Chapter 3

When the event ended, Simon and the boys greeted me.

"In all my years of judging TV shows and signing acts, you were one of the best I have ever seen." Said Simon.

"Thank you that means so much to me." I smiled at him.

I noticed the curly haired one; he didn't look at me. I wonder what his problem is.

"Hey curly, you look like your going to throw up and I am the one who cleans these floors so watch it." I said with a slight laugh.

All the other boys laughed and introduced themselves. The one in stripes said his name was Louis. The Irish one was Niall who was very cute and his accent was so hot. Liam was the cute dirty blonde one. He kissed my hand; I could tell he is the harmless gentleman of the group. Next to him was the guy with the big hair and emerald green eyes. I felt myself getting lost in them, but soon shook my head and tried to concentrate.

He blushed and looked at the ground, "I'm Harry." I shook his hand, holding on a little longer than I should have. I soon noticed everyone watching us so I quickly let go and I could feel my face getting hotter. Last but not least the guy with Elvis hair who said his name was Zayn. I gave him a light wave.

"So what happens now? Where do I have to go or sign? When do we leave? I need some details." Simon nodded and handed me a paper to sign.

"We leave tonight so the boys will drive you home and help you pack while I set some things up at the studio." Great these guys get to come to my house. Yay.

My eyes wondered to Maddie, who was standing by the stage the whole time. Her eyes were on the floor, a frown forming on her lips. I treaded over to her, gently touching her arm.

"Hey"

She looked up, "Hey…so your really leaving?"

I bite my lip, "Yeah, I am"

Maddie's eyes are back on the ground, "Oh…"

I sigh, running a hand through my hair. I hated seeing her down like this and I knew I was her only friend here. She would get torn apart if she were left alone.

"Maddie," I started. "How would you like to come with us?"

Her eyes shot up, widen with surprise. "Really?"

I looked at Simon who immediately nodded his head in approval. I flashed him a smile before turning back to her. "Yeah I want you to come."

Maddie's arms were around me in seconds and she whispered a thank you in my ear. The band smiled before leading us out to a black Hummer with Louis in the driver seat, Liam next to him, Niall and Zayn in the middle, and Harry in the middle of Maddie and I. I gave them the address to my house and soon we were off.

When we got to my house, the boy's mouths practically dropped. My house is a small, dirty, one and floored. We walked inside and luckily no one was home. I led them all into my small room. Strips of worn out wallpaper hung on the wall, also displaying old posters of rock bands. The bed was a single, misshapen and not very comfortable. I pulled out a few bags, stuffing it with clothes, bathroom utensils, and some memorable pictures.

I realized I left something in my sister's room so I told the boys I would be right back and went next door. I grabbed what I needed and as I was about to walk out I heard someone crying. I called the guys in and they looked shocked.

"What?" I asked, suspiciously.

"I thought you didn't know of us?" Louis said.

"I don't." I said, raising an eyebrow. They all pointed at the wall. When I looked up I saw like twenty pictures of them from magazines.

"Huh, I am dead serious I have never seen that before ever. I guess I just don't come in here often."

The crying got louder and I heard a weak voice say, "Ashie"

Only my little sister called me that. I saw her blankets move, in a swift motion I lifted the blankets to find Jade curled in a bag, shaking and crying.

"Oh my gosh! Jade what happened? Why is your face bruised?"

Her cry's settled for minute, lifting herself onto her elbows. "Mommy and daddy were fighting. I walked out of my room and I asked daddy what was going on and h-he just hit me. I fell on the floor and fainted when I got back to my room." The tears start to spill from her eyes again.

"He hit you again, Jade?" She lightly nodded.

"How come when he does it to you he takes your clothes off first?" The boys looked at me confused and I tried to change the subject.

"Come on let's go clean up your cuts. Meet me in the bathroom ok sweetie?" She nodded and left the room. The boys looked at me like they did not know what to say. I just left the room to help my sister when I heard my parents come home. I told Jade to hide in her room and I warned the boys to hide behind a big wall where they could peak out if I needed help.

Joanne walked in, beaten and drunk she said "Oh hey, your home again. Yay." Her speech was slurred and her head bobbed to the side.

I didn't care that she was here, what scared me was Dennis, my foster father. He came in yelling, basically at nothing. His drunken state was much worse than Joanne.

"There is my pretty flower." He said, unbuttoning my shirt and pressing me against the wall.

"No, Dennis! Stop! Get off me!" He threw my shirt to the floor and started to pull of my shorts. He covered my mouth and lifted me a foot off of the floor by my neck; I couldn't breathe. I tried to scream but his hold clenched tighter around my throat. Dennis was about to pull off my underwear when the guys jumped out and knocked him off of me. I fell on the ground, half blacked out. Louis and Liam helped me to my room, setting me on the bed and handing me a flannel shirt and jeans.

"Guys, don't feel bad. It happens all the time. I am glad you guys were here, thank you." They hugged me, but I squealed because I had bruises everywhere.

"Thank you for saving me from this life. I have been repeatedly abused since I was kid. Welcome to my life. Are you guys sure you still want me on your tour now?" I asked when all the guys and Maddie came in.

They all hugged me and said "Of course we do were glad to get you out of here and help you with your career." I have never been this happy. Its finally time for me to have a decent life.