Adam's POV:

I lay on my bed, late at night thinking about anything that came in my head. It was our last day at this hotel before we would either move to the mansion or go back to our homes. I couldn't sleep, I felt like there was something that I forgot to do, but I never planned anything. Suddenly the thought of Jade came into my head. After a few good thoughts about her, I suddenly frowned knowing that this might be the last time I see her. One of us might leave, or we might both lose. 'That's it!' I thought. I finally figured out what I seemed to have forgotten, but I never really did forget, I just felt like I needed to do something. I quietly got out of my bed hoping not to wake Kris and put on my shoes. I quietly opened the door and ran to Jade and Allison's room. I didn't want to ring the door bell because that might wake Allison too, so I just called her phone.

Jade's POV:


'I hang up the phone tonight
Something happened for the first time
Deep inside
It was a rush, what a rush
Cause the possibility
that you would ever feel the same way
About me
It's just too much, just too much…'

"Huh?!" I yelled when I heard my phone ringing but then quickly covered my mouth when I remembered Allison was still asleep. My phone was ringing. It was playing 'Crush' by David Archuleta. I knew it would be Adam because that was his special ringtone, and no one except Allison knew that I used that song for when he calls me. I grabbed my phone and answered it. "Hello?" I said sounding exhausted, which I was.
"Hey Jade, it's Adam." Adam whispered.
"Oh hey Adam, I didn't expect you to call… at 3:00… In the morning." I said making it obvious that he woke me up.
"Uh, yeah. Sorry about that. But I did it for a reason." He said sounding smart.
"Well what is it?" I demanded.
"You'll see." He said smugly.
"Wait, what do you mean: 'You'll see'? Am I going to have to get out of my bed?" I said getting kind of pissed that he called in the middle of the night asking me to get out of bed.
"Well, actually, you will. I want to show you something special. Open your door. I'm waiting outside." He said and I suddenly felt happy.
"Okay, fine." I said and hung up the phone, "Something special?" I said to myself. I got out of my bed and put on my Ugg boots. I ran to the door and there I saw Adam standing smiling at me, and then strangely, I think he was checking me out.
"What are you doing?" I said crossing my arms. There was no answer, so I snapped my fingers and that got him to snap out of it.
"Huh?" He said confused.
"Let me repeat myself, what are you doing?" I said and he smiled again.
"Nothing, I just didn't know that you wore shorts and a tank top when you went to sleep." He said with a satisfied look on his face checking me out one more time. I hit his arm and then froze realizing what I was wearing. I honestly didn't know if I was annoyed, or happy. I shook my head and quickly changed the subject.
"Well you know I didn't expect to have company. Now what are you doing here?!" I said as I closed my door quietly hoping not to wake Allison.
"Just follow me." He said and then grabbed my arm.

Adam's POV:

I grabbed her arm and we ran to the end of the hallway where there was a small bridge that would let us enter or exit the hotel. No one has ever been there at night except for me. Everyone else was asleep and whenever I don't feel comfortable, I just visit this place and I feel good.
"Adam!" Jade yelled and snatched her hand from me and which made us both stop running, "Where the hell are you taking me?! We aren't even supposed to be awake at this time!" She yelled and I was shocked.
"Listen Jade, I'm sorry if you're mad at me, but you know how it's our last day here before we either go home or go to the top 12," she nodded, "yeah, well there is something that I know I have to show you." I said a little disappointed that she was mad. She obviously sensed that I was sad because I knew her heart sank when she saw my face.
"Adam, I'm sorry. It's just that it's really late, and I don't want us to get in trouble." She said holding my hand. "Now come on, I want to see what you wanted to show me." And with those words, I slowly smiled and led her to the bridge.

After a minute or so, we were almost there. "Close your eyes." I said to Jade as she closed her eyes and I grabbed her shoulders to bring her to the surprise. I put her in her spot. "Okay, now open them." I said as she opened her eyes.

Jade's POV:

I opened my eyes when I got the approval from Adam and saw the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. It was an amazing ocean view and I have never actually seen one like this before. The city lights were reflected on the water along with the moon.
"Oh my gosh!" I said as I gazed upon the perfect view, it was amazing. I didn't think that Adam would be showing me this, and the fact that he did it at this time, just makes it seem more romantic.
"You like it?" Adam said as I leaned on the glass still looking at the ocean.
"Are you kidding me?" I said and slowly took my eyes off of the view and looked at his big blue eyes, "I love it."
"Well that's good to hear." Adam said as we both turned our heads to look at the ocean.

Kris' POV:

'Yawn!' I yawned as I stretched. "What time is it?" I said to myself. "Hey Adam, you awake." I said as I looked over to see that there was no one on his bed. "Adam?" I said before getting up and checking the bathroom. No one was there so I picked up my phone and before I dialed the number, I saw Adam's phone on the table. "That's just great! I'd better call one of the girls." I said and dialed Allison's number.

