Imagine Me and You

The line that Gabby found herself standing in seemed to be taking forever and she silently cursed herself for not showing up earlier. She hadn’t expected this many people to be here-not many people in her small town knew who this band was, but people surprised you sometimes. She looked down at herself, smirking as she took in her black combat boots, skinny jeans and tight white tank top-she looked good and she was ready to have a good time. Sighing as she tried to see over the line, Gabby tucked a strand of her black and neon pink stripped hair behind one ear and trained her heavily lined brown eyes on the front door. Finally! They were letting people in and soon enough Gabby found herself in a place that she thought of as more of a home than her own.

The club they were in was small, but that was okay because it just meant that Gabby would be able to get right up front, which is what she was currently doing. So many of these girls looked desperate-Purdy Girl t-shirts and Andy war paint…pathetic. Gabby liked the guys, she thought they were all cute, but she loved the music more and that was why she was here. She played guitar herself and if she looked up to anyone in the band it was Jinxx. There was just something about the shy guitarist that made Gabby smile and he was beyond talented when it came to making music. After a few moments of pushing and excusing herself, Gabby found that she was right up against the stage on the left side and the opening band was getting ready to come on.

Gabby didn’t have anything against opening bands, but she had come here to see one band and one band only-Black Veil Brides. At nineteen she was absolutely older than most fans, but that didn’t mean the band meant any less to her than it did to others. They hadn’t saved her life, but they had improved the quality of it and she was hoping to one day at least get to tell them that. After an excruciating thirty minute set from the opening band, a hush fell over the crowd and Gabby could faintly see people moving around on stage. Obviously the sets were being changed over and a roar burst forth once the BVB pentagram appeared and the lights began to flicker. Suddenly someone was standing right in front of her and as Gabby heard the raw sound of his guitar squeal through the speakers, she felt a chill run down her arms.

The band started in on Legacy and as Gabby looked at them, looked at their painted faces, big hair and ripped skinny jeans, she felt like she was completely in her element. They played and they played, until finally Gabby could hear the opening guitar for one of her favorite songs-Rebel Love Song. Looking up to the guitarist standing in front of her, Gabby smiled and then felt like she was going to faint. Jinxx was looking right at her and just as Andy sang out the line ‘take your hand in mine’ Jinxx smirked at her, crouched down slightly and reached out for her. Their fingers touched briefly, but Gabby would never forget the feel of his calloused fingers against the soft palm of her hand.

Suddenly the show was over, having ended with Fallen Angels and Gabby could feel her face flame as she made eyes with Jinxx once again right before he left the stage. Her heart was pounding, her legs hurt from standing and she was dying of thirst, but it was worth it…it would always be worth it to see these guys play. The small venue began to empty out and finally Gabby felt like she could breathe. Everyone was running over to the merch table, but Gabby took her time, spending a few minutes standing where she had been for the show with her eyes closed as she tried to just remember every moment and burn it in to her brain.

She didn’t get to see BVB often, they rarely came to her town or anywhere near it and so she had to savor it. She hadn’t realized she had been standing there for so long, her palms against the wood of the stage and the noise of the room began to fade away. Someone tapped her on the shoulder and as Gabby turned around, her brown eyes grew wide as she looked at the person standing in front of her.


“You know the show ended about an hour ago…right?” It was Jinxx, in all of his guitarist glory and he was standing right in front of her. Gabby tried to breathe, she tried to speak, but nothing was really coming out.

“I-uh-um…yeah. Yeah I was just-uh-just trying to commit it to memory.” She stuttered and then felt like smacking her forehead because she sounded like an idiot. Jinxx only smiled at her, taking her in from her combat boot covered feet to her ripped BVB tank top.

“I don’t blame you. There’s just something about a show that makes you feel…”

“…alive.” She finished for him and they both smirked at one another. Jinxx noticed that this girl was blushing and then he realized that he hadn’t introduced himself or asked her for her name.

“I’m Jinxx…” He said, holding out his hand and Gabby’s mouth dropped open as she quickly tried to remember what her name was. This guy made her more nervous than she thought he would…why? He was just a guy…just a good looking guy who could play the guitar like a God.

“I-I’m Gabby.” She finally managed to get out and she smiled as she looked at Jinxx. He had changed in to a baggy sweatshirt-it was cold outside-a pair of unripped skinny jeans and an old pair of boots. His face was clean of all makeup, but his hair was still slightly teased and his eyes had some liner around them.

“It’s nice to meet you. I remember you now-you were right in front of me the entire show…” His voice trailed off and the two of them seemed to be lost in a moment. For whatever reason-call it fate-Gabby felt really comfortable around Jinxx.

“Yeah, it was a great show. Well, I guess it’s time for me to go so you guys can head out…” She said as she smiled at him and then turned to leave. She hadn’t moved four steps before Gabby felt his hand on her arm and she spun around to face him. His blue eyes were looking deep into her brown ones and she felt like she could melt right then and there.

“Um, I know we just met and everything and I hope this doesn’t sound weird…but I’m hungry and I was wondering if there was anywhere around here where we could get some food?” He asked her and Gabby only smiled. He was asking her out, in the most roundabout way possible, but he was still asking her out.

