AN: This is my first fanfic ever, so let me know what you think. I've been reading fanfics for a while, and felt inspired by all the fanfics out there. You guys are amazing writers, and I felt like writing something, since I've always wanted to be a writer but never thought I'd be good enough. I'm always looking for more ideas, so if you have any suggestions, feel free to email them to me and I'll see how I can use them. I'll try and stick to the storyline so far, but will changesit if I think it sounds more interesting another way. As always, read and review (but please don't be too harsh – lol!)

Disclaimer: I don't own Instant Star, or any of the characters, even though I'd love to own Tim Rozon and Alexz Johnson. They totally rock and would be so cool to hang out with (even though I don't know how nice they are in real life, since I've never met them. But then again, how many of us have?

Oh yeah, this takes place during the Instant Star competition.

Chapter 1

I'd always wondered who would be the next biggest thing, right after S to the H to the A to the Y (and Darius, who could forget him? Not that I'd want to admit that he had talent, but he just wasn't right for G Major's image). And Eden? I thought she was just another bleach-blonde, push-up bra'd wannabe pop-star with no talent whatsoever. I mean, she couldn't sing a note to save her life, and she thought she owned the world and everyone around her. As soon as I saw her sing during the Instant Star competition, I knew all my predictions about her were right. I went out for some air (who could stand all that horrible screeching that one girl could put out?). On the way out, I saw a few familiar faces, but I didn't let that stop me as I casually walked out the door.

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After being outdoors for a while, getting a nice breath of fresh air, I hoped that Eden had finished singing (or screeching, as I like to call it), and decided to go back in. As I made my way back in, I heard the faint echo of a girl singing and playing guitar, and the sound of slight applause, but thought that I had just imagined it. I went to get a Coke and a snack, when suddenly, I heard someone come up behind me and grab my arm.

Hey, where've you been? I've been looking all over for you. So has Georgia and E.J.

I was outside. What'd I miss?

Besides Eden? You just missed a killer performance.

What do you mean? Who was it by? What happened?

Whoa, what's with all the questions? That red-headed girl over there? She just brought the house down.

What's her name, and is she anything like how she looks?

Jude Harrison, and I don't get what you're asking.

I mean, come on. Look at her. Everything about her screams tortured artist. The ripped jeans, the way she plays her guitar...Not exactly what G Major needs right now. We need someone who has staying power, and I don't think she has it.

Whatever. Listen, you gotta meet this girl, alright? Because she starts working with us tomorrow.

I can't, I promised Georgia that I'd finish laying down the track tonight. I'll see you both tomorrow. Where are we meeting her?

9:00. Monday morning. In Studio A.

Got it. Later.

Later.

A/N: OK, it's really easy to guess who the two people in this conversation were, but I didn't want to add names since I wanted to keep the conversation going. Read and review to find out what happens next. I will try and post a little bit each day, but we'll see how long I can keep that up. Let me know what you think, 'k?