Nicola and FYD had to leave the X Factor. Nicola was the first to be sent home, then FYD and Storm had to battle it out. Storm won the judge's votes while FYD was eliminated.

When I had to say goodbye to them I only cried a little. I've only had about talked to Nicola about two times. We weren't exactly close. I hugged him and that was it. I mainly cried when I said goodbye to Jordan and Alex. I was the closest to them out of FYD.

After they left, I was able to meet Usher. Cher and I were running around trying to find him before he left. Well, Cher was running. I was limping. He is really nice in person. I got a picture with him, too. I set my Twitter profile picture as Usher and I. I know Riley probably saw it. He is a fan of Usher.

Now we are halfway through with the second week. This week's song theme is Heros. I was unsure of what to choose for this week. I couldn't think of a song that would fit my voice. It has to be a song sang by one of our own personal heros. I eventually came up with Cyndi Lauper. Cheryl suggested I do an upbeat song. That's where I decided on doing Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.

I have already learned the choreography for the group performance and my performance. It was pretty easy to learn. I recorded both songs, too. The group's song this week is Telephone by Lady Gaga. Katy Perry and Diana Vickers are the guest performers. I am so excited to meet Katy Perry.

Today is Wednesday and we are all doing our video diaries. Everyone already went except for One Direction and me. The guys are going first then it will be my turn. We made a deal with each other. We get to pick out each other's questions from our fans. I picked a few good ones out for the guys. We agreed on doing this for the rest of the time we are both here.

"Carter!" Louis runs into my room. "Are you ready?"

I look up from my cell phone. "Ready for what?"

"To help with our video diary!" Harry walks in the room next.

"What do you need help with?" I scroll through the new tweets on my Twitter.

Everyone in the house had to sign this paper saying that we wouldn't say anything that we weren't supposed to on the Internet. We are allowed to use our phones now. I called my mum the first night and talked to her for two hours. I was so happy to be talking to her again.

"We feel weird just talking to a camera." Niall jumps on my bed with me. "Would you be an awesome best friend and sit by the camera? You won't be in the video. We just need you to sit there."

"Will you do the same thing for me?" I ask them.

"Yay!" Niall hugs me. "Thank you!"

I guess that was his way of saying yes. I laugh and hug Niall back. "Who's carrying me?"

"I will!" Niall stands up quickly.

"Don't forget about my carrots and ranch!" I point to my plate of carrots on the floor.

"Why are you eating carrots?" Louis raises his eyebrows at me.

I pick up the plate from the ground. "Because I like carrots and they are good for you." I take a bite out of one.

Niall scoops me up in his arms. I've gotten so used to them carrying me. All five of them refuse to let me walk on my ankle. They say that they don't want me to hurt it anymore. I walked on my ankle once when I was hungry and Harry yelled at me.

Niall carries me towards the stairway. Harry and Louis follow us from behind. Liam and Zayn are already sitting on the stairs, waiting for the four of us. Niall steps around them and sets me on the ground by the camera. I place my plate of carrots on my lap.

Liam picks up some white pieces of paper and hands them to me. "Hold these up when we say we are about to answer the questions."

"Gotcha, boss." I grab them from him.

The boys get situated on the stairs. I lean back against the wall and stretch my legs out. I make sure not to put my ankle in an uncomfortable position. Louis and Liam are sitting in the front with Niall and Harry directly behind them. Zayn is in the very back, sitting in the middle. I lean up and press the red button for them.

"This is One Direction and this is our video diary week two." Harry holds up two fingers.

I glance down at the papers in my hand. Each question is printed on the paper very largely. I guess I'll just hold them up when I'm supposed to. Sounds easy enough.

"Last week was amazing!" Harry states.

"We loved it! It was incredible as Harry would say. Um. I think Liam wanted to say something." Zayn motions at Liam in the front.

"Yeah. I just wanted to say thank you so much to everybody. Thanks for that." Liam tells the camera as Louis messes with his hair. "Stop it." Liam moves his head away. "Thanks to everybody!"

Niall keeps messing with Liam's hair. I give him a look and he stops. Harry moves Niall's hand away from Liam's head.

"We're really excited. Just happy to be here." Liam shrugs.

"It's going to be a very big performance." Harry starts and glances at Louis. "And we hope you guys like it, and vote for us again. So." He puts a thumbs up.

Liam motions at the papers in my hand. "Go ahead and get ready."

I pick up the first paper. I hope they didn't have a specific order. I hold up the first question for them to see it.

"Last week we asked for some questions. We've got one from Eloise." Louis says with his hair all messed up. "She wants to know which roles people play in the band."

Louis turns to look at Liam. "Liam is the smart one."

