Songwriter ||Johnny Orlando||

Chapter One

JOHNNY
My head pounded as I realized how much of a risk I was taking with my music. Earlier during the month I told my mom, who told my manager, who told the record label, that I wanted to go in a different direction with music.

My career was on the line as my mind tried to focus on what was right in front me. Someone named Lola Grand was singing a song she wrote as her entry to my contest.

The contest allowed all ages 12 and older to apply to be my new songwriter.

The girl before somehow managed to be pitchy on her own song and not to mention half the lyrics didn't make sense. "Thank you." was all I could think to say in order to not hurt her feelings. My eyes wide as her smile. She bowed then happily left.

Yeah, she's not my new song writer.

I sighed and ran my fingers through my hair. My sister, Lauren, touched my arm, "Hey, it's okay. We will find the perfect songwriter." Her face full of hope, which I lost back at contestant number seven hundred eighty-nine. Kenzie laid her head on my shoulder in attempt to make me feel better.

It's day five of judging.

Lola Grand was contestant eight hundred twelve.

Of course not all of the talent before her was bad. There were some good lyricist in the mix. It's just that I'm not looking for the same old same old.

I know what I'm looking for. I just can't put it into words. Maybe my new songwriter can.

Right now, I have one more contestant to go, then the contest is over. I have an idea who might win, but I still have to give this one person a chance.

Contest eight hundred and thirteen came into the room, with a guitar, "Hi, my name is Yasmin Galetown and I'm sixteen years old. It's such an honor to be here and perform for you today. The name of my song is called 'I Don't Know' and I hope you enjoy." Most of the auditions started the same.

Hi my name is blah blah blah. I'm this age. Then they tell me how much they love me followed by the name of their song.

I love them too.

The girl began strumming her guitar and lucky for me she was one of the few people who sounded like they were making music.

At the end of her performance, everyone seemed to be smiling. She did pretty good for a sixteen year old. I clapped for her and said, "Thank you." I looked to my left to see my sister staring at the girl in awe. "I think we just found your new song writer." Lauren whispered I my ear.

After Yasmin left the room, we began packing up our things and go. A limo was waiting outside and as usual a lot of fans were waiting. On the way to the vehicle I signed a few autographs and took a few pictures with the fans. From there I had to go to the mall for a meet and greet.

At the mall entrance more fans crowded the entrance waiting for me. I began to get a little nervous, so we went into the mall around the back while wearing a disguise. It was literally two hours until the meet and greet actually started, so I walked around for a bit. The girls and I separated when Lauren and Kenzie ran into the 'Icings' jewelry store. Walking alone a group a girls saw me and started screaming and running my way.

They caught me off guard as they crowded around me. Girls tugged at my arms and clothes. I was scared for my life as the screaming was deafening and unnecessary grabbing made me lose focus. Thankfully, a random security guard rushed over to save me.

When I finally got away, I stopped in front of elevator stairs, where a girl was singing and playing guitar for money to go in a hat. She didn't have much of crowd, but I could tell that a lot of people liked her music because her hat couldn't fit anymore money. I stood in front her as she began to speak, "Thank you for listening, my name is Yasmin Lettour. My next song is called 'Like Why'. Here I go..." I watched as her hand played beautiful combinations of notes and chords. "Like Why, In the world of seven billion people, do I still think of, you" My eyes widened.