AUTHOR: Hannah

FIC DISCLAIMER: This story is for entertainment purposes only. Any link to real characters is purely fictional. Any reference to Take That or their families, and any event, location that may fit their real locations or connection between them and the fictional characters is purely coincidental. The copyright for this story and their own characters belong to the author. Please do not steal/copy or use them without express permission of the writer.

SETTING: Anywhere and everywhere

AUTHOR'S NOTES: Jason Orange (of Take That fame) is my true love and fic about him is one of the bestest forms. I just hope you guys like it. I decided to go a little random with this one but anyhow, here goes.

Introduction

Would I ever have dreamed of this moment actually becoming a reality? Truthfully, no...

"It's time," my mum said. I felt like I was about to throw up. What was I thinking? I couldn't go in there!! Not only was I facing the four main judges and 2000 people in the audience, but my absolute all time favourite band ever, Take that were there too!!

"I can't do it, mum!!" I whispered. I couldn't get my words out properly. I saw the producer looking at me because it was my time to shine. Dermot O'Leary was waiting to have a chat with me before I went on stage. Gulping, I stepped forward into the view of the camera.

"Nervous?" Dermot asked. I nodded, shyly.

"A little," I replied, nerves clearly evident in my tone. Dermot smiled at me.

"You'll be fine! Go get 'em, sweetie!" he said, encouragingly. With one last look at my mum, I took the microphone from the producer and stepped out onto the stage…

Chapter 1 - The Discovery of a New Love

Stepping out into the bright lights, the crowd applauding politely, I stood in the middle of the stage, staring directly into the eyes of one Mr. Jason Orange. He was, after all, my favourite member of Take That. Then, Simon Cowell started to speak. I looked at him and my legs suddenly felt like jelly.

"Hannah, is it? How old are you, Hannah?" he asked, shortly.

"Umm… I'm 19," I replied, but so quietly. I was well aware of the 2000 or so pairs of eyes on me. I felt faint and I wanted to throw up there and then at the thought of what I was doing.

"And what song are you going to be singing for us today?" Simon asked. Gulping, I replied.

"I was going to sing Torn by Natalie Imbruglia," I whispered. I couldn't believe how nerve-wracking this was. I continued to speak. "But in honour of our wonderful guest judges," I smiled at the boys, who returned the gesture. "I've decided to sing A Million Love Songs." I took another look around the audience and I remember feeling rather queasy.

I barely remember much after that. I just remember waking up backstage with Jason kneeling down on one side of me, my mum kneeling by my feet, Mark kneeling on my other side and a medic talking to me. Everything was such a blur.

"Are you alright?" came the soft voice of Jason, the voice I'd come to love so much. Trying to sit up, I felt a hand, Jason's, on my right shoulder keeping me down. I listened as the medic talked to me about the after effects of fainting but I didn't care. I felt so embarrassed. I'd actually fainted in front of 2000 people without even singing a single note. I could hear the voices of a lot of other people in the background, including Gary and Howard.

"Wh… What happened?" I muttered, knowing full well what had just taken place.

"Well," came the sweet voice of little Markie, also my favourite member of the band. "You fainted. I think it musta been from the nerves," he continued. I could feel myself blushing and tears threatened to spill from my eyes. I started to sit up and the boys let me. I looked at my mum and I could see she felt so sorry for me and what had happened.

That did it. I couldn't stop myself and I just started bawling my eyes out in embarrassment. Jason looked at Mark and then to the other guys before pulling me into a hug. I almost chocked on my own sobs because I couldn't believe what was actually happening. Jason Orange…. THE Jason Orange was hugging me!!!! How did it come to this?

One minute I'd been standing in front of a crowd of people about to audition for the X Factor and now I was being hugged by Jason Orange!! His grip felt so comforting though. I felt safe in his arms and I soon enough stopped crying. I didn't want to let go of him though. I still couldn't believe my luck, but Jason was such a sweetie. I just stayed there holding him. When he finally realised I'd stopped crying (my mum knew I'd stopped a while ago but she didn't say anything because she knew this was one of my ultimate fantasies), he pulled away, smiling at me. I melted instantly and I could feel my cheeks burning with embarrassment once again. I saw a twinkle in Jay's eyes and then I realised that I'd not said a word since asking what had happened. Still amazed at who I was speaking to, I finally spoke.

"Umm… thanks, Jason. Markie… ummm… sorry. Mark," I said. I felt like such an idiot. I'd used Mark's pet name and realised too late. Mark looked a little embarrassed but nonetheless, he, too, smiled at my thanks. I returned the smile and started to stand up. My heart was racing at the thought of what people were going to say to me. I looked at my mum and knew she'd be thinking the same thing as me. I saw Dannii Minogue approaching me and felt so ashamed of my poor showing on stage.

Dannii looked very sympathetic and then she spoke to me. "I don't think this is the kind of career that you should be following, Hannah." I knew she was right, and I smiled weakly at her words.

"I was being stupid. I knew I could never face this," I replied, dully. Dannii smiled and then walked away to the other judges.

"You weren't being stupid. You just thought you could follow your dreams," Jay said, softly. He pulled me into another hug, and I kind of buried my head in his chest, grinning stupidly. No-one would believe my day when I told them.

"You should join us for a drink. Both of you," Mark said, smiling at both me and my mum. I pulled away from Jason's hug, and I choked at his words because I couldn't believe my ears.

"Ex… Excuse me?" I stuttered, unable to comprehend what Mark was asking. I thought I'd misheard him. He grinned at my reaction.

"Join us for a drink," Jason repeated the words his friend had just spoken. I stood there, dumbstruck. I couldn't believe how my day was going. I was trying to think of something to say. It was so obvious, but my mind had frozen. I couldn't remember how to speak properly, and my mum could tell I was in shock so she answered for me.

"We'd love to join you. At least I know Hannah will," she said. I saw out of the corner of my eye that she winked at Jason. I felt the heat coming from my burning cheeks. Jason was smiling, as Gary and Howard came over.

"How are you feeling?" Howard asked, concern all over his face. I was still blushing, but finally, I'd got the feeling back in my jaw and I could finally remember how to speak.

"Oh, well, I've been better like, but I'll survive, Dougie," I replied, and then I realised my mistake again. "Damn…" I muttered to myself. "Sorry. It's just easier to call you guys by your nicknames," I said, embarrassment all over my face (AGAIN!!).

"Ah well, don't worry yourself," Gary said, smiling. I could see my mum smiling. She knew this was my ultimate dream coming true.

"Well are we going for a drink or what then?" Mark piped up, and then I grinned.

"Sure!" I said, looking to my mum. "I'm so glad I got a bit dolled up for this audition," I said, laughing.

"You both look fine," Jason said. "Come on then. You can ride with us!" I wasn't entirely sure I could remember how to move my legs, but I did. I grinned at my mum as we followed the boys out of the theatre. I'd been the last auditionee that day. Jason and Mark put their arms around my shoulders and Gary and Howard did the same with my mum. I could see a hint of embarrassment in her face as the boys led us to their car…