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.

Chapter 4 - The Lead Up to The Big Night

"Who is it that you always seem to keep texting?" Kelly asked, as I finally hit the 'send' button on yet another of my numerous texts that had been sent in the last couple of weeks. "You've been texting ever since you got back from your audition! Now, who is he?"

I giggled. "Who said if it was male or female?" I replied, grinning. "Besides, it's none of your beeswax about the guys I text." I winked at her and could tell she really, really wanted to know.

"Is it not? It's not the beeswax of your best friend to know who the guy is that my bestie is crushing on?" she said, nudging me in the arm.

"No, it's not. Now if you don't mind, I've got to go and buy a new outfit 'cause I've got a date on Saturday night," I replied, walking off.

"Hey sweetie."

My heart began to race at the sound of that voice on the other end of the phone. I gulped before answering.

"Hey, Jay," I was aware that I was smiling, and my friends could see it. I saw a couple of them raise their eyebrows. If only Maria knew who it was I was talking to. She'd be so jealous and annoyed at the same time. I listened to his voice for a moment before answering.

"Of course I'm ready for Saturday night. I'm just glad that you're coming up here 'cause I'm in work 'til 3," I said, well aware of 4 pairs of eyes on me. I laughed at Jason's comments.

"How dare you!" I said in mock offence. "I'm not half as bad as most women at getting ready." I could hear him laughing and I melted instantly.

"Unfortunately, I've gotta go now, 'cause I'm due back off my break in a minute or so, hunny," I said, suddenly realising what time it was. I smiled at his goodbye words.

"I'm really looking forward to seeing you again on Saturday. Miss you. Bye sweetie," I stated, but right before I pressed the 'end' button, I heard him blow me a kiss and I grinned. I ended the called and looked up to see Maria, Claire, Kelly and Laura all looking at me.

"Who was that?!? A new boyfriend maybe?" Maria asked excitedly.

"Maybe," I replied, still grinning.

"Who is he? Do we know him?" Claire added, excitement all about her.

"You probably do know him. His name's Jason but everyone calls him Jay," I answered. "And before you ask, yes I am going on a date with him on Saturday night. He's coming up here so I don't have to go all the way to Manchester and he's taking me out to dinner." I smiled at the looks on the girls' faces. I could tell that this wouldn't be staying in the staffroom for long.

By the end of the shift, everyone was asking me who "this Jason guy" was and I just told them that he was a guy I met at my X Factor audition and we got talking. It wasn't too far from the truth anyway…

Saturday came around and I was getting rather nervous but excited at the same time. I couldn't believe I was going on a date with Jason Orange from Take That!!! People all around me in work were still trying to get the goss from me but I wasn't budging. For one, I knew I'd have a pack of piranhas on me in the form of my female workmates. I was more so nervous because I still hadn't told my parents about me and Jason and how close we'd gotten. I knew that he was coming to my house to pick me up, and I was crapping myself at the thought.

Anyhoo, when my shift was over, I bid everyone a goodbye, but I still got pestered for information about "this Jason guy". I just smiled at everyone as I walked out of the building. My mum was waiting in her car for me. She knew I was going out tonight but she just didn't know who it was. I knew she wanted to ask questions but she wasn't one to pry in someone's personal life.

When I got home, I immediately dashed straight upstairs. My new maxi dress was hanging up ready to be worn. My make-up was set out on my dresser and my curling tongs were on the side. I switched them on so they'd be hot enough for after I had my shower.. I stripped off and dashed to the bathroom.

After making sure I was clean and my hair was washed completely, I went back to my bedroom and started the long process of getting my hair done. Because my hair was so thick, I needed quite a while to make sure the curls set and would remain in place. To b honest, a full can of hair spray would probably be needed…

Once my hair was done (it was now about half 6 and Jay was picking me up at about half 7), I started to put my make-up on. I've never believed in putting on like 7 layers because it does nothing for a person. After applying a light layer of foundation, eye-shadow, mascara, a touch of blush and lip gloss, I felt alright enough to put on my dress.

Making sure it was sitting right, I checked my appearance in my mirror.

"You look gorgeous, love." I jumped as I heard my mum's voice. I turned and saw her standing in my doorway. "Not your usual attire for a night out with the girls, I must say," she said. I blushed as she continued to speak. "I've noticed you texting a lot and I'm guessing it's a guy." I smirked and I saw her grin.

"I'm right, aren't I?" she said, triumphantly. I nodded and continued to smirk as my mum's grin widened. "Come on then!! Spill!!"

"You've already met him, mum," I said, starting to put the things I needed into my bag. My mum looked puzzled because I knew she was going through the list of my male friends who she'd met.

"Liam… gay… Paul… taken… Kevin… gay… Danny... not her type," I heard her mutter, ticking off the names on her fingers. She'd not really met many of my guy friends. I saw her finish the list and she looked really confused. I was smiling the whole time.

"Who is he?" she asked me, evidently unaware of the one guy I meant.

"If you can't work it out now, you'll have to wait another 20 minutes or so 'cause he's coming to pick me up. He's taking me to dinner in town," I replied, as I double checked my bag to make sure all the essentials were there. "Also, don't wait up for me 'cause I think we're going out afterwards." I winked at my mum as I made my way past her out of my bedroom. I saw the look of shock on her face as I left.

7:30pm came around and my stomach was all a flutter. My mum had told my dad about what was happening and I saw him preparing the usual "you hurt my daughter" speech. I knew that it wouldn't be needed in Jason's case but my dad was very protective of me. After all, I was his baby girl.

My heart skipped a beat as the doorbell rang. Flying up out of my seat, I barged past my mum, who was evidently trying to get to the door before me. I grabbed the door handle and opened it. I heard my mum gasp as she saw who was standing at the door. I melted as I saw him, dressed in a grey suit. He had the top button open on his shirt and he had a bouquet of roses in his arms.

"For you," he said, winking at me. I took the flowers off him as he took my hand and placed a kiss on it. My heart was racing. "You look beautiful, by the way," he added and I blushed.

"Do you want to come in?" I asked, inviting him over the threshold. I saw my mum gawping at him holding my hand. "You know my mum, Sandra, of course," I said, bringing my mum forward.

"A pleasure again, Sandra," Jay said, shaking my mum hand. She still hadn't said a word. I saw out of the corner of my eye that my dad was stood at the lounge door. "And this is my wonderful father, Captain Peter Williams. Daddy, this is Jason," I said, leading him towards my father. I knew that my dad knew who Jay was. After all, I had posters of him plastered all over my bedroom!!

"An honour, Captain Williams," Jay said, shaking my dad's hand. "Hannah's told me so much about you." I saw the grip my dad placed on Jay's hand and I knew he was looking for signs of weakness. Not detecting any, my father smiled.

"It's nice to meet you, Jason," he replied, releasing Jay's hand. "Would you care for a drink?"

"Unfortunately not as the table is booked for 8.15," Jason replied, taking my hand. I realised my mum still hadn't said a word as I led Jason to the front door again.

"Could you put these in some water for me please, mum?" I asked her, handing her the bouquet of roses.

"Wh… What? Oh, yeah. Sure," she replied, finally coming out of her daze. I saw her looking at me holding Jay's hand as I opened the front door.

"I'll see you later," I said, smiling.

"It's been nice to meet you," Jason said, also smiling.

When I looked down the path, I couldn't believe my eyes. There was a chauffer driven car waiting for me. I must have looked in complete shock, because I heard Jason laughing a little. I turned and waved at my parents before walking down the path. I was aware of the neighbours who were sneakily trying to peek through their curtains to see what was going on with the car, but I didn't care. I was about to enjoy the best night of my life…