me to agree to go sit under a tent with Taylor's parents while she was on stage. Apparently a lot of people love Taylor and are here to watch her sing. I've never see this many people in my life. Taylor must be a princess! Everyone's wearing sparkly clothes, with fancy 13's on their hands, and people keep coming up to us and they give Andrea, (she's Taylor's mom), and me friendship bracelets! Some group called Paramore just got off stage and now I'm guessing it's gonna be Taylor's turn soon. There are videos of Taylor playing on a big screen right now, along with a clock counting down time. This is unlike anything I've ever experienced. I hope I'm not dreaming. I'd hate to wake up and be back in my cold closet, or on my dirty mattress. If this isn't a dream, then I'm just scared Taylor's gonna hate me and give me back and make me go home, or I'm gonna do something and make her mad.

"Are you ready to watch Taylor?" Andrea asks me. I nod, "Is Taylor a princess?" I ask her. I'm pretty sure Andrea thinks about this question for a moment before she answers me, "Technically Taylor isn't a princess, but she has a really cool life, she lives in a big house, with fancy guards, she has her own driver, and she gets to perform her music and do what she loves while traveling all over the world! Taylor isn't a real princess but she's my princess, and her fans often call her their princess," Andrea smiles proud of Taylor. My eyes go wide in amazement, "Wow! That's so magical! Taylor is really special," I say. She nods and wraps her arms around me, "she has the biggest heart." I think about that for a minute, and I totally agree. Taylor took me in without any thought. She's my special person.

The countdown is now at 10 and the crowd goes wild so I join in on the fun as Andrea lifts me up and let's me stand on a chair at the front of the tent as she holds my waist so I don't fall. "10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1!" I cheer along as the music starts playing and we hear Taylor's voice, "It's been a long time coming!" I scream louder. "That's Taylor! That's my Taylor!" I say clapping excitedly. Andrea smiles at me. "Yes it is!" And there it is, a very magical moment. Taylor is revealed. Tears stream down Andreas cheeks as she looks around at the excitement of all the fans, and then at her daughter on stage. "Wow," I whisper, "She's so beautiful." I dance to the first song and then a song I recognize from on my bus rides starts playing, "I know this song!" I smile thinking about it. While on the bus I listened to this and imagined I could do anything I dreamed of, I imagined I was the man. I sing along happily to this one. "I'm so sick of running as fast I can!" "Wondering if I'd get their quicker if I was a man" The meaning of these words hit me hard because I ran from the abuse and got here. I made it here. I'm the man! I cry happy tears and look at Andrea. "Im the man!!!"

The concert is halfway over now and we just got through the Red Era. Taylor looks different while playing a song called The 1. Andrea has a pained look on her face. I'm super confused. Taylor looks unhappy and sad. I wanna hug her and take it all away. I haven't known her very long but I don't wanna see her hurt. "Andrea?" I say softly. "What's up, sweets?" she replies. "Why is Taylor sad?" I ask, hugging my stuffed cow "Moola" tight. "She was in love with someone special and it didn't work," Andrea says. "Yeah, men suck," I say, "Especially my dad." Andrea agrees with me.
Taylor turns around and wipes all her tears away, she hid them pretty well, before she goes into the next song. The next song is called Betty. This one is also sad. Is Taylor depressed? I'm very concerned at this point. But this one has a catchy melody.

She sang like 5 more sad songs and I cried into Andreas chest during My Tears Ricochet. Because it was true. It was true and it hurt. "I can go anywhere I want, anywhere I want, just not home." Because home was never home to me. So I could never go home. And my dad was and still is my worst fear. That song is so meaningful. But thankfully Taylor was now playing a fun song called Style. This one makes me want to dance. Andrea and I decide to dance together. Scott is filming us now. I wave at the camera and giggle. Taylor plays a bunch more songs before this one called "Vigilante Shit." I've personally seen a lot worse but I can't believe Taylor is doing this in-front of kids. Sexy dancing on a chair. "Cover your eyes," Andrea says putting her hand over my face. I giggle. "She dresses for revenge, what a baddie," I say. "Shh, Chloe no!" Andrea laughs.

Taylor starts to talk about what she calls surprise songs. She sings mirror ball then introduces her next song. "This next song is very special to me. It was the first song, on my first ever album. It's a happier breakup song. And I really like it and I know a lot of you do to so here it is," Taylor starts singing a song called Tim McGraw. And I'll remember that now, her favorite song was written by Tim McGraw. I smile big knowing I just learned something new about Taylor. "Andrea?".. "hmm?".. I look at her, "What's a star?" she frowns, and looks sad for me, before lifting my chin up with her finger. "A star can be many things, a star can be a light in the sky and a star can be a light in someone's life, and honey... you, you are a star, but you're not just a star, you're a superstar," she smiles. I think about what she says for a moment, I look at her happily, and whisper, "I'm a superstar."

When the concert is over Andrea picks me up and carries me to find Taylor backstage. When Taylor sees me her face lights up. "Chloe!" she cheers. Andrea puts me down and I jump into Taylors arms. "That was the best thing I've ever experienced! I'm the man! And I'm a superstar! And you're a baddie! And wow! Just wow!" I giggle. Taylor tickles me, "Im glad you liked it baby." Andrea looks at us, "you should've heard her during Vigilante Shit," she laughs. "What did you say?" Taylor asks me. "I said "She dresses for revenge, what a baddie!" Taylor smiles at me. "Don't worry I covered her eyes, theres children in your audience Taylor!" Andrea says. "Mom, relax, it's not that bad," Taylor laughs. I find a chair and recite Taylor's dance moves. Taylor's face turns red and she giggles. Andrea gives Taylor a look of disapproval, and we all laugh.

We get into a fancy car and Taylor tells me we are going to a hotel. We order Chicken and French fries so they are in our suite when we get back. "Thank you for everything Taylor," I say softly. "You deserve the world," she tells me. "I'm your number 2 fan now," I tell her. "Who's my number 1 fan?" Taylor asks me curiously. "Your mom, she's your biggest fan," I smile big. Taylor and Andrea look at each other sweetly. "Taylor you write lots of sad songs, I wanted to run on stage and hug you tight," I say holding Taylor's hand.
"I'm okay baby, I just write from the heart," Taylor says kissing my cheek. "My Tears Ricochet was so sad," I say softly, "But Andrea snuggled me and let me cry it out," I say. Taylor squeezes my hand and gives Andrea a look, like a silent thank you.

We go inside the suite and it's bigger than my old house. "This is your suite?" I ask Taylor. "Yes this is the biggest room in the whole hotel," she tells me. "It's amazing! It's like a castle!" I say, "My dads house is smaller than this." Taylor looks at me, "My real house is much bigger than this." I'm shocked, "Really? Wow! You are a queen!" I say jumping into her arms. She giggles and we sit on the couch to eat our chicken and fries. "Do you wanna watch TV?" She asks me. I nod. "What do you wanna watch?" She asks. And honestly I don't know what's on, I've never been allowed to watch TV before. I think of the little boy on the bus next to me that was on his tablet watching a show. "Bluey is the only show I know," I say shyly. "Okay that's okay, we can watch Bluey." Taylor turns it on.
When we are done eating I snuggle into Taylor's arms and she lets us watch TV for a while longer before bed. I look up at her. "You saved my life Taylor." My eyes close as I fall asleep.