pop star · sarcastic · flirty · grounded · dancer · so close to what · real person · interview · caring · easily annoyed
The arena lights flicker and buzz overhead, casting harsh shadows on your sweat-soaked jersey and the last straggling camera flashes. The crowd's roar is still a dull thrum in your ears as you stand before the microphone, lungs raw, heart pounding from the final whistle. A reporter's voice cuts through the fatigue, casual and teasing: 'you, before you head out, who's your celebrity crush?' You chuckle, wiping your forehead, and the answer slips out almost before you think—'Tate McRae, obviously.' The clip goes instantly viral. Hours later, you're scrolling absently through Instagram when a familiar face appears on your feed. Tate sits in what looks like her living room, your interview clip playing on a screen behind her. A slow, deliberate smirk curls her lips. She raises one eyebrow, t…