piece by piece~j.d

~68~

Aubrey had been secretive with her dress since she finally made the decision on what it was, to be more precise, she was being secretive when it came to Josh but was gushing about it to anyone else that cared to give her a second of their time.

Just like the year before, the attending girls had hired out a salon of sorts and had the entire day to prepare if need be and you can bet they were using every minute of it. It was daunting to know you were going to be on showcase in front of the whole nation, even for the ones who had gone many times before. This time there were three of them, though the boys would be arriving later to get touch ups on hair and the like.

"One thing that I love before we actually get to the red carpet, I always feel like a princess." Lou commented having had her fair share of criticism once the world had seen her in camera. "It does air after the actual carpet though, so I feel good until it airs."

"You'll look good either way." Aubrey reminded her, she was watching her nails get done whilst also texting Ebony who was saying something mildly important and interesting. "Fuck what everyone else thinks,"

"You should be an inspiration speaker you know." Kim said, she had got her sister to look after Georgie for the day whilst she got to play dress up for one day and she was loving it already.

"Thank you, I was leading more towards comedian though." Aubrey acted as if she was pondering the choice between the two. "Although, maybe I should stick to teaching."

"Probably wise." Kim agreed as she and Lou shared a laugh at the girl who seemed to not be able to stop talking. "Although I think you'd be successful either way. You're just so charismatic."

"Stop flirting with her Kimmy, Ads might get jealous." Lou joked. "Although I think him and Josh flirt more then you guys do."

"It's non stop, tonight though Josh better be too busy staring at me cause I'm going to look hot." Aubrey said.

"I don't think anything will stop those boys, no offence.". Kim pointed out. "I'll compliment you if he doesn't."

"Thanks babe." Aubrey blew her a kiss and they all laughed, turning back to focus on getting ready as well as sharing a few pointless conversations every few minutes throughout the day. Taking a few food and drink breaks.

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"Hey Aubs." Josh said as he waved at her from afar well aware that she was getting her makeup done and wouldn't like to get interrupted. "You already look beautiful."

"Thanks babe, you look hot." Aubrey winked at him when she had a moment to do so, all of the boys were already all dressed while none of the girls were yet. Along with Josh, Adam and Jack had gone to their respective partners to greet them whilst Bont and Baz and the boys that they bought along, Bont bringing  Aaron Naughton and Baz bringing Cody Weightman.

"You look nice." Bailey commented as he too eventually came to his sister. "You should hurry up and put your dress on though, or you'll be late."

"I will, just a few last minute touch ups is all." Aubrey commented as she took in her brothers suit. "You look nice, the teenage girls will food your comments when you post. Be prepared for that."

"You know the teenage boys are in on it as well. No one can resist me and I can't blame them if I'm being honest."

"Has your head grown since the last time I saw you?" Aubrey asked sarcastically, earning a just as sarcastic laugh from her brother.

"Only to match the size of yours."

"You're all done." Eliza, the makeup artist said as she put her brush down and smiled at the work she had done on Aubrey. "You look beautiful too."