Raura [ON HOLD]

I walked outside the recording booth and they all stared at me, speechless. Finally, Rocky said,

"That was outstanding. You're in. I'll get you an audition tomorrow at 4 with the label. If they like you, you'll be in the band. We'll meet there, at Hollywood Records."

I couldn't breathe and the whole room was spinning,

"O-okay." Is all that could come out of my mouth.

"And don't worry, I'll arrange things with my mom." He added. Phew.

Ratliff and Rydel cheered and Riker and Ryland were silent.

I couldn't contain my excitement so I pulled Ness out of her seat and we ran outside the garage.

"Thank you!" We both yelled, as we ran.

When we were outside, Ness turned to me,

"I didn't know you were THAT good. Oh my lanta Laur you are gifted."

"Thanks." I said hugging her.

We pulled away and she had a weird look in her eyes.

"Ness?" I asked.

"C'mon Laur, we need to get you a make over."

She took me to our room and she pulled out something from our closet. A bag.

I looked at her confused and she opened the bag. It was full of used make up and clothes,

"I've been saving this stuff for a special occasion... And this... Is perfect."

"Ness... Thank you." I said.

"No problem." She said.

"Where'd you get this stuff?" I asked, looking through the bag.

"Thrift shop." She blushed, embarrassed.

"It's perfect. Thank you so much Ness. I love you." I said hugging her.

She said nothing, and just hugged back.

After the hug, she took the little amount of clothes out of the bag and we spent the rest of the day choosing an outfit for me.

The outfit we picked wasn't amazing.. But... It was decent.

It was amazing to me.

We also picked out the make up I would wear. I can't believe that I'm wearing make up tomorrow oh my god! Eeeee! (I've never worn make up.)

We then got ready for bed.

"Good luck tomorrow Laur." Ness whispered to me.

"Thanks." I said.

After a few moments I heard her sleeping. Typical Ness.

As for me... I barely slept, all I could think about was my audition.

I thought:

Finally, for once in my worthless life I have a shot at something. I can't mess it up.

A tear ran down my face, and for once in my life... It wasn't a tear of sadness.
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The next day..

I woke early.

Like.. Ness early. She was barely getting dressed.

"Woah. You're up." She teased, "Must be very excited."

Ness wore a shirt and jeans. Nothing fancy, but she never looked more beautiful.

"Yeah..." I smiled.

I grabbed my clothes and hit the showers.

After the shower, I went in my room and Raini was there.

"Heard about the audition! Congrats Laur! I'm here for hair and make up." She said, holding a brush and gesturing for me with her hands.

"Aww thanks Raini! You don't have to do this..."

"I want to."

"Okay," I sitting on my bed and Raini started brushing my wet hair. "Where's Ness?"

"She's making breakfast for Mrs. Lynch."

"Oh... I should be helping her..."

"No! Laur, for once a day is all about you, don't ruin it. Kick that audition's ass."

"I'll try.." I laughed. "Thanks again for your help Raini."

"No problem."

After an hour of grueling hair and makeup, Raini finally said, "Finished."

I looked up at her, nervously.

"How does it look?" I asked.

"You look incredible Laura. Go see for yourself."

I got up and went towards a mirror.

I looked at the girl in the mirror.

She wore a red dress. It was simple and short.

Her hair was down, and curled.

Her face worn a small amount of make up. Barely noticeable but made all the difference.

She was.. Pretty.

She was.... me...

"Woah.." Is all I could say.

"I know right!" Raini smiled.

"Thank you Raini!" I hugged her.

"My pleasure!" She said, walking me out of the room.

"Go meet up with Vanessa. Good luck Laur."

I smiled at her, nodding.

I then raced outside the room and went to the kitchen.

I saw Ness there, cooking with the other girls.

"Ness." I called to her.

She turned and I noticed she had a bit of make up on too. Stunning.

She walked towards me and said, "Laura... you look beautiful."

"Thank you." I smiled. "So do you."

"Thanks." She said smiling.

She pulled me to a table and served me breakfast.

"I'm not hungry." I said.

"Laur! How can you not be hungry! It's 2:30! We aren't cooking breakfast, we're making lunch!"

"What!" I gasped.

"Yeah, you took forever with your shower and with Raini."

"Okay.. I'll eat."

I then ate my food as fast as I possibly could.

I burped.

2:30 pm (I eat slow.)

"Ness, let's go."

I ran towards my room and got my songbook.

Couldn't leave without it.

When Ness and I walked out the front door, I couldn't feel more alive.

It's been so long since I've been out of that horrible house.

We walked to the nearest bus stop and waited.

At 3:15 the bus came by.

We boarded it and enjoyed the view as we rode through LA.

Sure the ride wasn't classy, but that laundromat smell with the hint of cigarette gave me memories. Good and.. bad ones...

Thirty minutes later we made it to the the street where Hollywood Records was.

We got out and walked to the huge corporate building.

I started feeling a little nausea, but I was excited nonetheless.

At 3:50 we were walking through the front door right on time.

We walked to the front desk and a lady with black hair and glasses looked at us.

"Can I help you?" She said rolling her eyes in distaste. Ouch.

"I'm Laura.. Laura Marano? Rocky Lynch, an artist signed here booked me an audition here."

She pretended to look through her computer then said, "I'm sorry but, I don't see you in the schedule."

"Can you please look again?"

"No. I've already checked. Goodbye now."

"But-"

"Is there a problem here?" I heard someone say behind us.

I turned and saw Ratliff. He smiled at us then looked at the office lady seriously.

"Yes, these two are trying to trespass."

"Actually they aren't. They have and audition. R5 personally booked it. Didn't they tell you?"

"Yes but-"

"Then let them by Karen, unless you want to lose your job."

She was about to retaliate, but instead she said, "Right this way. Sorry for the trouble."

We followed her with Ratliff.

"No problem. Right ladies?" He raised an eyebrow.

"No." Ness and I said in unison.

I mouthed the words 'thank you' to Ratliff, as we followed Karen.

He just nodded.

She lead us to a door and opened it for us.

After we all entered, she closed it. She didn't come in.

I turned around and saw seven people there. Two, I didn't know. Riker, Rydel, Ryland, Rocky and... Ross.

Oh my god Ross.

Our eyes met, his face.. with a weird expression..

He looked guilty.

I ignored it and felt my face redden, butterflies were in my stomach, and my heart was beating a mile a minute.

Ross..

"Laura?" One of the guys I didn't know said.

"Yes?" I said.

"I'm Jimmy Starr. I'm the record producer. Nice to meet you. I've heard great things about you."

"Nice to meet you too." Is all I could say.

"Why don't you step into that studio and show me and my assistant Calum what you got."

I'm guessing Calum was the redhead next to him. He looked bored as fuck.

I giggled a bit and they all looked at me.

"Okay." Is all I said, walking into the studio.