prove it - j.g

chapter fifty seven: "payback?"

jack gilinsky

today was the second show in san diego, and thankfully, vanessa is still with me. she's coming to the show again today which makes me quite happy. i plan on bringing her out on stage with me, that way the fans can see her again and i get to show her off too.

johnson and i were in the dressing room getting ready when there was a knock at the door.

"come in!" the both of us yell in unison.

the door opens, vanessa walking in.

"hey boys" she greets with a smile.

she closes the door, walking over to me as i sat on the couch.

i smile up at her, wrapping my arm around her as she sits beside me, "how was your sleep? you were pretty knocked out."

she laughs, "it was good. i didn't realize i was that tired."

johnson laughs with a scoff, "we tried everything to wake you up. we were going to pour water on you, but then gilinsky chickened out because he felt bad."

"aw how sweet" vans sarcastically responds with a chuckle, "you guys excited?"

i nod, though johnson responds, "very. we have a surprise for the fans."

internally, im punching my face about twenty times. why did he have to say anything?

she smiles, "that's so cute. you guys really love them."

johnson and i both nod, getting off of the topic of the surprise just in case vanessa starts to ask questions.

+ +

we were singing one of our hits that usually features skate, like that. it was nearing the end of the song which was when i was going to surprise the fans and bring vanessa out. vanessa knows that we were going to stop and talk to them, surprise them, but she didn't know how or why.

"so gilinsky, i remember you saying you had a surprise for the fans? something they don't know and will probably be excited for?" johnson says, the lights dimming to a blue shade.

i nod as the audience erupts with screams, "i do, johnson. it's a pretty cool surprise, one that makes me really happy, so i hope it makes them just as happy."

johnson nods, "oh, i definitely think it's something that'll make them happy to see."

the lights go black which is the cue for vans to walk on stage. she finds me and whispers in my ear, "what in hell are you doing?"

i kiss her neck quickly and whisper back in her ear, "trust me."

within moments, the blue shade lights turn back on and the crowd immediately screams at the sight of vanessa.

she smiles and waves, despite the obvious nerves running throughout her.

"so as you all know, vans and i have been dating for awhile. we live together, with johnson, but she makes me insanely happy. she came yesterday, she was actually backstage which i was unaware of, thanks to johnson and his ability to plan her surprising me. she's surprised me a lot, especially when im on tour, so this is a bit of payback for her, while it's a surprise for all of you" i explain, looking down at vans to catch her staring at me.

johnson laughs, "payback? what's the payback, gilinsky? scaring her?"

i shrug, "i guess just surprising her in a way she wouldn't expect."

johnson and i both laugh and shake our heads. he clears his throat and speaks into the mic, "if any of you want to talk to gilinsky or vanessa, she's going to be with us at the meet and greet afterwards."

the crowd erupted with screams once again, causing vans to have a flush of colour on her cheeks.

vanessa soon left the stage, which i could tell relieved her, but it was fun having her on stage with johnson and i. it's just much more surreal.

+ +

the next girl walked up to us, seeming to be accompanied by a younger sister. vanessa was standing beside me acting as a photographer if a girl wanted a picture with johnson and i. just to give the parents a break or even get in the picture with us, vanessa would offer.

"hey, what's are your guys' names?" i ask them, the two of them smiling with tears in their eyes.

the older one smiled and responded, "vanessa" before looking up vans.

vans smiled and chuckled, "love your name."

the young fan smiles, "you guys are my favourite couple."

vans and i smiled, looking at each other for a quick second.

"can i get a picture with both of you?" she asks, causing vans to grow quite shocked.

we both nod, standing up. the younger sister snapped the picture before talking to us and getting a picture with her as well. her name was victoria but preferred vic.

"do you two want to get in for a photo just with jack? even johnson too?" vans asks them, they both nod nervously, "aye, johnson!"

he turns to us before he can call the next girl up, "yes ness?"

"can you please come and accompany jack and take a picture with these girls?" vans asks him.

he nods and walks over, "hey, what are your names?"

"im vanessa."

"and im vic."

johnson smiles and hugs each of them, standing beside vic as vans snapped the picture of us. they both smiled, saying goodbye to the three of us.

as they walk away, vans smiles, "they were so adorable, jack."

"not as adorable as you, baby" i say with a smile before the next trio comes.