Love at the X Factor (on hold) :(

Chapter 7

I met Keaton's and Wes' parents that night. Drew's too. They were very nice and friendly. Wes had pulled me away from the table, earning us some couple related comments. I groaned internally as he walked me outside.

"I'm really sorry about what I did. I shouldn't have done that to you. I hope you can forgive me." He looked down at his feet. I looked at him in shock. This was not what I was expecting.

"I forgive you." He looked up at me and hugged me.

"Thank you so much. Do you think we could-" I cut him off.

"But, we can't be more than friends. I'm sorry." He looked hurt for a second but smiled.

"That's fine." He grinned.

After that, we went back to dinner. Now, it's Saturday night, three days after the auditions for X Factor and I'm required to stay in Los Angeles. My mom has decided I'm to stay here with Blake and she'll set me up for online classes.

"Mom, they are going to get me a tutor." I explained.

"Yes, but not until bootcamp which isn't for two more months and you'll only have two more weeks of school left." I nodded, she was right.

"Okay, fine." I grumbled and she laughed.

"Am I just supposed to stay in this hotel with Blake for two months? It's gonna cost you a lot." I told her.

"No. I have a friend who said y'all can stay in her apartment for the next few months. And John has to come to Los Angeles for a job in a week so he will bring y'all's clothes. You are going to Florida for bootcamp, right?" I nodded.

"Okay. Mine and Jake's plane leaves soon. Be good and watch out for your brother."

"Shouldn't he watch out for me? He is older." l laughed.

"I know, but you know he likes to party. And the thing last summer.." She paused, looking at me.

"I know." I said quietly.

"Well, we have to get to the airport. Janie, my friend, will be here tomorrow night to take you to her apartment and then she's going to New York for work. No trashing her house. I love you, sweetheart, be good." She kissed my forehead. Jake told me goodbye and they were off.

"So, whatcha wanna do tonight, Bells?" Blake asked, sitting on my bed. I rolled over onto my stomach, putting my head in my hands.

"Drew invited me to a beach party tonight, but I don't know if I wanna go."

"Why not?"

"I'm not very social." I laughed.

"What happened with you and Wes? Y'all started acting weird for awhile, now you're all buddy-buddy." My face turned beet red.

"I'd rather not talk about it." I got up and went over to the small wardrobe that was in the room. I shifted through my clothes, grabbing a pair of white shorts and a gray sequined top.

"You're telling me. You're not leaving untl you do, as I see you've decided to go."

"You'll hate me." I sank to the floor, watching him. He walked over and sat beside me.

"No I won't. I could never hate you, Bella." His blue eyes bored into my brown ones as I took a deep breath.

"I slept with Wes." I said, tucking my knees to my chest and burrying my head in my knees.

"You did?"

I looked back up and finished talking. "I got mad at him for it. He took advantage of me, yet again, I had the choice to say no."

"Still Bella." I stayed quiet. "I don't hate you." He hugged me and I burried my face into his chest.

"Please don't tell Mom or John. Please." I begged him.

"I won't." He smiled. "Now, go get ready for that party and have fun." I nodded and got up, going to the bathroom.

~*~

My hair was straightened and pulled into a sideways straight ponytail, my hair reaching below my chest. My makeup was done nicely and I was wearing the shorts and top and a pair of sandals.

"I'm leaving! I'll text you!" I yelled to Blake as I walked out of the room. I went down to the lobby and out into the cool air. I walked down to the boardwalk, where the party was already in full swing.

"Hey Bella!" Drew waved and I ran over to him.

"Hey." I smiled.

"You thirsty?"

"Uh yeah. Got any Dr. Pepper?" He looked at me and laughed.

"Yeah, but I mean, do you want any alcohol?" I looked at him in shock. He did not look like the drinking type.

"No thanks. I'm good."

"Alright." He ran off and came back with a can. I popped it open and took a drink, letting the cool, fizziness satisfy my thirst.

"Come over here and dance with people. Lot's of single guys." He winked at me and I laughed. I sat my drink down and went over to the crowd of sweaty grinders.

"Hey! You're Bella right?" A blonde girl, about my age asked.

"Yeah I am. Do I know you?"

"No, haha. I auditioned for X Factor today and I saw your performance. It was breathtaking."

"Thanks!"

"My name is Natalie by the way."

"Nice to meet you, Natalie. Did you make it to bootcamp?" I asked. It'd be nice to have a few friends besides the guys.

"Yeah! Maybe we'll be rooming together."

"I hope so." I said sincerely.

"Come over here and dance! Lot's of hot guys." She laughed.

I followed her to the dance "floor" as Thrift Shop came on. Me and her were jumping around and dancing throughout the whole song. I danced with a few guys when Wes came up to me, smelling like alcohol. He grabbed my wrist and dragged me to the side.

"Bella, wanna come back to my hotel room and, you know?" He smirked at me, getting really close to my face, trying to kiss me.

"No, Wes." I pushed him away and turned to go back to Natalie and Keaton but he stepped in front of me.

"No one tells me no." He pulled me towards him and kissed me. I kicked him in the unmentionables and he dropped to the ground.

"Don't freaking touch me." I poured a beer I located on the table all over him. "You just ruined our friendship." I said, walking off.

"Bella, are you okay?" Natalie asked me.

"Yeah, I just need to get out of here. I'll text you later." I waved to her as I went back up to the hotel.

I ran into the room and slammed the door. Blake jumped up.

"What happaned?" I burst into tears at his words and he ran over to me. I told him what happened with Wes.

"Never go near him again. I know he'll be at bootcamp, but do whatever you can. Ignore him." I nodded.

"Now, you wanna watch Pitch Perfect and pig out on room service?" He asked, knowing that would cheer me up. I nodded and he smiled.

We spent the night doing exactly that.