𝐋𝐎𝐌𝐋², jack champion

063, 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞

063, 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞
irl + social media

THIRD PERSON +
april 25, 2025

The roar of the crowd still echoed in Juniper's ears as she stood backstage, catching her breath.

Her glittering black outfit clung to her, slightly damp with sweat, and her chest heaved as the adrenaline slowly began to ebb. The Short n' Sweet North American leg had officially come to an end, and it felt like the perfect closing chapter to an incredible journey.

Now, backstage with her band and dancers, the atmosphere was electric yet bittersweet.

Juniper stood at the center of the room, her arms wrapped around Caleb, her guitarist, in a tight hug. "I couldn't have done this without you," she murmured, her voice thick with emotion. Caleb patted her back and grinned.

"You were a rockstar out there, Juni. We all just followed your lead."

Her dancers and bandmates took turns embracing her, each sharing proud words, laughter, and even a few tears. They were sweaty and exhausted, but the adrenaline of a successful tour closer kept them going. The room echoed with a chorus of gratitude and celebration.

As the hugs and congratulations began to wind down, Juniper wiped at her damp cheeks and turned to the group. "This tour... this night... it's been everything I ever dreamed of. Thank you all for being a part of it."

The group erupted into cheers and applause, and Juniper gave a mock bow before she excused herself. Waiting for her backstage were Lila, Louis, Jack, Jenna, and Vinnie. She stepped into the smaller lounge where they had gathered, and her heart swelled seeing their beaming faces.

Lila was the first to rush forward, pulling Juniper into an enthusiastic hug. "You killed it out there! And can we talk about how the crowd lost their minds during Lie To Girls? That was insane!"

Juniper laughed, her face lighting up. "I think they love you more than me, honestly."

"Impossible," Lila shot back, grinning.

Louis approached next, his guitar slung casually over his shoulder. "You were amazing, June. Thanks for letting me be a part of it."

"You kidding? Stranger wouldn't have been the same without you," she said, pulling him into a hug.

Standing a little to the side were Jack, Jenna, and Vinnie. Jenna was already filming on her phone, no doubt capturing Juniper's reaction for her Instagram story. Vinnie gave her a mock salute, his grin wide and easy.

And Jack... Jack just watched her with that soft, slightly awe-struck expression she'd come to know so well.

"You guys," Juniper said, walking over to them. "What did you think?"

Jenna was the first to speak. "Think? Babe, that was iconic. You had surprise guests, killer outfits, and then you dedicated 'Juno' to Jack? Social media is on fire right now."

Vinnie nodded. "Yeah, Twitter's gonna be talking about this for weeks. You're trending everywhere."

Jack stood slightly apart, his hands tucked into his pockets, but his eyes never left Juniper. She felt his gaze once again and turned to him, her smile softening. "Jack," she said, her voice dropping to something more personal. "Thanks for letting me tease you on stage."