My hands are shaking, no the whole is shaking or at least that's what it feels like. I don't know why I am so nervous. I have done this so many times, too many times. I thought I got the hang of it by now. I walk up to the mic stand and the band starts playing the instrumental piece of the song I have memorized by heart. With no command whatsoever I start to sing. The lyrics speak to me in a way I never thought they could. For the remainder of the song it's just me, my voice and my heart. No audience or judges no live broadcasting, just me. Once I end the song everyone jumps onto their feet with enthusiasm. They must of thought it was really good. My eyes move to the judges, who are also on their feet. As I walk off stage I spot him. Daniel is in the corner back stage, alone and crying. He and I have been best friends before American idol. We've known each other since we were seven. We are now seventeen. A lot of things have changed since then. I remember we dated back in seventh grade cause We thought it would be a good idea. We only dated for a month but I am happy we managed to stay as close as we are. He is the only true friend I have left and I am all he has left. I run over to him. He notices me and our eyes meet. He wraps his arms around me as he cries on my shoulder.
"Daniel what's wrong? Why are you crying?"
"I am so worried because only one of us will make it and after seeing your performance that person is you Leah." He says and sniffles. His eyes are bloodshot from crying. Usually he is full of joy and super happy but this is the worst I've ever seen him.
"I don't want to loose you this way Leah. I can't let only one of us win. What if we never see each other again. What if you find new best friends. What if-" I cut him off in the middle of his sentence.
"Listen, we have been best friends for ten years. I'm not gonna let this split us apart. We may meet new friends, but don't worry about it Daniel, you have made it this far don't give up now." I knew this would happen. I didn't want it to. I tried to avoid it but there was nothing I could do. One of us would move on and leave the other behind.
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The judges had finally made their decision. I look at Daniel. His eyes are still bloodshot from crying so much. His face is bright red and his hands are shaking. I have seen him like this before. It was the day we auditioned for American idol. He was really nervous then but now I would say he is scared. Not scared of losing American idol, but scared of losing me. I would say the same for me. I don't want to lose my best friend.
We find our way to the stage and he grabs my hand. With his hand in mine I am suddenly a lot more relaxed. We are standing center stage. The spotlight on the two of us. I look at Daniel his face is no longer bright red and his hands are no longer shaking. He catches me starring at him and smiles at me. Then in that moment my life flashed before my eyes. It was all a blur. My heart almost stops beating. I look at Daniel and he is heartbroken. The crowd is silent. No one dares to make a sound. I start sobbing and hug Daniel as if I will never see him again. The crowd roars and stands on their feet.
"It should of been you Daniel." I whisper as I hold on tight to him.
It should of been him.
A/N: ok so I started writing this in January but I deleted it off wattpad cause it only got 500 reads and I had it up for months. Anyways... I decided to rewrite it so I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
P.S HARRY DOESNT COME INTO THE STORY UNTIL A COUPLE CHAPTERS LATER. :)))))
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Breaking the Distance // Harry styles
Fanfiction"How many nights have you wished someone would stay? Lie awake only hoping they're okay I never counted all of mine If I tried, I know it would feel like infinity" I look up at him on the big screen and I see tears rolling down his cheeks only then...
