Kendall.I stood in the center of the stage, between Lee and Crystal as I listened to Ryan ramble. The show was a hour long show and after they held a mini interview with the three of us and showed our hometown visits, it was time for the results. This was the fist time in a long time I thought I would be leaving, we all did good last night and it was going to suck to see any of us get kicked off.
They had our families sitting on the couches, across the stage from us and I glanced over at my mom and grandma, who were sitting next to Lee's parents, and Crystal's dad and brother. My mom smiled and I smiled back, before turning back to Ryan who started talking.
"Alright, dim the lights and let's get started!" Ryan said as the lights dimmed, "Lee DeWyze!"
Eveyone cheered, mostly girls and a few I love Lee's were thrown out there. I looked at Crystal and we both started laughing, especially because Lee got embarassed so easily by it.
"Lee, you chose "Simple Man". Ellen thinks you have grown from a shy, baby lamb to a springy, carefree gazelle!" Ryan said and we all laughed, "For you second song, Simon chose "Hallelujah". Simon said the performance proved that you are a fantastic singer."
Everyone cheered and I reached over and placed my hand on Lee's back, squeezing his shoulder before dropping my hand. Before anyone made too big of adeal about me touching a guy. A guy that I was dating, but the media didn't need to know that yet. Give it a few weeks.
"Kendall Thompson." Ryan said, and the studio erupted in cheers.
I smiled and waved to the audience, before turning my attention to Ryan.
"Kendall, you chose "House of The Rising Sun". Randy said you are in the zone, and it was hoit." Ryan said and I laughed softly, "For you second song, Kara chose "Beautiful". Kara said, You never looked of sounded better and that you connected with the song."
Everyone cheered and I smiled and mouthed a thank you to them.
"Crystal Bowersox! You chose to sing "Come to My Window". Randy said it wasn't his favorite performance for you." Ryan said and everyone booed. "For your second song choice, Ellen picked "Maybe I'm Amazed". Ellen said, you have a beautiful voice."
Everyone cheered and I let out a small breath as I felt Lee place his hand on my back and Crystal grabbed my hand, squeezing it lightly.
"After the nationwide vote, the first person in next week's finale is," Ryan paused for what seemed like a century, "Lee DeWyze!"
The whole studio erupted in thunderous cheers and applause. I felt Lee drop his hand from my back and I smiled as Crystal and I clapped for him. He looked so happy and shocked and was thanking the fans. He turned to me and hugged me and Crystal tightly, in a group hug.
"I love you guys!" He whispered.
"Love you too, congratulations!" Crystal said.
"I'm proud of you." I smiled.
"Congratulations buddy, you are in the finale!" Ryan said, shaking his hand.
"Thank you all so much!" Lee said, to the audience who was still going nuts.
"Take a seat!" Ryan said.
Lee hurried over to the couches and hugged his parents, who were beaming and then hugged my mom and grandma and sat down.
"Joining Lee in the finale next week." Ryan said.
I sighed and grabbed onto Crystal's hand. She squeezed my hand tightly and leaned her head against my shoulder.
"The final person, in next week's finale is." Ryan said, and the pause seemed even longer then ever.
I wanted my name to be on the card. I wanted this more then anything. To share this experience with my boyfriend would be amazing. If Crystal made it, I would be happy for her because she deserves it just as much as Lee or me and she is a amazing girl.
"Kendall Thompson!"
Everyone cheered and my jaw dropped and I stood there in shock. I felt Crystal pull me in a hug and I hugged her back as the audience cheered loudly for me.
"Congratulations! I love you so much!" Crystal said.
"I love you too! I will rep us ladies in the finale!" I said softly, "We'll rock out together soon."
"Absolutely." She nodded and smiled.
"Congratulations Kendall." Ryan said, placing his hands on my back.
"Thank you so much!" I said and everyone cheered louder.
"Kendall, go have a seat honey." Ryan said.
I hurried over to Lee, who was standing up and had a huge smile on his face. I smiled and wrapped my arms around his neck and I felt his arm go around my waist and pulled me into a huge hug and lifted me off the ground, spinning me around.
"That's what's up! That's what's up!" He buried his face in my neck and I laughed.
"I can't believe this." I said.
Lee put me down and I walked over to my mom and Grandma and hugged them both. My mom was crying and my grandma, never looked happier.
"Congratulations baby." My grandma said.
"Thank you."
"I'm so proud of you." My mom said, before kissing my cheek.
"Thanks. I love you guys." I said.
I hugged Lee's parents, who both congratulated me and Crystal's family as they did the same. I walked back over to Lee and he wrapped his arm around my shoulder, as Crystal started to sing her final song. She looked happy witth the way it turned out. She was going home to spend sometime with her baby and I could tell she was a little more happy.
After her song ended, Lee and me walked out onto the stage and hugged her as Ryan started to close out the show.
"I'm going to miss you." I told her.
"I will see you next week at the finale and then we'll be stuck together on tour." Crystal laughed, "Kick your boyfriends butt."
"Hey!" Lee laughed.
"I'm just kidding. I'll be voting for the both of you." Crystal said.
"What do you say we all go have a nice farwell dinner for ya?" Lee suggested.
"That would be great. It's been a long day." She said.
One more week and this whole thing was over.