Three days later (the day before the live show)
Louis's POV
I was so nervous. The boys and Aid sang in the studio with the vocal coach as I sat on in the chair drinking some vitamin water. My throat had a small tickle and I was extremely scared. I didn't know if I would feel better but boy I was going to try. The vocal coach Leon told me to rest my voice for the next little bit and drink plenty of vitamin water. The group was practicing well, singing Viva la Vida. Leon said to make a band signature and suggested Liam would always sing the first verse. We all agreed because it would give us extra time to prepare for what we would sing.
I knew the song well; it was one of my favorites in fact. Simon was definitely right to put Aid in our group. I always called her Aid because it took forever to fully say her name. Her voice was amazing. We were getting closer. In fact, she was getting to be a bit like a little sister, since she was only the same age as Niall and the others. I lay my head down on the table and watched as the others continued to practice in perfect harmony.
Zayn's POV
Finally we finished practice and Leon gave us the okay to go back to the house. "You guys are officially ready. I want you all to take warm showers, no singing, stay relaxed and happy. Be asleep no later than eleven thirty, drink the water. Oh and most importantly, make sure Louis shuts up. He needs the vocal rest," Leon ordered. We waited for the cars and finally arrived back at the house. Of course Wagner was in his room singing loudly. Before I knew it, Liam and Cher were sitting on her bed talking about tomorrow. I could hear them from the hallway. "It sucks doesn't it," Harry said from behind placing his hand on my shoulder. "Yeah it does. I feel like I'm on the outside looking in," I said taking a deep breath.
I walked into my room to see Niall dragging his stuff out of the room. "What are you doing?" I asked confusion overwhelming. "Got to keep an eye on the competition," he explained and continued to drag his stuff out of the room. I hopped in the shower as commanded and stood there as the water splashed me in the face.
Liam's POV
"I'm so nervous for tomorrow," said Cher. "You're going to do great. I heard you sing before. Just relax," I said sitting up. "I hope so. But you guys got so much more training. Our mentor barley helped us at all and our vocal coach wasn't very helpful," she explained. "Then I'll help you," I offered. "I can't do that. You need to stay focused," she said sternly. "Well I better get to bed. Goodnight," I said and kissed her cheek. "Night," she called as I left to my room.
"You look happy," Harry announced as I walked in. "Yeah I guess things are looking up." "Well they won't be for Harry if he doesn't stay away from my girl," Niall warned from the bed across from us. "It is on like Donkey Kon!" Harry declared. "Why can't I have the girl for once?" Niall complained. "Because she's gorgeous and sweet and funny. You can have the next one," Harry said smiling. "Neither of you are going to have her if you keep looking at her like that! She isn't some toy you get to fight over," I yelled. "If you want a shot with her, then treat her with respect like Simon said." "Says you! You and Zayn are still in a war over Cher," Harry hissed. "Actually, I genuinely care about Cher. Like Niall does about Aid. Harry all I'm saying is that if this is about looks, and winning, then maybe you don't deserve her," I said calmly.
Harry's POV
I turned to the wall and lay there. What if Liam was right? After all, the first thing I said was she was gorgeous. Plus, I had a ton of fans today and Niall says he's never had a girlfriend. I've had loads so maybe I should give him this one. Still, there was something special about her. Maybe I would get lucky enough to meet somebody as special as her.
"Come on boys! Get up!" Karen the cook yelled from the stairs. "We got a good breakfast ready," she continued to shout. I waited for Liam to leave first, and before Niall left I grabbed his wrist. "Hey I need to talk to you," I whispered. "Not now Harry. I'm not in the mood for fighting." "No it's not a fight. I just wanted to say, that you can have her. Liam's right and besides, I have a feeling that the special girl I'm looking for is out there," I said smiling. "Are you serious? Thanks Harry this means so much. I really really really a thousand more really's, like her," he said jumping up and down. "Glad I made your day. Now, stay focused and get your head in the game. You can pay me back by doing amazing tonight."
Niall's POV
Finally. I could be friends with Harry again, and still have the girl of my dreams. Harry left the room and I was left grinning by myself. "Niall, you coming?" Adriana asked. "Oh there's something I want to ask you," I mentioned. "What is it?" she asked curiously. "I was wondering, if we make it through tomorrow's results, if you wanted to go out to dinner with me? Like on a date?" I asked nervously. My body was aching and I was scared to death. "Absolutely," she said smiling. "You're serious? Are you sure?" I let slip out. "Are you trying to talk me out of it?" she questions sarcastically. "Oh no, not at all!" I shouted hugging her.
We walked downstairs, a grin on my face. I gave Liam and Harry the thumbs up and the smiled back. "Come on chap, get energized. Don't want to be weak for tonight. You got to be healthy. We got to stay focused, keep our heads in the game," Louis rambled. "Shut up Louis!" everybody shouted at once in sync. "Right," he huffed. I gobbled down my bacon, sausage and toast. Me and Liam kept busting the yokes on the eggs because we both hated them. Matt sat opposite from me staring at nothing. "Mattie, are you alright?" I asked. "What? Oh yeah I'm fine. Just a tad nervous." I knew the feeling well.