Let's Try This Again / h.s

Chapter 15

California's POV

'Singing, singing, singing, singing
Midnight memories, oh, oh, oh, oh.
Anywhere we go never say no
Just do it, do it, do it, do it'

The boys finished up performing their song and I knew that I was up next but I couldn't move from my chair the award show went to break which meant we can talk amongst ourselves until we go back on air.

During the boys performance I couldn't help but to stand up and rock out with the rest of the crowd they were unbelievable and as much as I don't want to admit it Harry looked so sexy playing such a rock and roll song.

I couldn't help it, it turned me on a bit.

During his performance he tried not to look at me and I can tell he was trying not too because whenever he did he quickly looked somewhere else.

I don't know why but things are still so awkward between us, I mean this is the first time in a year I seen him and damn it he looks good!

I felt a tap on my shoulder and I turn to see my assistant leading me up the side of the stage as they pull out my piano and start to fix some other things around the stage as well. I get handed a slim black microphone and as of now that is the only thing that is keeping me from breaking my hands.

I am so nervous and looking out at this crowd I am more nervous than ever.

I slowly start to panic and I start pacing around back stage I heard the 2 minute warning being called out and I started to hyperventilate I felt a pair of man hands on my shoulders I look up and see Liam smiling down at me.

I quickly wrap my arms around him trying not to cry "alright California now you listen to me. It's been a crazy ass roller coaster and your life is just starting. This is one of the greatest chances you'll ever receive in life and damn it California I want you to go out there and make every doubter wrong. You are so talented and amazing at what you do I never seen anyone like you. I want you to find your anchor when you're out on that stage and just be the best performer you can be!"

I felt a sudden burst of confidence start from the pit of my stomach I hug Liam and give him a quick kiss on the cheek.

"Thank you for never giving up on me Liam..."

Harry's POV

I heard the music come back on which meant we were on air, the host Larry Tibble walked on stage looking at the camera.

"This next performer will blow you away; from her talents to her brains this girl is a true gift to have working for the magazine. She has worked and came a long way to become the person she is now and is truly amazing at what she does and when it comes to her setting a goal you bet your ass she sticks to it. Ladies and gentlemen California Jones" he walked off of stage and a single beam of light shined on her.

I can see her starting to be a bit afraid but then closes her eyes and smiles.

The whole crowd does silent as she started to dance her fingers on the keys she was playing Beethoven, I remember Louie attempting to play this song but he couldn't because of the range of difficulty it was in.

I have never seen her play before I only heard her but this is nothing compared to what I heard.

She is playing so beautifully and so soft, you can hear a pin drop in this whole arena. I mean she has captured everyone's attention and just totally mesmerized not only the audience but including me I look around and notice everyone starting at her with awe.

She then switched the notes and started to play Passacaglia by Handel. The whole crowd gasps in amazement and claps, the clapping slowly dies down to hear her play.