Ready To Run (Kaylor)

Part 31: We Never Go Out Of Style

A/N: so this part is insanely long!!! (5 pages!!!!)

I just want to say thank you all so so so so much for 15.6k reads! I love you all!!

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Maddie :)

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Taylor

“I wish I was going to the airport with you,” I groaned loudly. Karlie was running around her apartment, packing up a few last minute things in her purse. “I can’t wait to get this rehearsal over with!” I complained. I heard Karlie let out an exasperated breath from her bedroom, and she paced into the living room. She placed her bag on the couch and rummaged through it, making sure she had everything.

“I know, I wish you could be there too,” She said quickly. “But it’s only two days, it’ll go by so quick. I’ll be back before you know it.” She waved her hands as she spoke, then took a few steps toward me.

“Yeah, but that doesn’t mean I’m not going to miss you.” I said softly, raising my hand to my elbow. Karlie inched closer and placed her thumb and forefinger on my chin, lifting my head slightly.

“I’m going to miss you too,” She whispered, her eyes looking into mine. “But with your rehearsal today, and the VMA’s tomorrow, all you have to do is kill time until I get home the following evening.” She explained. I nodded my head in agreement, and then bent down to pick her bag up off the ground.

“You’re right,” I concluded. “You should really get going though, you’re already running late!” I scolded gently.

“I know! Don’t remind me!” Karlie let out a small chuckle and took her bag from my hands. I walked to the front door with her and she reached down to grab the handle of her suitcase.

“Have a safe flight. I love you.” I said. I placed my hand on her cheek and allowed my lips to meet hers for just a second, but I felt Karlie smile as she began to pull away.

“Thank you, and good luck with your performance,” She said. “I just know you’re going to kill it, and I love you too!” She gave me a quick hug and I watched her walk down the hallway and into the elevator. As the doors began to close, she twisted her face in a goofy grin and waved enthusiastically. I waved back, and then laughed to myself as she disappeared behind the steel doors that had finally clicked shut.

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            “Okay, and that’s a wrap on the ‘Shake It Off’ rehearsal!” The VMA producer shouted. I had just belted out the last bit of my performance and lowered the microphone from my face. I high fived my back up singers excitedly and made my way off the stage.

“Thanks so much everybody!” I shouted to the crew. Everyone let out a round of applause, and a few people whistled. “We’re all going to own it tomorrow, I just know it!” I concluded. Then, I turned around and walked backstage. I continued down the hallway, passing the dressing rooms of the other acts set to perform tomorrow. The names ‘5 Seconds of Summer’, ‘Jessie J’, ‘Iggy Azalea’, and ‘Sam Smith’ had been printed on expensive looking cardstock and were taped above all of the doorways. Continuing to walk, I made a mental note to get in touch with Iggy and Sam. I had always been a huge fan of their work, and it would be great networking to get to know them better. Finally, the last door on the left had my name printed in the same flashy cardstock paper. I walked into the room, and slumped into my seat. Then, I pulled my phone out of my purse, hoping for a text from Karlie. It had only been a few hours since she landed in Colorado, but I needed to make sure that she got there okay.