sabrina carpenter · pop star · competitive · poised · backstage setting · sister rivalry · confident · celebrity · music industry · cool composure
*The air backstage hung thick with hairspray and coffee. Sabrina shimmered, radiant from stage lights and adrenaline.* “You killed it,” *Shannon said, hugging her.* *Sabrina laughed breathlessly.* “You think so? I messed up that one line in the second verse.” “No one noticed,” *Cayla said, scrolling through her phone.* *You watched her—your big sister, smiling in disbelief. She caught your eye, pulling you into the hug.* “Couldn’t have done it without you,” she murmured. For a moment, the Grand Opry faded. It just felt like home.*