Disclaimer: I do not own American Idol

A/N: This is a fic that I have posted on the american idol fanfiction site. I have just decided to post it here as well. This is a phil/jess fic.

Chapter 1

Phillip's POV

I saw her for the first time during hollywood week. I watched as she sang "Get Me Bodied" by Beyonce. She was petite and really cute. She had a lot of swag. She had an amazing voice.

When it was my turn to sing I looked for her face in the crowd. I wanted to sing to her. I wanted to make an impression. I wanted her to notice me.

After the first round, we were told to form groups. I was hoping she would be in my group but I had no such luck. She had a group already. And I was fortunate enough to be in a group with my best friend Heejun. Unfortunately, Ritchie was in our group as well and he was becoming a dictator. I saw her practicing with her group but I couldn't concentrate on her as my group was having problems as well. I noticed Heejun was getting frustrated. I tried to calm him down. And I briefly wondered if we would survive this round.

As the night wore on, I was getting tired. And I knew Heejun was at wit's end. After a few more hours we decided to call it a night. As I walked up with Heejun to our hotel room, I talked to him.

"Man, you need to put your differences aside." I said in a serious tone.

"Argh! But dude, Ritchie is so annoying." Heejun responded.

"I know that but for the sake of our group just do as he says. We both know he isn't going to budge." I said.

"Look, after this group round, you wont have to deal with Ritchie again, I promise." I added.

"All right, all right. I'll do it." Heejun says finally.

We arrive at our hotel room and we both collapse on our respective beds.

"Goodnight, man." I say.

"Goodnight, dude." Heejun replies.

I wake up early the next morning as my group still needs to do some last minute rehersal. I wake Heejun up and we both head downstairs. I find our groupmates and we quickly get to work. True to his word Heejun tolerates Ritchie and listens until I see him talking to the cameramen about Ritchie. I shoot him a look. I know Heejun hates Ritchie but he needed to cool it. We needed to get through this group round first.

And then before I knew it the time for rehersals were over. The group rounds were starting. Her group was before ours. I watched as she killed her solo and she was the only one from her group to go through to the next round. After a few more groups it was our turn. We killed it and we all made it through to the next round. I was happy. I look at Heejun and I notice that he's becoming emotional. I pat him on the back and I tell him to smile because he's through. I celebrate with Heejun for awhile and then we start preparing for the next round.

I saw again in the next round. She sang another great song. And to me she killed it yet again. I was in awe. I was on before Heejun. I sang "Wicked Game." by Chris Isaak. After my performance I watched as my best friend killed it on stage. I congratulated him on his performance as we waited for the results.

After everyone was done, we were separated into four groups and placed in four different rooms. Lucky for me, Heejun was in the same room. The waiting was agonizing. Unfortunately, she was in another room. So, I had no way of knowing if she was going to make through or not. I'd have to wait until all the results were given out. I sat next to Heejun and listened as he tried to ease the tension in the room. Another guy Heejun and I met, Colton was also in the room with us. Ritchie was in another room as well which was good for me and Heejun.

Hours later, the judges come in our room to deliver the news. We all made through to the next round. We all cheered. I hugged my best friend and grinned. I hugged Colton as well. Now, I wanted to find out if she made it. As it turns out we were in the first room. After awhile, all the rooms that made it through were let out to congratulate each other. I saw her then and I smiled. She made it as well. No sooner had we all congratulated each other when we were told that there was going to be an extra round. We needed to form groups again for Vegas round. I look at Heejun and we form a group without Ritchie since I promised Heejun that he would not have to deal with the cowboy again. I noticed that Ritchie was having trouble finding a group. I was hoping to have her in my group but as luck would have it, she had a group already.

We took a bus to Vegas. Heejun and I sat next to each other. Heejun was being his weird self, cracking jokes and telling random stories making everyone laugh.

In Vegas, Colton shared a room with me and Heejun. Our group killed it once again. We all went through. And once again Heejun became emotional. I hugged him tightly and patted his back. I watched Colton's group as well as her group. And when all the groups were done, we were all called back on stage. There were more cuts to be done. Colton, Heejun and I survived those cuts and of course so did she. Unfortunately, Colton's sister was cut and he took it hard. Colton was devastated and Heejun was trying to cheer him up. I patted his back and gave him some advice.

"It sucks. People going home. But that's the way it is. People will get cut. Only one person will become the next american idol." I said.

"So, why don't you dedicate your final performance to your sister?" I added.

"That's what I plan to do." Colton replied.

"I know. I hope one of us is the next american idol." Colton added.

"You mean, you don't care if you win or not?" Heejun asked.

"I'd love to win, don't get me wrong. But in the event that I don't, I'd still be happy if one of us would win." Colton clarified.

"Anything can happen. We haven't made the top 24 yet." I interjected.

"That's true. We still have our final solo's" Colton said.

"This day has been really taxing. We should all be getting some sleep as we have an early day tomorrow." I said.

"Especially, you." I added with a nod at Colton.

"I'm not sure if I'd be able to sleep at all." Colton said.

"Just try, ok. Goodnight guys." I said.

"Goodnight." They both replied.

The next morning, I get up and I look to see Heejun still asleep and Colton's bed empty. I wonder where the guy is. I head up to the roof deck to see if he is there. I find him sitting by the ledge. His head is bowed. I tap his shoulder as I plop down next to him. He looks at me.

"I had trouble sleeping last night." He said.

"And so, you came up here?" I asked.

"It's a nice place to think." He replied.

"I know you miss your sister but you should prepare for your final solo." I said to him.

"I know. I have a song in mind already. I plan to sing "Fix You" by Coldplay." He said.

"Good choice. Come on let's get ready." I said as I get up and pull Colton along with me.

Colton and I head back downstairs and on the way we run into Heejun. Then the three of us headed to the first floor ready to begin the day.

The first half of the day was spent rehersing. The second half of the day was spent doing the final solo. I sang "Nice and Slow" by Usher. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to watch anyone. Instead, after all the solo's, I sat in the holding room with everyone else waiting for the final result. Heejun was a nervous wreak. I assured him that he would make it. He was before me. I waited nervously outside as he went in. When Heejun came out and told me that he was through to the top 24, I hugged him tightly and told him, I told you so. Heejun was so emotional yet again. Colton came over and hugged Heejun and everyone else in the holding room stood up and clapped. I had to tell Heejun to smile. She is right after Heejun. I watch as she comes out with a smile. She made it as well. I watch as she hugs her family. I along with everyone else stand up and clap. Colton is before me as well. Heejun and I wait. Colton comes out with good news. I see him hug his family. Heejun and I go to him and give him a hug. The people in the holding room clap again.

Then after a few more people, it is my turn. I head inside. As I walk down toward the judges I'm nervous. I reflect on my hollywood experience so far. And as I sit in the chair, the judges start talking. My last performance is being played on the screen. I'm still nervous talking to them. I am so nervous, that it barely registers when they tell me that I'm in the top 24. I am floored. I almost fall over my seat in shock. I hug the judges and cry tears of joy. When I come out I tell everyone the good news. I hug my family first and then I see Colton and Heejun waiting. I hug both of them. I see the rest of the room has cheered and clapped. I am very happy and excited because I am in the top 24 with my two best friends Colton and Heejun and so is she. I couldn't wait for things to come.

A/N: There, I hope you guys like it. Please read and review.