He points at Harry next. "Harry is the flirt." That one was obvious.

Louis points to Zayn in the back. "Zayn is vain. See what I did there?" Niall chuckles at that comment.

Louis turns around to Niall who is right behind him. "Niall is the funny one."

"And Louis's the leader." Harry says when Louis points at himself.

I giggle quietly. Zayn and Niall start laughing. They all burst out laughing except for Harry.

"Louis's the leader because that was the only one left." Harry explains.

I burst out laughing unable to control myself. "If anyone was the leader it would be Liam."

"No, I'm the leader." Louis fixes his disheveled hair.

I shake my head at him and pick up the next paper. The camera crew will have to cut out the parts where I'm talking. I hold the paper up for Liam to see.

"Hey, Justine. You had a question for us and it was what does One Direction look for in a girl?" Liam reads the question. "Now what do we look for in a girl?" He asks the lads. "I'll start it off. Um. I like a girl who's got really really nice eyes. I like blue eyes."

I remember picking this question. I mainly picked it because I wanted to know Louis's answer. I told the lads that I picked it because it would have their fans know what they liked. They don't need to know the truth.

"I like girls who eat carrots." Louis manages to say with a straight face.

I drop the carrot from my hand that I was about to bite into. Louis smirks at me. What is that supposed to mean? Is Louis only joking or is he serious?

Niall starts laughing again. Only Louis would say something like that. Now all of his fans are going to start eating carrots. The rest of the guys start laughing while Louis tries to keep a straight face. He looks down and smiles.

"I like girls who have a nice pretty face." Harry answers the question next.

Louis bursts out laughing. Oh my goodness. These boys are just weird. If I was a guy I would obviously want a girl that has a nice face.

"Obviously!" Zayn laughs.

"I like girls with a cute personality. Oh geez. With a cute personality, what? I like girls that are cute and have a good personality." Niall stumbles over his words.

"I look at a girl's smile." Zayn states. "If she's got a nice smile then it pretty much makes everything better as well."

"Awh! Zayn, you are such a sweetheart!" I gush.

"Stop cutting into our video!" Louis pretends to glare at me.

"Sorry. Sorry." I put my hands up in surrender. "Continue." I pick up the next paper for Niall to read.

"Hey, Melissa. Your question for us was what's One Direction's favorite songs?" Niall reads. "Since Saturday, my favorite song is Viva La Vida. Boys?"

"Um. Well, my favorite song has definitely got to be Barbie Girl." Zayn says with a straight face.

I bite my lip to stop myself from laughing. I little giggle escapes from my mouth, but Niall's laugh covers it. I would have expected Louis to say that. Not Zayn. These boys are something else.

"Um. My favorite song is Freefalling by John Mayer." Harry tells the camera.

Liam turns to Louis. "What's your favorite song? I can't pick one."

"It's you, Liam. Come on." Louis nods at Liam.

The boys each say something different to Liam about him picking a song. Liam places his face in his hands and thinks.

"I don't know which song." Liam glances at Niall.

Louis looks at me then back at Liam. "Just name a song."

"I can't think of a song." Liam tells him.

Louis shakes his head. "Okay. Well, Liam clearly doesn't have a favorite song. Mine however is Who Let The Dogs Out."

I start laughing all over again. Louis glares at me again. I can't hold in my laughter. They are just too funny. Anyone would be laughing at them like I am. It's impossible not to.

"Carter!" Harry whines.

"I'm sorry!" I giggle. "Okay. Go ahead." I wave them on.

"We're One Direction and please keep voting for us." Zayn points at the camera.

"Thank you very much!" Harry waves at the camera.

I let them wave at the camera for a few seconds before pressing the red button. Niall and Zayn high five each other. That was fun to watch them do a video diary. I might have to watch the rest of them like this.

"Carter's turn!" Niall jumps up from the stairs.

The guys slowly get up and move out of my way. Louis helps me move up in front of the camera. I stretch my legs out. The producers said I can tell everyone I sprained my ankle, but not the real reason of how it happened. I'm supposed to say I tripped. They would believe me considering I am extremely clumsy.

The lads settle down on the flat part of the stairs. Niall snatches up my plate of carrots and begins eating them. Good thing I ate all that I wanted. They will probably all be gone in two minutes. Liam presses the red button for me.

"Hi, guys! Carter Shay here." I wave to the camera. "Last week's performance was insane. A lot had happened. The first thing to happen was me spraining my ankle." I lift up my ankle to show the camera. "Everyone knows I'm a klutz. I tripped over a pillow in the living room and sprained it."