“Well there is a McDonalds within walking distance. Do you wanna walk over together?” She asked and Jinxx only smiled as he nodded his head, held up one finger and then disappeared backstage.


Gabby just stood there, looking around and watching silently as a crew came out on to the stage and began to break things down. She could hear, off in the distance, loud laughter and male and female voices. They were probably partying it up back there and it was strange to her that Jinxx didn’t want to partake in that-instead he wanted to walk to McDonalds with her and then what? What did he expect from her? She wouldn’t mind doing things with him, but for some reason, Gabby felt like there was more to them than that. Finally Jinxx reappeared, having told the guys where he was going and the two of them began to walk towards the street entrance of the building. The night was nice, the air cool as it whipped around their heads and Gabby’s black and pink hair flowed out behind her like a flag.

They were stopped a light, the golden arches calling out to them, when the unthinkable happened. Jinxx, slowly and without looking at her, reached down and took Gabby’s hand in his own. She felt breathless and as they stood there together and then began to walk towards the other side of the street, she couldn’t help but smile a little bit. This hadn’t been what she was expecting, nor had she expected Jinxx to offer to buy her food, which he did and he also held the bag-she carried the drinks-and her hand in his while they walked back towards the bus. It was huge and Gabby only looked at Jinxx as he knocked on the door with his knee and it popped open-should she go on there? What would she find? He only smirked at her, nodding his head towards the stairs and then they both walked up to the front of the bus.


“I think the guys are still inside showering and sucking up the wifi, so we should be alone for a little bit longer…” He smiled at her from over his shoulder as Jinxx dropped her hand and sat down at the small kitchen table. Gabby followed his lead-this was such a weird experience.

“Oh…okay. You really didn’t have to buy my food…or invite me on to your bus Jinxx. It was just awesome meeting you.” She said shyly and they only smiled at one another as they both began to eat their food. She hadn’t realized how ravenous she was until Gabby bit in to her burger, but she had to make herself slow down and not seem like a pig as she ate.

“So…do you play any instruments?” He asked as he finished his burger and Jinxx smiled as that cute blush ran across Gabby’s nose once again. He had just met this girl, yet there was something about her…something comforting and familiar.

“Guitar…” She said as she took a sip of her drink and then giggled. Jinxx’s eyes had grown wide and a sly smile fell on to his lips. He reached for her hand and Gabby allowed him to pull her up and lead her off towards the back of the bus.

“What are we doing?” She laughed as they passed the bunks and she could instantly pick out whose was whose. Ashley’s had crumpled sheets and smelled like perfume-ladies man that he was. Andy’s was messy and had his green notebook sitting on the mattress. Jake’s was tidy and she could see that CC’s was filled with empty Monster cans. Jinxx’s had his violin sitting on top and it looked like he kept things fairly in order.

“We’re going to have a little jam session…I want to hear you play.” He smirked at her as he pushed open the door to the back lounge and they both entered it silently. The lights flipped on and Gabby felt her heartbeat speed up-she didn’t play for anyone…not even her closest friends.

“Oh, um…okay.” She said softly as she took a seat on the black leather couch and then took the acoustic guitar that Jinxx was handing to her. His blue eyes were filled with so much excitement that suddenly Gabby felt at ease.

“Follow me?” He asked, a smile on his face and Gabby only nodded as Jinxx began to play Coffin. She strummed her fingers over the strings, nodding her head to the beat and without even realizing it, Gabby began to sing.

I don't owe you anything
You'll only die a dream forgotten.
I've got my pride so hear me sing
I'll never let you steal my coffin.

They played and sang for what seemed like an hour, both Gabby and Jinxx harmonizing and they couldn’t help but smile-they kind of worked as a guitar duo. They moved through a few more songs and then stopped to take a break and just talk. They talked about all sorts of things-dreams, ambitions and their childhoods. Both of them were a lot alike and Gabby smiled as he noticed that Jinxx had taken her hand in his and was running his thumb over her skin. He seemed to be moving closer and closer to her and she only blushed as finally his lips brushed over hers softly. Jinxx moved his other hand from his lap and soon he was gripping her black hair between his fingers as his tongue ran over her bottom lip.

Was this even happening right now? Gabby could feel his heart pounding against her skin as the two of them moved to lay down against the couch, the guitars forgotten on the floor as they explored one another. His hand reached out for her-he seemed so desperate for human contact and she could see why…being on the road was probably really lonely. There was more though-they were connected and not even the four guys standing in the doorway to the back lounge could break that connection. Gabby nearly jumped out of her skin as she stopped kissing Jinxx and just so happened to look over so see Andy, Ashley, CC and Jake looking at the two of them with smirks on their faces.


“We’re ready to head off dude…” CC said, laughter in his voice and Gabby felt her face flame as she quickly sat up and pulled her shirt down. Ashley was smirking at her, nodding his head and Andy also had a smile on his face.

“Oh! Hey guys…this is, uh…this is Gabby.” Jinxx said as the couple sat up on the couch and just looked at the band before them.


Gabby didn’t know where this was going…but it would make one hell of a story to tell someday.

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