Adam's POV:

When we got to the room we were asked to go to, there were about 147 contestants all talking and half of them looked like they were going to faint any second! We were the lucky half of that 147 that got too perform for the judges second in Hollywood round one. That meant that we had the day off to do some sightseeing!

Jade, Kris, Allison and I stayed together for the whole time and had a lot of fun. We went everywhere and had a blast.

"We should consider ourselves lucky; we won't have to face the judges until tomorrow!" I said to them as we walked around the area looking at all the people in costumes.
"Ya, I guess, but let's not think of that right now." Kris said in his humble accent.
"Kris is right!" Allison yelled in her hyper voice.
"Ya, let's just enjoy being free while we can!"
"Ya!" We all yelled and continued the rest of the day.

The next day, we had an Idol boot camp session to help us prepare for the judges. It was hard work but we all managed to make it through. We also had a surprise mentor. It was Barry Manilow. He gave us lots of good advice on everything we needed to know. He also encouraged us to never give up and even told us that the judges wanted us to be the next American Idol. That was a shocker, especially since he meant Simon Cowell as one of them.

Today, we had to all go and actually be judged for the first time. Allison, Jade, Kris and I were all standing next to each other, exchanging glances almost every five seconds. The judges entered the room and Simon was the first to speak.

"Ok, umm. Basically, you've got one shot today. Umm, this will be the most important day of your life. 100%, and all we are looking for, is a star. Good luck." Simon told us as the crowd applauded and the first row was up.

After about 8 or 9 rows of contestants, there was our row. When I looked over at Jade, I noticed that she looked really nervous. I knew I had to do something, I mean, I couldn't just leave her shaking in her spot like that, so I spoke up.

"Hey, Jade, are you ok?" I asked her.
"Not really, I'm kind of nervous." Jade said looking up and staring at me with her big brown eyes. They sparkled so brightly and I feel so blessed just to be able to look at them.
"Well then don't be, ok. You are an amazing singer and we are going to make it through this together, alright." I said looking straight back at her.
"Ok. Thanks Adam."
"No problem." I said smiling at her. I kind felt a connection between us at that moment, but it was interrupted when one of the stage managers told our row.

"Ok guys, time to get on stage." He said

Our row was very, umm, interesting. We had of course, Jade, Kris, Allison and me, but we also had Bikini girl (Katrina Darrell) and Nick Michel or Norman Gentle. Well, whatever his name was, he was still hilarious! First I was up, and I did pretty well! The judges seemed to like it! Next was Nick or Norman, and like I said was hilarious. Kris and Allison were right after him and they also did well. Katrina was next and of course, the guys liked her meanwhile the girls didn't. Finally there was Jade. I thought she sang like an angel, and the judges seemed to like it to. I just hope it was enough!

Jade's POV:

I was next. Everyone in my group was amazing, except Katrina in my and probably every other girls opinion. I stood was standing in between Adam and Allison, and when it was my turn they both pushed me up to the stage. I sang my song and I got good reviews from all the judges! And now it's down to the final judgment.

"May the following people please step forward." Kara said and that made me worried that maybe all of us wouldn't make it through together.
"Allison." She stepped forward.
"Jade." I stepped forward.
"And Nick or Norman" Nick/Norman stepped forward.

I was then worried. My heart sank down. I didn't care if I made it or not, what bothered me was that Adam and I were in separate rows.

"Front row, you made it to Hollywood," Paula said. When Paula said this I almost stopped breathing, but I smiled so happily when she said "Back row, you're going with them!"

Allison and I hugged each other so tightly, and as soon as I let go, me and Adam ran to each other and he practically carried me! I was off the floor still hugging him, and when we finished hugging each other, I hugged Kris just like I hugged Allison, but I was relieved that I am going to see my three closest friends again.

Adam's POV:

The second me and the others got off the stage, Katrina ran over to me and Kris.
"You know, you guys are awesome singers." She said in her flirty voice, "how about for group week, we team up and spend more time with each other."
"Well as much 'fun' as that sounds, we are already teamed up with Allison and Jade." Kris said trying not to be rude.
"Well that's ok." She said still using her flirty voice, "I mean I'm not going to tear you guys apart."
"Really?" I said a little confused. She was obviously trying to get us to have sexy time with her.
"Of course, but that doesn't mean that we can spend time not working. We could even spend that time on a bed." She said with a wink. Kris and I were getting nervous, but we still rejected.
"Ok, there are a few reasons why we aren't going to do that. One, I'm married, two, that is just plain sick and creepy, and three, Adam's already got someone in mind." Kris said as he smiled at me. I wondered what he meant by that, but then figured out what he meant. I looked over at Jade and Allison who were talking waiting for us, but my attention was mostly on Jade.
"Wait a minute did you just reject me?" She said angrily.
"Ya, I guess we did." I said to her now calm and eager to ask Kris some questions when we got back to our room. We made our way over to the girls and we all ran to the exit and when we saw the camera in our face we all said "WE MADE IT!! American Idol Rules!"

Jade's POV:

When the camera guy left us all I could think about doing was hugging Adam, and thanking him.

"Thanks Adam." I whispered in his ears as I hugged him and he hugged back.
"For what?" he asked me still hugging each other.
"For, well you know," I said as I let go and looked at his big blue eyes, "believing in me, and telling me that nothing bad was going to happen. Without you, I probably would have fainted the second I got on that stage and looked at the judges."
"No problem." He answered and we all made our way back to our rooms.