#jj maybank writings

Type: One shout about JJ (Outer Banks)
Rating: Rated R (some sexual content)
Word Count: 4200+
Pairing: JJ + Lyla
Enjoy! 

JJ walked into John B’s house where everyone was sitting down. He took a seat on the couch as Kiara handed him a beer. He popped the top and took a sip. He leaned his head back as John B walked back into the room.

“You know Lyla is coming back today,” John B said.
“Yea I know” JJ nodded.
“Aren’t you excited?” John B asked.
“Of course but I’m not going to show it, ” JJ said.
“Why not?” Kiara asked.
“Because you know me,” JJ said.
“Uh-huh,” Pope rolled his eyes.
“Did you two leave off on good terms?” John B asked.
“Yes we did,” JJ nodded. “We knew it wouldn’t work long distance so we are friends,” JJ said.
“Until you two see each other?” Kiara asked.
“I don’t know, ” JJ rolled his eyes. “You guys can stop questioning me,” he said.
“We just worry about you,” Kiara said as she ran her hand through his hair.
“I know,” he sighed. “Lyla just texted me, she will be here in 5 minutes,” he said.

Before they could respond a truck was pulling up into the driveway. Everyone besides JJ ran outside to greet Lyla. She got out of the car and hugged them all.

“Hey girl,” Kiara said.
“Hey, you” Lyla smiled. “Pope” Lyla hugged Pope.
“Hey,” Pope said.
“JOHN B” Lyla yelled as she looked at John B.
“I know that’s not my baby girl” John B smiled and hugged her.
“Where is JJ?” She asked as she stepped back from John B.
“He’s inside,” Kiara said.
“I know he isn’t hiding from me,” Lyla said as she walked up to the porch.
“Naw” JJ came out smiling and hugged her tight. “There’s my girl,” he smiled.
“There’s my favorite person,” she said as she held him close.
“How long are you in town for?” Kiara asked.
“All summer,” Lyla said.
“Nice,” John B nodded.
“Yea,” She said as she stepped back from JJ. “So the party tonight, are you guys going?” she asked.
“With the kooks?” Pope asked.
“Yea” She nodded. “Topper asked me to come,” she said.
“We could ” John B nodded as he placed his arm around Sarah’s shoulders as she walked up.
“Hey Sarah,” Lyla said.
“Hey, you” Sarah smiled and hugged her.
“And they know I don’t go alone so they invited you guys,” Lyla said.
“Sounds fun: JJ rolled his eyes and walked back inside.
"So that’s a yes?” Lyla said.
“We will go,” John B nodded.

Later on that day they all headed to the party that the kooks were throwing. Since they were friends with Lyla no one said anything to them.

“Get drinks and enjoy yourselves, I’ll be right back,” Lyla said.
“Thanks,” Kiara said.

Lyla went over to where Topper was with his friends.

“Hey, you” Topper smiled as he placed his arm around Lyla’s waist.
“Hey Topper” she smiled and kissed his cheek.
“How long are you back for?” Topper asked.
“All summer” she nodded as she took a drink from the table.
“Nice” Topper smiled as they both took a sip from their drinks.
“Yeah maybe I get to spend more time with you,” She said.
“Oh really?” Topper looked at her.
“Yea, I would love to be around you guys more” she nodded. “But you guys seriously got to be nice to my friends,” she said.
“Of course,” Topper nodded.

Back where JJ and the gang were at. Everyone could tell that just watching Lyla with Topper was making JJ jealous. He tried to stay calm and took a few sips of his drink. Just watching them made his blood boil, he wanted Topper’s hands off of her.

“You need to calm down,” John B said.
“He needs to stop touching her,” JJ said as his eyes were glued to them.
“She’s friends with them,” Kiara said. “Come on, let’s go down to the beach,” she said.
“He needs to BACK OFF,” JJ said.
“JJ comes on,” John B said as he grabbed JJ’s arm.
“No, I’m going to kick his ass” JJ pulled from John B and walked over to where Lyla and Topper were. “Back off,” he said.
“JJ” Lyla looked at him.
“Can’t help it she wants to hang out with me” Topper said as he pulled Lyla closer to him.
“She doesn’t!” JJ said. “Come on Lyla,” he said.
“Calm down JJ,” Lyla said.
“And what are you going to do about it?” Topper said as he stepped to JJ.
“I’ll kick your ass,” JJ said.
“JJ STOP NOW,” Lyla said as she got between them.
“Oh, I know this joke isn’t talking,” Rafe said as he walked up.
“Mind your business,” JJ said. “I’m talking to this asshole,” JJ said.
“JJ stop” Lyla grabbed his hand. “Walk away NOW,” Lyla said.  
“Yea listen to her before you get your ass handed to you,” Rafe said.
“Shut your mouth,” John B said as he walked up.
‘Oh so now this is a thing now?“ Topper said. "Threatening us at our party?” he crossed his arms.
“STOP,” Lyla said. “JJ look at me” she placed her hand on his chest.
“You put your hand on her again, I’ll make it a personal threat,” JJ said as he walked away.
“You better get your boy in check, if you want us to hang out more” Topper said as he looked at Lyla.
“What?” JJ turned and walked back to Topper and punched him.

