Complications (One Direction/Harry Styles) *COMPLETED*

Chapter 13

Isla's P.O.V

"Louis? I'm scared." I said. He had a list of 4 songs I was singing back up to. I was familiar with them all so I knew when I was supposed to sing. I was scared. I have really bad stage fright. When I was in school my verbal pier assessments were in private with the teacher. If I did it in front of class I would stand there shaking and stuttering. That was only a class of 31. Now I had to go up in front of 23,000 people. "Louis." I said again. He looked up at me. I felt tears threatening to fall down my face.

"Isla, listen." Louis said. "I knew 3 days ago that Dina wasn't going to make it." He put a hand on my shoulder. I stared at him in shock. "I knew you were amazing at singing and dancing. That's why I asked." I gave a sort of nervous smile. "But I'm not ready to go up in front of thousands of people." I said. He smiled and hugged me. "I wouldn't have asked if I didn't think you were ready. I told you this morning to wait to see what I had for you." I remembered what he said when he saw me dancing; 'Wait until you see what I have in store for you.' I giggled at the thought. He was right. I would be fine.

Kiss Me - Ed Sheeran

Troublemaker - Olly Murs

Stronger - Kelly Clarkson

No Regrets - Dappy

These were the songs that were going to be sang by the opening performance. I was stood back stage with 2 girls. "Are you the back-up singers?" I asked. They both nodded. One of them extended an arm and said, "Hi. I'm Ella and this is Annie." I shook her had and did the same with Annie. Then I replied, "My name is Isla. I'm kinda filling in for Dina." They nodded their heads. "First time on stage?" Annie asked. I nodded. Ella gave me a hug and said, "Don't worry. Me to!" I was relieved to hear that. I asked them, "Are you dancers as well?" When they said yeah I was over the moon. I felt much more comfortable with them there.

The band was all set up and the singer was stood by his mic getting ready. Annie, Ella and I walked over to our posts. Josh was on drums, and I was getting nervous again. When I walked over Niall was stood by a mic. "Isla. You stand by here. Ella, you stand in the middle. And Annie, you go closet to the front." We all nodded. As I got into place Niall said, "I placed you here for 2 reasons. 1) So you can get comfort from familiar faces." He said. I looked straight on and saw I could see directly back stage. I nodded and he carried on, "2) A familiar face is right next to you." He said winking. I noticed that our mics were close to the drums. Josh was on the drums. He put me there so Josh could comfort me! "Thanks Nialler." I said hugging him.

"30 seconds people!" Someone shouted from the side of the stage. "Good luck." Niall said before running off. We hadn't even started yet, but the sound of the crowd was already rattling me.

Josh's P.O.V

I looked over at Isla. She was already starting to shake dramatically.I was worried for her. There was 10 seconds left. "Isla. When you get nervous, look at me." I said placing my hand on hers. She smiled and mouthed, 'thank you'. I nodded and smiled back. "3....2....1!" The curtains opened and the guitarist started playing.

Isla's P.O.V

After Josh had said that, I calmed down. And the instant his hand touched the back of mine I was filled with his confidence. Louis knew I could do this. The other boys knew I could do this. Management knew I could do this. Josh knows I can do this. Which means I know I can do this. "3....2....1!" And the guitarist started. Josh wasn't long after with the beat and then the main singer was off. I took a few deep breaths, and started singing with Annie and Ella.

Zayn's P.O.V

Louis came over and stood by me. I was watching the show, but was concentrating on Isla. She was really good at singing, and I couldn't wait for her to start dancing. "Zayn, mate." Louis shook my arm. I must have been out of it. "What Louis?" I asked a bit sharper than I meant to. He looked a little taken back but carried on. "I need you to announce that we will be adding another song to the opening act. But our current singer isn't going to be singing." I nodded then thought. I looked at Louis and said, "Then who is the singer going to be?" He nodded over towards Isla. My mouth opened wide and I stared at her.

Isla's P.O.V

During the first song and 'Troublemaker' I gained a lot of confidence. I was actually enjoying myself. The only times I looked at Josh was because he was so sexy on the drums. I looked back stage and saw Louis and Zayn talking. Zayn had been watching me for ages. I wonder if he likes me? I think I'm going to tare this band apart. Not intentionally, but if they all fall for me like Niall and Liam did, then there's going to be disaster! Then I saw Zayn's jaw drop. He was staring straight at me. I wanted to know badly what was going on, but I was on the freaking stage, I couldn't!

We got through the next 2 songs easy enough. We were all getting ready to leave the stage when Zayn came running on. "Hey everyone!" He shouted into the mic. He got thousands of screams. "We have a surprise guest tonight!" He shouted again. If it was even possible he got even more screams. "Well, it's a surprise to the surprise guest tonight as well. Everyone, welcome Isla Quinn!" My mouth dropped open. So that's what Louis and Zayn were talking about earlier!

I slowly walked over to Zayn. "I don't think I can do this. I can barley think of dancing with people. Never mind singing alone. Please Zayn. Anyway, I don't think I'm worthy to open for you guys." I was begging him not to make me go up. He put his hand to his ear then smiled. "Okay guys!" He shouted. "Isla is a bit shy, she also doesn't think shes worthy for opening for us. It's up to you guys if you want her to sing! Scream if you want Isla!" And at that there were even more screaming than when Zayn came on the stage. "Your welcome." He sarcastically said. I punched his arm. "You singing Jar Of Hearts." I smiled. My favorite song. At least I knew the words.

"Hey guys!" I said into the microphone. I had a lot of screams. I was already gaining more confidence. "Who wants to hear a song?" I shouted and got even more screams back. I was enjoying this a lot. "If it's alright with you I'm going to sing Jar Of Hearts. Sound good?" I asked, and got thousands of screams. I turned around and nodded to Josh who nodded to the guitarist to start playing.

No, I can't take one more step towards you

'Cause all that's waiting is regret

Don't you know I'm not your ghost anymore

You lost the love I loved the most

I learned to live half alive

And now you want me one more time

I got to the chorus;

And who do you think you are?

Runnin' 'round leaving scars

Collecting your jar of hearts

And tearing love apart

You're gonna catch a cold

From the ice inside your soul

So don't come back for me

Who do you think you are?

By now everyone was singing along and enojying themselves, considering it is a sad song. I was also enjoying myself. I wanted to carry on singing when the song ended. I wanted to stay on stage. When I finished everyone cheered for me and I ran off stage. I went and got dressed and ran back up to the stage. I got into possition by the other girls. One Direction ran out through the curtains and thousands of girls screamed. It was amazing what 5 ordinary boys could do. But then I remembered that they are famous. Not normal to millions of people. But always normal to me.