The night Cher's eliminated
Louis's POV
Cher had just been told she was eliminated. Slowly looking around walking off, she went to Liam and me. He hugged her tightly and whispered something in her ear making her smile. "Don't worry Cher Bear, we'll win it for you," I said hugging her. "Thanks Louis. You're practically a brother," she said hugging me back. I could see the tears in her eyes and the tear trickle down Liam's face as she walked out of her room with her bags. "Bye," she called as she left. I put my arm around Liam and told him they would see each other again. I began to walk to the cars before Liam asked "where are you going?" "To see Pixie," I answered getting into the car.
I met her at the café on Birch hill drive. It was dark and there wasn't many people around that weren't fifty making it ideal. "You guys all must be so happy," she said smiling as I sat down. "Most of us. Liam and Cher were together so he's a little broken up," I explained. "That must be horrible. How are you feeling?" she asked. "I'm buzzin' beyond belief," I said laughing. "Wonder why," she teased. "In all seriousness you guys and Adriana are really good. I can definitely see you getting signed," she commended. "You really think so?" I asked in disbelief. "Without a doubt. You guys have some many fans. Especially girls who can't seem to take their eyes off you," she said smiling. "Kind of like the way I can't keep my eyes off you."
The final performance in x factor for One Direction
Liam's POV
I sang the first lyrics, the girls screaming my name. I was trying to smile the best I could. I was really doing this. This was my dream, all I wanted to do for the rest of my life. I kept my mind of my current loss, and thought only of the gain. The song ended, and this was it. Tomorrow was the end of a long journey. "That was One Direction! If you want to vote for them, call or text the number on the screen," Dermot shouted. The girls screaming as we ran off the stage. Simon walked up, rambling on about how we had it in the bag. I was texting Cher then entire time, not caring.
"Alright boys, get some sleep. Tomorrows the big day," Karen said coming into our room. "I already have your bags packed and your outfits for tomorrow's interviews are laid out and the live result outfits are already in your dressing room," she added. "You're the best Karen," Harry said smiling. "I take care of my favorite acts," she said laughing. "You best vote for us," Niall called from the top of his bunk. "Don't you boys worry, I have a feeling that even if you don't win you're still going to go places," she said smiling.
The live results Niall's POV
"The winner, of X factor 2010 is…" Dermot said slowly. I gripped Adriana and Harry's hand. Zayn and Liam were practically hugging. Louis just clasped his hands together as tight as he could. The tension between acts, the eyes and silence filled the air. The judges at the edges of her seat. It all made my stomach churn. The heat of the lights above felt like it was burning my skin. "Matt Cardle," he shouted. Tears filled my eyes and Adriana out her head in my shoulder. I couldn't help but close my eyes. "In second place, was Rebecca Ferguson followed by One Direction," Dermot continued. Zayn hugged Rebecca congratulating her.
I followed the boys off the stage clutching Adriana's hand. The place was loaded with reporters, asking questions I couldn't make out. "Adriana, is it true that you and Niall are together?" a reporter asked. "Yeah it's true. For a while now," she said holding back her tears. I kissed her cheek and we continued on through the crowd. We answered questions, signed autographs, hugged fans, took pictures. All the stuff I wanted to do forever. The night ended and we arrived at our limo. The bags piled in the back. I sat next to Aid as the boys piled in. "I guess this is it. You're going back to Ireland, Louis Duncaster, Liam Woverhampton, and Zayn and Harry back to their homes. Meanwhile I'll be here in London. I'm going to miss you," she said letting tears fall. I let a tear slip and kissed her.
"Why aren't we moving?" Louis asked impatiently. "I don't know," Zayn said looking around. Suddenly the door of the car opened and Simon walked in. He handed everyone thick pieces of stacks of paper with a shiny gold staple in the left corner. "What's this?" I asked confused. "Contracts. I want you to sign with us. Full record deal, twice what you would have got for winning," he said not smiling or looking at anyone. "But why?" Harry asked confused. "Well we could make a lot of money off you boys. You have so many fans already, and anybody would be an idiot not to sign you. Of course you can go over them a bit, negotiate demands later. But Liam you should know…Cher already signed with us," he said turning to Liam. Liam nodded covering up is joy, but he wore his heart on his sleeve to me.
We were driven to the airport and we all sat in the lobby. "So we all agree to sign them?" Liam asked. "Boys, One Direction are going to be the biggest thing ever," Louis said smiling. Adriana cleared her throat to announce her presence. "And Aid," Louis added. "So the plan is, we go home and stay with our families for the week until Simon calls us. We come back and sign them and then our dreams come true," Liam said putting his hand in the middle. I placed mine on top as the others added their hands to the mix. "One Direction!" we shouted. "I can't believe this is really happening," I said smiling. Adriana hugged me tightly, a tear running down her cheek. "I'm going to miss you," she said pulling away. "It's going to be the longest week of my life. But I'll call you every night. And every morning," I said walking away waving.