Taylor's Pov:

Breathe in, breathe out.

Calm down.

Just stay calm and no matter what happens do NOT cry.

"And the contestants going on to the next round are..." The host said and I bit my lip.

There is only five of us left and I don't know how to react.

I honestly never thought I'd make it this far, and now that I have, the pressure and nerves are too much to handle.

If they don't call my name, I'm officially done.

"One Direction..." They started and I kinda spaced out after that.

I didn't want to even hear the people that were going to get through.

I cn't believe that this is happening.

What if I loose?

This is just plain mean and unfair.

You work so hard just to find out all your hard work goes to waste simply because you weren't good enough.

That all your work was just-

"And Cher Lloyd." The host said and I realized I was the only standing on the stage.

I tried to swallow the knot in my throat but it didn't work.

I felt the tears just spill out of my eyes.

This can't be happening.

Now I'll never have a chance to fulfill my dreams or fix things with Niall...

Great. What a wonderful life I have...

I looked at the judges who looked at me with sad eyes.

"It was so great having you Taylor. But I am sure this is not the end. You have so mcuh talent." Simon said and I smiled a fake smile.

Yeah right...if I had that much talent I woudln't be leaving now would I?

No.

"Is there something you would like to say to everyone?" The host asked me and I smiled.

A real smile this time.

"I would like to thank everyone out there who voted for me because I would've never gotten this far without you! Thank you to my mentor for teaching me so much and giving me this opportunity." I said and they all cheered.

I walked off the stage and went backstage.

The One Direction boys and Cher immeditaley came over and hugged me.

Except Niall of course..

"Taylor, I am going to miss you so much!" Cher said, as pulled away from the hug.

I smiled sadly at everyone.

"Well, I'm just really happy for you guys! I know you'll get far." I said and they all smiled.

"You will too! You heard Simon!" Liam said and I shrugged.

"Maybe.." I said and then walked away from everyone.

I went back to my room and after a few minutes of being there someone knocked the door.

Probably Cher...

"Come in." I said, while packing my bags.

Someone came in but I didn't bother to look up.

I just wanted to pack all of this and get it over with.

"Hey..." They said and my head immediately shot up to meet the blue eyes of the Irish boy.

I tucked in a strand of hair behind my ear quickly and sat up staright.

"Oh uh hi." I said.

"Uh can I sit down?" He asked, motionng to the bed.

I started pinching my leg without him noticing, just to make sure this wasn't a dream...

I don't think it was....

"Yeah sure." I said, trying to keep my cool.

The truth is that as much as I lied to lie to myself, I knew I missed Niall a bit.

Oh no, not a bit, I missed him like heck.

"I'm sorry." He said and I looked up to meet those beautiful crystal blue eyes.

"Gosh, I'm sorry for being such an idiot. For being a jerk and never fixing things! Dang it, I should've just talked to you before and now it's too late! I could've sworn you'd at least get to the finals!" He said, frustration written all over his face.

I suddenly realized he was crying.

And then I felt a tear roll down my cheek.

"I-I just miss you so much Taylor! I know I screwed it all up but please forgive me. I never meant to ruin our friendship." He said and I smiled.

"Niall I know exactly what had happened and I was just stupid. I should be sorry. I miss you so much too." I admitted and his smiled as if I had just said he had won this competition.

It was a wonderful smile. Even though hid teeth were crooked, somehow he still managed to look so...perfect.

"So are we okay?" He asked and I nodded, smiling widely.

Suddenly he hugged me and I hugged him back.

It was good to know that I had gotten my best friend back.

As we pulled away, we just sat there.

It was then I noticed how close we were.

His eyes flickered down to my lips.

We started getting closer and closer, and just as our lips were about to touch someone barged in the room and we both quickly got away from each other.

"Are you okay Taylor?" Cher asked, her eyes kind.

I smiled.

No, you just interrupted us!

"Yes, I'm perfectly fine."

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