16 ~ Zayn Malik

S E V E N

-Next Day (Thursday)-

We're on our way to the venue to rehearse. Sydney is so beautiful and I'm thankful that I'm here. I rehearsed first as the boys went over things. I looked around and it's huge. I hope I don't choke up. I went backstage as the boys went on.

-Next Day (Friday)-

"Is it okay if I go outside and get people pumped?" I asked Paul. "Yeah." He said and I walked out. No one, so far, has seemed to notice me. "Hey you're Eris!! Can I get a picture!?" Asked a girl and I walked over to her. I took pictures with more people and just talked to them. "Oh my God. That's so cool. You're gonna open for them." Said one girl. "Pretty scared." I admitted. "You'll do amazing." Said another girl. I checked the time. "I have to go, they're about to open. See you in there!" I said walking back to the venue. I went backstage to get ready. I put on a white crop top, a gold skirt, and nude gold heels. Overall, changing, hair, and makeup only 50 minutes. I'm on in 10.

 I walked into the boys dressing room and guess who was in there? Yep, you guessed it. Perrie. "You look gorgeous Eris." Said Harry. "Very stunning." Added Liam. "How are you in better shape than me!?" Questioned Niall and I laughed. "I don't know actually..." I said. But I mean according to Perrie, I'm fat. "You're gonna do amazing Cheeks." Said Louis. "I hope." I said. "Are you nervous?" Asked Niall as I took a seat on one of their couches. "Shit scared." I said taking a sip of water. "I don't know about you boys, but I'm standing on the side to watch her perform." Said Liam. "So am I." Said Lou, Niall, and Harry. "C'mon Eris." Said Paul. Here goes nothing. The boys walked me.

"Hey guys! I'm Eris Hendricks, one of the boys closest friends. Singing is not my profession, but people think I'm good so I'm here opening up for these doofs. So this first song is called Rainbow (by Alyssa Shouse) and I hope you like it!" I said before taking a deep breath. You're performing in front of thousands of people. Don't fuck up.

" Just when I thought I had a rainbow, rainbow

I had to go and get my raincoat, raincoat

baby why'd you have to let go, let go?

now everything is blue

I should've seen the storm clouds

when you went dark and stormed out

it's like you've taken me and wasted my, wasted my time

you said we'd shine forever

oh baby should've known better

you change your mind like the weather

Just when I thought I had a rainbow, rainbow

I had to go and get my raincoat, raincoat

baby why'd you have to let go, let go?

now everything is blue

Just when I thought you were my lover, lover

you went and showed your true colors, colors

I guess you were under cover, covers

now everything is blue

So when you check your forecast

you'll see that I'm not coming back

So pack your shit and f-f-fade away

Just when I thought I had a rainbow, rainbow