Friend zone?

Chapter 16

(McKenna's POV)

*9 weeks later*

Harry has been on X factor about 2 months now and tonight is the finals. I have no doubt in my mind that Harry and the boys are going to win. They are bloody talented and have a very wide fan base already, so early in their careers, I honestly can see a bright future for them unlike the other two final contestants, not that they aren't good I just see One Direction going far.

Tonight, I'm going to tell Harry I love him. No matter what happens, he needs to know that I love him and he needs to know tonight.

(Harry's POV)

"C'mon Harry, we have to get ready," Louis yells, shaking my arm so I get up from my small bunk.

"Ugh, fine." I grumble, sitting up slowly.

"Be careful not to hit your head mate, on the top bunk like I did this morning," Zayn frowns, rubbing his forehead.

"I won't," I laugh tossing the white sheets off of me, standing up slowly ducking to make sure I don't hit my head.

"I don't like you Harry."

"I love you too man." I laugh again walking to my luggage to get clothes.

"Harry, are you always naked?" Niall wonders, gesturing towards my bare body.

"Not always, I just like to sleep naked." I clarify.

"And walk around naked like all the time and it's really distracting." Liam laughs.

"It's not all the time Liam." I state looking through my luggage.

"Whatever Harry just go get ready, we have to start practicing, McKenna's coming tonight and I know you want to make a good impression on her." Niall says and I drop everything, looking at him over my shoulder. He smiles at his mention of McKenna's name and it takes every once of self control I have to stop myself from knocking the ridiculous smile off his face.

"How'd you know she was coming?" I calmly, my face saying otherwise as it sets into a deep scowl.

"You told us last week she was coming, remember?"

"Oh, that's right," my face softens a little. I don't like the thought of McKenna talking to any of the boys other than me, but especially Niall because I know how much he wants her.

...

Within fifteen minutes we're all dressed and ready.

"Let's go practice guys," Zayn says leading us to the door.

I can't wait to see McKenna tonight. I'm really anxious for tonight and I hope we don't get voted off.

(McKenna's POV)

We've just arrived at the X Factor arena. We walk up and down the long walk ways to find our seats. We find them about three rows behind the massive blue judges table, which matches the seats in the arena. Anne and Silvia sit on the left of me and Gemma sits at my right on the edge of the aisle. The suspense is killing me and I can't wait much longer. I pull out my phone and text Harry quickly:

Hey Harry when are you guys going on?

And wait painstakingly for my response.

(Harry's POV)

I feel my phone vibrate in my back pocket. I pull it out and read the name that is displayed on the lock screen and when I see it reads 'McKenna' my heart speeds up. I look around and make sure Simon or any of the other judges are back stage, we aren't supposed to be on our phones back stage because it's 'unprofessional' or something. I unlock the screen and read the message, before smiling like an absolute idiot and replying back with;