Demi POV

Demi Lovato had had it for today. When she signed up to be a judge at the X Factor she hadn't expected that there would be so many people who couldn't sing. People being upset and telling her that she couldn't sing, because they were angry and she seems to be an easy victim. But worse than that was when people started crying, it was heartbreaking. Who was she to crush down their dreams? It made her feel terrible. Just like the last guy. He wasn't a very good singer, that was for sure. But what Simon just said was so mean. Of course he couldn't go through but Simon could have let him down more easily. But Simon wasn't like that, not for anyone. And she had to admit, she was getting tired and being nice to people was getting really hard.

Then three enthusiastic boys came on stage. They were so cute, Demi thought. She hoped they were good because another bad additions would make her go crazy and without a doubt. She would scream at that person, even if they were as cute as the three boys in front of her.

'What's the name of the group?' L.A. asked, starting right away.
'We're called Emblem3' said the guy standing in the middle. Wearing a cute lean back cap.
'Individual names, please' L.A. asked.
'My name is Wes.' Said the guy with the cap.
'My name is Drew.' Said the muscled guy on the right.
'My name is Keaton.' Said the youngest guy on the left.
'Age, please.' Said L.A. He wasn't much for talking today.
'I'm eighteen.' Wes started again.
'Nineteen.' Said Drew
'Fifteen.' Said Keaton. The audience went crazy hearing that. Being the youngest was a plus point for a lot of girls. Demi wasn't surprised of the way the audience reacted. If she hadn't been on the jury she would do the same.
'Okay, what are you going to sing?' Asked L.A.
Again Wes started talking. Maybe they planned that or he was always the talker of the group.
'We're going to sing an original song. It's called Sunset Boulevard. It's actually written by this guy,' touching his friend Drew on the back.

The judges exchanged a look. A look that meant: this isn't going to end well. Original songs almost never worked. Normally you're trying to convince the jury that you're a good singer, but with an original song you also have to convince them the song is good. If the song is bad the jury will get annoyed, that's the end of the audition, even if your voice is beautiful.

'Is it a hit?' L.A. asked.
'Yeah, I'd like to think so', Wes answered confident.
'It better be' L.A. said harsh 'If you're going to go out and sing a song we don't know it better be good.'
There was an awkward silence after that sentence. It made the boys doubt their decision. They loved the song. It was relaxed exactly what they stood for. But what if the jury didn't like it, it would be over.
'Good luck to you.' L.A. finally said, breaking the awkward silence.

The music started playing. The beat was relaxed and when they sang their first line the audience already started screaming and not much later they were standing. The song was amazing Demi thought. It was exactly what she needed after this long day. Something happy, cheering and most of all great. That was what they were. Even L.A. started moving on the beat and no one could keep a grumpy face during the song. They made joke in the songs and danced a little bit. The whole ground went crazy and for a song they that didn't know that didn't happen very often. When Wesley's eyes contacted Demi's she couldn't help but felt herself melt a little bit inside.

When the music stopped the boys thanked the audience like a million times. After that L.A. started talking.
'You know what, I you don't like you', Demi saw their happy faces fall. But she know L.A. well enough the know that he had more to say. And he did. 'I love you!'
The band jump from excitement. It was amazing seeing those guys so cheerful. It made the whole room light up, Demi thought. Britney also said they did an amazing job and then it was time for Demi to speak.
'You guys are so cute.' she started.
'We think your cute.' the guys replied immediately.
'Ah, thanks.' Demi giggled.
'No!' Simon said in a strict voice, pointing his finger to Demi. 'Barrier.'

Everybody started laughing, including Demi. Simon always joked about her staying professional. No matter how cute the contestants were. Demi liked flirting with them, just to annoy Simon. Of course she was going to stay professional. Even these cute faces couldn't change that.

I hope you guys like it. Let me know what you think. Next chapter will be soon. x