Lit Device Short Story

Diana's POV

I watched Alexander walk out on stage with the biggest smile on his face. Right now I am standing backstage with my mom watching my brother go on x-factor. All of the sudden the music starts playing and words start coming out of his mouth. I really like his voice… Well more like love. I usually have him sing me to sleep every night even though I am 13. Let me introduce myself. My name is Diana and I am a 13 year old girl and I am the younger sister of Alexander Love, who is now trying out for x-factor. I have blue eyes and brunette hair and I stand at 5 feet exactly. I know that you are probably thinking, short? I know right. My dad left my family when Alexander and I were little little so now it is just us and our mom. I am not exactly popular at school. Kids will pick on me but Alexander always comes in to save me from them. He is the best brother I could ever ask for. He is also my best friend.The music then stops and the audience claps for him like crazy. The judges then start saying what was good about him and blah blah blah blah blah. As soon as I see Alexander walking back stage I immediately tackle him in a hug so strong that I cause him to step back a little bit. Oopsy.

"Woah easy there now!" Alexander says in a goofy cowboy voice. I just laugh at him. I’ve always loved his humor.

"You were amazing Alexander!"

"Thank you!" He says back. Once Alexander and I let go of each other our mom comes over and hugs Alexander. After they hug for what seems like forever we all sit down on the couch that they have backstage and we watch all of the other boys that go on stage to sing. I have to admit some of them are pretty good but I still honestly think that Alexander is by far better than them.

*After every boy goes on stage and sings*

Finally they went through all the boys and they finished after what seemed like a million yeas.

"All of the contestants come to the back. I repeat all of the contestants com to the back." A person says on the loudspeaker. Alexander gets up and I give him and thumbs up and he flashes me a small and goofy smile in return. He then walks out of the room and goes where the person on the louder speaker told him to go. I then scoot over so I am leaning against my mom and I rest my eyes but I don't fall asleep. I cannot help but think if Alexander is gonna get chosen or not.

*10 minutes later*

All of the sudden I hear the door open and I pop up off the couch expecting to see a very excited and bright smiling Alexander, but instead I am greeted by the opposite. There are tears streaming down his face. One by one and slowly dripping off his face. I know he did not make it. He didn’t make it. I walk up to him and give him the tightest hug ever and he hugs back not letting go. I don't let go either.

"May we have Alexander Love, Nick Stulas  and Max Stonewell report to the judges lounge. I repeat may we have Alexander Love, Nick Stulas and Max Stonewell report to the judges lounge. Thank you." A person on the loudspeaker says. Alexander and I let go of each other and I look at Alexander with a confused face and he looks at me with a face just as confused looking as mine. We both shrug shoulders and then he walks out and goes where the person on the louder speak told him to go again.

*12 minutes later*

The door bangs open and there are no more tears on Alexander's face. He has the biggest smile on his face I have ever seen and his eyes are lit up like a candle in the dark.

"I am in a band! I made it guys! I am in a band with 2 other boys! I am in a band!" Alexander shouts. I smile right away and I run up to him and give him a really tight hug and he hugs me back. I am so proud of him and I knew he had it in him. I then let go and give my mom a chance to hug Alexander. After they are done hugging my mom already starts asking questions.

"When do you guys start working? And who are the other boys?" She asks curiously.

"I start working tomorrow because we want to release a album by the end of this month! The other boys are the names that they announced on the loudspeaker. They seem really awesome, fun and nice! Except both of them are two years younger but it does not matter." Alexander says with the smile still on his face.

“So true that doesn’t matter cuz you act like 2 years old!” I tell him and his smile gets bigger and he immediately jumps up tackling me for the comment of course.

*2 months later*

Alexander and his band's name is “The Fierce Five” and they are already very famous. They released their first album about a month ago and already over a million people bought it. Alexander has brought the boys over a couple of times and I am already really close with them. They are all very sweet, kind, funny and nice! All of the sudden the door opens and Alexander walks in and I jump right on him and give him a hug. He hugs me back tightly as I am doing to him. I then eventaully let go and sit back in my seat letting my mom greet him. After they are done we all then sit down at the table. Our mom  is sitting across from me while Alexander takes a seat next to me and starts speaking.

"I really need to speak to you guys about something important." He says. My mom and I both turn our full our attention to Alexander because he is never usually very serious like this. It is very rare to see him so serious. My mom and I nod for him to continue in a slow way not sure if we are ready to hear what he is about to say.

"Okay well since our band has gotten popular so fast and is very famous we are all gonna go on tour. We are gonna tour the world as a band together. I am leaving tomorrow. I know it is on short notice but I couldn't really find another times to tell you guys and we just found out a week ago. I am really sorry but you guys cannot come. You have to stay here." He tells us. My heart breaks inside my chest but I put a fake smile on my face for him. Alexander has always dreamed about being a singer and performing for millions of people and it is finally coming true. His biggest dream is coming true and I don’t wanna get in the way. As long as he is happy I’m good with that. My mom stays silent. She is probably sad because she is losing someone again. After we lost our dad our mom has kind of been out of it but now she is basically losing one of her children.

"I am proud of you Alexander. Good job!" I tell him in a high pitchede vooice trying to hold in my tears. I then turn around and go right upstairs before he can say anything else because I did not want to cry in front of him. I finally reach my room and I close the door and then lock it shut. I slide down the door and onto the follow and burry my head in my hands. I immediately let the fake smile fall off my face and my tears start rolling down my cheeks. He said he would never ever leave me no matter what. He promised me.

*Next day. Alexander is leaving now*

Currently we just arrived at the airport and we are walking towards the gate for Alexander. Once we reach the gate Alexander turns around looking at my mom and I. Alexander then takes a step towards my mom and I hear him whisper "Take care of Diana for me and I am not leaving you. I will see you soon. This is not goodbye. Trust me" He says into her ear while they are hugging. I see my mom nod. They then let go and Alexander comes over by me and bends so he is in front of me. Eye level in front of me. He looks me into the eyes.

"I love you Diana. Forever and always. Please take of yourself and don't let the bullies get to you. I know you know how to stand up for yourself. I believe in you. Now this is not goodbye. This is see you later." He tells me and tears start falling down onto my cheeks. I immediately tackle him into a really tight loving hug and he hugs me back.

"I love you too. And promise me you won't forget about me?" I whisper in his ear.

"I promise." He whispers back.

"Flight 33 is boarding. I repeat flight 33 is boarding." A louder speaker come on. Alexander and I let go of each other and he gives me a small smile. I give him one back. He then grabs his bags and boards onto the plane. I track him with tears in my eyes getting onto the plane and I don’t see him anymore then. He’s gone now and I’m alone. I feel different. I feel broken.