A Year In The Breaking (On Hold)

Chapter 4- The Night Club

*Amber's POV*

I was so excited to be in London with Megan and didn't expect to see Steph here. We are at the Arena where The X Factor is filmed. We have practice before the auditions today because we have to dance during bootcamp. It is Sunday and Tuesday is the last day for auditions. They end it in London and Boot camp starts Thursday. 

5 People walk in and I know the girl is Steph right away. We have seen many pictures of each other so its not hard to tell. Megan and I jump up squealing and run to hug her. We all embrace in a group hug while the 4 other boys awkwardly stand behind Steph. I recognize Harry. We have heard alot  about Harry. 

"Hi!" Steph exclaims as she steps back to see us. "This is amazing guys!"

"I know! I can't believe we are here!" Megan replies.

I smile and add in, "And to see you here!" 

I look around and see many other dancers starring at us but I don't really care. Where I live, people are rude and don't pay attention to you so having people notice you is kind of nice. 

Steph seems to remember Harry and the others behind her and turns. "Oh yeah! I almost forgot! Meet Harry and his band a.k.a. friends. They are playing a few gigs at a club this week."

We all say our hellos and are called to practice so we have to leave. 

"I hope we can see each other soon." Steph says sadly.

Megan and I nod in agreenment when Harry smiles at us, "Hey! Why don't you guys come to our gig tonight? If you don't have practice. I can't get anymore V.I.P. tickets but you can still come watch!"

We sqeual again and I reply. "That would be amazing! We are done practice at 7. Thank you so much Harry!" 

"No problem." He says and looks at Steph who hugs him in excitement.

I look at them and think about  everything Steph has told us. She said how he never notices how she flirts, goes red in the cheeks, and all that other cute stuff but looking at his face now and the way he holds her, I know she means everything to him. Whether she realizes it or not, I can tell he really loves her.

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When we get to the club it is 9:45. Steph said that Harry's band- White Eskimo is the name- is be playing till 10 so we have lots of time. Our hotel is on the other side of the city so we left early. 

The hotel we are staying at is where all the contestants stay during London Auditions and Boot camp. Everyone seems really nice there and there are a few cute guys as well.

Steph is waiting for us at the door and I can see lights flashing behind her. It is one of those upbeat dance clubs. That is perfectly fine with me after a day of hard synchronized dancing. Its nice to let loose and do your own moves.

"Hey guys! This is gonne be awesome I promise!" Steph says greeting us.

Megan looks around in awe. "I don't doubt you. This place looks amazing."

She smiles sweetly. "It is one of the most popular clubs in London. You can only get in if you have a pass. But I can't find Harry anywhere and he has yours!" She frowns.

I look down sad and Megan looks at the sign on the club. "Wait a minute, This club was mentioned in our booklet all the contestants and dancers get. Its part of The X Factor Package. We can get in for free as long as we have our I.D.s. Do you have yours Amber?"

She takes hers out and I check my pocket. "Yes!"

We all laugh as we walk in and are suddenly surrounded with music and lights and people dancing.

 I see a few familer faces; fellow dancers, -some of who wave and say hello before dancing away- some contestants that I have talked to that haven't auditioned yet. 

I see one boy walk in who looks to be kind of shy at first. But when he gets out into the crowd, he is quite different. I have seen him a few times in the hotel and he stood out to me. His blond hair and bright blue eyes. I haven't talked to him directly but I have heard him talk to other people and he has a gorgeus Irish accent that any american girl would die for. 

I broke up with my boyfriend a few weeks ago so I haven't been looking for love. So when Megan said she thought he was cute, I said she should try talking to him. She hasn't got enough nerve to do it yet though.

"Wanna go get some drinks?" Megan asks not noticing the boy and we all agree. 

By the time we get our drinks it is 10 and White Eskimo comes on stage. They start with Summer of 69' and I look at Steph with wide eyes. "Harry is an amazing singer!"

She smiles dreamily at him and kind of sways back and forth. "I know." 

I laugh at her because I think she has had a little to much to drink and turn to where Megan should be but look at an empty space between me and a couple dancing. 

I look around and see her flirting with some guy. I swear, she flirts with more guys then her single aunt who hasn't had one boyfriend for more then one week in two years.

I look at the other people dancing and when I look up I notice there is a balcony. And on that balcony I see the person I least expected to see at a club like this. I see two people actually. A man and woman who I would recognize anywhere. Cheryl Cole and Simon Cowell are sitting there with drinks listening to Harry and his band.