H.O.P.E (hold on, pain ends)

The Audition

Niall's P.O.V

I sat with Cassie backstage waiting for our names to be called for the audition. Suprisingly I wasn't very nervous, in fact I was acting pretty calm. Cassie on the other hand was having a nervous breakdown, she was impatiently shaking her knees and tapping her feet.

"Niall, what if I mess up? There are some notes I can't do perfectly, what if everyone laughs at me? Ugh....i dont want to audition anymore." She was talking to me, but it seemed more like her talking to herself as she didn't pause for a reply. I guess it was ok..... if it makes her feel better (less nervous) I'm cool with it. However her negative talk kind of affected me, it made me a little nervous because I never took singing lessons and I also had a few glitches in my voice.

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I walked up on stage calmly, smiling and waving to the audience. Then I turned my head to the judges; Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh, Cheryl Cole, and Dannii Minogue. I felt a bit uncomfortable as Simon had absolutely no expression on his face, he wasn't giving me encouraging smiles like the other judges did.

"hello, what's your name?"

"I'm Niall Horan, and I'm 16 years old." I spoke into the microphone clearly.

"Alright, and what will you being doing for us today?"

"umm..i'll be singing so sick of love songs by ne-yo."

"alriiight!!! whenever your ready." cheryl smiled.

I took a deep breath, and started.

And i’m so sick of love songs so tired of tears

So done with wishing you were still here

Said i’m so sick of love songs

So said and slow

So why can’t i turn off the radio

Gotta fix that calendar i have

That’s not july 15th

Because since there’s no more you

There’s no more anniversary

I’m so fed up with my thoughts of you

And your memory

Now every song reminds me of what used to be

All the judges, even Simon had a wide grin on their face. I knew I did well, I couldn't help smiling my self.

"Niall, that was beautiful; AMAZING! Now I've got to ask, have you took singing lessons? by the way, it's a yes for me!"

I was delighted! I already got a yes from the judges. "ohh oh my gosh thank you. no i never took any singing lessons."

Simon- "listen niall, i thought that was a great performance for a 16 year old kid, but it wasn't enough for me. you know you're still young, your voice is still developing and I think maybe come back in 2 years and let's see from there, i'm sorry but for me today it's a no."

The crowd starting booing Simon's comment but I didn't mind. I thought it was good he gave me some critiscm. Plus it was only ONE no, i could still get through if i get 2 more yesses. And what he said was completely true, my voice isn't the best and a little more practice wouldn't hurt.

I must've looked a little dissapointed because Dannii spoke next~

"uhh..simon! niall, i thought it was great, i mean for just a young lad like you it was truly amazing. Yes, there were a few imperfections, but with a little work you could be phenominal. and....i think you're ready. so, yes for me!"