The Side-Effects of Fame(One Direction Fan-Fic)

Chapter 3

*CHAPTER 3*

"Maxine Crawford!"

My name rung in my ears for a long time. I was backstage and the other categories were going. I kept hearing my name being called over and over agin by Simon. I can't believe I made it past. I felt so happy but I didn't know how to show it. I did cry, yes, but after I just began to stare off into space and hear my name. Cher came up to me and snapped me out of my trance.

"Hey Max! Earth to Max!" Cher said all too loudly.

"Huh? Oh sorry Cher. I was just thinking."

"Bout what?" She asked as she took a seat next to me.

"Oh nothing really just how my name was called." I told her.

"Ya I feel the same but I'm just so excited and jumpy!" She exclaimed.

"Ya me too." Is all I could say. What could I say I was in shock.

"Well we better hit the sack. While you were doing your thinking all the categories got finished." 

"What about the next round?" I questioned.

"That's tomorrow. Didn't you hear Sheryl."

"No..." 

"Your such a slacker." She joked with me.

In return I stuck my tongue out at her and said goodnight. I walked off to my dorm/room thing and flopped down on my bed. I just sat there thinking about everything that happened today. I still can't believe it. My dreams are coming true. I got off the bed and slipped on some pajamas. I combed my hair and brushed my teeth. Then I got under the warm covers of my bed and fell intoa deep sleep.

"Max, Max! Wake up now! We got to get ready for the next challenge! Also for breakfast it's cinnamon rolls! Hurry up!"

I was all of a sudden pushed out of bed and I landed on the floor face down.

"Ow!Cher! Fine, I'm up jeez!" I complained.

"Haha! Come on before everyone takes all the cinnamon rolls!" Cher whined.

I quickly got up and got dressed in an army green long sleeved shirt with a pair of dark washed skinny jeans and a gray beanie. To top it all off I put on my nerd glasses. I applied a minimal amount of make-up just some eyeliner and mascara. I grabbed my gray high-top converse and slipped them on. I grabbed my black and red flannel and we headed out to breakfast.

We entered the breakfast room and I instantly made a bee-line for the cinnamon rolls. There was a few left. I grabbed a plate and reached out for a cinnamon roll when my hand collided with another.

"Oh I'm sorry, you can have it" I told the young boy about my age.

"No, no, ladies first." He insisted, his light brown eyes sparkling. 

"Well, thanks." I said grabbing the cinnamon roll.

" Your very welcome. Oh, and my name is Liam in case you were wondering, Liam Payne." He told me.

"Nice to meet you. My name is Maxine Crawford." 

"I know. Well I mean I've heard about you. People say you have an amzing voice." He smiled.

"Really? I didn't know." I said amazed.

"Ya and I can't wait to hear you sing." He said with a huge grin.

"Well I hope you enjoy it Mr. Payne." I said giggling.

"I'm sure I will." He winked at me and walked away.

Later that day Louis, Sheryl and Simon told us the instructions for our next challenge. We all went backstage to practice our songs. I practiced really hard in just the short amount of time we had. I practiced it at least 10 times. I've known this song like it was my own sister. I totally got this down. Now to get ready. I got dressed in a pretty blue lacy dress with long sleeves and a white peter pan collar. I made light curls in my hair and put on some eyeliner and winged it out. I then added some mascara and a bit of foundation. I slipped on my white ballet flats and went into the auditorium seats. I sat with Cher and she looked stunning. We waited until I was told to come backstage. The host gave me a microphone and soon after the previous contestant, Kate Winslet, walked out and told me good luck. I was lead onto the stage and I told the judges my song.

"What will you be singing us tonight Miss. Crawford?" Simon asked me.

" New York State of Mind, but it's going to be a different version."

Some folks like to get away for a holiday from the neighborhood

Hop a flight to Miami beach or to Hollywood

But I'm taking a greyhound on the Hudson River line 

I'm in a New York state of mind

It was so easy living day by day 

Out of touch with the rhythm and the blues

But now I need a little give and take

The New York Times, the Daily News

Oh, it's come to reality 

And it's fine with me cause I've let it slide

Don't care if it's Chinatown or on Riverside

I don't have any reasons I've left them all behind 

I'm in a New York state of mind 

I'm just taking a Greyhound on the Hudson River line

Cause I'm in

I'm in New York

State of mind

New York state of mind

I finished the song and I opened my eyes to see everyones faces glowing with happiness. They clapped for me and someone whistled. I looked at the judges and each of them had a huge chesire grin. Simon gave me a wink and said thank you. I went off the stage and Cher was there waiting.

"Oh my gosh you did AMAZING!" She squealed.

"Thank, so did you everyone did." I tried to be modest.

"Ya I know, but you, you were perfect."

"Well I don't know if I was...perfect" I told her.

"Don't be ridiculous. You have stolen Simons musical heart." 

"Ya I guess." 

We started walking to get a snack from the snack bar when I was tapped on the shoulder I turned around to see the most gorgeous boy ever looking at me.

"Hey, you absolutely killed it out there. Your voice is beautiful." He said with his blue eyes sparkling.

"Why thank you." I said back not looking away from his eyes.

"What's your name love?" He asked me.

"Maxine, but you can call me Max." I said smiling.

"Nice to meet ya Max. The name is Tomlinson, Louis Tomlinson" He said trying to impersonate James Bond.

"Well It's nice to meet you Louis." I told him giggling.

He smiled at me and said he had to go. We both said goodbye and as he left he winked at me.

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A/N

I hope you all liked this chapter I know it was a bit boring but like I've said it's gets a lot more interesting! I will update as soon as possible! Thanks! I love you all.

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