Of course, John B and Pope jumped in and there was a huge fight. Lyla got caught in the middle and the police were called. Finally, everyone separated it, John B took JJ back to his place. Topper and Rafe ended the party and went back to their place. Lyla went down to the beach and just sat there, watching the waves crash over.

“CALM DOWN NOW,” John B said as he pushed JJ into the house.
“Where is she?” JJ asked.
“I don’t know but she got hurt, YOU need to calm down,” John B said.
“Wait who hurt her?” JJ asked as he spits out blood.
“I don’t know but you need to calm down” John B sighed.
“No where is she?” he asked as he grabbed a towel. Wiping his mouth off.
“I don’t know JJ,” John B said.
“She’s down at the beach,” Sarah said as she walked in.

He rushed down to the beach and searched for her. He finally found her sitting on the beach, he ran over to her. He sat down next to her, trying to slow his breathing down.

“I’m sorry,” he said.
“Why did you pick a fight?” she asked.
“I-I don’t know” he looked away.
“JJ what’s going on?” she asked.
“I guess I got jealous” he admitted. “I’m still in love with you,” he said.
“And you couldn’t just tell me?” she said.
“Since we ended things, I just” he took a deep breath in. “I didn’t want to make you feel bad,” he said.
“JJ look at me,” she said as she grabbed his chin, turning him to her. “JJ you are bleeding” she sighed as she took the towel out of his hand.
“I’m sorry,” he said as he looked at her.
“Come here” she moved closer to him and placed the towel over his lip.
“Are you hurt?” he asked as he looked her over to make sure she wasn’t bleeding.
“No, I just got pushed,” she said.
“Ok” he nodded as he breathed out.
“You need ice,” she said.
“I’ll be alright,” he said. “I’m sorry Lyla,” he said as he grabbed her hand.
“Talk to me JJ,” She said. “I still care about you” she looked at him. “I’m still in love with you,” She admitted.
“You are?” he asked.
“Yes, just a long-distance wouldn’t work,” she said.
“I know,” he said.
“But I still love you” she moved closer to him. “And I don’t want you to get hurt,” she said.
“I love you” he wrapped his arm around her, pulling him onto his lap.

She leaned in and rested her forehead against his. He placed his hands on her sides as he looked at her. She leaned in slightly allowing her lips to touch his. Waiting for his response but it doesn’t take long as he kisses her. Placing his hand against her neck, brushing his thumb against her cheek as he kisses her. She grabs his shirt to keep him close as she keeps the kiss. They could hear the group cheering for them in the distance. JJ flipped them off but didn’t pull away from her. She smiled against his lips as she gently pulled away from him. Gently resting her forehead against his as he looked at her.

“I want this summer to be fun and full of love,” she whispered.
“Of course” he smiled as he brushed her hair out of her face.
“I know you’ll make it fun,” she smiled.
“You know me all too well” he leaned up and kissed her softly.
“Come on, let’s get you that ice,” she said as she stood up, reaching for his hand.
“Alright,” he chuckled as he got up, grabbing her hand.

They made their way back up to John B’s house. He sat down on the couch as she got ice for him. She sat on his lap and held the ice on his head. He placed his arm around her, to keep her close. She kept him up mainly all night just to make sure he didn’t have a concussion. At nearly 4 am they both ended up falling asleep, she snuggled close to him. Feeling him breathing and hearing his heartbeat was what she needed to fall asleep. Later on, he woke up and got up gently to make sure she didn’t wake up. He went to the kitchen and got something to eat. He went out back and found John B asleep in the hammock. JJ went and shook the hammock to wake John B up. It ended up flipping John B out and JJ couldn’t help but laugh.

“What the hell” John B said as he rubbed his face.
“The wind,” JJ laughed.
“Uh-huh,” John B said as he stood up, brushing the dirt off of him.
“Why did you sleep out here?” JJ asked.
“It was nice outside so why not,” John B said.
“True,” JJ said.
“So you and Lyla?” John B asked.
“You know she’s my weakness” JJ smiled to himself at the thought of her.
“Yea we know,” John B said. “But why the fight?” he asked.
“I got jealous,” JJ shrugged. “I’m sorry you got involved,” JJ said.
“I wouldn’t let you fight alone,” John B said.
“I know, and I’ll do the same,” JJ nodded.
“Oh everyone knows,” John B said as he looked at JJ.
“Oh hush” JJ pushed John B. “I’m going to take her out to breakfast,” he said.
“You know where the shower is,” John B joked.