Allison's POV:

'Ring! Ring! Ring' My phone rang in the middle of the night, "Oh gosh! What is it?!" I yelled as I got my phone.
"Hello, hey Allie, it's me Kris." Kris said and I could tell he was worried, and tired.
"Oh hey Kris," I paused, "What is wrong with you?!" I yelled in an incredibly exhausted and angry tone.
"I'm sorry, it's just that Adam isn't in our room and I thought I should check up on you guys just in case you might know."
"Well I don't know anything. Hold on let me ask…" I turned my head and saw that there was nobody on Jade's bed, I was shocked.
"Hello? Allie? What's wrong?" Kris asked confused.
"Jade…" I muttered.
"Jade? Jade what?" he said still very confused but sounding more and more worried by the second.
"Jade…" I said quietly but then yelled, "SHE'S GONE!"
"What?! Well I'm guessing that she and Adam both gone at the same time mean's that there is a chance that they might be hanging out or something."
"Well if they are, we have to get them to come back or else they could get caught and get in trouble! I'll call Jade, okay. Oh did you try to call Adam?" I asked looking around the room to see if she didn't bring her phone.
"Okay. Oh, and no I didn't try to call Adam. But I don't have to considering the fact that his phone is in my hand right now. Text me if you find them okay?"
"Okay, later." I said before closing the phone and dialing Jade's number.

Adam's POV:

We were still watching the ocean, we didn't talk, we were both nervous, I could tell. 'Do something stupid!' I thought bighting my lip. I noticed her hand on the glass so I thought that would make a good start. I slowly moved my hand over to hers and landed it on top of her hands. I saw her face and it looked pretty shocked, but then I saw her blush which was probably a good sign.
"So, nice view right?" I said.
"Uh, yeah." Jade answered but then frowned.
"What's wrong?" I asked.
"Oh nothing. I just want to know…"
"Know what?"
"Well I want to know why you brought me here." She said still frowning.
"Well, to be honest, I've been here two or three times before and it's just a really good place for me. It's kind of special."
"And, what does that have to do with me?" she said.
"As I was saying before you rudely interrupted me," she rolled her eyes, "it's really special to me, and well I've known you ever since the auditions and I feel like you're someone I can trust, and it's almost like I've known you my entire life or something. And well the truth is I, um, I, well…"
"You what?" she said and I noticed her face suddenly getting happier and happier by the second.
"I lo…" I really wanted to say that I love her, but I just couldn't!
"Yes?!" she said and her face completely lit up.
"I love this view!" I said by mistake. 'Stupid! Stupid! Stupid!' was all I managed to think of after I said those words.
"Oh, well so do I." She said. I could tell she was disappointed as she turned her head and looked at the view.
"Well, actually," I said and she quickly turned her head to face me, "I think you're really sweet and nice and fun and well I think you're awesome." I said and she blushed.
"Really?" she said and I nodded, "Adam that is so sweet." This was a perfect chance for me to make my move so I tried. I held both of her hands and looked her straight in the eye. I could tell she was nervous just by the look on her face. I slowly leaned in and puckered my lips and as soon as I saw her doing the same I closed my eyes. Then, all of a sudden; 'Ring! Ring! Ring' Jade's phone rang. Our lips were incredibly close. If that call was just one second late then we would have had our very first kiss with each other! 'Damn it!' I thought as I squinted my eyes. I was incredibly mad.

Jade's POV:

"Hello?" I answered.
"Hey Jade, oh and I don't want to sound rude or anything, but are you insane?! You can't just go wondering of in the middle of the night!"
"Oh hey Allie! I know and I'm sorry, I'll come back right away. Oh don't worry I'm fine, I'm just hanging with Adam."
"Well I'm going to give you ten minutes before sending out a search party, okay?"
"Got it, see ya." I said and closed the phone. I looked straight at Adam who was clearly depressed.
"So, I'm guessing that we're going to have to listen to 'mom' and go to bed now." He said and I laughed.
"Yeah, I guess. Come on let's go." I said before walking off. 'Did that just happen?' I thought as me and Adam arrived at my room, 'God! I hate Allie for calling me! Couldn't she wait for like two freaking seconds!?'
"So, here's your room." Adam said and I bounced back into reality.
"Oh, yeah, well see you tomorrow." I said and neither of us hugged or did anything really, it was just so awkward.
"Bye." Adam said with his arms behind his back. He was still facing me, and was still smiling, but the second he turned away I got angry and opened the door. I was facing the door, that is until I shot a death glare at Allison who had a shocked look on her face when she saw my reaction.
"Couldn't you wait like two freaking seconds?!" I yelled before going onto my bed and covering my face with my pillow.
"Well sorry… I thought that you were in trouble. Besides it's not my fault, Kris is the one that called me and told me to call you!" she said and then sat on my bed. "What were you guys doing anyway?" and as soon as she asked me that question I knew it was going to be a long night. "Where did you go? When did you leave? What were two up to? Is it something that I should know about?" she said with her arms crossed.
"For the sake of being able to live the rest of my life without you bugging me about this," she shot a death glare at me, "I'll tell you what happened. But you have to promise that you will let me sleep as soon as I answer you're: 'Where?', 'When?', and 'What'?' questions."
"Cross my heart! Now spill!" she said and sat in criss-cross with her hands in her lap, just like a little kid.
"Okay. Where: that bridge at the hotels entrance. When: around 3:00 AM." She checked her watch to see how long I was gone. Luckily it was only about 3:30, so I wasn't gone for that long. "And finally. What: watching the ocean view." With those four final words (watching the ocean view.) her jaw dropped.
"Wait a minute! You can't really expect me to go straight to bed after hearing that you guys had a romantic trip with each other, do you?!" she exclaimed.
"Okay. One: no I don't expect you to go straight to bed. Two: just because I don't expect you to doesn't mean I can't just grab my headphones and fall asleep listening to really loud rock bands. Three: It was not a romantic trip, and four," I pushed her off my bed playfully, "this is 'MY' bed." She crossed her arms and got onto her bed. But surprisingly, I told her stuff by choice, instead of by force. "AND HE TRIED TO KISS ME!!" I yelled and then Allison squealed so loud that I think I think I completely lost my hearing. "Of course he would have been successful if you didn't call when our lips were going to meet!" I yelled and she frowned.
"Oh, sorry about that, I thought you guys were in trouble. And since you told me that, I will grant you the night to sleep peacefully." She said with a bow before getting up and closing the lights. We both fell asleep as soon as we closed our eyes. It had been a long night.

