As the sun set, two figures approached, walking down the beach. A spiky haired
blonde looked up, and nodded to his other three friends as they sat on the
beach. A young man with brown hair grinned, and said, “Well, it’s about time!”
“Yea, you got that right, Phat One.” A man with spiky brown hair said in
acknowledgement.
The two figures then neared, stopping in front of the four. Smiling down
at his friends, Justin said casually, “Hey fellas. How ya doin’?”
Nodding his head, JC responded, “We’re doing good.”
With a smirk, Joey interrogated jokingly, “And...tell us.... How may you two
be?”
“Joey, can the act.” Justin ordered.
Unable to contain himself any longer, Chris blurted out, “It took you two
long enough! Finally! The anguish is over! I,” he dramatically threw his hands
back to his chest, “I can be living amongst the trees once again!”
Pushing Chris aside, Lance smiled, “Congratulations, Gabby. And you
too, Justin. On behalf of all of us, we’re really happy for you guys. No matter
what Shorty says!”
Chris brushed the sand off of his clothes, and glared up at Lance. “Oh
that’s it, Poofu! You’re gonna get it now!”
“You’ve come a very long way, Gabby. The album is finished, and we’e
all seen you grow right before our eyes. Now, we’re ready to do the photo shoot
for the album. It’s a long, rough road from here. I’m not gonna lie and say it
isn’t, because Justin will tell you that it is. You know how much he’s gone on
tour...” Johnny paused to take a sip of his water, then continued on, “Speaking
of Justin, I... I think that there’s something he’s been meaning to tell you...”
Puzzled, Gabby frowned, “What’s that, Johnny?”
Rising from his seat, Johnny walked to large, big screened TV, and
pressed a button on the VCR. The room went dark, as Justin’s face popped up
on the screen, his voice filling the room.
“Hey baby. We all got something to tell you, and the fellas thought that I
should tell you. After much consideration, we’ve all spoken together and with
Johnny and made a decision that is going to change our lives. If you’d accept,
we’d like to sign you on for the world tour. Maybe you can call me and give me
the answer yourself.. I love you! Talk to you soon.”
Once the room was again luminated, Johhny caught the first glimps of
Gabrielle’s excited expression. “Well, Lil’ Miss Gabby... I don’t think that I have
to ask your answer, now do I?”
Shocked, Gabby answered, “No.... No you don’t Johnny!”
“Over here, Gabby. Now give me a smile.” Jean Claude instructed.
Aaron stepped next to him and remarked, “Hey, Frenchy... Don’t you think
that there would be a better way of getting around this?”
A snide expression on his face, he peered down at Aaron, “What are you
talking about?”
Bowing, he announced, “At your service, sir. I know how to get the good
shots out of that girl.”
He pulled a magazine from behind his back, and opened it to the center,
“Hey Gabby! Look at this!”
She smiled brightly, and Jean Claude advised, “Now, look as though
you’re in love.”
Shouting over the photographer, “You just got the rose, Gabby!”
The yelling went on the entire photo shoot, and Aaron smiled contenly at
the end.
Jean Claude hollered, “Imagine! A makeup boy showing up the Jean Claude!”
Aaron laughed and announced, “Justin Timberlake centerfold. Does it to
that girl every time!”
The loud outburst was proceded by his ultimate departure.
Shaking her head, Gabby declared, “You aren’t very nice to that guy!”
“Ahhh! He’s a flake!”
Nodding, Gabby spat out, “You my dear, have a job permanately with me,
if you would accept it. Johnny gave me the okay to offer it to you...”
“Look out world! The dynamic duo is coming your way!” Aaron
exclaimed.
“Ohmigod!” Gabby popped out of bed, and threw her arms up in the air,
“My CD come out today Tinky!” She peered down happilly at the little kitten.
“What’s that you say? You want a big ball of yarn to celebrate?”
Ironically, the little kitten looked up in understanding. “Meow”
Scratching him on the head, Gabby sniffed the air. “What is that Tinky?
Can’t be... Could it?” The little kitten looked up at her as if she was crazy.
In one of Justin’s old shirts that he had given her, she walked out into the
kitchen, shocked to see that the entire kitchen, and living room was filled.
Shocked, Gabby ran back into the bedroom, and lammed the door, laughter
errupting on the other side. A soft knock sounded, and Justin pushed open the
door, causing Gabby, who was on the other side, to fall over.
Giving her a hand, Gabby looked up and said, “And what are you doing
here?” she said, rubbing her bum once she was up.
“Awww.... did my baby hurt her bum. Come here! I’ll make you all better!”
A frown remained on her face, and she answered, “Oh, you better not,
Justin Timberlake! I’m gonna take a shower so...scram for now!”
Emerging from her room, Gabby double checked her appearance as she
walked by the hall mirror. The apartement was completely silent. She spoke
outloud, “Guess Justin actually gave up... Goodness, what a wonderful day!”
Suddenly, a herd of people lept out from behind, the couch, causing
Gabby to slam into the wall. “SURPRISE!”
“Ahhh! No...ahh!”
A large banner popped up the large bubble letters displaying “Congrats!’
Coming forward, Jusitn cooed, “Awww... now baby, did you get scared?
Hah!”
Peering around the room, Gabrielle gased at the faces that had gotten her
through the past few months-her treasured friends. There was Johnny, the man
that had believed in her enough to make it happen. Aarron, the comic relief for
the past few weeks, excatly the respite she needed at times. Chris and Danielle,
who always seemed to be at her apartement were there once again. Then there
were JC, Lance, and Joey, the friends she’d always wanted but never had.
There was Jean Claude, a man who tried to hide his feelings, and suceeded
well, but not well enough for everyone to figure out that he liked Gabby. Then..
Then there was Justin. A soft smile on his lips blended with such handsome
features. He was the love of her life. At that moment, and from then on, Gabby
would have done anything for him.
“You guys!” Before she could say anymore, Justin stepped in front of her,
putting his hands on her waist possesively.
Leaning down he rested his forehead against hers. “You wanna see your
album, or no, girl?”
Biting her lip, Gabby nodded furiously, “Yea!”
“Hey J-Dawd, you think that we should let her see?” Justin asked
Before Johnny had the opportunity to answer, Gabby tackled Justin,
grabbing for the CD that he held behind his back. In amazement, she stared at
the cover. Justin announced, “The self-titled debut that will sell millions!”
Taking in the scene between Justin and Gabrielle, Johnny announced,
“Well, Gab, you’ve got to be at the Virgin Megastore at noon, so all of us will
clear out, and you and Justin can meet us there,” He trailed off when he
smelled something, “Justin! I think I smell burning eggs!”
An alarmed look on his face, Justin ran to the kitchen, and Johnny cmae
forward to Gabby. “You did it girl. Today is your day. You’re never gonna have
a debut CD out again. Enjoy the day.”
Smiling warmly, Gabby replied, “Thank you Johnny. Will do.”
Soon, everyone began to file out, and Gabby wandered in the kitchen to
find Justin still making her breakfast.
As they walked to his car, Chris looked over at Danielle and smiled, “He’s
happy, Dani. You know.. she’s perfect for him in every way. Reminds me of..
you and I.”
“Gabby loves him. You know that.. Didn’t you read her thank yous yet?”
Chris shook his head, “Didn’t have time. Fro boy got me up at the crack
of dawn..”
Smirking, Dani replied, “Just wait till you read them Chris, just wait till you
read them.”
