Just a minute (A Zayn Malik Fanfic)

Auditions, Lovely Songs and Goodbyes

"Ashleyyyy!" Mum shouted in her shrill voice.

"Where are you? The show has started, be quick!" I ran down the stairs.

I was not planning on missing that episode, though I was not a big X factor fan but that was my friend's audition. I am not missing it.

Well, hi! I am Ashley Brook. I am a 18 year old from Homes Chapels. I'm going to watch the audition for the X factor, my best friend, Harry, has gone for it. Otherwise I'm never this nervous or excited.
Though it won't be big deal for me except Harry's selection.

Little did I know that this season of X Factor would change my life forever.

"Next contestant!" said Simon Cowell, of course from the show.

There comes my handsome childhood best friend, Harry Edwards Style, he's my friend ever since we were three.

"So what's your name?"
"My name is Harry"

The excitement was too much for me. I was already jumping!

Harry Styles, my friend was there in front of Simon Cowell showing off his talent.

"So what do you do?"
"Umm..I work in a bakery"

I instantly slouched. Seriously Harry? You were making a good impression. Bakery? This wasn't required.

Dumbass since childhood, well he first time kissed at 13 so not a dumbass really. I have not kissed anyone I'm 18.

"You may start." Said Simon's voice.

I am really scared I have never heard Harold, that's his nick name, sing he just hums around me.

I crossed my fingers. I had my eyes closed tight when I heard the most beautiful voice, "Isn't she lovely... Isn't she wonderful...Isn't she precious" I quickly opened my eyes, astonished.

Oh my god! Harry was amazing. I am so proud of him. He'll surely make it and then they show Mrs. Styles and Gemma praying with tears.

"Yes...yes.. Well he isn't much prepared but...Booo...you are into the competition."

The best feeling! Harry qualified for the X factor, my wish came true.

I quickly called Gemma, Harry's elder sister, "Hi Gem! where's Harry?" I ask her hurriedly.

"Jumping with happiness! I'm so proud of you baby brother!"

"Shut up Gemma!" I hear him after three days.

"Hi Ash! I'm so happy! I love all this! Oh my God! Blah blah blah.." He was was too happy to even listen!

Typical Harold!

"Shut up Haz! Listen to me! You idiot, you never told me you sing such beautifully. I love your voice. Congratulations lad! You are my second favorite. Where's the party?" I was really very happy for him.

"Three things- Thanks, Party at my place, whose the first?" He asks curiously, gossip girl in Harry never dies.

"Well you know that kid from Bradford. What's his name..umm...Zain! Yea Zain Malik. He's cute and sings well. Ok I gotta go get ready. Byee."

"Bye Ash!"

*Next morning*

I woke up with a headache. Parties bring the worst out of me. I went down to find mom, looking around, I could not find her.

"It's okay El, sweetie." I heard a husky voice from Ellie's room.

I went in her room to see El crying, totally in Harry's arms.

Ellie O'Neil Brooks is my younger sister, Harry and Ellie have feelings for one another but none of them have the guts to accept.

"Shh....stop crying, love! I have to go. I cannot cry." He comforted her.

"But Har-Ashley!" Ellie stared at me with red eyes. "Sorry Ash. I forgot to wake you up.'' Harry said sheepishly. I knew he was secretly enjoying the time with her.

"I'll... Excuse me." She stormed out.

"Hi Haz! Why you here? It's 7!" I asked him.

He replied sadly, "Ash! I'm going! To the X Factor I have to shift until tomorrow!"

"Harry! No! You just qualified yesterday." I accept, I will miss him. He's my best friend, I gotta miss him.

"Sorry babe! Come on help me pack stuff. Let's make the most out of this time." He smiled and I nodded sadly.

*Next day*

"Bye Haz! I'll miss you. Rock the X factor!" I said, almost stopping myself from crying.

"Ash! Don't you cry okay? I don't wanna leave with tears!" He scolded me with moist eyes, hugging me tightly.

I accept I will miss him, he's my best friend after all, we used to play hide and seek at the age of three. Time flies, now we are 18 and he is going!

"Bye love! I'll miss you the most." He said hugging a crying Ellie tightly.

Aww! These two are so adorable.

"Ok Harold! Before you get late come on go now!" Mrs. Styles said, crying.

Harry hugged aunt, gemma, his dad, Ellie and me for the last time.

"Bye guys love you! Don't miss me much. Ash and El, I love you!" Tears were streaming down my face by that time.

"Bye Harry! Love you too."

He is gone! Obviously not forever, I had thought this but I was wrong. I'll miss him.

His yum cookies from the bakery and hanging out. Gosh! I just hurried towards the washroom to fix my teary face.
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