Jaxon’s favor

Jaxon walked into school on Monday morning with a spring in his step. He couldn't wait to share the news about his tour with his friends.

As he made his way to his lockbox, he spotted Alex, his best friend since freshman year. Alex was leaning against his locker, sipping on a coffee.

"Hey, man! What's up?" Alex asked, eyeing Jaxon's enthusiastic grin.

"I've got some crazy news," Jaxon said, barely containing his excitement. "I'm going on tour!"

Alex's eyes dilated. "No way! That's amazing, dude! Congratulations!"

Just then, Justin, a new student in school, walked up to them. "Hey, guys. What's going on?"

Jaxon filled Justin in on the news, and he couldn't believe it either. "That's incredible! You must be stoked!"

The three friends chatted excitedly about the tour, making plans to attend one of the shows.

As they parted ways to head to their first class, Jaxon remembered that he needed to share the news with his music teacher, Mrs. Johnson.

He rushed to her classroom, bursting through the door with a huge smile on his face.

"Mrs. Johnson! Guess what?" Jaxon yelled.

Mrs. Johnson looked up from her desk, a warm smile on her face. "What is it, Jaxon?"

Jaxon took a serious breath. "I'm going on tour! I'm opening for Samantha!"

Mrs. Johnson's eyes broadened in surprise, and she jumped up from her seat to hug Jaxon.

"That's incredible news, Jaxon! I'm so proud of you! You've worked so hard for this."

Jaxon beamed with pride, feeling grateful for his music teacher's unwavering support.

Just as Jaxon was basking in the excitement of sharing his tour news with his friends and teachers, he received an unexpected call from Samantha's management team.

"Jaxon, we need to talk," said the voice on the other end of the line.

Jaxon's heart rebounded a beat as he wondered what was going on. "What's up?" he asked, trying to sound calm.

"We've got a bit of a situation on our hands," the voice explained. "One of the venues we booked for the tour has just withdrawn on us. We need to find a new venue as soon as possible."

Jaxon's mind started racing. This was not what he needed right now. "Okay, what can I do to help?" he asked.

"We're working on finding a new venue, but we need you to be flexible with your rehearsal schedule. We might need to make some last-minute changes."

Jaxon nodded, even though the person on the phone couldn't see him. "Got it. I'll make sure to be available."

As he hung up the phone, Jaxon couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. This was just the beginning of the tour, and already things were getting complicated.

Jaxon knew Samantha and her team would find a solution to it, he didn't worry much about it.

Justin was genuinely happy for Jaxon, but at the same time, he couldn't help but feel a pang of envy.

He had always dreamed of pursuing music as a career, just like Jaxon.

However, Justin's parents were not supportive of his musical ambitions.

They wanted him to focus on his studies and pursue a more "stable" career.

Justin sighed, feeling frustrated and trapped. He wished his parents could understand his passion for music, just like Jaxon's parents did.

As he walked home from school, Justin couldn't help but wonder what it would be like to be in Jaxon's shoes. To have the freedom to pursue his dreams, without fear of judgment or rejection.

He pushed open the front door of his house, hoping to find some solace in his music.

But as he entered the living room, he was greeted by the tough face of his mother.

"Justin, we need to talk," she said, her voice firm but worried.

Justin's heart sank, knowing that this conversation was not going to be good.

She showed a picture on her phone to Justin and asked do you know this boy?

Justin's eyes widened in surprise as he took the phone from his mother. He nodded, feeling a mix of emotions. "Yeah, I know Jaxon. We're friends."

His mother looked concerned. "Justin, I know you've always loved music, but I saw Jaxon's post on Instagram about going on tour.

Justin knew where this was going. His mother was going to use Jaxon's success as a way to discourage him from pursuing music.

It's not an easy life, Justin," his mother continued. "The music industry is tough, and there are so many talented people out there. I just don't want you to get hurt."

Justin felt a wave of frustration. Why couldn't his mother understand his passion for music?

