Twist of Fate

The Contest

Juniper
"June! Juniper! Come on!" My mom yelled. Ugh. School. Where the anxiety pushes down on my shoulders like million pound weights.
"5 minutes, mom!" I shouted back. I slipped on a gray v neck and black skinny jeans, with my white and gray converse. I threw my brown hair into a ponytail and slipped on a black baseball hat. A black choker, and my dads tags, and I ran downstairs, grabbed toast, and my floral backpack, phone, earbuds, and ran out the door, saying a quick goodbye to my mom. I had to meet Jordie in 3 minutes by her house.
When I met her by her steps, she held up a piece of paper and handed it to me.
"Wha-"
"Read it." She commanded.
"Hello all One Direction fans!! We are pleased to announce a contest, containing the boys. Please post a video to your Instagram introducing yourself and why you love One Direction, tagging the band members and using the hashtag #1dcontest2013 and we will pick one winner. U.S.A. and U.K. contest only. Enter this contest by 03/05/13(March 5, 2013). We will announce the winner on July 10, 2013. The winner wins a FaceTime call with the band, and a month staying with them, along with all the perks. Enter to win!"
"That was on the website this morning!" Jordie said.
"No way!"
"June! You have to enter! This has been your dream since they got together on X-Factor!"
"I'm making the video tonight. I'll write what to say in study hall. You can help me?" I ask.
"Yeah!" Jordie cheered as the bell rang. We ran to class, One Direction on our minds.

Harry
"I can't believe we're going to do this.." I groan.
"Hazza, it'll be fine." Niall assured me.
"I agree with Harry, Niall. It'll probably be a snobby girl who hates one of us, or a rich girl who paid off management." Zayn agrees.
"Boys! We pick the winner, remember?" Louis reminds us.
"You guys know we have watch thousands tonight, yeah? Just brew the tea now.." Liam says. We all agree. Today we have an interview on the news, a radio thing, and a YouTube interview.
By the time we get home, there are 1,500 entries. So we sit down. Here are the most memorable.
"Hey guys! I'm Diana Pierce. I'm 14, and I'm absolutely in love with Niall. Well, let me tell you about myself. I'm from London, and I live in a huge Victorian. My mum is a fashion designer. I love your music because it's fun at parties, and is fun to dance to. I'm a tap dancer, and I'm working on a cover for Taylor Swift. Anyway, I hope y'all can pick me! Bye!"
"Um... let's just rule her out now." Niall says, looking rather uncomfortable. I give him a hug as we all agree. Next.
"Yo, boys! I'm Annie Lee! 18, and I'm a rapper, and I think Zayn is amazing. My whole room is about you guys! I love your music because it's fun to practice to. 'Kay, bye."
"No" we all say. And the most amusing was this one:
"Hello, One Direction. I'm Mary Claire Goodman. I'm 20, I'm a Catholic Irishwoman. I'm not very outgoing, but I'm a stand up comedian. I love your music because I can work well to it. I've been to one of your concerts, and had a wonderful time! I hope I get the pleasure of meeting you!"
"She was... sweet. But I don't really wanna do that." Louis said. Poor boy, always has something sweet to say. After several hours, we all turned in, for a whole day of listening tomorrow.

Juniper
I walked in, and told my mom about the contest.
"No." She says.
"Sorry Mom. I'm 18. Almost 19. Not your choice. I'm going to write a script. Bye." I said and ran upstairs. I FaceTimed Jordie.
"Soooo.... what should I say?!" I asked.
"Make it truthful, and don't make yourself sound better than you are."
"I started something, how about this:
Hey guys, my name is Juniper Elle Roque, and I'm 18. I guess I'll say something about my self. I'll say something about myself, and then explain why I love them. That good?" I ask.
"That's good. I'll come over Friday, help you film, and you'll post it then!" She said. I agreed, and hung up.

Several Days Later

"Let's do it June!" Jordie screeched. I nodded. We were sitting in my room, getting me ready to do the video. We'd been shopping, and I had a new t shirt from Forever 21, and dark red shorts. I straightened my hair, and looked over my script one more time. My older sister Tina was helping me too. I sat on my bed below my One Direction poster.
"Aaannd... ACTION" says Tina.
"Hey guys, I'm Juniper Elle Roque, and I'm 18. I guess I'll tell you about myself. I'm an artist and a writer. I have anxiety, but I try not to let that get in the way of my life. I love drawing and writing, and listening to your music. I love your music so much. You guys all have the biggest hearts, and I've been listening since X-Factor. I love your music because it makes me feel weightless, and happy, and beautiful. It's inspirational, and I hope I get to meet my heroes. If not, I'll try to keep smiling, and I'll be at your next concert! Bye!" And the camera shut off. I posted it with the caption: 'Hope I win! #1dcontest2013 wish me luck!' Now all I have to do is wait.
You're worthless, you're too skinny, and your hair is too poofy. They're never going to pick you. That's what is running through my head. I shake it off. But I hope I win.

Louis
"Lads, I'm kinda tired of watching these. A few more, and I'm turning in." I yawn. They agree on 3 more. They all stand out in different ways.
"Hi, I'm Lorraine Albet. I'm a singer, and on debate team. I just think y'all are so fun!"
"No. I can't pick someone who tells us nothing." Zayn says, and Liam agrees. Next.
"Hello. I'm Nora Lee Sawyer. I'm a competitive dancer and photographer. I'm 16, and you guys just make me feel so alive and loved. I love cats and comedy. I hope y'all pick me!"
"Ummm... she was pretty nice. Put her down." I say. So far on the list we had Amy Green, Seirea Adam, Doris Maylee, Marisa Sola, and Nora Lee Sawyer. Last one.
"Hey guys, I'm Juniper Elle Roque, and I'm 18. I guess I'll tell you about myself. I'm an artist and a writer. I have anxiety, but I try not to let that get in the way of my life. I love zip lining, and listening to your music. I love your music so much. You guys all have the biggest hearts, and I've been listening since X-Factor. I love your music because it makes me feel weightless, and happy, and beautiful. It's inspirational, and I hope I get to meet my heroes. If not, keep smiling, and I'll be at your next concert! Bye!" I smiled. She was amazing.
"Put her down." We all said.
"She was very positive." Liam comments.
"And very sweet and not over adoring." Harry adds, smiling.
"She's been with us since X-Factor." I smile.
"She's my favorite so far." Zayn said.
"She doesn't favor any one of us, and she's not afraid of everything, but she has fears. She's perfect. Boys, do we need to watch any more videos?" Niall said. We shook our heads.
"We will announce it via radio in a few weeks. Also, like the video." I say. We do, and head to bed. Lucky winner Juniper, see you in a few weeks.