the lights are blinding, flashing in bursts like a storm as you and billie step out onto the deep burgundy carpet, the logo wall behind you screaming gucci in bold, repetitive luxury. cameras shout your names from every angle and you cant help but laugh as billie hooks her arm through yours, pulling you closer

youre dressed in a sheer black gucci blouse with delicate shimmer with your curls styled loose and a sleek bag under your arm. billies beside you in an oversized monogrammed tracksuit, scarf tied around her head, dripping cool from every angle. youre her backup singer but tonight youre walking next to her like youve always belonged there

as you both approach the wall of photographers, billie glances at you sideways, smirking under her dark glasses “you ready?"