"Well then, why don't we start off with your "Fiery" look this evening." Andrew pointed out. I looked at the bottom of my dress, I smiled as I lifted my head up. "It's very.....hot isn't it?" I joked causing the boys to laugh. "Anyway, about the performance..." I just wanted to know if I did good or bad, I tucked my lips in a little bit and waited for Andrew's response.
"I've got to say, you sang quite beautifully for this song tonight Eleanor." My mouth was agape, in a good way.
"Definitely going to agree with Andrew, the mood and song choice was perfect together, and with a voice like yours, it made the song sound a lot prettier." Jack's compliment made me smile widely, showing off my bright red lips again. Now it was Nate's turn.
"I gotta say...."
"Great speech Nate!" Jack teased causing everyone to laugh uncontrollably.
Nate's P.O.V
I pushed Jack lightly at his joke, really I had nothing to say to her performance, all I know is that she did awesome!
"All I know is that you HAVE to make it to round 2 because you have just a special, special talent El."
I was being absolutely serious with her, but I could I could only smile at her after I had finished speaking. Eleanor was letting tears of joy fall from her eyes. "Better hurry an get ready for your last performance." Jack told her, she nodded and walked off stage.
"Andrew, I too you she was good!" I stated. He rolled his eyes and we sat patiently waiting for El's last performance.
Eleanor's P.O.V
"Oh my god! I think I'm going to the next round!" I shrieked happily. I took a damp cloth with makeup remover and wiped off the flaming makeup off my eyes. "Are you ready for your next outfit?" Adele asked me holding the last box. "Yes I am." I smiled and she opened the box.
This time the dress was a thin, sparkly red dress, the dress came to about my feet.
"Now, for this look, you my dear are going to look like someone from the 1950's, your hair will be in a slightly messy bun, curly. Your makeup will be simply, dark." She showed me a photo of what looked like what I was going to look like.
"Wow, very modern and beautiful." I said.
"Just like you my dear." She smiled, I smiled back and i got ready of he show.
Nate's P.O.V
It won't be long until Eleanor performs her last song, then we have to vote. Something was irritating me, it was Taylor, she knows Maria. Jack kept telling me that she always says that she is best friends with her. I put my hands on my head and sighed.
"Nate, are you okay?" Andrew asked me a he put his on my shoulder.
"I just want night #1 to be over already." I replied. Andrew was going to say something until a tune started playing.
The lights were dimmed but there was a body figure on stage, then the lights went up.
"Long, handwritten note, deep I. Your pocket."
Eleanor, he was completely unrecognizable. The dress fit her perfectly, she looked like she was in the 1950's. I leaned I leaned over to Jack. "She looks beautiful." Jack gave me a mischievous smile, I shook my head and continued to listen.
I got my wish, Eleanor was singing softy, yet very sweet. She had my vote totally. She finished the song, letting a tear run down her cheek.
Eleanor's P.O.V
The crowd went from dead silent, to extremely loud. I smiled as the crowd stood up cheering. I had really gathered myself together since the first song. Everyone soon sat down an Andrew began to speak "Eleanor....."
***
It's time to reveal our 2 contestants that will be going into the next level. I would like to bring out, Taylor Wilkonson with Jack Antonoff, Mackenzie Ashton with Andrew Dost, an Eleanor Nottingham with Nate Ruess."
Nate's P.O.V
I ha my arm around Eleanor's shoulder as we walked down the stairs leading downstage. This was it, was Eleanor leaving or staying tonight.
"Jack, are you hoping Mrs Wilkonson will make it through tonight?" Lilian asked.
"I think she will make it totally."
That was a total lie, when me and Jack were walking about her, he said she was going downhill. I bit lip to keep myself from interrupting. She move to Andrew, i really could care less on what he had to say.
"And finally we have Eleanor Nottingham and Nate Ruess, Nate, what are you hoping for Eleanor tonight?" That was when I spoke up.
"I just hope she can make it through tonight because even tho she could not handle the first song, she came back and did better." This caused a look from Jack to be thrown at me, but I felt another look at me. Taylor, I was getting a little annoyed.
"Well, the time has come it is time to figure out who is safe." I has my fingers crossed behind El's back. "The first person safe tonight is....." Please say her name. "Taylor Wilkonson."
This caused Jack and Taylor to happily shriek, Andrew and Mackenzie to cringe, and Eleanor to slip a year.
I clasped my hand around hers an she looked up at me, I smiled at her.
Eleanor's P.O.V
In my opinion, Taylor was quite annoying, she was very hoppy. All i worried about now is, was i safe?
"It all comes down to 2, who is in, and who is going home?" Lilian held a creme colored envelope in her hand, she lifted the flap up. She scanned over the writing, then she looked at me. "Eleanor....." My heart was beating very fast, i felt Nate's grasp on my hand grow tighter as we waited.
"You are in."
