Unexpected

Epilogue

Author's note: Hey again, everyone! I know I said the story was finished, and I normally don't write epilogues, but NatashaWahl asked so nicely...I had to oblige. I hope you enjoy just a smidge extra Juke fluff :)

10 years later...

The audience roared to life the second the venue's lights went black. The screams and cheers were deafening. Even after all these years, Julie still couldn't get used to it. She took a tentative peak from backstage at the sold out crowd who'd begun chanting for the band as the concert's intro video played on screen.

She suddenly felt someone grab a handful of her backside making her jump. "Reggie is that you?" She teased.

Luke spun her around, a hard look on his face. "What do you mean, Reggie?"

She giggled and threw her arms around his neck giving him a kiss. "Have a great show," she said feeling his lips find their way to her neck, coursing along her skin.

"Save it for later!" Alex yelled pulling Luke from Julie's grasp leading him toward the stage.

Luke glanced back at her, a dopey-dazed look on his face. Julie bit back a smile loving the effect she still had on him after all this time.

The crowd erupted again, even louder than before, as the three guys took their places onstage. They powered into their first song while the fans sang along with every word.

Sunset Curve found fame shortly after the boys graduated high school. Apparently someone from Reggie's cousin's Bar Mitzvah had recorded their set and uploaded parts of it to YouTube. Luke's song for Julie, Unexpected, went viral. Shortly after, dozens of managers and record companies came their way.

The last several years had been spent touring in Europe and the U.S. as the opening act for a number of popular bands until they eventually started headlining their own shows.

Julie stood by Luke's side through it all. It wasn't always easy as she went out of state to attend college and started a career of her own. She thought about the hard roads they'd faced together as she watched him and his best friends performing in front of thousands of people-living their dream.

During their tour they'd traveled to over forty states and done about fifty performances. They were tired and ready for a break, but tonight's show was extra special. Not only was it their last one, but Sunset Curve was playing in front of their hometown crowd. They were especially amped up with all their families and friends in the crowd.

Midway through their set, Luke stepped up to the microphone to address the crowd. Julie watched on as he spoke, "We've come a long way on the tour and we couldn't have done it without you guys!"

The crowd cheered appreciatively.

"But we definitely wouldn't have been able to do any of this without the love and support of our families and friends." He went on glancing over at Julie standing backstage.

She gave him a thumbs up and a smile.

"A lot of them are here tonight. One person in particular has been with me through thick and thin. She's my best friend. You guys know my girlfriend Julie, right?"

The crowd cheered again. Of course they knew her. He talked about her every chance he got, and the two had graced the covers of several tabloids over the years.

"Well, she's here backstage. What do you say we bring her out to say hello?" Luke smiled mischievously at Julie, setting down his guitar.

Eyes wide and heart racing, she shook her head no. Julie had always preferred to let Luke have the spotlight. He jogged over, pulling her onstage despite her protests. The noise of the crowd swelled as she came to stand beside him. She gave everyone a friendly wave feeling her pulse thumping.

"I'm going to kill you." Julie muttered to Luke through a clenched smile, putting a vice-like grip on his hand.

"Aww, you love it." Luke said pressing a kiss to her cheek. "Julie and I have been together since high school. She's put up with a lot of my crap over the years." He explained to the crowd.

Julie wondered where all of this was going until she saw Luke turn to address her, "I love you Jules and I can't imagine life without you. I want to spend the rest of my life with you through all the good stuff and the bad."

Julie felt everything around them disappear, her mind working feverishly to take in every detail of the moment as Luke set down his microphone and knelt in front of her on one knee. He dug into his pocket, pulling out a small box. Julie gasped feeling tears of joy well in her eyes when he opened it revealing the ring inside.

Luke's eyes glistened, his voice thick with emotion, "Jules?"

"Yeah?" Julie replied, her voice quivering.

"Will you marry me?"

"I thought you'd never ask!" She said nodding her head yes.

With shaking hands, Luke took the ring from the box sliding it on her finger. Julie flung her arms around him once he stood to his feet. She'd suddenly become aware of the thousands of people screaming and cheering around them.

"You're in so much trouble." Julie chuckled pressing her smiling lips to his.

"Just keeping you on your toes!" Luke replied.

"Of course," Julie said. "I've learned to always expect the unexpected when it comes to you."