Yay! I can finally update! Sorry for the wait guys...but now..the wait is over!
For all of you who didn't know..my thread got totally out of whack...so here is the continuation. Enjoy!
Born For This
Chapter 1
I plucked at my acoustic guitar nervously. I was sitting on the ground out in front of the audition center. Heck, I don’t the name of the audition center anyway. I’ve been to too many of them it didn’t really matter anymore. I don’t get why I’m so nervous, I’ve been auditioning and auditioning to be a guitarist for a band for years, YEARS. I tell you. Well maybe it’s because I’m auditioning for my favorite band ever. The JONAS BROTHERS! I mean you would be nervous as me if you were going to play a song you wrote, afraid you were going to mess up the lyrics, or strum the guitar wrong. I need to stop doing this, I’m going to jinx myself.
“Here you go Tess” my best friend Haley said giving me my usual Mocha from Starbucks. She took a seat next to me and took a sip from her Mocha. Haley and I have been best friends for as long as I’ve remember. I remember first meeting her in Elementary school, she understood how big my dream was and ever since has been going to every single audition since then. Supporting me, and making sure I had company. She was 14, the same age as me, with long brown hair and light brown eyes. She was a softball fanatic and it was hard to believe she still had time for me with all the softball she does.
“Thanks,” I said taking a long drink “I needed that.” You see, I’ve been here since 5 AM, when auditions start at 9 AM. There are so many people, it’s not even funny. Some people are here just to see Jonas Brothers, some actually serious about the job, and some just kinda were there. The Jonas Brothers haven’t even arrived yet. They just finished a concert in Chicago and had travel, it seemed, about halfway across the US to get here, we live in Oregon, to me, the middle of nowhere.
I’m about in the middle of the line, waiting, practicing, and having fun with my best friend of course!
Well, while we wait, I’ll explain a bit about myself. The name, Tess. I’m 15 years old, have dark brown shoulder length hair with a bang swipe over my eye. I’m the person who comforts anyone who is sad, that’s why Haley and I make such a great friendship. We always comfort each other when ever we are down.
After another hour of waiting, I was started to notice the kids around me. There was one gal next to me. She had long wavy blonde hair, blue eyes, and was a bit short. She wore a black t-shirt with white sweat pants. She was in front of me and I listened to her song from behind. She sounded really good. I tapped her on the shoulder. “Hey you sounded really good.” I said giving her a thumbs up.
I knew this girl was trouble when she just looked at me like I was a dead bug. “Well, it’s supposed to be. It’s going to beat everyone else here.” She said in a snotty voice. I just quietly leaned back and pulled my hat over my head, looking at my blue t-shirt and skinny jeans. I could still feel her eyes boring into me.
Me and this girl are not going to get along, and great. I get to wait right next to her for the next 3 hours. Whoo!
Haley just kinda looked at the girl, it was like an evil stare down. Finally the girl turned back around to work on her song. “Thanks” I whispered. “No problem.” She said shrugging. “No big deal.”
But it was, everything Haley did for me was a big deal. I know I would make it up for her some day. She in fact WAS a big fan of the Jonas Brothers.
Chapter 2
Now, I bet you’re wondering. Uhh, where are my parents? Well, of course I have parents. They understood my dream as well, they supported me until maybe about the 100th audition. I didn’t blame them, they had work to do and it needed to get done. They would pick up Haley, about a 2 minute drive, and take us both to the next audition before both heading toward work. They trusted us both and the state we live in, since NOTHING happens in this state anyway.
Haley’s parents were perfectly fine with it also, they were like mine. Worked, worked and worked. But we were both fine with it, it means more time hanging out with your best friend in the world. After each audition we would go get some ice cream and head over to my house, waiting for the call from the audition. If you didn’t get a call that day, you were out. So Haley would always spend the night to comfort me. You see what I mean? She is always there for me. ALWAYS. I know how to make it up to her, if only though…
Nah, it wouldn’t happen anyway.
Haley and I sat there drinking our nice cold mochas in the summer sun of June. We had just got out of school and started hanging out automatically. It’s kinda of an everyday thing, she was a sister to me and always would be. I’m only child, the same with her, that’s another way we connected so quickly.
Haley got up and threw both our empty cups away before coming back. “So sing me your song. You’ve never had and I want to hear it!” she whined shaking my shoulder, making me hit the girl in front of me square in the back, causing her to drop her guitar. Someone is a bit clumsy.
