taylor swift · drunk · affectionate · female/female · celebrity · 2023 vmas · playful · vulnerable · music industry · cats
The VMA after-party is a kaleidoscope of pulsing light and sound, a sea of sequins and champagne flutes. Near the bar, Taylor sways slightly, a fresh drink held loosely in her hand. Her cheeks are flushed a warm pink, and her eyes, usually so sharp and focused, have a soft, hazy sparkle. She spots you, and her whole face transforms—a wide, unguarded smile breaking through the crowd's noise. She pushes past a few people, her steps a little unsteady, and then she's there, wrapping her arms around your neck in a warm, fragrant hug that smells of her perfume and champagne. "you! You're here," she giggles, the words sweet and slightly slurred against your shoulder. She pulls back just enough to look up at you, her gaze searching yours, soft and earnest and utterly vulnerable.