Justin stood up and entered his room.

Justin decided to give Jaxon a call to congratulate him again on the tour. As they chatted, Justin couldn't help but feel a little jealous.

"Hey, man, I'm happy for you," Justin said openly. "You deserve it."

Jaxon laughed. "Thanks, Justin! I'm stoked. But I have to say, I'm a little nervous too."

Justin's curiosity was piqued. "What are you nervous about?"

Jaxon paused for a moment before answering. "I don't know, man. I just feel like there's a lot of pressure on me to perform well. What if I mess up?"

Justin could relate to Jaxon's concerns. "Hey, you're going to be fine," he said reassuringly. "You've been practicing for years. You're ready for this."

Jaxon moaned, sounding a little better. "Thanks, Justin. Just talking to you makes me feel better.

Jaxon paused for a moment, and Justin could sense that he was thinking twice about something.

"Hey, Justin, can I tell you something?" Jaxon asked, his voice low.

"Of course, what's up?" Justin replied, curious.

Jaxon took a breath. "I'm going to ask you to come on tour with me."

Justin's jaw dropped. "What? Are you serious?"

Jaxon laughed. "Serious. Yes, I think you'd be perfect for this. Plus, it'll be a great opportunity for you to encounter new life and environment

Justin's mind was racing with excitement, but before he could even think about accepting the offer, his mother's words of caution echoed in his mind.

"Jaxon, I don't know if I can do it," Justin said hesitantly. "My parents are already worried about me pursuing music, and this would be a huge commitment."

Jaxon understood Justin's concerns. "I get it, but this could be a game-changer for you.

Justin was pulled up. On the one hand, this was an incredible opportunity. On the other hand, he didn't want to disappoint his parents or endanger his future.

"Alright, I'll inform Max about the situation," Jaxon said over the phone. "If it's okay with you, we'll see if he can come over and talk to your mom.

Maybe he can help induce her that this is a good opportunity for you."

Justin nodded, even though Jaxon couldn't see him. "Yeah, that sounds great. Thanks, Jaxon."

Jaxon cracked up. "No problem, buddy. I'll get Max on it. Talk to you soon."

The call ended, and Justin felt a flash of hope. Maybe, just maybe, Max could help change his mother's mind. 

The next day, Max arrived at Justin's house, dressed in a sharp suit and carrying a briefcase. Justin's mother answered the door, looking a bit scared.

"Hi, Mrs.," Max said, flashing a charming smile. "I'm Max, Jaxon's manager. It's great to meet you."

Justin's mother invited Max in, and they sat down in the living room. Max quickly got down to business, explaining the benefits of Justin joining Jaxon on tour.

"As you know, Mrs., the music industry can be tough to break into," Max said. "But with Jaxon's success, we have a unique opportunity to give Justin some valuable exposure. He'll be performing in front of huge crowds, meeting industry professionals, and learning from one of the best in the business."

Justin's mother listened intently, her expression softening slightly.

Justin's mother looked at Max, then at Justin, and finally nodded. "Okay, I'll let you join Jaxon on tour."

Justin's face lit up with excitement. "Really? Thank you, Mom!"

Max smiled, relieved. "Great, we'll make sure to take good care of him."

Justin's mother smiled, looking a bit more at ease. "I know you will.

Just promise me you'll stay focused and keep up with your schoolwork."

Justin nodded eagerly. "I promise, Mom. I'll make you proud."

With his mother's permission secured, Justin felt a rush of excitement and tension. He was going on tour with Jaxon!

Max stood up, smiling. "Well, I'll let you two celebrate. I'll be in touch soon with more details about the tour."

Justin's mother walked Max to the door, thanking him again for his help.

As soon as the door closed, Justin let out a whoop of excitement. He was going on tour!

His mother smiled, shaking her head. "I'm going to miss you, son"

Justin hugged her tightly. "I'll miss you too, Mom. But this is an opportunity of a lifetime."

And with that, Justin's adventure with Jaxon was set to begin.