Chapter 5 – Realisation
I just woke up with a pounding headache. Not a good start to the week, I must admit. It's Tuesday, and I'm meant to be recorded today, oh dear. Wait, I feel really warm, I've never had this feeling before almost as if someone is… "Morning. Have a nice sleep?" Oh crap. I didn't. Ah well, if anything did happen I was drunk, I have an excuse. "Shit, my head… what happened last night?" I looked stupid, smudged make up and all. What Louis must be thinking…? "Don't you remember? Well basically, things got a bit steamy, don't worry we didn't like, you know…" I was actually relieved. That was just too soon; only a kiss is fine, that's it. But still, we slept in the same bed? Don't wanna let him get the wrong idea. Must say something… "Oh, okay, I remember the kiss but after that not much else…" He agreed with me and then we got dressed. Have to be down at the car for nine, and it's half eight, crap.
Louis and I just made it to the car; everyone else was already in it. I wonder what they all did last night. "You too have fun last night?" Niall said, they must all be thinking what I thought earlier. Thankfully nothing happened so I'm just gonna say that. "What do you mean?" Louis had already said before I could respond. Oh gosh, here comes the truth, would Louis actually tell them that we kissed? I hope not. "You know…" Zayn just winked at me and I just stared at him like I had no clue what he was on about. "I am sorry chaps but nothing happened last night, we just went on twitcam and then went to bed, that's it" Woah. Louis was thinking the same as me. I knew we clicked well. Anyway, can't think too much at the moment I need some paracetamol. I sure I had some in my bag… "Soph, you look rough, drink a bit too much?" Olivia was patronizing me. She had to help me sneak in when we went to a party once; this wasn't as bad as that, I haven't thrown up. "I drunk enough, do not bring up what I know your about to bring up. " Everyone heard our conversation; they looked at us both like we had to tell them, I knew she would. Oh, and out it comes. "She was really drunk, stumbling to the garden gate. She was sick in the plant pot, and then we had to try and climb through the window. Lauren and I got Soph up first then basically she was up all night being sick. Her mum found out and she got grounded for a week!" Great. I now have the reputation of an alcoholic. Fun times. They all laughed, I was just swallowing my tablet. "Soph, you sound like great fun" Liam must have caught on with my name. "Yeah I like a bit of drink when I'm out, it's not a crime." We all laughed and then had little chatter until we got to the studio.
Lauren and Olivia are in the recording booth whilst the rest of us were watching through the glass. They all wondered why I didn't want to sing but I'm not good enough so what's the point. I feel really nauseous. Please don't throw up, I keep telling myself, but I can't help it. "…excuse me!" I just got up and ran. I have never ran that fast in my life. Barley made the toilets. Great, I was hungover – officially. I thought to myself, clean yourself up, go back and have a drink of water and chewing gum, no one will notice. But first I gotta open the door… "You okay, you ran out really fast there." Louis came to see if I was alright. That made me feel so warm inside. Word's cannot explain. No one has made me feel this happy since before I went out with my ex. I really don't want him ruining the moment. "I feel better now; I think I just need to let the last bit out of my system." I wasn't gonna lie, I had thrown up, he could probably smell it. "Are you sure you're okay? Wanna go get a drink?" He could read me like a book. I really needed one and I left my bag in the recording room. "Erm. Yeah, shouldn't you be in with the others checking the song and…"
"Stop talking a second. The girls were just saying how you can sing but are too shy too. I know how that feels. Lauren even said you were better than her. Can I have a listen?" Oh no. Why did they say anything? I can't, I simply cannot do this. I will make a fool of myself. But he asked so nicely. It can't hurt. Okay, first song that comes to my head… Turning Tables by Adele. Here goes… "Wow. You really think you're that bad? I'm taking you back to the recording booth now…" I knew this would happen. "I really am not. Lauren is so much better than me. I can't, I'll ruin the song." He looked at me as if I was stupid. Was I really that good? I might as well give it a try…
"… I won't let you; close enough to hurt me…" I could see through the glass that the boys were amazed. I can't be that good. Oh no. Management just walked in. Act cool. "Alright girls? Lemme hear ya." So, I'm just going to keep singing how I have been, don't worry Soph, and just keep calm. So here goes…
"You boys really weren't joking about them were you?" One of the managers said. "Much better than what we've seen on those videos, you, the one who sings the most, what's your name?" He was talking to me, oh my gosh, act cool. "I'm Soph" I said it so sincerely that he looked surprised, sort of like he expected a really weird name or something. He's changed the subject, talking to the boys now; I think it's their turn to practice. Actually wait, the manager is coming in to speak to us. "Guys, turn off the speakers, I just wanna talk to the girls in private." He sounded so serious. Was this some news like we have to go home or something. I glanced at the boys faces, they looked eager. Louis winked at me. I must concentrate. "We've decided to give you guys a trial and maybe have the outcome of a record contract…" My face lit up, Olivia and Lauren were jumping about with happiness. "…but you will have to prove it, during the tour, we will be watching you." Lauren, Olivia and I just looked at each other and nodded at him. Then the boys came in. "Group hug everybody" Louis being himself, invited us all for one. This day just gets better and better.