It's Gotta Be You

-31-

It was early in the afternoon the next day, and we had about three hours to kill before we had to go to soundcheck.

Liam, Louis, and Niall were in the SUV with me, while the Harry and Hayden were on a date, and Zayn was catching up on sleep. 

Sam and Michael from Paradise Fears were also with us, so it was rather cramped.

I was on the phone with one of the local radio stations, doing a small interview.

"The album comes out soon and it's got us all excited, especially with how great your single is; do you have any plans for a music video?"

"Yeah, it a music video will be filmed and released before my album drops"

"And how is touring with One Direction?"

I smiled "It's an absolute blast, because you never know what kind of crazy things will happen when touring with them"

The guys shook their head, knowing exactly what I was talking about.

"Well, it has been great talking to you Gracie"

"It's been great talking to you too"

After hanging up the phone I was glad that I had got through my own radio interview. 

"To all those listening, I'm talking to you Gracie Dixon, who has never heard her song on the radio before; this is 'I Just Wanted Your Love'; she's opening for One Direction tonight"

Sam pulled out his phone to record my reaction, while I got emotional and covered my mouth as my song started playing on the radio.

Liam put his arm behind me on the seat and he just knew how big of a moment this was for me. 

My first two singles as an artist had played on only a few radio stations, but it never generated enough buzz, so I never actually got to hear them before. 

You got time, if time is what you're needing...

My eyes were watering big time and Liam started rubbing my back when he saw.

"Awe, it's okay"

I focused my attention to the window, so overwhelmed with this moment. I was actually crying.

"Oh no!" Liam said, with a laugh.

Everyone else was smiling at me, while I just sat there looking like an idiot. I did a little clap, making them laugh.

"Are you alright?" Niall asked.

I nodded, still crying of course, but I was so happy right now.

"And how does this feel?" Sam asked.

"Like I'm on cloud nine" I said, rolling down the window "I'm on the radio!"

The guys laughed again and we continued driving down the street. 

"Happy?" Louis asked. 

I nodded and smiled, not really giving a damn if I looked like a fool. 

"Now off to the stores!" Louis said, thrusting his fist in the air. 

I laughed and looked at Sam "You put that video on Youtube or Twitter, I'll kill you" I said, pointing my finger at him 

"Um too late" he muttered. 

"What!" 

"That's a lot of retweets" Sam said. 

I groaned and threw my head back, hitting Liam's arm "Oh sorry" I said. 

"It's fine" he said. 

I kept my head rested on his arm as we drove to the mini mall. 

Niall kept looking from me to Liam with a jealous look. Ugh don't focus on that, Gracie! You just heard yourself on the radio, keep smiling. 

"You alright?" Louis asked, with a smug look on his face as he looked at Liam and I 

"Yeah, I'm great. Why?"  

He shrugged, while keeping the same look on his face "No reason" 

I looked at him, curious. I didn't want to overthink it, because today was going to be a great day, nothing would change that! 

--- 

In the middle of perfoming my set list, I got ready for the next one and took out my guitar

(Play video)

You said you didn't need me (but you did)
You said you didn't want me (but you do)
It's kinda like a comedy
Well first you kiss me
Then you say we're through
I say you got some issues (yeah, you do)
Some things you gotta work through (really do)
It's sorta like a talk show, no wait a freak show
When the freak is you

I'm the smoke from your fire
I'm that lie you can trust
I'm the chord on your guitar
I'm that girl you can't shut up
I'm that blood you might need
In your car when you speed
In that cigarette you breathe
You can't get rid of me

You said I wasn't funny (but you laughed)
You said I couldn't drive fast (then you crashed)
Funny how it works out
With your big mouth
You'll always get it back (ha ha ha ha)
You thought you had me worked out (you're not deep)
Mr. "I Screw About" (you're still a creep)
At best you could've confessed
That you're a big mess
And that you're so damn weak

I'm the smoke from your fire
I'm that lie you can trust
I'm the chord on your guitar
I'm that girl you can't shutup
I'm the blood you might need
In your car when you speed
In that cigarette you breathe
You can't get rid of me

But still, I try and justify
Try to let this die
We'll never say goodbye I can't wait
I'll rub it in your face
Dressed in pretty lace
I'll send you home, to cry

Ha ha ha ha ha
Ha ha ha ha ha
Ha ha ha

I'm the blood you might need
In your car when you speed
In that cigarette you breathe
You can't get rid of me
Yeah, yeah

Ha ha ha ha ha
Ha ha ha ha ha
Ha ha ha
[repeat 2x]

Can't get rid of me  

There was something so freeing about performing this song and every single time I did, I just felt great. 

This was everything I wanted, and if I could have stayed like this forever, I would.