Adam's POV:

Kris and I woke up the next morning and headed straight to the hotels exit. We were all exhausted from yesterday. We were supposed to go to the judges' mansion today to find out if we make it to the top 36 or not. Me and Kris got downstairs and met up with the girls. We were all able to sit in the same car for the trip. We listened to music, sang along to our favorite songs, and just talked. And surprisingly, it wasn't awkward at all for the four of us. Especially me and Jade.
"So guys, are you nervous?" I asked after a song finished.
"Incredibly so!" Allison replied. She was usually the nervous one since she was so young.
"I actually agree with Allie." Jade said.
"So do I." Kris said and I had to agree with them all. Even though we all did great during Hollywood week, you can never be sure what the judges might decide.

Finally after a 30 minute drive, we made it to the mansion. It. Was. HUGE! It was amazing and much decorated. No wonder they always look like they just stepped out of a spa. There was a waiting room for us with lots of seats. We all sat down and waited for our fate.
"May Adam please go to the judges' room, now?" I heard from the speakers. I got up and walked to the door. Kris, Jade, and Allison were waiting for me to give them the good or bad news.
"Good luck Adam!" Allison yelled and I smiled at the gang before walking in to the room. So far, all the guys have been safe, and that was good for them but bad for me since there were only 18 spots for the guys. I walked to the room and sat in my chair. The judges and I had a little chat before I got the news. I couldn't breathe! I was too nervous.
"It's not good news." Simon said which caused my heart to sink, but I didn't want to seem so desperate.
"It isn't?" I asked Simon while I was smiling, trying to look like I was really confident. There was a sudden pause to make things dramatic.
"It's great news." He said and I was relieved. 'So much for playing it cool.' I thought. When I was done with the judges I went to face the next four critics; Jade, Kris, Allison, and the rest of the world.

"I made it!" I yelled and hugged Jade and Allie, and gave Kris a man hug.
"Great job Adam!" Jade yelled while she and Allison kept hugging me.
"Thanks guys!" I yelled and looked over to see what Ryan would have to say.
"Congrats man! We'll see you next week then?" Ryan asked as the two girls let go of me.
"Do you really think I would leave after making it to the top 36?" I said and Ryan smiled.

After about 20-30 minutes, it was Allie's turn. She wasn't in there long, and thankfully she came out running and screaming. She hugged all of us and Ryan told her congratulations. After about 10 minutes, it was Jade's turn. I was actually even more nervous for her then I was for myself and Allison combined! I just really wanted to see her again, and hopefully forever. She was in the room for a while and that got me nervous. I didn't know what was going to happen! Suddenly, I heard yelling and it turns out she was running just like Allie, practically jumping up and down. She ran to Allison first since she was closet and then hugged me, and then Kris. I could tell just by the look on her face that she was incredibly excited.
"I'm so happy for you." I whispered in her ear while she was still hugging me. She didn't say anything but she did hug me even tighter. Finally, it was Kris' turn. He was in there for a long time. We were all getting kind of worried, but were even more when Kris came out saying that he would have to have a sing off. We didn't know the name of the other contestant, but we were all worried. After another 2 or 3 minutes of waiting, Kris and the other guy stepped out of the room, both very disappointed.
"Kris made it but I didn't…" the guy said while pointing at Kris. Everyone there got up and hugged both of them. It was a very sad time.

Finally, after about an hour, we were all done and knew our fate. All four of us made it through so we were all really happy, but, at the same time, really nervous since next week, we would have to win America's votes.