I'm on a roll tonight, don't mind me.
JoJo made her way down the hall of the theatre, searching for someone to talk to.
" JoJo!" Josh yanked her into a warm up room. Ben, Sky, Cara, and Natalie stood inside.
" What's going on?" She asked.
" Well, it's Penny's birthday next week, and Bexley's birthday is a few days after." Josh started.
" So we're throwing Penny a surprise party anddoing something more lowkey for Bexley." Ben finished.
" I thought Bexley hated her birthday." JoJo knit her eyebrows.
" She hates her birthday because her mother used to make her miserable on it. It became my personal mission to get her to like her birthday again." Josh smiled.
" She knows about this?" JoJo asked.
" Oh yeah, she's known for years." Josh nodded.
" So, what's the plan?"
oOOo
" Did Josh tell you about Penny's surprise birthday party?" Bexley asked as her and JoJo made their way to the stage.
" Yes, Ben and I are in charge of getting the cake." JoJo nodded.
" Yup." Bexley nodded.
" So, whatcha getting her?" JoJo asked.
" I'm not sure yet." Bexley sighed.
" You got time." JoJo shrugged. Bexley threw her a look.
" Like a week, but ya know." JoJo laughed.
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" SURPRISE!" Everyone shouted. Penny jumped about 10 feet in the air before she registered what happened.
" Is this for me?" Penny looked up at her parents.
" Of course, it's your birthday party." Bexley nodded.
" Thank you!" She gave them each a hug before going to see what was happening.
" I want at least four more." Bexley stated, watching Penny go. Josh momentarily stopped breathing while Sky, who was in the vicinity, was on the ground laughing.
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After a few hours of party games, they all settled down for some cake and presents.
" Happy birthday, Penny." Jane held out a small gift bag.
" Thank you!" Penny beamed before she even opened it. She carefully pulled out the tissue paper, peering into the bag.
" I love it!" She pulled out a stuffed elephant, hugging it tightly.
" Double thank yous!" Penny exclaimed.
" You're welcome." Jane smiled. Katrina got her some hair clips and scarves. Peter, who had grown the soft spot for the small girl, got her a little sweatshirt from his first Broadway show.
" Happy birthday, Penny." JoJo held out the gift from her and Ben. Penny opened the gift so carefully they could've reused the wrapping paper.
" Paint brushes?" Penny carefully turned to package over in her hands.
" There's more in the box." Ben chuckled.
" Paint, and canvases." Her face broke into a grin.
" Thank you." She whispered,carefully setting the art supplies aside to give them hugs.
" Happy birthday, kid." Sky handed her a package that was clearly wrapped by him.
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RomanceIt had been three years since tour. Three years since moving in with Josh, Ben, and Bexley. Two and a half years since JoJo made her Broadway debut. A year and a half since Sky and Cara got engaged. One year since Cara went on tour with the cast of...