After Headlines

43: Backstory

So, a few things before we begin. These were the chapters that were suppose to go before 41: The OG Siblings, but the world didn't work that way lol. Also, I know Josh never went to the Jimmy's, and I know this isn't how the Jimmy's works. But for the sake of the fact that this is a fanfiction, we're gonna use our imaginations *rainbow hand gesture*. Don't forget to tell me what you think (it's actually very helpful for me :) Hope you enjoy!

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" Mommy, how did you and daddy meet?" Penny questioned as the gang sat around the practice room.

" At the Jimmy's." Bexley replied.

" Can you tell me the story?" Penny asked.

" Oh, story time!" Ben scooted over to sit criss cross in front of her. The other quickly gathered around, eager to hear the story.

" Y'all already know this." Josh made a face.

" No, we don't. You've only told us bits and pieces." JoJo shook her head.

" Okay well..."

*Flashback brought to you by Jeremy Jordan and his inability to dance (God bless his pure soul)*

Bexley stared out the window at the city. Well, they weren't quite in the city yet. They happened to be in Yonkers, which is where their hotel was for the next week.

" You excited, Bex?" Her mom asked from the front seat.

" Yeah." Bexley grinned.

" So, we need to be at the theatre by three." Her dad said as he pulled into the parking lot. Bexley glanced at her watch 12:23.

They unloaded their belongings from the car. Over years in the system, Bexley became and expert in packing light. She swung her backpack over her shoulder, grabbing her makeup bag and phone.

" Come on." Dad waved them towards the entrance. After checking in, they made their way up to their rooms. Bexley's parents took one room, while she took the other.

" I'm gonna wander around the hotel!" Bexley stuck her head in her parent's room.

" Don't die!" Dad called helpfully.

" Gee, thanks." She replied, closing the door behind her.

She made her way down to the lobby. As she turned the corner, she rammed straight into another body.

" I am so sorry!" The boy apologized profusely.

" No worries." Bexley muttered, holding her head.

" Are you okay, did you hit your head?" He knelt in front of her. She looked up to come face to face with a boy a little older than her.

" I'll survive." She shrugged.

" I'm Nick." He helped hed to her to her feet.

" Bexley." She smiled.

" Nick, where's our-" Another boy, who looked a lot like Nick, rounded the corner, "-room." His eyes fell on Bexley.

" Third floor." Nick replied.

" This is my little brother Josh. Josh, this is Bexley." Nick introduced them.

" Hi." Bexley flashed a small smile. 

" We're here because this kid," Nick ruffled Josh's hair, " Got into the Jimmy awards."

" Wait, that's why I'm here." Bexley laughed.

" Really?" Josh perked up.

" Yeah." Bexley nodded.