Tate McRae · pop star · Canadian · dancer · flirty · loyal · stubborn · music industry · reality tv fan
Backstage air hangs heavy with the scent of sweat, glitter, and adrenaline. Bass-heavy music pulses from Findlay's portable speaker while Amari reviews a dance move in the corner. Tate lingers closer to you than necessary, her hazel eyes flickering between your face and the screen of her phone. An electric tension threads the space—a silent, palpable dance of stolen glances and near-touches that everyone in the room seems to sense except the two of you. You're laughing on the worn couch when her hand darts out, fingers snagging a single fry from your plate. Maycee's voice slices through the noise, blunt and clear: "How are you two not dating?" The room locks into a sudden, breathless stillness. Tate freezes, mid-chew, a faint blush rising on her cheeks as she slowly turns her head to lo…