Chapter 18
The second half of the semester was much better for Christine. It seemed to fly by. Before she knew it she was taking her exams, and then a few days later she boarded a plane to Miami. That night Taylor and his brother’s happened to be playing a show there.
A driver met her at the airport, and she rode anxiously through the crowded Miami streets in the back of a limousine. By the time she got to the venue she could already here Taylor’s sweet voice singing over the loud speakers. She was led in a back entrance and was met almost immediately by Diana. “Oh sweetie, I’m so glad you finally made it. We were worried about you. I can hardly believe we got Taylor out on stage before you arrived” she said.
“I know, traffic was horrible” Christine explained. “I’m so happy to finally be here too.”
“Come with me dear” Diana told her taking her through several hallways until they reached the side of the stage. Hidden by the curtains Christine looked on as Isaac, Taylor and Zac finished up their latest hit. As if by some certain force Taylor looked to the side of the stage where Christine was standing as soon as the song was finished. They both beamed at each other as a silent greeting was exchanged.
Christine stayed in her hidden spot throughout the entire show. She watched Taylor singing his heart out for his fans, exchanging sideways glances and smiles with each other every once and a while. Christine loved to watch him on stage. He had so much energy and enthusiasm. It was what had made her fall in love in the first place.
Halfway through the last song Christine left her position and headed to Taylor’s dressing room. About ten minutes later he came through the door covered in what seemed like head to toe with sweat. “You are absolutely disgusting” Christine informed him.
Taylor laughed grabbing a towel and wiping his face off. “Any better?” he asked.
“Not much, but I don’t really care” she told him rushing up to him and throwing her arms around his shoulders. Taylor grabbed her around the waist and picked her up off the ground holding her tight. Christine giggled and wrapped her legs around his waist for support. Their lips met in frenzy. Taylor quickly opened his mouth and mixed his tongue with Christine’s adding to the heat and passion.
“Mmm, that was nice” Christine said when they finally pulled away.
“Yes, very nice indeed” Taylor said laughing. “Of course, I can probably think of a few better describing words for it.”
“I’m sure you probably could” she teased. “Sorry for my blandness. I’ll find some way to make up for it.”
“Hmm, I can’t wait” he told her and they both grinned.
Taylor crossed the room peeling off his sopping wet wife beater. Christine watched carefully admiring his well-toned stomach and chest. He all to quickly covered it with a clean white T-shirt. “There that should be better” he said to know one in particular.
“Actually, I kind of liked the in-between stage” Christine said mischievously.
“Hmm, someone’s in a fun mood tonight” Taylor teased her.
“I’m just so happy to see you again,” she said motioning him to sit on the couch in the corner of the room with her.
“So, how have you been with it all?” Taylor asked taking a seat and putting an arm around her shoulder.
“I’ve been okay actually. I’ve missed you terribly, but I was that devastated” she told him.
“Oh well now I’m hurt. You’re supposed to be devastated when you aren’t around me” he teased.
“Oh shut up. You know what I mean. I can’t believe I put up with you sometimes” Christine joked along with him. “So, tell me about all of your travels this spring” she changed the subject.
So they sat together on the couch in Taylor’s dressing room catching up until someone came and informed them it was time to get on the bus for the night. Taylor practically had to carry her to the bus she was so tired. Upon arriving there they somehow wound up asleep on the couch in one tangled up mess.
