Niall's Pov:

I couldn't explain how happy I was to have my best friend back.

I couldn't explain how happy I was to get that weight lifted off my shoulders.

But I also couldn't explain how painful it was to know she wouldn't be here anymore.

I just couldn't believe it. In my opinion, she should've gotten to the finals because her voice was amazing.

She could hit those really high notes and all.

Suddenly, I was snapped out of my thoughts because I realized how close we were.

Our lips were just inches apart.

I had this odd sudden temptation to just lean in and kiss her.

But no, I didn't like her. Not romantically at least. She was just my best friend.

Besides, she'd think I'm a freak if I just randomly kiss her and it would just make things awkward.

Awh come on, don't lie to yourself. You clearly like her.

No I don't! She's just my best friend.

Liar.

Shut up.

Ugh what is wrong with me?

Am I seriously having an argument with myself?

Yes.

Just shut up, whoever you are.

I'm your concience you moron.

Suddenly someone barged into the room, and Taylor and me quickly moved away from each other.

"Are you okay?" Cher asked Taylor.

"Yes, I'm perfectly fine." She said, smiling at me.

"I see you guys are okay now.." Cher said, raising and eye brow suspiciously while a mischevious smirk made its way to her face.

"Yeah, we are." Taylor said and I stood up.

"Well I'll leave you two to talk or whatever girls do." I said and they both laughed.

"Okay, bye Niall." They both said at the same time and I exited the room.

I hadn't noticed I was smiling like an idiot until Louis pointed it out.

"Aye lads, look. Nialler over here has got some interesting things to tell us."

"What?" The rest of the boys said.

"Yeh, look at the idiotic smile spread across his face." Louis said, smirking.

I rolled my eyes.

"Nothing happened." I lied and they all gave me looks.

"You really expect us to believe that?" Zayn asked incredulously and I shrugged.

"Nothing important. Taylor and me just sorted things out, that's all." I said nonchalantly and they all smiled sheepishly at me.

It was kinda creepy, really.

"Niall and Taylor sitting on a tree, K-I-S-S-" They all started.

"Oh shut up." I said, laughing.

"Well now what?" Liam asked and I frowned.

"What do you mean?" I asked.

"Oh you know exactly what he means Niall. Stop acting like a blonde." Harry said and I gave him a look.

"I don't know. I mean, she's leaving the competition." I said and then we all just stood there in deep thought.

I secretly hoped one of us came up with an idea because there was no way I was loosing my best friend again.

Suddenly, Louis spoke.

"I've got a plan."

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Taylor's Pov:

"No he doesn't." I argued and Cher threw her hands up in frustration.

"Are you blind woman?! He's in love with you!" She said and I gave her a look.

"Being in love is a very strong feeling in which both people have to participate in.And clearly none of us are participating in it!" I said.

She sighed.

"Fine but he really really likes you." She tried but I just rolled my eyes and kept on folding my clothes.

"No he doesn't. We are just friends. So now help me pack or get out." I said bluntly and he groaned.

"Fine..." She mumbled and we kept packing.

"But just so you know, the UK sucks." Cher randomly said and I laughed at her random comment.

"What do you mean?" I asked, a smile on my face.

"Because they didn't vote for you. You are so much better than Matt." She said and I shrugged.

There had always been tough competition between Rebecca, Matt, Cher, the boys and me.

But clearly we all now know who was the worst out of those five.

Me.

"I bet Simon will sign you anyways. It'd be a waste. Besides, he probably knows there's some other record labels out there who want you too so he'll sign you." She said while putting a white lace shirt inside my suitcase.

"Hey where'd you find that shirt?! I couldn't find it anywhere." I said.

"Oh yeah, you let me borrow it and when I went to wash our clothes I forgot it in the laundry and just now remembered." She admitted and I just shook my head.

"Oh Cher..I'm gonna miss you." I said smiling sadly.

She mirrored my smile.

"Me too TayTay." She said, using my goofy nickname. "But Simon will keep you on his list..." She said finally.

"I'll keep me fingers crossed on that." I said.

After that, we just focused on packing my bags.

We finished hours later and then went to the dining room, where there would be a goodbye dinner for me.

Everyone was already there.

The judges, the contestants and even some of the dancers I had become friends with.

I smiled at the sight of Danielle and Liam sitting by each other.

I really shipped them.

They all cheered when we entered the room.

"Hello Taylor. Take a seat over here." Simon said, motioning to the seat next to him.

I did as I was told and looked around.

I analyzed it all for a second.

I thought about all the fun times. The rush of adrenaline when I'd get on that stage and sing my heart out.

The amazing feeling of passing on to the next round every week.

The fans. Oh, the fans were amazing. They were so supportive.

But it was all gone now.

No more of the stage excitement.

No more fun times with these people.

No more X-Factor.

We all ate and talked about everything that we had been through.

After we were all done, Simon spoke.

"It was amazing to have Taylor here with us. We had great times, you are an amazing, talented young lady and I promise this isn't the end." He said and I smiled.

"Thank you so much to all of you for giving me the opportunity to have such an amazing expirience. I will never forget you guys." I said honestly.

After that, we all hugged one more time and before I knew it, my parents were here to pick me up.

I smiled sadly and started walking away.

Just as I was walking out the doors, I heard Niall call my name.

"Taylor wait!" He said and ran over to me

"Yeah?" I asked and he took out an envelope out of his pocket.

I looked at it and he handed it to me.

"Just read it and call me after you have done so." He said and I nodded.

"Okay. Bye, I'll miss ya." I said and we hugged for the longest time.

And even that wasn't long enough.

We pulled away and I waved.

"Bye Tay." He said.

I smiled teasingly.

"Bye idiot." I said and he smiled goofily.

It was then that I realized maybe I hadn't lost it all just yet.

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