Mike's Pov

Today is the day of the second and final audition to get into the competition. Elsa was preparing for her audition while the three of us hid in the audience. Liv sat in between Peter and I, her face full of excitement. I pictured Songbird fixing her hair and touch ups backstage, running up and down with anxiety.

Suddenly, one of the teachers-in-charge came up stage and broke the chattering. "We are about to began this afternoon's auditions. Kindly remain silent." The judges then came one by one to the judges stand.

"The California Talent Competition is held annually..." the introduction was repeated for so many years already I almost slept through the entire speech. Actually, I did slept a little. All of us came before as audience, and we all could practically memorise the whole speech. All I heard after that were "blah, blah, blahs". Luckily Liv was able to wake me up just in time for the auditions to start.

Caleb Cambell was up first. The way he sang almost made my poor ears to break. I don't think he realises out important my ears are, does he? I took a peak at Liv and Peter and they both too were covering their ears as hard as possible. Caleb's voice really shooed almost half of the audience away. I could tell that the judges were trying to stuff their hands into their ears but that would be rude of them.

Shelby was the second contestant. Urh. Even thinking of the name made me wanna leave. Her voice was rather melodious, but not as beautiful as Songbird's. The way she sang... let's  just say that she went overboard with it. Trying her very best to get all those vibratos in her notes. It was too unbearably. However, her performance got the judges to nod their heads in approval.

"This would be tougher than I thought," I heard Peter mumbled under his breath.

"Don't worry. I'm sure Elsa would pull this off. She got this." I chimed.

She is Songbird. I'm sure Peter didn't get her nickname for nothing.

I did not realise that my mouth and eyes were wide open until Peter had to closed my mouth physically when Elsa came up stage. Her steps were very light and careful. Her golden curly hair rested on her shoulders, light blush were visible on her soft cheeks. Her outfit was very casual, unlike Caleb and Shelby's, which was good. I could see her hands trembling even when we are so far from the stage.

"Whenever your ready, Ms. Tilden. You may start." The female judge in front of us called out.

She took one big gulp of air and then... 

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I never hear anything like this before. Elsa was more confident, her voice is much more stronger and confident than her first audition. Her voice is perfection.

Big groups of students popped their heads out of the door, then they all joined in the audience. And then came another one, and another one. Soon, the whole auditorium was full of students.

The whole auditorium went viral after Elsa's audition. I expected Liv to clap the loudest, since they are BFFs even before we met. Instead, Peter too applauded really loudly. I notice I was also on my feet, clapping. The audience were whistling, which made Elsa blushed a bit. I was pretty sure Elsa's gonna win this.

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Elsa's Pov 

I was actually on stage. I still find it hard to believe that I was on this stage for the second time. This second time was a good second time.

Hear that, Elsa? That's a sign that the people love you.

Finally, for so many years later, I was able to feel that this is my home. Mexico isn't my home, and will never be again. California is the place where I belong, where I should belong in the first place.

"Thank you, Elsa, for the wonderful song. Now can I have all the candidates to return to the stage?" The host informed.

When Caleb and Shelby joined the stage, the whole auditorium were silent so as to let the judges tally up the their thoughts for each contestants. I could see the judges nodding their heads and whispering about their discussions.

At the corner of my eyes, I spotted Caleb, and even Shelby, shivering.

After a long wait, the judges handed the teacher-in-charge the results.

"Owhhh. This is a very hard decision to make. However, we must have one contestant to represent this school. And looks like we have ourselves a contestant!" The teacher spoke on the microphone.

A/N:
Hey lovelies(or anyone reading this) ;((or even no one reading)); Another chapter complete. In just a few hours. Sweet! Don't forget to vote and follow! Thanks!

I don't own any of the song

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