Ill Protect You - Sam Callahan

Chapter Nine

Esmes POV

"Straightened hair, or curled?"

I questioned Nicole, we was walking, well more like skipping, down the hallway since she had insisted on helping me get ready for my date tonight

"Hmm, let's see what Jamie thinks"

She opened the dressing room door where I normally have my hair done before show time to reveal Jamie organising his equipment

"Girlies!" He squealed playfully, beckoning me over to one of the seats with a sink placed behind

Jamie made small talk whilst washing and blow drying my hair, Nicole was sat next to me having her hair straightened by another hair dresser for no apparent reason.

Although she was my mentor, she was one of the closest friends I have made through the Xfactor, I trusted her which is why I told her about Tamera

"And your done!" Jamie spun my chair, allowing me to look at myself in the large mirror, I smiled at the loose curls that sat in my hair

"Thank you!" I sang, pulling him in for a hug

"No problem babe, have fun tonight" he chuckled and I skipped happily out the door, holding the elevator for Nicole who was slowing strolling along

"Hurry up!" I laughed, watching her jog into the lift

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"You look sha.may.zing!" Nicole giggled, helping me to adjust my dress

"Are you nervous?" She asked, as i sprayed perfume on my wrists

"Mhm" I nodded, lifting up one of my hands to show her how it was shaking

"Don't be, Gary said he talks about you all the time" she spoke softly, I felt my cheeks turn red

There was three knocks on the door, which Nicole insisted on answering

"Sam!" I could hear her squeal in the distance

I took a quick look at myself in the mirror, I was wearing a black fitted dress with a rose gold watch and jewellery, My blonde hair curled softly and black Kurt Geiger heels.

I walked to the door (as quickly as i could in my heels) to reveal the gorgeous Sam Callahan standing at the doorway awaiting me. From the corner of my eye I could see Nicole smiling from eye to eye

"Hey" He smiled "Ready to go?"

I nodded, taking his hand and walking by his side

"Have fun!" She called, before shutting the door

Sam laced our fingers together as we strolled into the elevator

"You look beautiful" he broke the silence as the lift doors swung open on the ground floor

"You don't look too bad yourself" I smiled, I could hear him chuckle beside me

"So, where are we going?" I questioned, by his white shirt and black blazer trousers I could sense somewhere formal

As Sam opened his mouth to reply, a voice erupted from the opposite side of the room

"Aw, look at the two long birds holding hands!" The voice cooed, who I instantly recognised as Matt

"Sssh! There going on a date!" Abi told them, bringing a finger to her mouth to motion silence

"Yes! I won the bet!" Jay shouted, holding his hand out I front of the others "£10 each please!"

The other boys groaned, reaching in their pockets for their wallets

"Wait, what bet?!" I asked, confused

"Basically, we made a bet of how long it would take for you two to get together" Thompson chuckled "And Jay said before this weeks live shows"

"Whatever, we're going to miss our reservations if we don't hurry" Sam spoke, pulling me lightly through the glass lobby doors

"Sam! Sam over hear! Esme! Are you two an item?!" Flashes erupted from multiple cameras, the paparazzi swarming around us

Sam grabbed my waist protectively as we pushed our way through the crowd, smiling as we walked

"Where are you going?"

"Is the Xfactor as scam?"

"Esme! Is it true you have a dad in prison?" That one hit me hard, tears pricked in my eyes

How did they find out? My dad is completely erased from my life now, and I don't want that to change

Once we finally were released from the crowd, we stepped into the cab as I wiped the tears from my eyes

"Babe, why are you crying?" Sam questioned, pulling me closer

"Didn't you hear what they said?" I mumbled, sniffling quietly

"Yeah" he sighed "you can tell me anything Es, you know that right?"

I nodded, I then explained to him the whole story. From the nights when Brandon would have to sleep with a black eye, to when the police took him and lastly about his release date

"And....I t.t.think I might have s.s.saw him in the c.crowd at l.l.ive shows" I finished, burying my head on his shoulder

"Es, dont cry" he cooed, wrapping both of his arms around me

My heart melted at his last words

"I'll protect you"

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See what I did there! Sorry about late updates! There should be another chapter by Sunday!

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