Make Them Believe

"Really? You have got to be kidding! The one time I try to follow my dream you won't let me! Mom is with me on this so why aren't you? Answer that for me!" 

"You can't talk to me like that! First you're fifteen you're not ready yet! Second you have to finish high school before you can audition!" 

"Seriously! The age cut off is twelve so I don't have to wait until I graduate. You wouldn't know if I am ready or not! I want to do this so I will! I don't care what you think!" 

This is what I get every time I try to ask my dad something every time my mom is away. Ok not every time, just the times I bring up my audition for the X factor. It is nearing the deadline and I already sent in my intro video I just need to send in the performance video. Being a singer is what I have wanted to do my until life other than be a Marine Biologist. My dad has always said "A Marine Biologist is a more practical job." or "Why do you want to be a singer anyway you are worse than Taylor Swift." Let's get a couple things straight. First, when my dogs whines she sounds better than Taylor Swift. Secondly, Demi Lovato is my idol, I hate Taylor Swift. 

"Kasey, you're grounded I'd love to see you audition now!" My dad screamed 

"That's not gonna stop me from chasing my dream!" I run to get his computer since mine is broken. 

I grab it and it's a straight shot upstairs to my room. I take off heading upstairs and right as I'm about to shut the door me dad makes it up the steps and is charging at my door. He's not going to stop me this time. I slam the door in his face and lock it. Alright, step one down. Now time for step two; get my dad to be quiet. First I login to the X factor USA and click next which allows me to record my audition. "Alright dad my door is-" I stop. I can't hear anything but my breathing. That's awesome! I click record and start to sing 'Give Your Heart A Break" by Demi Lovato.

"The day I first met  

You you'd told me you'd never fall in love 

Now that I get you 

I know fear is what it really was

Now here we are  

So close yet so far 

Haven't I passed the test 

When will you realize 

Baby I'm not like the rest

Don't wanna break your heart  

Wanna give your heart a break 

I know you're scared it's wrong 

Like you might make a mistake  

There's just one life to live 

And there's no time to wait, to wait 

So let me give your heart a break, give your heart a break  

Let me give your heart a break, your heart a break 

There's just so much you can take 

Give your heart a break 

Let me give your heart a break, your heart a break 

Oh yeah yeah."

I click end recording and preview the video. I like the video so I send it in and just sit in my room. Finally, I think he accepted that I was going to try out no matter what he said.  

I normally don't act like this it's just he made me extremely mad so I started to act like this. The funny thing is, is I get it from him so he should know that I got it from him. (A/N Does that make any sense at all?) 

Next thing I know, I'm standing on the X factor stage. "What is your name?" Simon speaks up 

"Umm I'm Kasey" I state nervously 

"How old are you Kasey?" 

"I'm fifteen" 

"That's a little young. " 

"Yeah" 

"Are you ready to sing?" 

"Whenever you're ready to hear." 

The music starts without another word and I begin to sing 'So Sick' by NE-YO.

'Gotta change my answering machine  

Now that I'm alone 

Cause right now it says that we 

Can't come to the phone 

I know it makes no sense since you walked out the door  

It's only way I hear your voice anymore' 

Simon stops the music. "Kelly what do you think?" 

"You need some work I would say come back in a few years and maybe just maybe your voice will be strong enough for the show." 

"Demi?" 

"I agree with Kelly. You need work and there is still plenty of time because you're so young. You're cute though." 

"Paulina?" 

"I agree with Kelly and Demi." 

"Alright well it sounded like I put twenty cats in a bag and shook it. I guess it's all no's thank you for coming." 

Simon's comment made me start to cry. "Thank you for letting me be here." I state shakily in the microphone as I walk off the stage. As soon a I get off stage my phone starts to ring. I answer it. "Hello? Hello? Kasey are you there? Hello? Kasey?" The person who called me hung up. As soon as that happened I was staring at my bedroom ceiling. Oh it was just a dream.

Author's Note

Heyy, 

This is a joint account so I'm one I the authors. My name is Kayleigh. This is my first teen fiction but it might turn into a little bit of a fanfic. Anyway, I hope you looked this story have a great day! 

Kayleigh<3