Chapter 8: The Announcement.
It was December 20th which meant it was the last day of class before the holydays break and also that the Talent Show announcement had to be made. 2013 being the first year in which Zayn was the director of the school made this his first Talent Show announcement in his career. He had participated in every single one during his school life and was really looking forward to have a great one, with talent bursting out. He really hoped the band he had formed would participate, even if they had to find a drummer for the Talent Show performance as he wanted everyone to know how crazy talented his friends were. Of course he had to denied participating in the judging since his opinion would be at least questionable, having his friends and even his girlfriend participating.
“Good morning students. As you all know, it is the last day of class before the expected Christmas/new year break. I hope you make good use of your free time. But, this year, we have planned something new that we wish keeps you busy during these few days as we have decided to set the date of the 2014 Talent Show on January 10th. That means all of you have to gather around in groups, duets, trios or even as solo artists and let the world get to know your talent. Of course, participation is optional but we are aiming for a big call. Please send emails to the school gmail account to confirm your participation, stating who you are performing with, what you are going to be doing and which equipment you will be needing. For all of those who are planning on a musical performance our institution offers microphones, a piano and two guitars. Feel free to bring yours if you prefer though. The prize for next years edition is a $1000 cheque for each of the people in the performance. Thank you very much.”
A long round of applause and cheering was heard and Zayn smiled, relaxed and delighted at the response his announcement had had and left the scenario with a shy smile on his lips. Once he was out of the room, the real chatting began as different persons got together to arrange and talk about performing on one of the most important happenings at Sydney´s Grammar School.
While Diana stood alone, the members of the brand new band discussed whether it was too soon for them to perform to public as they had only played together for themselves.
Harry´s point of view:
I had already though about every single aspect, both positive and negative of participating in the Talent Show and had decided that, even if the rest of the gang decided not to, I would. And I would dedicate one of the songs to Diana. I felt like I owed her so much. She had made me look at the world through different eyes and I wanted to fill the emptiness in her gaze and her heart. That was no easy task but the results would obviously be worth the effort. For that one special song I had decided I would write a brand new theme by myself and Louis had accepted to help me. We both had quite experience in this topic as we wrote songs back home in our free time. AS random as it may sound, we were quite similar in some things and I was slowly discovering our similarities as I grow fonder of him. We had even written some lines for the chorus. “Diana, Let me be the one to light a fire inside those eyes, You've been lonely, you don't even know me, But I can feel you crying, Diana, Let me be the one to lift your heart up and save your life, I don’t think you even realize baby you’d be saving mine".
IT was a slow song, (DIFFERENT TO THE ORIGINAL ONE OKK?) and I felt it would be perfect for her and to lift up her mood.
We had a whole 15 days to prepare our performance and Louis´ and I idea was to convince the others to participate and, of course, win.

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