The Stars Align (Hailee/You)

A Show of Resilience

Y/N's POV

"Alright, Y/N. There's still a chance that you can be saved via a coach's steal. The other three coaches have fifteen seconds to press the buzzer in front of them if they wish to steal. Is there anything you want to say to coaches today?"

"First off, I want to say thank you for giving me this wonderful opportunity to participate in this show. I really do value this experience and it will be something I will never forget. I understand and take full responsibility for my poor performance today an I vow to improve if I'm given a second opportunity. Thank you for all your support." I say, smiling lightly.

"Thank you, Y/N. Coaches, you have fifteen seconds to choose whether you would like to steal Y/N or not. The timer will begin in three seconds." I close my eyes as the time begins.

"Alright time is up!" I open my eyes to see two coaches with their hands on their button.

"Both Adam and Hailee have elected to steal. The decision is yours Y/N."

"I would like to go with, Hailee."

"Congratulations Y/N! You are now apart of Team Hailee!" The announcer says before I run and give Hailee a big hug.

"Thank you ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the next artists for Team Kelly!" I head offstage and one of staff kindly guides to Hailee's studio space where sixteen sets of eyes stare at me when I walk in.

"Uh, hi?"

"Y/N, right?" A girl with blonde hair asks, flashing a smile.

"Yes, that's me."

"Well, nice to meet you. I'm Brooke. Welcome to Team Hailee! We're happy to have you here."

"Thank you, I'm glad to be here."

"I see you guys are already extending Y/N a warm welcome to the best team in this competition." A raspy voice says from behind me, causing me to jump in fright. I quickly spin around to see the Camila Cabello holding her stomach in laughter.

"Sorry Y/N, didn't mean to scare you there." She says.

"It's alright, but it's an honour to meet you."

"I take it you know I am then?" Camila says, causing the room to fill with chuckles and me to nod shyly.

"Yes, big fan."

"Aww, thank you. That means a lot to me. But, uh, Hailee has asked to me to let you know what's going to happen next. So here's the short version, all the teams will go through the battle round and those contestants that were saved with a steal will battle against one another, with winner being decided by audience and moving on. Basically, you're not out of the woods yet. Thus, Hailee has chosen for you to sing Piece By Piece by Kelly Clarkson." Camila states.

"Got it. How much time do I have?"

"No pressure, but you have until six tonight." Camila says like its no big deal.

"Wow, short notice much?"

"Sorry Y/N, Hailee's words, not mine." I nod and pull up the lyrics on my phone before Mila leads me an empty practice room where Meg was waiting.

"Good luck Y/N. I look forward to hearing your rendition." I wave to Mila as she heads out.

"What happened out there Y/N?" Meg asks, crossing her arms.

"I don't know, I freaked out I guess." I say.

"Wait, so you don't freak out when you ask Hailee for her number, but you get nervous when you're on stage? Who are you and where is my best friend? Can I have her back please?" I laugh and point to myself.