Normani pov
It was too much pressure, I couldn't do it. The fact of having to sing and dance in front of thousands and criticizing high school students and Simon Cowell, was too much.
Yeah I ran out like a punk, but so what? I was scared. I could never take criticism, especially because of where I'm from.
I was born and raised in Baltimore Maryland, one of the deadliest states, especially to African Americans.
We were, always named badly, like the "N" word for example. That's a word I'd never describe my self as. I never liked that word. I just wished this word wasn't so criticizing.
People don't understand how different I am. I'm sensitive and I have a very low self-esteem. The only person that understands me the most is Dinah. She is the best person I know, I think I'm falling for her. I've always liked her, but I was confused, now I definitely know what I want. That is Dinah.
I sit on a park bench about a mile from the studio. I just sit there, and cry. Crying is easy to do for me, I'm a very emotional person and this is the way I let out all of my pain. But I soon stop after I see the beautiful Tongan walking towards me.
"Dinah!" I run towards her and hugged her. This is what I needed, love, I can definitely get that from Dinah. "Why did you run away from me like that?" She said sadly. I looked at her in sorrow. "I'm so sorry DJ. I jist couldn't deal with having to stand in front of big crowd. I come from a place where there terrible criticism." I started to cry again. She let me rest on her shoulder. She's so understanding. "I completely understand. I had to also slap my self a couple time this morning to make sure this is real. This is a career a lot of people fight for. So I had to knock my self out." She says to me. We share a chuckle. I look up to her, I feel a instant connection. We start to lean in, I closed my eyes as my lips lightly touch Dinah's. This is the love I've been waiting to realize I need, I'm glad I did. We pull away and stare. "Wow, Normani." She says a little shocked. "I know, I know I'm a good kisser not need to brag." I say sarcastically. She playfully roll her eyes and we share another laugh. "Dinah, I'm ready. You make me feel alive and like I'm someone special. When I'm with you I feel an instant connection. Will you be my girlfriend?" I say pouring at heart out to her. The Tongan looks at me with happy eyes. "Of course I'll be your girlfriend." She says happily. The we share another one of the "Kisses". You know when you kiss someone and it's full of everything, one of those kinds of kisses. Once again, it was amazing.
"We have to get back, it's 6:19pm and the show starts at 6:30pm." Dinah says. I nod and we all back hand and hand.
"There you are! We've been waiting for you guys for almost half and hour! We have to fix you guys make up and check the vocals-" I cut Ally off because either was very annoying. " We were talking and doing some things. But we're here now and we're ready. I got over my little tantrum and I'm ready to preform." I say bravely as I turn to my new girlfriend and smile. "What were you doing?" Camila says. "Let's just say we're both taken!" Dinah says in a hint-hint kind of style. Lauren eyes widen. "My ship had sailed off to sea? Yes, Norminah is alive!" She screams loudly. We all laugh and me and Dinah nod. Then we get called for makeup.
Ally pov
Soon after makeup, we sit in the room with the other contestants. We were waiting to be called. I think we were the third or fourth act since Simon is here. He's a busy and had places to be.
"Normani K. Hamilton, Dinah J. Hansen, Lauren Juareugui M, and Karla Cabello." We heard from the stage. It was our time. "What do they have my real name? I hate it!" Camila complains. "Shut it Karla, and let's go." Lauren jokily says. Camila rolls her eyes and we walk onto the stage.
New chap bishes. Hope you liked. I kinda put my reality in to Normani. I do live in Baltimore. I'm working on part two now. Bye!
