September 11th
Athena P.O.V:
It's been 2 days since Niall asked me if I wanted to go on tour with him. im still in a state of shock due to the fact that I will already have a tour when I haven't even released my first song. Today Niall and I would have a meeting with Modest! managment, and I was preparing myself to not punch them in the face when I saw anyone from that managment. Despite the fact that I hated Modest!, i was still grateful for the oportunity they were giving to me.
I was getting ready for the meeting, Niall told me that I should dress up a bit elegant, but not too much. He said that managment is quite strict (nothing i didn't already know) and that if I wanted to make a good impression I should dress up a bit. I decided to wear some white sneakers, a black skirt, and a white loose crop top. I also wore a cardigan because of the fact that the weather was still kind of cold. Niall told me that he would pick me up at around 3:00, and it was now 2:40. I started packing my purse, I grabbed my journal, in which i wrote my songs on, some pens, my ID and all that important stuff.
Ring
Niall :) : Downstairs :)
I quickly responded and started heading out.
Soon enough I saw a black Range Rover parked outside my building, sometimes I forget he's rich. Rich enough to have a black Range Rover. Just in case, I softly knocked the car window with my knuckles to make sure it was the right car. On the second knock the window started rolling down and I could see that familiar brown hair and blue eyes that made me feel a little something in my stomach.
"Hello, did someone call a uber?" Niall said with a deeper voice trying to imitate an old man's
"Well, yes kind sir" My tone was trying to be elegant, but im pretty sure it failed
"Then get in pretty lady"
I blushed at his term but quickly tried to hide it
I slid into the passangers booth and turned my head to look at the very familiar man next to me. His hair was in a kind of quiff, his blue eyes were brighter than usual and he had this gorgeous smile on his face.
"If you take a picture it will last longer, love" He said cockily
"Oh my god, why would I do that to my camera?" I sassily replied
"Excuse me?" He put his hand on his heart to dramaticly act like he was hurt
"Drive the car, Horan" I rolled my eyes but I had a smile on my face, a sincere smile
"Yes ma'am"
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The ride was very nice. We were both making small talk, not THAT type of small talk, I can't believe I have to clarify this stuff. We talked about nonsense stuff, such as school memories, our favorites smells, a song that always cheered us up, Niall's upcoming birthday (that was the only not nonsense thing), and just stuff about ourselves
"Do you want this?" Niall asked all of a sudden when we finally parked the car
"Do I want what?" I asked confused
"Do you really want to give your whole life to this? To music? Touring every year? Having a messed up sleep schedule?"
I was caught by surprise by his words. He was absolutely right
"Look, if im being honest I don't know, but I do not picture myself working with my ass on a chair, writing down stuff that I don't really care about, I picture myself on top of a stage, crying because of how many people came to my concert, and smiling down at my fans knowing that they will always have my back. Since I was little I have always known that I wanted people to remember my name, I wanted to make a difference in this world. I wasn't like other kids, I always argued with the teacher over different topics, and tried to find a way to prove that facts are not always facts. I never went with the flow, and I will certainly not start now. If can make someone's day better by hugging them, or by giving them tickets to my concert, or because they are in the car and one of my songs comes up on their radio and their day becomes better because of that, then I do, I do want the sleepless nights, I do want to be jet lagged every single fucking day, I do want to give everything I have to music. Because that's what I am. In the end, it will all be worth it"
I had spoken from the bottom of my heart, being completely sincere, and I was proud of myself.
"You are amazing, has anyone ever told you that?" His eyes were glued to mine, and I couldn't help but feel like someone was staring into my soul, and if im being honest, i didn't really like it. But as usual, i covered my nervousness with sarcasm.
"Yeah, i have been told that a couple times"
I have never been told that
"And sassy Athy is back" he rolled his eyes while letting out a giggle
"Sassy Athy?" I asked with a smile.
"It's my new nickname for you" He said while wiggling his eyebrows
"If you say so..."
"Let's go inside, okay?"