"I was really upset to see FYD go home. I had become really close to Alex and Jordan. I hated saying goodbye to them. Nicola and I talked a few times, but that's it." I glance down at the boys. "I have some questions that I am going to answer."

Liam looks through the pile they picked out and holds up the first card. They probably picked five cards all together. One for each of them.

"The first question is from Katie. She asked what is my favorite part of the live shows." I read the question. "My favorite part would have to be either the group performance. That way if I make a mistake not all of the attention is on me." I giggle.

Louis holds up the next card for me. He starts pointing to himself.

"Next question is from Allison. Her question is who is my best friend in the house." I tap my chin, pretending to think.

"You have to think about that?!" Louis pouts at me.

"You forgot about me?" Niall holds his hand over his heart.

"I'm clearly her best friend!" Harry argues with them.

"Stop interrupting my video diary!" I tell at them.

They all shut up, but start pointing at themselves. Poor Liam and Zayn. They aren't as crazy as these three. They are like the Three Stooges.

"My best friend in the house would have to be Cher." I laugh when all the guys pout. "But my best guy friend would most definitely be Louis!"

"Yes!" Louis jumps up in excitement. "In your face, Styles and Horan!"

I burst out laughing and clutch my stomach. Someone is excited to be my best friend. Harry and Niall both pout. Louis starts doing a weird dance with a big smile on his face. I motion for the next card. Zayn shuffles through the pile.

"Okay. This question is from Savanna. What is it like living in the X Factor house?" I read. "Uh. Living in the house is different. It's like having a massive sleepover with all of my best friends! It's really fun. Except when you walk past Matt's room and he starts to snore really loud. People have been writing their names on the food, too. I think I saw Wagner's name on a milk carton."

Harry picks up the next card. A blush spreads across my cheeks when I read it. Is he really going to make me answer that?

I bite my lip. "Alyssa asked this question. Who would I rather kiss? Niall or Louis?" I look away from the camera.

"Answer the question, Carter." Harry smirks at me.

I turn to glare at him. I can't believe he is making me do this. I don't want to say Louis because I would rather kiss him. If I say Niall then I would be lying. I bury my head in my hands. Why did Harry have to choose this one? Why not a different question?

"Okay." I rest my chin in my hand. "Oh. I don't like this question."

"Just pick one." Zayn chuckles.

"Okay, okay!" I bite my lip again. "Um. Louis." I whisper.

"What?" Harry leans forward, cupping his ear.

"I said Louis." I mumble.

"One more time."

I glare at Harry. "I would rather kiss Louis." I say louder.

Harry smirks and nods. "That's what I thought you said."

My cheeks heat up in embarrassment. I am getting Harry back for this. I'm going to need Cher's help, though. Louis grins at me. I look away from him quickly.

"Last question is from Alexis and she asked.." I start to read the question. "Oh my goodness."

Niall starts snickering. I swear these boys are out to embarrass me. Did they plan this? Did Harry and Niall decide that they both wanted to embarrass me in this video diary? Maybe having them pick the questions was a bad idea.

"This questions asks when are Louis and I getting married. Um." I run a hand through my hair, nervously. "Louis and I are not getting married. We aren't even dating. We are just best friends. I don't understand why everyone thinks Louis and I are dating."

"I could think of a few reasons." Harry mutters under his breath.

Liam smacks the back of his heads. Harry frowns and rubs the back of his head. I smile at them. Okay. I need to finish this video diary up.

I clap my hands together. "Well, this is the end of my video diary. I have a lot of good ideas for these lovely things. If I am here next week then be in for a surprise. Things might get, uh, fruity." I laugh at my own joke. "So, I'm Carter Shay and I really hope you vote for me this week. Bye!" Niall shuts off the camera for me.

"You'd rather kiss me?" Louis winks at me.

I look away blushing. "Shut up, Louis."

Harry moves to sit next to me. "Awh! She's blushing!"

I slap Harry's hand away when he pinches my cheeks. "Are you and Niall trying to embarrass me?"

Harry and Niall laugh and high fives each other. I bury my face in my hands when Louis wiggles his eyebrows at me. I have the weirdest friends. Maybe I should start hanging out with Aiden more. He is more normal than these five.

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Author's Note:

I finally updated! I am so sorry for making you wait so long! I feel terrible. I hate days when I don't write.

So, I start school on Monday. I won't be updated as much as I do now. It's my senior year and I need to stay focused. I hope you understand.

I have a new story idea! I am so excited to write it! It will be awhile, though. I need to finish two stories first. I've never been so excited for a story before!

Question...What are you scared of?

I'm terrified of clowns. I scream and hide every time I see one. I'm scared of snakes, too.

So, yeah. Comment!