This fic takes place a few weeks after the final of The X-Factor Australia 2013.

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BEEP. BEEP. BEEP.

Jai slammed his hand on his alarm clock, silencing its incessant droning. 'I didn't set an alarm, must've been mum,' he thought to himself. Ever since coming third on The X-Factor a few weeks ago, all Jai did was mope in his bed. He had worked so hard to get into the final and, knowing his looks had secured him the teen-girl vote, was sure he was going to win. The winner was off jet-setting around the world while he was back in his hometown, back to his old life; he was the talk of the country, now everyone had forgotten about him. Jai sighed deeply at the thought of another boring day of his boring life before rolling over and pulling the covers over his head, returning to slumber.

RING RING. RING RING. RING RING.

"Hello?" asked Jai's mum, answering the phone.

"Hello, ma'am. Is this the home of Jai Waetford?" replied the voice on the other end of the line.

"Yes."

"I'm calling on behalf of Justin Bieber. He saw your son on The X-Factor and was very impressed. He wants to meet him tonight before his show."

"Oh my," started Jai's mum, the excitement clear in her voice, "Jai will be so thrilled!"

"I'm sure he will. Please drop him off as soon as possible at the Hilton downtown. Justin has a show tonight and needs to prepare."

"We'll be there ASAP. Thank you so much!" Jai's mum put the phone down and ran to her son's room. "Jai. Jai. Wake up, honey!" she exclaimed.

"Mmm," groaned Jai, stirring in his bed, "what is it, Mum?"

"You're never going to believe this. Justin Bieber's team just called." Jai's eyes flew open.

"What?" he said, sitting up in his bed.

"Justin wants to meet you." Jai rolled his eyes in response.

"Mum, I'm pretty sure it's a prank."

"No. They told me to bring you to the Hilton downtown, right next to the arena."

'He does have a show tonight,' thought Jai, wanting so much to believe it to be true.

"I know I'm being a bit naïve, but what's the harm in going?"

"I guess. Okay, let's do it!" proclaimed Jai, deciding he couldn't pass up any opportunity to meet his idol.

"Great! They want you to be there right now so get dressed quickly." Jai threw his duvet aside as he ran past him mum to the bathroom.

It was only a short ride to the hotel. Jai was so excited; he couldn't believe he was finally going to meet Justin Bieber. He had dreamed of this day for as long as he could remember. Justin had been such an inspiration for him and was one of the reasons he started singing in the first place.

"I can't believe it mum, it's really happening," said Jai excitedly as his mum pulled into the car park.

"I know son, I'm so happy for you," she replied. "Are you ready?"

"I don't know; I feel so nervous."

"You'll be fine. Now let's go, I'm sure Justin's very busy." They exited the car and walked through the huge revolving doors to the hotel's main lobby. Jai missed the life of luxury he had become accustomed to while on The X-Factor.

"You're Jai, right?" said a burly man, stopping them in their tracks.

"Y—Yeah," Jai replied shyly.

"Good. You better come with me, Justin's waiting." The bodyguard led Jai and his mum to the exclusive elevator for the penthouse suite. "Sorry ma'am, you're gonna have to stay here. It shouldn't be long, Justin's got to prep for his show tonight. But here, take this card. Feel free to enjoy lunch at the hotel restaurant, it's on Justin."

"Ooh, how generous. Have fun, Jai!" she said, taking the card and waving as the guard whisked Jai away into the elevator. He still couldn't believe it; he was literally minutes away from meeting his idol. 'What should I say, what should I do?' wondered Jai.

DING.

"We're here," said the guard, interrupting Jai's thoughts. The elevator doors opened revealing a short corridor and a hotel room door. "Go on then," said the guard, "just go knock on the door, Justin will be right with you." Jai gulped, the moment had finally arrived. He slowly walked down the hallway, the elevator closing shut behind him. He approached the heavily-adorned door, took a deep breath and daintily knocked it twice.

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