“HEY!” she shouted turning so fast around giving me the evil eye. “Sorry.” I whispered quietly. I really didn’t want to get in a fight right now. “Well, sorry isn’t going to cut it, my guitar has a scratch on it thanks to you.” She said snotty. “Well, it’s my fault.” Haley said. “I didn’t mean to…my bad.” Then Haley turned to me and started up a conversation like nothing ever happened. The girl just stood in shock as I played along. Apparently this girl always got her way.
When she finally turned back around to work on her song, I responded to Haley’s question. “I’ll sing it to you if I make it.” I said giving her a sly look. “No fair!” Haley said playfully showing me again, but I made sure not to hit the girl.
Haley and I listened to the Jonas Brothers and started sing along loudly. Some people joined us and we kinda had our own little Jonas Brothers side street party. Some cars stopped just to stare, and some people in front of the line kinda just looked at us like we were crazy. They, apparently took this job a bit too seriously.
Hours after hour pasted, it was finally 8:38 and that’s when a large red, black, and white bus pulled up. Screams filled the whole street. Cars were now into traffic on the street, since hundreds of teenagers ran up to the bus. Mo was blocking off the entrance as the 3 boys everyone loved came out.
First Kevin, with his curly hair everywhere, wearing grey pants, a black hoodie, and white aviators. Joe was next, his hair straight and stuck up in places. He wore dark jeans, and a white t-shirt with a fake scarf on it. Then finally Nick, his curls in perfect place, wearing jeans, and a regular blue t-shirt with his red sunglasses. I swore we could have matched. I guess he noticed it too, because I think , I THINK, he looked at me and smiled.
I stood in my place, looking from afar at the boys, mostly Nick, as Haley rushed up towards the bus, camera in hand, snapping pictures. After much difficulty the boys entered the building and screaming died down. The crowd started disperse, there wasn’t that many people now.
Another 20 minutes went by the crowd to every so slowly started to move. The auditions started.
Chapter 3
Chairs screeched across the gravel, sleeping bags were being rolled up, people were getting up from their sitting position, as everyone moved up a step closer. My stomach flipped flopped. I mean I’m auditioning for about the BIGGEST band in a LONG time.
Haley saw me shaking and grabbed my hand, “You will do amazing, like you always do.” She said in encouraging tone. I would have believed her, but I mean I have never gotten through to an audition EVER!
The line moved up about 5 seconds later. A girl with blonde low pig tails ran passed us. A guitar in hand, she was in tears. Her mom was behind her. She looked like she was about 10….I’m guessing she was too nervous, which made me LOADS better. Not.
We all moved up again. I was in silence, Haley was also. She knew how nervous I was. After about 45 minutes, the girl in front of us was next. “Kaydence! Your up!” I heard a deep voice coming in from the center. The snotty girl, known as Kaydence stepped inside in total confidence. She turned her head and stuck her tongue out at us before entering.
We both rolled our eyes and waited, it was my turn next. It seemed forever but Kaydence finally came out, with a huge smile on her face. “Good luck, your going to need it.” She whispered to us and then laughed while walking back down the street.
“Tess! Your up!” replied the same deep voice from inside. I froze, this was going to be impossible. Haley nudged me in. I gave her a pleading look but she just smiled and waved me in. I walked in.
A cool breeze washed over me as I looked around the large room. It kinda looked like a hotel lobby. Nice, large, and had a spiral staircase going up to the second floor. In the middle of the room stood a table. Joe was to the left, Kevin to the right, and Nick in the middle. They nodded to me and smiled.
Across from the table was a stage complete with a extra guitars, and microphones. I ever so carefully walked up the stairs and on the stage. I was taller than anyone else in the room, I had to look down towards the boys.
“So Tess..” Joe started.
Chapter 4
“So Tess…” Joe started. “You’ve played guitar for 6 years?” “Yes,” I said nervously “since I was 8.” I stared straight at Joe or Kevin, I couldn’t seem to look at Nick. “Well, go for it! Show us what you got!” Kevin said, laying back in his chair.
I nodded and said, “This is called Unbelievable”
I started to play.
I try and try.
I’m always turned down.
You never give me a chance.
Even if my hardest isn’t good enough,
You should at least…
Let me play.
Let me play in peace.
Give me a chance, you never know what will happen
It’s unbelievable.
It’s unbelievable.
When I’m let down, I pull myself up,
By reaching out.
By soaring to the skies.
By telling myself.
I’ll have my light in the sun someday.
Let me play
Let me play in peace
Give me a chance, you never know what will happen.
It’s unbelievable
It’s unbelievable.
I finished the song with a little guitar solo and stopped. I looked up to see 3 shocked faces. Either those are good or bad. I looked at them expectantly.
