Almost is Never Enough, A Wanted Fanfic

Chapter 2

NATHAN'S POV

*A WEEK LATER*

My phone was screaming at me from my dresser. I moaned as I threw my arm towards the noise. My hand made contact with the phone and I skillfully hit the snooze button. I knew I had to get up, but I did not want to. Not at all. 

I made myself get up and take a shower. I was going to meet Scooter today to record Almost is Never Enough. After he called me, he sent me the solo version by Ariana Grande. I was blown away by her talent, she had a powerhouse voice. The lyrics were also great and I just loved the song in general. I agreed to record the duet and Scooter told me that after we recorded it, he would show it to Ariana. He told me that she had to be okay with adding me to the track, but he knew she would be, at least I hoped so.

I continued to get ready and ate some breakfast. It was 7 in the morning. Way to early to be up, but I was excited to record the track. I did some research about Ariana Grande last night. She wasn't just a singer, but also a talented actress. She had her on show on the Disney Channel. She seemed like a good person based on everything I read. She was 20 years old, just like me. Oh and she was pretty. Really, really pretty.

I threw my mickey mouse hat on and drove to the studio. Scooter was standing in front of the building as I pulled up. I hoped out of my car and waved to Scooter, "Hey mate. You alright?"

"Hey Nathan. I'm good. Excited to hear you record this song." I laughed, Scooter was always focused on getting things done. We went into the booth and he gave me the lyrics with my parts highlighted. I already had the words memorized though. I must have listened to Ariana's version, that he sent me, a thousand times.

"Feel free to play with it a little, ya know. " He was about to walk off, but he added, " I trust you and I think you know what you're doing."

I smiled a him. "Thanks Scooter."

I began to sing the song. I completely let myself relax and did what came naturally. The lyrics began to wash over me and I was lost in the moment as I sang:

If I could change the world overnight

There'd be no such thing as goodbye

You'd be standing right where you were

And we'd get the chance we deserve

Try to deny it as much as you want

But in time our feelings will show

'Cause sooner or later

We'll wonder why we gave up

The truth is everyone knows

Almost, almost is never enough (is never enough, babe)

We were so close to being in love (so close)

If I would have known that you wanted me the way I wanted you, babe

Then maybe we wouldn't be two worlds apart

But right here in each other's arms

ARIANAS POV

*ALMOST TWO WEEKS LATER*

I was sitting at my kitchen table, eating a snack. I was scrolling down my twitter feed. I couldn't help but smile, I had the cutest fans ever. I was looking at a picture of a fan with their tickets to one of my concerts when my phone beeped NEW EMAIL, SCOOTER BRAUN.

I opened the email and began to read it.

Hey Ariana, so I know you recorded Almost is Never Enough as a solo, ballad for the new album, but I think something else might work better. I had Nathan Sykes from the British pop Band The Wanted record the song too. The team edited your parts together and made, what I think, an amazing duet. I know you didn't know anything about this, but I think you will love it. Call me when you have the time. Can't wait for you to hear it. to come down and listen to it.

Well I definitely was not expecting that. I love Almost is Never Enough the way it is, but I am open to anything. I had the day of so I decided I might as well call Scooter. Scrolling through my contacts, I landed on his name and pressed the phone icon.

"Hello?" He answered immediately.

"Hey Scooter? What's up?"

"Working like always. What are you doing? Do you have the day off?"

"I do and I got your email. Do you have time today for me to listen to it, today?"

"Yeah I am basically open all day so whenever is convenient for you."

"Hmm," I thought for a moment. "Can I come down now?"

"Definitely, and I hope your not mad at me for going behind your back with this, but the track does sound fantastic."

"I'm not mad at all, I'm actually excited. So I will be there in like 20 minutes."

"Sounds good. See you soon." I put my phone in my purse, grabbed my sandals, and headed out the door. I made the quick drive to Scooter's office. There wasn't any close parking so I was forced to park a bit further out. I didn't mind he walk though.

I was greeted by the friendly receptionist as the automated doors slid open.

"Oh Ariana! What a pleasant surprise. I didn't know you were coming in today."

"I didn't either," I admitted. "So how have you been, Marge?"

"Great, thank you for asking. So what are you doing here today?"

"Well Scooter-."

I was cut of by the beep of her phone. With a press of a button, Scooter's voice filled the room. "Hey Marge, send Ariana up when she gets there."

She held another button as she spoke, "She is here and on her way up." I smiled to Marge as I hit the elevator button. I rode it up 5 levels and made my way down the hall towards Scooter's huge office.

I quietly knocked on the door and pushed it open. "Hey Scooter," I called. He waved his hand at me, beckoning me to sit down. He was on the phone with someone. I sat down and waited for him to finish his phone call.

"Alright. Uh huh. Okay. I know. Yeah. Well. I am not sure yet. Okay. I understand, " he rolled his eyes at me and I giggled, "okay okay okay, I know and understand your concerns but I will have to call you back. Goodbye." He set his phone down and let out a long sigh.

I couldn't help but laugh, "That sounded like a fun phone call."

"Oh yes it was. So you read to hear it?"

"Uh duh. Yeah I am." I dragged my chair behind his desk and watched him locate the file on his desktop. He adjusted the sound on his speakers and let my song blare out of them.

I remained silent as I listened to my song only it wasn't just my song, it was our song now. When Nathan started to sing, I got goosebumps. Literal goosebumps. This kid had a great pair of lungs on him. His voice was just perfect for the song. The song ended and I had a huge smile on my face.

I was speechless, but Scooter was not, "So judging by the look on your face, you liked it."

"Liked it? I loved it. This Nathan Sykes is amazing. How come I haven't heard many of their songs. The Wanted right?"

"Yeah The Wanted is them. They are cracking America right now and are realising a new E! show."

"That sounds exciting, I hope that goes well for them and he is very talented."

"Yes he is." Scooter said, very matter-of-factly.

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