The X-Factor Journey (A Niall Horan Fan Fiction)

Chapter 1

8:30am Gwen's POV:

RIIIIIIINNNGG

I groaned in annoyance as I turn my alarm clock off. Just when I remembered, today is the day I audition for the X-Factor.

I lazily made my way to the bathroom and started to get ready for the day.

I turned the shower on and waited for it to heat up, I really don't like cold water. When I thought the water was hot enough, I stripped out of my clothes the night before and stepped into the shower.

Then I did my what people usually do it the shower like: wash body,shampoo and condition hair,shave and all that stuff.

I step out of the shower, covering my body with the towel,trying to avoid cold air hitting me. I regret getting out of the shower, seriously.

I blow dried my hair and put it into a high ponytail and added a bright purple hair bow. Close enough, I guess.

I started to put on makeup, not too much though. I smiled at my reflection satisfied. My makeup is pretty simple, I just put some concealer, eyeliner,a natural smokey eye, mascara, a pink blush and a nude lipstick. No need for foundation, I'm pale enough. I re-apply the neon pink OPI nail polish I applied yesterday. I grab my Britney Spears perfume and spray it all over my body.

I walk to back to my room, hmph, I don't know what I should wear today. I think I'll go with a floral chiffon tie front blouse paired with high waisted skinny jeans and some brown and white wedges.

I grab my mustache ring and put it on my left index finger and grab a few gold bangles and place them all on my right wrist. (A/N: link to the outfit in the comments! :D)

I know I'm a bit under dressed but oh well, this works for me, I guess.

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10:30am Gwen's POV:

Aaaaaah, I'm actually here! I'm here lining up to audition for the X-Factor. I can't help but feel the nerves.

What if I mess up? What if they don't like me? What if they're mean? I can't help but wonder. The thought of messing up makes me shiver and I got even more nervous.

I felt a finger poke my shoulder from behind, I immediately turned around and saw a dirty blond haired guy, "Hi, I'm Niall Horan, you can call me Niall."

I smiled, "Gwendolyn Walker, you can call me Gwen."

I held my hand out for him to shake, instead of shaking my hand, he chuckles and gives me a friendly hug.

"So where are ya from?" he asked, his Irish accent sticking out.

"Just around here in Dublin," I answered calmly. "How about you? Where are you from?" (A/N: IDK BECAUSE IM NOT FROM THE UK, OKAY?)

"I'm from Mullingar."

"That's pretty far, is it?" I asked.

"Yeah, it took me a few hours to get here," he said, I couldn't help but smile at his very Irish accent.

"Why are you smiling like that, lass? You're scaring me," he laughed.

"You're so cute," I blurted out.

"Thanks, you are too," he said sheepishly.

We talked the whole time about pretty much anything and everything about each other. I learnt that Niall plays guitar, I play guitar too. I learnt he finds women who can play guitar irresistible too. Is he saying he finds me irresistible?

I think Niall's really cute though, especially with his strong Irish accent.

I think Irish guys who play guitar are irresistible too.

What am I saying?

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11:45am Niall's POV:

I think Gwen's lovely, she's pretty, adorable, amazing and she plays guitar. I told her I find women who play guitar irresistible and I regretted it afterwards, I didn't really mean that, I mean I do but I don't wanna tell her just yet.

So we've been lining up in this darn line for about an hour now, it's finally almost my audition. I'm pretty nervous though, I don't usually sing in front of thousands of people now do I?

I looked over at Gwen and she had a very terrified look on her face.

"Hey, it's okay, you don't need to be so nervous. I'm sure you'll do good," I reassured her.

Surprisingly, it worked.

I pulled her into a comforting hug and rubbed circles on her back, this really calmed her down.

"Thanks Niall," she said after pulling away.

"No problem," I grinned.

The next thing she did really surprised me, it's not really a bad thing though, I just can't get it out of my head.

She kissed my cheek.

When she pulled away, I could still feel the tingles her lips left on my cheek.

"It's weird how we act like we've been best friends for years yet we haven't even been friends for a day," she randomly said.

"I know right? It is a little weird, but it's cool."

And that's how we ended up talking about our future as best friends together.

I felt a pang in my chest as she said we're just gonna be best friends, nothing more. I think Gwen's an interesting girl, she's different. I didn't know I could fall for someone this fast.

All I know is I'm falling for Gwen and I'm falling hard.

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11:55am Gwen's POV:

Niall is litterally is adorable. I feel like he's the elder brother I never had.

Who am I kidding, I like him. I think he's cute.

I don't know if I'm falling, I don't know what falling in love feels like. If this is real love, then why is it like he's like a brother to me?

'No he's not, stop lying to yourself,' a voice said in my head.

No I don't, so shut up!

'You know you feel tingles when he touches you and the butterflies when you stare into each others' eyes,' it said again.

Shut up! I don't like him I don't feel any of those. You have no right to tell me that!

'Shut up idiot, I'm your heart, I'm telling you the truth,' it spoke again.

Oh. I really don't feel that though... Maybe a little.

Am I really falling for Niall Horan?