That’s when Nick stood up and clapped, followed by Joe and Kevin. “That was well unbelievable.” Joe said smiling. “Could you do it in electric guitar?” Nick asked pointing to the guitar behind me. That’s when I finally gave him eye contact, his dark brown eyes staring into mine, making my stomach fall into a puddle of pudding.
That’s when I realized it was Nick’s guitar. He was offering me to play HIS guitar. I silently nodded as I, shaking, I might add, reached for his dark red electric guitar.
I pulled it on and started to play. I played the song a bit more rocker than the acoustic version. They again clapped when I finished. “Tess, we will call you no later than 10 at night to tell if you got the job.” Kevin told me sticking out his hand.
I went down the stairs and shook his hand. He then hugged me, Joe did the same but when I came to Nick he whispered “You’re the best we’ve seen all day.” And let me go.
I smiled and then left the building for the next person to get through. I knocked right into Haley, her ear was on the door trying to listen. “OMJ! I heard everything!” she said while getting up on the concrete and giving me a hug. “Well, you didn’t hear Nick telling me I was the best on so far!” I said excitedly while we walked downtown towards my house.
“I know you will get the job!” Haley said giving me another hug. I wasn’t sure if I believed her though. Well maybe not…maybe this audition will be different from all the other auditions.
Chapter 5
There was a clunk, a hallow clunk, as an acoustic guitar landed on the ground. It was, of course Kaydence. “Excuse me.” She said picking up her guitar again. This girl was more clumsy then anyone I know. “I’m sorry!” I replied. “It won’t happen again.” “Well, you will be sorry when I get that call from the Jonas Brothers when you don’t. Break a leg, but seriously.” And she stalked off, guitar in hand.
Haley and I laughed all the way. We reached my house. It was a 3 story house, that looked perfect. Trees, bushes, flowers, everything a house could want. We both came up onto to the deck and saw a note written by my parents.
Hey sweetie,
Dad and I won’t be home until 6 pm. We can’t wait to here how your audition went. If we are any later there are left over spaghetti for you and Haley.
Love mom and dad.
I took the note and set in the kitchen. Haley grabbed a phone and both rushed up the stairs. We had about 5 hours before the Jonas Brothers were going to call, maybe. I laid my guitar next to my bed and sat on my chair. Haley on my bed.
We cranked up the tunes and danced wild. We then checked our myspaces. Nothing too exciting there. We then checked the Jonas Brothers myspaces. They had a new YouTube video up. It took place in the hotel lobby I audition for!
“Hey, I was there!” I said pointing at the screen. Haley smiled as we watched. “Hey guys! I’m Joe.” Joe said pointing to himself. “I’m Kevin.” Kevin said. “Hey what’s up guys, I’m Nick. We just wanted to say we got done doing our final auditions here in Oregon and we have found a winner! We will be calling them in less than an hour.” Nick said. “Thanks everyone we love you.” They all said before the video stopped.
The same time my heart stopped beating and did a surge of excitement! But maybe I shouldn’t be so excited. I mean, they did auditions in all other states too. I don’t have a HUGE chance.
I kinda slumped when I remembered this, Haley noticed and asked what’s wrong. “I just realized I don’t have a big chance.” I said sadly. “Well if you keep thinking that way there’s no way you will get it.” Haley said teasingly.
She was right, I should think positive. I took a look at the clock. It was 6. Another hour and there should be, maybe, be a call.
The door opened and in walked my parents. They were both wearing suits. They were both blondes and were the same height. “How was the audition sweetie?” my dad asked. “Amazing, I should be getting a call in less than an hour!” “That’s great honey, just remember-“ my mom started but I cut her off. “Don’t be too disappointed, I know.” I said rolling my eyes. Haley giggled. “Okay then, dinner in a few.” Dad said before they both left my room.
We both went into a fit of giggles. We were like that, we just started cracking up. After laughing and laughing it was 6:30, time for dinner.
We bounded down the stairs and took our regular places at the dinner table. Tonight it was left over spaghetti. I took a bite of spaghetti as well as Haley. “Where’s mom?” I asked Dad. “There was a phone call she had to answer.” Dad said with a mouth full of green beans.
I didn’t even think of who was calling until my mom came in the kitchen saying it was for me. Until I said “Hello” into the phone while taking another sip of milk. Not until the voice on the other end said “Is this Tess Guitarra?” I spit out my milk, spraying it everywhere. I knew who it was.
Chapter 6
Everyone knew who it was. Haley knew the minute I sprayed milk everywhere. My parents knew as soon as my mom gave me the phone.
“Yes.” I said nervously. I knew my voice was shaking. “Well Tess Guitarra, I would like to announce you are the new guitarist for us, the Jonas Brothers! Out of all the states we held auditions for we choose you! Congrats!” Said 3 all too familiar voices.
