PLEASE READ: So this chapter happens at Judges Houses. and as a directioner everyone know the significance of this place. Please enjoy and comment xx
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My heart was beating out of my chest. I could feel the pounding in my head as he drew out his decision. I draped my arm over Niall's side. I could hear him breathing just as heavy, if not heavier than myself. My eyes were glued to Simon's. Our fate was being held in his hands. I held my lips tightly as he explained how much of a risk we were to take on. He had put us together at Bootcamp, but it was difficult to determine how the public would respond. I looked down the line at the rest of the boys. Liam looked positively terrified. Zayn looked calm as usual. Louis looked in pain; the sea urchin really did a number on his foot. He was wincing as he supported his weight on Niall and Zayn's shoulders. I could feel the sun beating down on my neck. I was so desperate to hear the verdict. Were we through or not?
"Guys," Simon paused. I furrowed my brows as I anxiously waited to hear the answer. "I've gone with my heart, you're through."
I didn't even have time to process what had just happened. I immediately took off into a huge hug with the boys. We had only just met, but I considered them to be some of the closest friends I had ever made. They were going through the same thing as me, we were the only ones. It gave us a common goal to strive for. I pulled Niall in with me as my voice embarrassingly squealed in joy.
I ducked out of the hug and ran over to Simon. He took me openly into a hug as my voice squeaked again. Damn puberty. He was smiling and congratulating us, it made me feel amazing, like we could actually do well in this competition. I was trapped as the rest of the boys joined in to give Simon a group hug. I could tell our relationship with Simon was going to be incredible; he was the pinnacle of the music industry, who wouldn't want to work with Simon?
I had never felt so many emotions at once. I felt overjoyed and relieved and nervous all at the same time. It brought me to tears. I saw Liam also wipe a few tears off of his cheeks. Thank God I wasn't alone in this. I put my arm up to my eyes as I tried to dry them.
I couldn't believe we were finalists on the X factor. This was a dream come true.
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"Harry," I felt someone pulling on my elbow. I tried to brush it off. This was the first time in a week that I actually felt relaxed. Everyday up to our performance for Simon and Sinnitta, we rehearsed all day long. During the night, we would sneak out of our hotel room and go to the beach. We even got in a bit of trouble for throwing a pizza into the pool. We're boys; it was only expected of us. We were the youngest as well it was our job to keep everyone entertained. "Seriously mate, wake up, we're gonna land soon." I regretfully opened my eyes and saw Louis staring down at me. "We are going to land in fifteen minutes."
I readjusted in my seat. I pulled my body up from its slumped over state. I don't know what it is about airplane seats, but I found them to be quite comfortable. I always managed to fall asleep during a flight, tonight was no exception.
The plane ride from Marbella to London wasn't too long, but I slept for the majority of it. From what I heard Zayn also indulged on a bit of sleep. Niall and Louis are far too energetic to actually fall asleep, so it can only be assumed that they stayed awake. Liam, being the sensible boy that he is, stayed up to contact his family. I wonder how much an in-air call must cost.
"Ruth, I'll call you in a bit, once we land...No we have to turn off cellphones now...we are staying the weekend in London...Simon set it up...okay I seriously need to go...love you, bye."
Liam finally hung up the phone. The cabin got extremely quiet before the flight attendant's soothing voice came over the P.A. system.
"Ladies and gentlemen, we are about to start our descent into Heathrow International Airport. If you could please remain seated for the duration of the flight, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for flying with British Airways and have a good weekend."
