After Union J’s performance they made a quick commercial break. I sat down and looked to the empty seat beside me, “Amelia” I thought getting my phone out and dialing her number:
- Hello - she answered
- Where are you? - I asked worried
- Hello to you too my dear niece.
- I’m sorry, hi Amelia, is everything okay?
- Calm down Laura, everything is fine - she said tranquilizing me
- Good. Did the insurance company took care of the problem?
- Yes, but I’ll need to stay here a little while longer
- How much longer? - I asked
- As I said, a while. But really, I don’t know - my aunt sighed
- Only two acts have performed yet, there’s still time
- No, let’s face it dear. I won’t make it to the show, but I hope you enjoy it
- But Amelia! - I protested
- No arguing! You have money for another taxi right?
- Yes… - I gave in easily
- So it’s all good, I’ll see you back at the hotel, if something happens call me ok? Bye sweetie.
- Bye - I hung up the phone and sighed.
Why these things always happen?! Argh. At least this is not the only show, we can buy tickets to the next one I guess…
The show went on and the other acts entered the stage and performed their songs. James Arthur was amazing and Lucy was just a star. I was watching the last act of the night, Rylan singing a medley of Groove Is In The Heart & Gangnam Style, when I felt my phone vibrating. I looked at the screen; it was a message from Ella:
From: Ella Henderson
When Rylan’s performance is over come backstage!!
To: Ella Henderson
But I don’t know where backstage is!
From: Ella Henderson
I’ll send a security guy to bring you here then xx
To: Ella Henderson
What?? No Ella! I’ll try to figure it out, no need to!
Oh, famous people. “I’ll just send someone to pick you up”, Ella was too nice and too sweet for the world. After the judges criticism, Rylan left the stage and Dermot announced the end of tonight’s show. Now it was Xtra Factor time.
I was there sitting on my chair, just applauding like the rest of the audience when a big bald guy dressed in black came up to me “Are you Laura?” he asked “Y-yes” I answered “Follow me then, I’m taking you backstage” I nodded and left my seat following the scary man.
A girl that was seating next to me heard our conversation and got up from her chair stopping right in front of the security guy “Can I go backstage too?” she asked, “Are you Laura?” the big bald man said in a deep voice “Well no, but-” “So no, you can’t” he cut her off and continued walking. I passed by the girl and she stared at me with angry eyes and a jealous look. Ok, that was awkward.
After some walking, I finally arrived backstage. But it wasn’t really what I was imagining, it was the Xtra Factor studios.
“Lauraaaa!” Ella screamed hugging me “You’re here!” “This is not backstage Ella!” I protested “Yes it is, the Xtra Factor is backstage! Cool huh?” she laughed “Won’t I disturb the filming?” I asked “Of course not!” she responded “Just be quiet when they tell you to” “Oh, alright then” I smiled “And by the way, your performance was just incredible! Blew me away!” “Oh, thank you so much! I’m glad you liked it” she grinned.
It seemed like there were at least 50 cameras in there and a lot of people too. A bunch of computers and wires around. I asked Ella where were the other contestants and she pointed to a couple of sofas behind the camera crew.
“Hey guys” I greeted everyone, at this point we kind of already knew each other, since I was always around at the hotel “Hi Laura!” they said back. Most of them were on their phones, I guessed twitter probably.
“Laura!” I received a massive hug from behind “Hey Jaymi boy!” I smiled hugging him back. My favorite boyband had arrived, “You guys were amazing! Seriously loved it!” I complimented them “Well thanks, we do what we can” Josh winked at me “So humble of you Mr.Cuthbert” I joked. I looked at George and he smiled, I didn’t know what to say so I just smiled back.
We had about 20 minutes till the Xtra factor interviews started. We just stayed at the sofa talking about what the judges said and guessing who would be at bottom two.
“I hope it’s not us” JJ shivered “Of course it won’t be!” I comforted them “Neither of you guys” I turned to Ella and she smiled “In this competition you never know!”. We changed the subject and started talking about future song choices. I noticed George wasn’t really talking and I knew why. I gulped in guilt and looked at him. Our eyes met and he gave me a weak smile. My heart melted, George was so sweet while I was just a complete mess! I took a deep breath and decided to say something right there in front of everyone, “George I-” but someone cut me off.
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As Lovely As You (George Shelley Fanfic)
FanfictionIt's Laura's first time in the UK, she's staying at her aunt's place in London but after an accident she finds herself staying at the Corinthia Hotel with all the X factor's contestants, including the lovely George Shelley...