The Xfactor experience

Part 6

Part 6
Ashley's POV

The day was pretty fun, for it to be my first day of work anyway. I had filmed a bit of an opening segment walking down the red carpet outside and saying what I was supposed to say, putting my own quirky twist on things. Now, I was about to film the segment where I was actually interviewing Cheryl. We were standing in the judges lounge, just chuckling away together before being distracted by the producer telling us to begin.

“So, you’re back. What’s it like?” I asked her, standing there with my hands on my hips. Cheryl was giving me her famous, dimpled million dollar smile. She was so beautiful; it was almost like she was glowing.

“It feels like I’ve never been away..” she replies before glancing over at Louis, “Five minutes with this one, and I’m back.” I couldn’t help but giggle at her response - though I think I was giggling more so out of nervousness than anything else.

“Now, you’ve been a very successful judge during your sessions on here - twice you’ve had the winner. Do you think you can do it again?” I asked her. She scrunched her nose up and pouted her lips before nodding, looking extremely adorable as she did so.

“Yeah, I reckon I could!” she grinned. I giggled at her, finding her so warm and sweet - and beautiful. I felt like the nerves were starting to go now; Cheryl had one of those personalities that just made you feel completely at home. Once the interview was finished, we shared a warm hug; Cheryl seemed to squeeze me tighter when I went to pull away, but I ignored that.

“Well, I guess it’s about time for us to get started.” she said, still smiling at me. I smiled back at her, nodding my head.

“I guess it is.” I told her. She gave me the most adorable wink before walking off; I wanted to melt into a puddle…

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The rest of the day ran quite smoothly! We had a hell of a lot of fun to say the least, and I’d really enjoyed getting to know the judges. Since me and Mel B were pretty much the ‘newbies’ to the team, everyone made us feel quite included in the circle and we got to know them, which was really quite nice actually. We had such a fun time, but I couldn’t have been happier when the day finally drew to a close and we were allowed to start packing up to leave. Once I had gotten my bags packed up, I finally headed off down the hall. I was looking down at my phone as I walked along, until I suddenly ran smack into someone. I looked up..

It was Cheryl…

‘Ground, swallow me up!’ I thought straight away.

“Trying to knock me over, eh babe?” she smirked, making me bite my lip.

“I’m sorry; I was trying to text and walk - it’s so not happening.” I replied, giggling timidly. Cheryl started laughing, nudging me.

“Bless you; it’s okay babe, I’m the same way. Have you had a nice day by the way?” she kindly asked. I nodded my head.

“Yeah, it’s been brilliant! You’ve all been very nice to me and made me feel welcome and stuff; so thank you.” I sweetly thanked her. She smiled, before making my heart skip a beat as she linked her arm through mine.

“No problem, sweetheart; you’re a sweet girl, and you’re so brave as well being all the way over here, and you’ve got the hosting skills as if you’ve been in this for years and years! You’re wicked babe; I’ve really enjoyed watching ya today.” she told me. I nearly exploded with happiness; Cheryl had not only enjoyed getting to know me, but enjoyed watching me work as well? This had to be a dream.

“Hey baby; ready to go?”

We both looked up as JB wandered out of the dressing room as well, wrapping his arm around Cheryl’s shoulder. For some pathetic reason, I felt a small pang of jealousy. Why was I jealous though? I didn’t fancy Cheryl or anything, and she loved him and stuff so why was I jealous?

“Yeah, I’m ready.” she replied, looking up at him. I felt a bit awkward standing there, especially as Cheryl still had her arm linked with mine.

“Erm..” I mumbled as I freed my arm, “I’m gonna go; I’m a bit tired and my car is waiting. It was nice meeting you, JB; and thank you Cheryl for such a cool day, it’s been cool getting to know you.”

“Oh, oh alright then babe!” Cheryl said; I could hear the slight bit of disappointment in her voice. However, I ignored it and gave her another hug, before rushing off out of the building.

I just needed some air…

******

The ride to the hotel took longer than it should have, pretty much because I’d asked the driver to stop at a twenty-four hour Starbucks so I could have a nice Caramel Frappuccino. I managed to get into my room, throwing my bag aside straight away before tossing my now empty Starbucks cup into the garbage. I reached into the mini fridge and pulled out a bottle of wine, before pulling a glass down from the shelf. I poured myself a glass before taking it and the bottle over to the sofa with me, plonking down onto it straight away. It had been a really long day and I was quite tired, so a nice glass of wine would help me chill out.

I kicked off my heels and curled my legs under me, sipping on my wine as I watched TV. After about half an hour or so, I was just about to go off to bed when the there was a knock at my door. I cursed under my breath before going to the door, opening it straight away, gasping at who I saw..

It was Cheryl...

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_Hey! she said.
I looked at her. She was dressed in a pair of blue skinny jeans and a white top with gold high heels. Her face had a sad look to it as if she had been crying just before she arrived. Her eyes looked watery and red.

_what are you doing here?

_Errr... I just needed a place to sleep tonight... Listen... it's a bit complicated at the moment. Can I just sleep on the sofa?

I was taken aback by her reply. What did she mean when she said it was complicated?

_oh err right sure. Come in. Sorry for how I'm dressed.

_haha you're cute don't worry babe. Wow she had called me cute whereas I was in pjs!

_you can sleep in my bed. I'll sleep on the sofa.

_no baby....errr babe you can't sleep on the sofa. I'm sure it's not even comfortable. I wouldn't want the best host to have a bad neck for xfactor... Haha seriously we are both adults babe we can sleep in the same bed!!

Wow I think that my eyes did a 360. Did she really say baby or was it the alcohol I had drank?

_err right well do you have other clothes to change into ?

_oh fuck. No. I forgot.

_dont worry. Here you are. They may be a bit too big on you but you can sleep in these.
_thank you! well I'm gonna get changed. I ll be right back. Go to bed.

She left me to go into the bathroom. I went into bed waiting for her. Few minutes later she came out if the bathroom in a big T-shirt that stopped mid thigh. Cheryl looked so hot. I think I stared at her for too long as she began to make some noise with her mouth.

_I know it is big but it will do.

_yes!! I said a bit too excited.

Man calm down Ashley! She laughed and came into bed.

_Err can I get the left side ? I always have the left side.

_haha no way Cheryl I like this side of the bed too plus I was there before you!

_you're such a meanie man!!!

_right then try to fight back and win the left side. Try to eject me I dare you.

She laughed and turned to me a mischievous grin plastered on her face. She suddenly climbed on top of me and put her feet next to my butt in order to eject me of the bed. I felt a weird tingly feeling when she climbed on top of me but I tried to ignore it. Then few seconds later she reached the left side and pushed her feet that was rested on my butt and I landed on the floor not understanding what had happened. Once on the floor all I could hear was Cheryl's contagious laugh and I laughed too.