I dropped the phone. Yea, I know, I dropped the phone on the Jonas Brothers! I quickly picked it back up when my dad shook me while smiling. Haley was sprinting around the room whisper screaming.
“Sorry about that,” I said quickly “anyway, OH MY GOSH! YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!” I screamed into their ears. Yea, I was a bit excited, I mean you would be too!
“Yep, congrats! Again!” I knew that was Joe. “We already talked to your parents and they are cool with you going on tour with us! We will be picking you up in 2 days to continue our tour. We can’t wait to see you there!” I knew that was Nick, always to make sure of things.
I did a huge grin and said thank you so many times, it’s not even funny. Haley was still jumping up and down. She was even shaking of excitement.
I left the room to talk to the boys for awhile. So I get to know that I will have a couple of days to get to know the songs before I would go live, their next concert was in a week. This wasn’t a problem I was a fast learner. You see their original guitarist was getting old and was going to retire, that’s why they held auditions, he just left to go home, they told me. They told me that they themselves would help me with the songs, I was excited for that. I knew we were going to be a big family, ahh! I can’t believe this! My dream was finally becoming a reality.
After talking, and getting to know each other more, we were about to say our last goodbyes until two days. “Any questions?” Kevin asked.
“Hey guys, “ I said while looking at Haley “can I ask a favor?”
Chapter 7
After hanging up with the boys I came back in the kitchen to finish my dinner. Haley was still jumping. My parents had both finished their dinner and were watching Haley in amusement.
“Hey guys.” I said causally, while sitting back down at the table. Don’t freak, it’s really hard for me to keep my cool. Also, to keep the coolness of what I’m about to tell Haley.
“How did it go?” Haley asked shaking my arm, almost again causing me to fall. “They accepted me!” I shouted jumping. That’s when Haley screamed. I winced as she continued. My parents both put their hands up to their ears, I mouthed to them to better hold them there for awhile.
“Haley. Haley. Haley!” I said finally clamping my hand over her mouth. “Will you be quiet for one more second?” I asked her. She nodded her vigorously and sat down. I put my hand on her shoulder, she looked at my hand then put her hand on my other shoulder causing her to crack her up, same with me.
After rolling on the floor with laughter and my parents giving us weird looks we finally settled down. “Haley, I talked to the boys and I asked them if..” I started. “If what?” she asked excitedly. “If you could come with me.” I finished. “Excuse me for a minute.” She said getting up.
I gave her a confused look, she didn’t look back. Haley went up the stairs and I heard a door slam. That’s when there was a piercing scream that anyone could anywhere. We all winced and plugged our ears.
After awhile, Haley finally came back down stairs looking calm. “And?” she asked. “You can!” I shouted! We then hugged each other and yelled as loud as we could. Haley then stopped. “Is it cool with my parents though?” she asked eyeing me.
That I couldn’t answer. “They said yes.” My mom said coming back into the kitchen a phone in hand. Dang, I didn’t even notice she left.
After more shouting and screaming, Haley and I headed up toward my room again. I told her everything that the Jonas Brothers and I talked about. Her first question, when I told her they would pick us up in two days, was ‘What am I going to wear?”
Chapter 8
The next day, Haley slept over and would be the next day too, we woke up early to take a walk to the mall. Our parents said it was okay the day before and we were too excited to think about waking up as early as we did.
We both got dressed. We decided to match. I wore white skinny jeans with a red t-shirt while Haley wore red skinny jeans and a white t-shirt.
While Haley was adjusting her hair I went on the computer to myspace. I had a few comments from friends telling me ‘Congrats for making it.’ I knew they would be more excited if they were actually JB fans too. I logged off and came to the call of Haley saying she was ready.
We strolled down Main street, arm in arm, to the mall, singing Jonas Brothers songs to the top of lungs. Yea, we got a lot of glares, but we didn’t care.
We reached the mall and headed inside. We immediately went toward our favorite store of Aeropostale! We both scattered, picking up clothes and clothes to try on. I can only decide on one outfit though, I wasn’t that rich.
After trying on a couple pairs of outfits I finally decided on skinny flare light colored jeans, with a white t-shirt and a dark pink flow tank over it. Haley came up with dark skinny jeans, with a pink flowered t-shirt. We paid for our purchases and went to the food court.
Of course Panda Express was our usual. But we quickly headed towards Subway before we would be noticed by the brat at the end of the line.
Who's at the end of the line? What will happen when they meet the Jonas Brothers.
I'll be posting the next chapter in the next post. =)