Love at the X Factor (on hold) :(

Chapter 8

Two months later; the day Bella goes to bootcamp

Staying at Janie's was fun. It was like having my own place, except that Blake was there, but it was still crazy fun. Now, it's May and I finished all my schooling a few weeks early so that's a plus. I can focus more on music. My mom, John, and Jake flew out to see me off to Florida. Blake, obviously, was already here.

"Good luck. Be safe and have fun. We love you and are so proud of you." My mom smiled and hugged me.

"Love ya, kiddo." John hugged me.

"Can you get me Demi Lovato's autograph?" Jake asked, making me laugh.

"I sure will, bud." He grinned.

"Flight 34 boarding to Florida." A lady's monotone voice rang above us.

"Bye Bella. Remember what I said." Blake whispered into my ear as he hugged me.

"Bye guys! I love you!" I ran through the terminal with my carry on and ran to the plane. I found my seat next to Natalie, who I found out was one of my roomates in Flordia. Her along with two other girls I had yet to meet.

"You ready?" Natalie grinned at me.

"Very!" I looked out the window as the plane took off.

I can't believe my dreams are finally coming true!

~*~

We landed in Florida and the hotel we are staying at just, wow. It was amazing! The judges planned for us to stay at the nicest, most expensive hotel to give us a taste of what this kind of lifestyle could bring. We got settled in our rooms, meeting the other two girls, Becky, a nineteen year old girl with charcoal black hair and bright green eyes. She had a very sweet and bubbly personality. Brooke on the other hand was outspoken and slightly rude. I could tell I wasn't going to get along with her.

We walked down to the studio were bootcamp was taking place and sat on the floor of the stage, waiting for the judges to get there. Cameras were on us at all times. The auditions were to air tonight and the episode we were currently filming will be airing next Friday.

The judges appeared and sat at the table in front of the stage. I fidgeted with my T-shirt and pulled down my shorts as they asked us to stand. I bit my lip and ran my fingers through my hair. I noticed at the back of the room there was a large curtain draped over two rows of seats. Weird.

"Today, you will be picking a song to sing today and perform it here in front of your fellow contestants." Demi explained

"You will also be getting mentors after today's session." I felt my heart race as Simon said that. One Direction is here. They are freaking here.

"Now, get to picking a song and we will return here in an hour and get to work." Britney smiled. We all dispersed, going to our vocal coaches.

"So, Bella, what do you want to sing?" My coach, Andrea, asked me. I took a seat in front of her and thought for a minute.

"She Will Be Loved by Maroon 5." I smiled confidently.

"Sing a few bars for me."

"Beauty queen of only eighteen, she had some trouble with herself. He was always there to help her. She always belonged to someone else. I drove for miles and miles and wound up at your door. I've had you so many times but somehow I want more." I put everything into those few lyrics.

"That was great! Good choice." She told me.

"Thanks!" I grinned.

"Now, get to practicing. Drink plenty of water." I nodded and went up to the soundproof room we had rented to rehearse.