Behind the Velvet Curtain

The things to watch backstage were always more interesting to me. I'd rather watch the girls scramble for lost earrings or another puff of cheap perfume, than be at a table watching them dance. In this line of work a life of luxury came one of two ways. Work hard every night and not touch a penny for over a month, or be involved with one of the partners. At times like these it's easier to watch everything happen as if you weren't involved, but like all the other girls I was in to win.

Glitter and lost rhinestones made the dimly lit area shine. Cheap perfume and wet nail Polish could choke any rookie. But this was the game we all lived for. High notes, hard beats, and tight costumes are the backbone of this game. And each girl played it differently.

Each club is different, and so are it's people. Which is why starting at a new one is always difficult. The girls are caddy, the men are desperate, and the partners are over zealous. The newest is the best till recasting season. Then she's just another back line.

I watched as girl after girl stepped into the stage, earning a roar of applause each time the curtain was pulled back. Every girl that walked out there had a voice made of steel. But nothing compared to a legend. And one day I'll be one.

"Jinx! Your up." the stage hand called over to me.

"Ok kid, go out there and show 'um whatcha got." An older woman said before pushing me in front of the red velvet that stood between me and my next job.

"And now, the one and only Jinx Monsoon!" I took a deep breath before the velvet pulled away. 'Here goes nothing.'

*Harry's Pov*

"And now, the one and only Jinx Monsoon!" the whole room turned from their papers at the sound of the performers name. We all had heard of that name, but never had we put a face to it.

"Is that her?!" Zayn whispered across the booth. I watched as other tables focused in on the brunette. Before the first lyric began men were jotting on their forms.

"I'm assuming," Liam spoke for me.

As her words flowed, my jaw dropped along with everyone else's. She was the first girl in four years to impress me.

"Hot damn," Liam breathed, Zayn nodding in agreement. We all watched as she glided down the stage stairs with the beat rocking along with her. She seemed to charm every partner she stood by.

"Sassy girls don't last long," a man a table away said to his company. I had to agree, but there was something about her act that I knew Daton's needed. As her song finished she plopped her self into the booth next to Zayn. I could hear her breathing through the small mic attached to her chest.

"Need a drink?" I heard Zayn offer from beside me. Her smile was sweet as she accepted before leaving the table, and disappearing behind that curtain again. Looking at my form I easily filled it quickly before the next performer came out.

"These girls just get harder to pick from every year." Liam sighed, ignoring the blonde onstage.

"We still need one to bring back." I finally spoke up.

"Why? Daton's already has 5 girls." Zayn asked looking toward the bar, rather than anyone else.

"I think we all know Daton won't be happy till we bring him another beauty." Liam chuckled lightly.

"Alright. That concludes tonights auditions. Please make sure to turn in your request forms to the front, and the girls should make their decisions soon." with that we all stood, finally ready to leave the stuffy club. The drive back to Daton's was quiet and unnerving. No matter how many auditions I went to there was always that thought of 'what if we chose wrong?'.

"So Styles, did you find anyone you liked?" Daton called to me as we walked through the door.

"Don't I always?"

"I figured as much, but honestly Styles."

"Would you believe I filled two forms today?"

"Good work boys. I hope to see them soon."

We all knew those forms would be put to good use. No girl has ever passed up our offers before. They'd be stupid to even think about it, Daton's offers the best oppertunites and protection.

Notes

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