Demi's POV

Today is the day the judges meet their category at the judges houses. Demi had no idea which category was waiting at for her. She hoped is weren't the over twenty-five's. She was afraid she couldn't relate to them, she was scared they might won't take her serious, because she is so young. She had heard that so many times, you're too young, you don't know anything about it. It was hard sometimes, living in a world where you weren't taken seriously. That's why she would like the teens, she knows what they are going through. Or maybe the young adults, because they were about her age which means she probably understands them better. And then there were the groups, she didn't quite know how she felt about this category. There were some amazing groups, but there also were groups who had just been put together by the judges. Those needed a lot of guiding, that she would love to do. But there is a big change they just don't work together and that would make her feel guilty. She is one of the people who put them together. And what if they just don't like each other? That would cause quite a drama and she wanted to focus on singing. Or it would be a great adventure to see and help those groups grow. If she got the groups, she had chosen the right person to help her make her choice. She'd taken Nick Jonas with her, to help her make the decisions.

'You ready?' Nick asked.
'No.' Demi replied directly.
'Come on', Nick said. 'You're going to do fine, they will love you.'
Demi bit her lip. She sings in front of more than thousand people, but when she has to meet ten people or something she almost pees her pants. Demi had always been insecure, went through a lot to hide it. Now she was finally doing better, but the insecurity was still there and probably always will.
Nick gave her a quick hug before she went inside.

When she walked into her living room everybody started screaming, jumping and hugging her. All the worries she had just a few seconds ago went away. Six faces looked at her, eyes full of hope and excitement, six young adults. Nobody, not even Simon could not be happy and cheery with this much excitement in the room, Demi thought. After a little more hugging Demi called Nick in, everybody started screaming again. Being a judge is not that good for your ears, Demi discovered. Now that everybody focused on Nick she had time to really look at the faces in front of her. They all had a lot of potential Demi thought. You had Paige, who already looked like a superstar. You had Willy Jones, who has an unique voice, a mix of country and R&B. Then you had Jillian, who Demi already connected with a little bit during the additions. And her friend Jennel, who was extremely cute but can also be hot and on fire, as she showed at her audition. There also was another Nick in the room. Nick Youngerman, he had a funny voice, which could really cheer you up. It was just like his personality. And last but not least, you had Cece. Looking like a popstar with her animal print paint on her face. Demi had amazing singers and performers in front of her. They each had a chance to win this show, a big chance even.

Not much later each of the young adults had to perform in front of Demi and Nick. One after the other came in the room, sang a song and almost without a word they left. Demi had to keep reminding herself that she was not allowed to tell them what she thought of the performances until everybody had performed. Especially when Paige got all emotional, it was sad to see. Not be able to help made Demi feel bad. But of course it was a race, and you had to stay strong if you want make it through. Demi knew that well enough, she didn't have a tattoo on her wrist with those words for nothing. After seeing everybody perform she and Nick had to make a decision on who was going home. Two people had to leave, two dreams where being crushed. She was so happy Nick was there to support and help. Nick joked all day long, because he knew Demi. He knew how serious she took this job and how much she felt while she was doing it. Hell, Nick knew Demi did everything with a lot of feelings. Everything she did was full of passion and emotions. And the best thing he could at those moments was make her laugh. That was one of the reason why she choose Nick to help her do this. He was a great artist, but also an amazing friend to Demi.

But unfortunately for Demi, she had to tell the people the good and bad news alone. Nick wasn't going to help her, this was something she had to do on her own. She did it for them, the young adult and they didn't need another person around them when she was crushing their dreams. Demi took a deep breath when Nick Youngerman walked in the room. He hug her quick and she felt that he was shacking a little bit. She took a deep breath and started talking.
'You have the ability to light up a room and get everybody of their feet.'
Nick gave Demi a smile. Which only made this harder on her. Stop thinking, Demi said to herself. This is your job.
'With all the talent that I've seen, we set a really high bar', the smile of the always cheery Nick fell when Demi said that. A few moment of silence past before Demi spoke again.
'Nick, I've made my decision and you're going home.' For a moment she saw the hurt in his eyes. Then he hugged her and walked away. Demi saw him trying to be though, but it was just a act. He was hurt. Just a second later Nick Jonas walked in the room.

'You did what you had to do.' He said while he hugged Demi. The moment reminded Demi of Wesley, the guy from Emblem3 who was there when she had to eliminate people from boot camp. Who was his mentor judge during this competition?, Demi wondered. And did he make it through at the judges house? She hoped he did, she really liked Emblem 3. But on the other hand, it might be better if they didn't make it through. Demi saw them as really hard competition and for her young adult it might be better if they were gone.
Nicks voice brought Demi back from her thoughts. 'You can do this, Demi.'
She smiled at him while she watched him walk away. Time for the next one.

Jillian walked in. And if Demi thought telling Nick Youngerman the bad news was hard, this was going to be so much harder. Not only because Jillian was a much more emotional person, she also reminded Demi of herself a little. The emotions where all over Jillians face when she walked in. They hugged. There was so much hugging today. After that they sat down and Demi took Jillians hand.
'You have an amazing voice', Demi started. Jillian was already crying. Demi took a deep breath again.
'But, Jillian, there is more to the x-factor then great vocals. Sometimes I have to make some really though decisions.' That was when the tears really came.
'I promised myself I won't cry.' Said Jillian with an unsteady voice.
'There is nothing wrong with showing emotions.' Demi said squeezed her hand a little bit. This got her an angry look from the director who was standing a couple of meters way. He had told her a million times she wasn't allowed to make comments like that, she had to stay in her role as a judge. Another prove that Demi wasn't cut out for this job.
'Jillian', she started again. 'I'm so sorry, but you're going home.' Tears, tears, tears, everywhere. This poor girl standing in front of Demi saw a dream, which had grown more and more since the first audition, being crushed, at this exact moment. And although there are more opportunities waiting for her, that it was not going to change the way Jillian felt right now. Demi hugged her, like four times before Jillian left the room. When she walked out, Demi couldn't help, a few tears fell down her cheeks.