The Opening Act (H.S) {Completed - Editing}

Graduation & Album Release Party

Graduation was so emotional. I cry at a lot of things, and walking across the stage at the ceremony was one of the tear triggers. Sure, I'm ready to graduate and move on with my life, but I was leaving behind so much. My choir family, my great teachers, my friends, along with the memories we all made together. Some people talk about how awful high school is, but I really enjoyed most of it.

On top of all of that, it was incredible that my dad was here to watch me walk across the stage and get my diploma. I didn't think he would be here because of his mission, but they won't send him out yet. They still think he needs more recovery time. They've found him some work off of the base, but that won't start until August.

I don't think I put my camera down other than when I walked across the stage. I vlogged most of the day so I would always have it. I even had somebody record Lacey and I when we sang the senior song after the ceremony.

It's been two days since graduation and my album comes out in another two. I have an album release party tonight, but promo all day across the state. Harry keeps bugging me every hour asking how everything is going.

Apparently he tried coming to graduation, but they were in Sweden so there was no way to get him here and back in time for the next show. We hadn't talked as much since the night of Prom. Neither one of us really knew what to think about what exactly we were. We hadn't talked about it at all either. I was staying in his house with my parents for the weekend, but they head back Sunday. I'm staying here until the boys fly in.

My mom walks in with a blonde girl behind her. "Ava, this is your hair, makeup, and wardrobe assistant for today. She'll help you get ready for your performances tonight as well as your promotion stops on the way."

She walks into my room (Harry's, actually) and smiles. "I'm actually going to be with you on tour, too. I'm Louis' sister Lottie. I'm kind of Lou's assistant I guess. It's lovely to meet you."

I stand up in hug her. "It's so nice to finally meet you. Harry told some interesting stories about hair and makeup before shows. Let me tell you now that I will not be as picky as the boys."

She laughs. "Oh thank goodness."

My dad brings in the bags she must've set down by the door. I smile and thank him, taking them from his hands. Lottie grabs them excitedly and lays them on the bed.

"So, I talked to Harry about what kind of clothes you like, and let me tell you, that boy knows a lot more about you than you think. I also googled you and looked at what you usually wear. I picked out two outfits for your promo stops and a super cute outfit for your after party. I have three costume changes for your show if you're up for it."

"You really did your research, huh?"

She nods and smiles proudly. I look at the one for the after party and immediately fell in love with it.

"You like it?"

"I think you may be the best thing to ever exist. Where did you find this?"

She laughs. "I spent a lot of time with Lou and Caroline so I learned all the back ways of doing things. I learned a lot about where to shop."

I got dressed for an interview with HollywireTV on YouTube. Lottie straightened my hair quickly and did an amazing job on my makeup. My mom drove us to the studio where HollyWire was filmed and dropped us off. They were extremely welcoming and had everything set up as soon as I got into the main room. I met Chelsea, who would be interviewing me, and we sat down in some chairs along a window.

The interview ended up being so much fun and we planned a giveaway for five people to get a signed copy of my album.

I wasn't allowed to give out tickets to OTRA because it hadn't been announced that I was opening. They wanted it to be a surprise. Let's see how well that works out with the fans practically being the FBI.