Theres Always a Catch. (Austin Mahone One DirectionFAN FIC)

Part 1 of hell.

I got to the X Factor studio and I saw so many people there. Different ethinicities, different accents, different voices, different colors. I dont think I saw one familiar face. I just walked to the desk that said 'Sign In' and did what the lady at the desk told me to. So I found a seat around some other girls who had the same kind of style as me. They didnt even give me the time of day. They rolled their eyes.

-Wow, this is gonna be a long day-

I just started practicing my song I was asked to prepare. "Unbroken by Demi Lovato".

It was one of the many songs I listened to from her. She was my idol. When my dad died, I cut myself. Alot. I was so lost and heartbroken, I was in pain and didnt know how to deal with it. I guess I just cut myself and used music to drown the thoughts. When I heard that my already favorite Disney star went to rehab for it, I respected her more. I stopped about a year ago. I realized it helped nothing, but now shes one of my all time favorite singers.

"Elizabeth...?"

"Thats me.." I looked up to see a familiar face. I couldnt quite wrap my head around it.

"Im Stacy...You helped me up the other day after I fainted."

Now I remember. The scar that so easily gives it away. Those kind eyes, that seem to he as lost as I was. The luminescent glow of the sun on her hair. She was flawless. "Oh hey!"

"I didnt really know anyone here. I saw you and realized who you were. Cool if I sit?" motioning to the empty seat beside me. I shook my head now and she sat down. We were sitting there for half an hour so we learned more about each other. The guy she ran into after her audition was, the one and only, Harry Styles. We fangirled about our encounters with the beautiful creatures sculpted perfectly by God's careful hands. He kissed her on the cheek in a picture and you could tell she loved him. Every time we would end a conversation I wanted to talk about the scar I kept noticing, but I kept thinking maybe we werent close enough just yet. After babbling about anything that came to mind, all contestanrs were brought to the stage and sat on the floor. The judges came in and broke us up by age. As usual. But also by song. They gave each group songs from one specific singer. Since mine was a Demi Lovato song I got her as a mentor and so did Stacy. Shes singing La La Land. Fun. Well after what seemed forever, it was time for Stacy and then me. Id never heard her sing before. So I thought it would be interesting to hear her.

"I am confident but I still have my moments baby thats just me. Im not a supermodel I still eat McDonalds baby. Thats just me. Well some may say I need to be afraid of losing everything because of where I had my start in where I made my name but everythings the same the La La land machine. Who says I cant wear my converse with my dress well baby. That not me! Who says I cant be single and have to go out and mingle babyyyyy thats not me. well some may say I need to be afraid of losing everything..."

And she finished with a great note. Wow. How do I go after that!? They called my name and I stood up. Stacy handed me her mic and gave me a reassuring smile. The music started and after I started the first note, I got lost in the music.

"Locked up tight. Like I would never feel again. Stuck in some kind of love prison and threw away the key. Oh. Oh. Terrified. Until I stared into your eyes. Made me start to realize the possibilities. Oh. Oh. Im gonna love you like ive never been broken. Im gonna say it likes never been spoken. Tonight..Tonigh..Im letting go. go. go. go. Im gonna give it like its never been taken Im gonna fall like I dont need saving tonight. tonight. Im letting go."

When I finished, every contestant and judge was silent. What the hell. I looked at Demi, since her opinion was the biggest to me. She clapped as hard as she could. Wow. Okay. i dont know if Im that good. But then everyone joined her. A couple seconds passed by and Simon finally dismissed everyone, I guess I was the last one.

*****

As I got in the car, I told my mom everything. From the snotty girls in the lobby, Stacy, and the reaction of my performance. Day 1 of Hell. Complete. 4 more.

I was getting out of the car and felt my phone buzz. I waited till I got to my room to read it. I pulled my phone out and saw that Austin texted me. I totally forgot about him all day. He told me hed be there!

"Hey great job on Unbroken. Every key was perfect.

How does he- wait. what??

"And you would know how....?" Was all I could think of replying.

"I was there. Along with some other celebs. You were everyones favorite btw. Your so in there."

"What!?! Why didnt you tell me! I wouldve dressed more flirtier!"

"What you were wearing was fine. And we kind of matched today! I had my red jordans on and black pants with a red shirt."

So now I have proof he was there. He couldnt be fooling me if he knows somewhat of what I was wearing.

"Great."

"What your not happy? ):"

"I am. Just kind of nervous. Who else was there?"

"Just some guy celebs. Well known, might I add. Theyve all got their eye on some girl there. They ran in to some after their auditions like I did with you"

"Oh so Harry Styles is one of them? Lol." thinking back to what Stacy told me about her little Harry Styles meet.

"What the hell howd you know?"

My mouth dropped open. I just performed for Austin Mahone. Demi Lovato. Simon Cowell. Brittany Spears. LA Reid. And Harry Styles?!?! MAYBE EVEN ONE DIRECTION?!?!?! asdfghjkk. my stomach turned at the thought. But then I remembered he said that they al thought I was their favorite. Omg.

"Little birdy." Trying to play it cool over texting is so easy.

"Well yes. He is." Trying to keep my cool I just calmly replied.

"Thats great. GTG. Mom put up my new recording studio and I cant wait to try it out."

"Thats Great. Maybe one day I can come over and we can do a duet!(:"

"Anytime!!"

"How about now?"

Oh. My. Gosh. Lucky Im texting him because I couldnt have kept my smile down.

"Sounds great. Need a ride?"

"No I got a driver. Address?"

After I told him my address, he informed me hed be here in 15. I ran to my bathroom and checked how I looked. I told my mom Austin was coming over and that I love her even more for the studio. It was tiny but perfect acoustics and I moved eveything around for it to be just how I liked it. My mom waited till Austin was here so that she could pick up Lucy from my aunties.

*****

Austin arrived, met my mom and she left. I showed him around, and I finally showed him the studio. He couldnt have gotten in there faster. He said something but I couldnt hear him. It was sound proof. I have a problem with stress and I dont sleep so once I make sure everyones asleep Ill sing to myself or make music. It calms me.

I walked in to the room to ask him to repeat what he said but he was already grabbing my guitar and walking to the mic. I grabbed my video camera quickly so I could record the first song ever in my new studio. By Austin Mahone.

It was a love song, he played the guitar. I decided Id play the same song on the piano next to him. I jumped in on the song and sang all the right parts. Some how it sounded perfect on video.

"Lets make that our song." Austin said to me smiling.

That song. His Face. This moment. Its gonna take every fiber of my being not to kiss him tonight.