Rumor Has It (HIATUS)

Chapter 22

-Niall's POV-

Today was the day of my audition, and I was more nervous than I've ever been in my life. My mum, dad, Greg, and Lauren, were all coming to support me. We all piled into the car, and headed off to the O2 Arena in London. It took about three and a half hours. Thank God we left early, or we wouldn't have made it in time. The whole time, I kept tapping my feet, and clearing my throat. I ran my fingers through my hair, which was something I did a lot when I was flustered. Lauren must have noticed, because she took a hold of my hand, and whispered in to my ears, "You'll do great, Ni. Just breathe, and think about food, and just pretend you're singing to your favorite item on the menu at Nandos. You've got this kiddo."

I squeezed her hand. "Thanks love."

When we finally arrived, I checked in and got my number. Two hours passed, and I mostly saw people crying when they came out.

Those definitely weren't cries of happiness.

Finally, it was time for me to line up backstage. My whole support crew got up, and followed me. Lauren grabbed my hands again. "Nialler, you've got this. Calm down babe."

"Yeah, but what if-"She cut me off.

"No 'what ifs' Mr. Horan. Just sing your heart out like you've done so many times for me. She was looking me dead in the eyes now. "I believe in you."

Those last four words melted my heart. I kissed her passionately, and when we pulled away, we realized that the camera men had been filming us the whole time. We both started laughing.

"Niall mate, I love you man.",said my brother as he hugged me. "Good luck." 

"Thanks man." I said hugging him back.

My mum was already in the corner tearing up. Women these days. Her and my dad hugged me. "We love you mate.", whispered my dad. Lauren and Greg joined the group hug.

"Niall Horan?"

"That's me."

"You're up."

I snapped a mental picture of Lauren into my head, and walked on to the stage. The crowd applauded.

"What's your name?" asked Louis.

"Niall Horan."

"And how old are you Niall?"

"I'm 16."

"What are you singing for us today?" 

"I'm going to be singing So Sick by Ne-yo."

"Okay, let's hear it then."

I poured every ounce of my soul into my performance, and felt pretty satisfied with my audition.

Katy started. "I think you're adorable, and you have charisma but I just think maybe you should work on it. You're only 16!"

I ran my hands through my hair and blew out a big breath.

Simon was next. "I think you're unprepared. I think you came with the wrong song, you're not as good as you thought you were," the crowd booed, which was encouraging and Simon added "but I like you." I said "Yess!"

Cheryl was up now. "You're obviously adorable, and you've got a lot of charm for a 16 year old, but the song is too big for you."

Louis was last. "Niall, I think you've got something, and I think people would absolutely like you because you're likeable!"

"What did you say?" Simon asked.

"I said-"

"People would like him because he's likeable...hmmm.." said Simon.

"Oh shut up." Louis retorted.

"So Simon, yes or no?"

"I'm gonna say yes!" I  did a little fist pump.

"Cheryl?"

"I'm gonna have to say no." I nodded.

"I'm gonna say YES!" said Louis, not even giving Katy a chance to give her verdict. The crowd cheered.

Okay I have two yesses, and one no. It's all up to Katy now.

"Katy?"

"Can I just say, I agree with Cheryl, you actually do need more experience, and by the way, just if you're likeable...likeable doesn't get you anywhere in this industry, talent does."

The crowd booed, making me smile again.

"...and you have an ounce of it." Said Katy. "So it's a yes from me."

The crowd went crazy.

I jumped up, not believing this was happening. "Thank you so much!!" I ran off of the stage, and hugged all of my family and Lauren.

My mom was crying. "I'm so proud of you sweetheart!" she said hugging me.

We all piled into my car, and began driving, when my dad suggested Nandos.

We all screamed yes! We sang along to every song on the radio during the ride, and I knew one day that my song would be playing on the radio.

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