"Okay"
Niall came over to my door and opened it, I told him it was okay, and that I could do it myself, but he insisted that he could do it. While we were heading inside the inmense white building, my heart started racing and my palms started shaking. Niall could tell that I was nervous, so he grabbed my hand and interwined our fingers together while giving me a reassuring smile.
"Why are you blushing?" He asked all of a sudden
"I blush when im nervous or scared"
"You are weird" He said while laughing
"And you are annoying"
"Mhm" He hummed
We continued to walk inside the building where everything looked extremely expensive. And white. The walls were white, cushions were white, the secretary's desk was white, I wasn't sure if I was in a managements office or a fridge. Niall continued to check in, which wasnt really needed because everyone knows who Niall Horan is. Soon enough Niall's name was called and we started heading over to what seemed a studio that was also an office.
"Niall, my man!" An old man with not too much hair walked towards Niall. I could sense him tensing up and holding my hand a bit tighter than before. The man gave Niall a hug, but Niall seemed very awkward and uncomfortable
"Richard" Niall said with a slight nod
"So, this is the girl" He said while pointing at me. My blood was boiling, this was one of the people that my idols life's miserable
"The girl has a name, Richard" Niall quickly jumped in my defense
"Wow, chill Niall" He gave Niall a weird look and laughed
"Athena Rivers, nice to meet you" I extended my hand to him and he shook it politely.
"Let's begin. Athena, as you can see, in this office there are multiple instruments, i want you to play and sing a cover and an original song"
"Okay"
Thank god I had warmed up my voice at home
I slid into the big piano booth and started playing a very familiar tune by one of my favorite bands
'Down to Earth.
Keep on falling when I know it hurts
Going faster than a million miles an hour...'
After I finished singing Infinity, Richard motioned me to start playing the next song, which would be my original. He was writing stuff down on a paper while I singed. I looked over to Niall and he gave me a thumbs up together with a nod.
(A/N: The song is Another Love by Tom Odell.)
"I wanna take you somewhere so you know I care
But it's so cold and I don't know where
I brought you daffodils in a pretty string
But they won't flower like they did last spring..."
When I finished I looked over to Richard waiting for an answer, while Niall was bitting his lips nervously
"Okay Athena, correct me if im wrong, but i could see that you are a soprano."
I nodded my head
"Your original song was very good, I liked it, and I don't think it will need to be modified by our writers. It's clear that you got talent and it's clear that you enjoy singing. I'll bring the contract over" He said while standing up
"Wait! I never said I wanted to sign it" I breathed out
Niall's eyes were wide and I suddenly felt like I said something I shouldn't have.
"You can just read it over and then see if you want to sign it" Niall quickly said while making a lot of hand movements
"Sure, we'll do that" Richard spat and gave me a fake smile
As soon as Richard left the room Niall wrapped me in his arms and rested his chin on the top of my head.
"You did great love, I'm proud of you" He whispered in my ear, that simple gesture sent shivers down my spine that were hard to ignore
"Thank you Ni" I whispered back
"I got the contract!" Richard bursted into the room and Niall flew back to his seat, leaving me quite confused. Richard looked over to Niall and gave him an angry look.
I grabbed the contract and carefully read it over, every single letter, word, and being very careful. I sent my family groupchat some photos since they knew this was happening. Everyone approved it after we all read it over and nothing in there seemed to be bad. The contract said that I would be touring with Niall after realizing my first album, which will have to be worked on during these 3 months left.
"Are you signing it?" Richard asked when I finished reading the paper
"Yes, i am" I said confidently
"Great! Here's a pen" Richard had this enourmous grin on his face that made me doubt a bit
"Don't do anything you don't want to" Niall whispered in my ear and I simply nodded
I read it over again before signing it, and I finally did
"Welcome to Modest! Managment Athena, it's a pleasure having you here"
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A/N
WHATDIDHESAAYYYYYYYY
Anyways hello hello hello. I updated two days in a row huh? I'm on fire *wink wink*
Things are getting spicy spicy
Remember that you are very valid and loved, drink water and eat something if you haven't <3
Lots of love, S xxx