First Red Carpet Together

                                    

                                          
The lights were almost blinding as Taylor stood backstage, waiting for the signal to make her entrance onto the red carpet. She could hear the distant hum of the crowd, the cameras clicking, and the flashing lights that were no doubt capturing every celebrity who passed by. Her hands trembled slightly, but it wasn't because she hadn't done this a million times before. It was because this time, it was different.
This time, she wasn't alone.
Standing next to her, looking calm and collected, was Travis. His broad frame towered over her as he adjusted the cuffs of his tailored suit. It was their first red carpet appearance together as a couple, and while Taylor was no stranger to the spotlight, she had never been this nervous about it. The relationship had only recently been confirmed to the public, and the media had been buzzing nonstop about the two of them ever since.
"Ready for this?" Travis asked, turning to look down at her, his smile soft and reassuring.
Taylor exhaled deeply, nodding as she smoothed down her floor-length gown. "I should be asking you that. You've never done this kind of thing before," she teased lightly, trying to ease her own nerves.
He chuckled, wrapping his arm around her waist and pulling her a little closer. "I've faced 300-pound linebackers, babe. How hard can walking down a red carpet be?"
She laughed softly, grateful for his ability to make her feel better even in moments like these. "You say that now, but wait until you see all the cameras in your face."
"Bring 'em on," he said with a grin, leaning down to press a kiss to her temple. "Besides, I get to walk out there with you. That's all I care about."
Her heart fluttered at his words, and she leaned into him for a moment, savoring the warmth of his presence. She had been to countless award shows and red carpet events, but this was the first time she felt like she had someone truly by her side. Someone who wasn't just there for the cameras, but because he genuinely wanted to support her.
The event coordinator gave them the signal, and Taylor felt her pulse quicken. "Okay, this is it," she whispered, gripping Travis's hand tightly.
"You've got this, babe," he murmured, giving her hand a reassuring squeeze. "We've got this."
And with that, they stepped out onto the red carpet together.
The crowd erupted into a frenzy the moment they appeared. Cameras flashed rapidly, capturing every angle of the couple as they made their way down the carpet. Taylor could hear the photographers calling her name, the shouts of the fans lining the barricades, and the relentless questions from reporters asking about her outfit, her music, and, of course, her relationship with Travis.
"Taylor! Travis! Over here!" one photographer called out, while another shouted, "How's it feel to finally go public?"
Taylor smiled gracefully, giving a small wave as she and Travis posed for the cameras. He stood by her side, his arm still wrapped around her waist, looking completely unfazed by the chaos around them. Every once in a while, he'd lean down and whisper something into her ear, making her laugh softly, her nerves slowly melting away.
"You're a natural at this," Taylor said, glancing up at him as they paused for more photos.
"Just following your lead, babe," he replied, his eyes twinkling with affection.
They continued down the carpet, stopping to talk to a few reporters. One interviewer approached them, mic in hand and a bright smile on her face.
"Taylor! Travis! First of all, you both look incredible," she began. "This is your first official red carpet together as a couple. How are you feeling?"
Taylor smiled, glancing at Travis before responding. "We're excited. It's always fun to come to these events, but having Travis here with me makes it even more special."
"And how about you, Travis? You're used to a different kind of spotlight on the football field. How does this compare?"
He chuckled, shrugging slightly. "Yeah, this is definitely different from game day. But honestly, I'm just happy to be here with her. She's a pro at this, so I'm just trying to keep up."
The interviewer laughed, clearly charmed by his down-to-earth response. "You two seem to be handling the attention well. How's the relationship going now that it's out in the open?"
Taylor felt Travis's hand tighten slightly around her waist, a silent signal that they were in this together. "We're just taking it one day at a time," she said with a smile. "But it's been really great. I'm lucky to have someone who's so supportive."
"Well, we're all rooting for you!" the interviewer said, before waving them off as they continued down the carpet.
As they reached the end of the line, Taylor let out a small sigh of relief. The hardest part was over, and she could finally relax a little. Travis noticed her exhale and chuckled softly.
"See? That wasn't so bad," he said, leaning down to kiss her cheek.
She smiled up at him, her heart swelling with love and gratitude. "You were amazing," she said. "Honestly, I think you handled that better than I did."
"I had good motivation," he replied, his voice low and affectionate. "Just wanted to make sure you were okay."
Taylor leaned into him, resting her head on his shoulder for a moment. "I don't know what I'd do without you."
"You're never gonna have to find out," he whispered, his lips brushing against her hair. "I'm here. Always."
They stood there for a moment, soaking in the chaos around them while staying in their little bubble of calm. The flashing cameras, the shouting fans, the reporters—all of it faded into the background as they focused on each other.
"You ready to head inside?" Travis asked, his hand still resting on the small of her back.
Taylor nodded, feeling more at ease now that the red carpet part was over. "Yeah, let's go."
As they walked toward the entrance of the event, hand in hand, Taylor couldn't help but feel grateful. This was new territory for both of them—balancing their high-profile careers and relationship under the scrutiny of the public eye. But with Travis by her side, she knew they could handle anything.
And as they stepped into the venue together, Taylor realized that this was just the beginning of many more moments they would share—both in the spotlight and out of it.