Chapter 19- The Audition
Author's Note: Hey guys. I haven't really done many Niall POV's but they'll be coming soon! Don't worry! And THE STORY IS GETTING STARTED NOW!! I know it's been like 19 chapters, but for me, I think it starts NOW. Okay, enjoy!
Amanda's POV:
The early morning rays spilled through my window and I woke up by my phone ringing.
I shot up from my bed and looked at the time.
It was 1:30 pm.
I guess my parents let me sleep in.
I looked at the caller id on my phone and it was Belle.
I answered the call and she said "Morning sleepy head"
"Morning" I said back and yawned.
"Whatcha wanna do today?" She asked.
"I dunno. Can you come over and make some breakfast for me? Pretty pweaseeee" I asked her sweetly.
"Ugh. Fine." She replied.
In less than twenty minutes I heard a knock at the front door.
My parents were at work already so I was alone.
I got up, put my hair in a messy bun, looked through the peephole, saw it was Belle, and opened the door.
She had her blonde hair up in a high pony tail and she was still wearing her pjs.
I laughed at her sight and how she walked in her pjs all the way over here.
We lived in the same neighborhood.
I went to the kitchen and sat at one of the bar stools and put my elbows on the counter.
"You're cooking tomorrow" she said to me.
"Kay Kay" I replied.
I watched her as she cooked, not saying a word as she got out pancake batter and mixed it all up.
She was a good cook and I wasn't too bad myself.
I watched as she flipped them with a spatula.
Meanwhile, I got out maple syrup and butter.
I liked my pancakes the classic way.
Belle liked whipcream and strawberries so I got that out for her.
In a few minutes, we both went to the living area, turned on the tv, and devoured our pancakes.
*****
Belle and I decided to shower and meet back at my house.
I slipped out of my clothes and got in the shower.
The warm water ran over my skin, relieving my sore muscles.
I had sore muscles even though I didn't do anything.
Then I started singing Big Girls Don't Cry, thinking about last night.
He loves me.
I love him.
I wanted to keep this relationship forever and forever, but would that happen?
Pretty soon, he would be off to X-Factor and would he even remember to call me?
One side of my brain was thinking that and the other was thinking that he would always remember me.
I hope he didn't think that this was merely just a summer romance.
I thought it was much more.
Maybe he does too.
The other side of my brain spoke up again and told me not to worry about all of this.
Whatever is in store for us, is going to happen no matter what.
I can't stop it and neither can he.
What can I say?
I'm a strong believer of destiny.
After a few more minutes of letting the water just run over my bare skin, I got out, and put my robe on.
I went to my closet to find something to wear, but I heard my phone ringing.
I quickly got it and looked to see a call from 'Nialler<3'
"Morning Hun" he said through the phone in a good mood.
That's one of the things I liked about him.
In a carefree, good mood, no matter what happens.
Well except if its something really tragic.
"Morning babe" I said and sent a kiss through the phone.
"I caught it!" He exclaimed.
"Caught what?" I asked curiously.
What was that goofball talking about now?
"Your kiss!" He replied.
I could practically see the wide grin he had on his face right now.
"Good job Nialler!! You have accomplished something a 2-year old can!" I said sarcastically.
"Heeeyyy now!" He whined.
Then he sent a kiss through the phone too really quickly.
"Did you catch mine?! Huh?!" He asked, teasing.
"Well duh!" I said.
"No you didn't!" He said back.
"Yes I did"
"Nuh-uh"
"Yuh-uh"
"No!"
"Yes!!"
"No!!!"
"Fine you win." I said and crossed my arms.
"I can tell you're pouting right now in that adorable way" he said.
"How do you know?" I asked.
"I would tell you if I was there, if you know what I mean" he said probably winking.
He was probably talking about kissing me or cuddling with me.
Or was he..?
"Niall James Horan! You perv!" I shrieked.
"I was just kidding! Chill!" He replied.
"Mhmm okay" I said cocking my head to the side.
"So what are you doing today?" He asked.
"I have no idea. Belle's coming over. You know how crazy we can be!" I said.
"I wish I was there.." He said his voice barely audible.
"I wish you were too" I said.
*****
Belle and I ended up going shopping.
We literally shopped till we dropped from the weight of our bags!
I didn't have to worry about school until August and it was just July.
Niall was leaving in two days..
****
The next two days went by quickly.
I texted Niall whenever I could and he did the same.
But it was hard with the 5-hour time difference.
He called me when it was time for him to go.
"Amanda. I'm leaving the house now" he whispered.
"Niall don't worry at all. You can do it. I know you can. Sing the song for me again?" I said.
He had sang the song he was auditioning to every day for the last few days to practice.
His voice was amazing.
He was singing So Sick by Neo.
"Gotta change my answering machine, now that I'm alone
'Cause right now it says that 'We can't come to the phone'
And I know it makes no sense, 'cause you walked out the door
But it's the only way I hear your voice anymore
It's been months and for some reason I just
Can't get over us
And I'm stronger than this. Enough is enough
No more walking round with my head down
I'm so over being blue, crying over you
And I'm so sick of love songs, so tired of tears
So done with wishing you were still here
Said I'm so sick of love songs, so sad and slow
So why can't I turn off the radio?
Gotta fix that calendar I have that's marked July 15th
Because since there's no more you, there's no more anniversary
I'm so fed up with my thoughts of you and your memory
And now every song reminds me of what used to be
That's the reason I'm
So sick of love songs, so tired of tears
So done with wishing you were still here
Said I'm so sick of love songs, so sad and slow
So why can't I turn off the radio?" He finished the song.
"I love you." I said as he said he had to go.
"I love you too babe." He replied.
Niall's POV:
We submitted my form and got in the very long line.
We queued in line for hours which felt like days.
I made a couple of friends as we waited.
Finally my name was called.
This was it.
I walked onto the stage after my interview with the X-Factor people.
There sat the judges.
I introduced myself and started the song.
I put my mind, heart and soul into the song and poured out the words.
As I finished, I thought of Amanda and how she pushed me to do this.
I'm glad I listened to her.
One of the judges, Louis Walsh, was on my side from the beginning and Cheryl Cole thought I needed some time to grow.
Simon was debating but he finally gave me a yes.
So did Louis.
Cheryl said no, and the decision was all left on Katy Perry.
I looked at her with pleading eyes and tried to look as adorable as possible.
She said she saw a seed of talent in me and said yes.
The audience cheered and I felt like exploding with happiness.
I felt like this was the start of something amazing.
I walked off stage and ran into the arms of my family as they wrapped me in a warm teddy bear hug.
"I made it guys!!!" I shouted and they patted my back and shouted back at me with happiness etched on their faces.
After we left the Convention Center, we went to one of our relative's house, where we were staying during the audition in Dublin.
As soon as I got to my room, I pulled out my phone and dialed Amanda's number.
It rang for a minute, but then I heard her sweet voice.
Amanda's POV:
My phone buzzed in my pocket and I looked at the caller id to see 'Nialler<3'.
I quickly answered it, said hello and I was greeted by a "GUESS WHAT LOVE?!!"
"What Niall?? How'd it go???" I exclaimed enthusiastically.
"I MADE IT!!" He screamed and explained exactly what the judges said and how nice the people were.
I couldn't show him how happy I was for him.
We probably talked for an hour and I heard him finally say he had to go eat.
His tone went from happiness to sorrow.
"I wish you were here. My heart is just aching Amanda. I love you. Bye" he said slowly.
"Mine is too. I love you too. Bye Nialler" I said and hung up.
I wonder how longer we will be apart.