JJ rolled his eyes and went into the house. He jumped into the shower as Lyla started to wake up. John B told her that JJ was in the shower. She smiled to herself before she slipped into the bathroom. She took off her clothes and got into the shower behind JJ. She placed her hands over his eyes, he jumped before he realized who it was. He smiled and turned to face her, placing his arms around her. He leaned down and kissed her softly as he pulled her under the water. She smiled against his lips before pulling away, grabbing the soap.

“So you want to get slippery,” he smirked.
“Of course” she smiled as she rubbed his chest with the soap.
“It’s better when it’s slippery” he started to rub her down with soap as well.
“You know what you do to me” she whispered in his ear, guiding his hand down between her legs.
“Oh I know” he whispered, nibbling her ear.
“JJ” she moaned.
“That’s my girl,” he said as his hand found her center, rubbing her softly.

The hot water wasn’t the only thing fogging up the mirror. Once they were finished in the shower they got ready to go out to eat. John B and Sarah tagged along as well. They went down to one of their favorite cafes. Sarah and Lyla went to get a table as the guys ordered their food and drinks. JJ and John B returned to the table, JJ slipped in beside Lyla as John B did with Sarah. JJ pulled Lyla closer to him, resting his hand on her leg. She smiled and leaned into him, resting her hand over his.

“So I was thinking after we eat, we hit the water,” Lyla said.
“A perfect day” John B smiled.
“Yea perfect” JJ said.
“Well anything is perfect with you” she smiled as she looked at JJ.
“You two are perfect together,” Sarah said.
“She’s my everything,” JJ said as he looked into Lyla’s eyes.
“My everything” she whispered.

The food finally arrived and everyone was quiet. Just focus on eating and after they finished they left. Lyla left the group to go back to her parent’s house. She changed into her bikini and put a cover-up over it. Her mom walked into her room.

“Hey where have you been?” her mom asked.
“With the crew,” Lyla said.
“Back with that boy?” her mom asked.
“Yes, I am,” Lyla said as she sat down.
“You know what happened last time,” her mom said.
“I know,” she nodded.
“You ended things because of the long distance to help his ego but you know the truth,” her mom said.
“I know mom,” Lyla sighed. “And I still love him,” she spoke softly.
“I’m sure you think you do but he’s never going to be the one,” her mom said.
“You never know,” Lyla said.
“I don’t want to see you wrecked over this guy again” her mom sat beside her.
“I know mom and things won’t be the same,” Lyla nodded.
“Alright, well have fun” Her mom sighed as she stood up.
“I will,” Lyla said as she grabbed her bag.

She rushed out of the house and went down to the water. JJ helped her up on the boat as everyone was just waiting for her. They pushed off and they were out on the water. They stayed out on the water all day enjoying the weather. Blasting music and having drinks, enjoying each other.

“So who’s up for a treasure hunt?” John B asked.
“Are you still on that? about your dad?” Lyla asked.
“Yea, I know he would want me to pick up where he left off” John B nodded.
“So what do we have to do?” JJ asked.
“Follow clues and figure it out,” John B said. “I have a map and a few clues,” John B said.
“Well don’t hide them, show us,” Lyla said.
“You guys are game?” John B asked surprised.
“Yes of course,” JJ smiled.
“Yea, so are you going to show us or what?” Lyla said.

John B showed them the map and everything that he had.

“Ok, so the gold is buried in a well” Lyla said as she looked over the map.
“Wait what?” John B asked.
“It’s buried under a well,” Lyla said. “Just got to figure out where,” Lyla said.
“Wow,” JJ said as he looked over the map.

All of a sudden the boat shifted forward and threw everyone down. JJ and Lyla were thrown over the water. She came up to the surface at the same time as he did. He noticed something in the water, it was a boat.

'Hey there is a boat down here" JJ said.
“Probably from the storm,” Lyla said.
“Yea probably, are you ok?” he asked as he swam to her.
“Yea I’m ok,” she said.
“A boat?” John B asked.
“Yea a boat” JJ said.
“We could explore it,” Lyla said.
“Sounds fun,” JJ smiled.

They went under the water and went under the boat. Coming up to the surface for quick air before going back down to explore the boat. JJ found a few things that he thought John B would be interested in. Placing them in his pockets as he grabbed Lyla. She swam to him, wrapping her arms around him. He leaned in and kissed her under the water. She smiled against his lips before kissing him back. They went swimming from the boat to the surface but she got caught under the boat. The weight of the water made the boat shift and it started sinking lower. Her shirt was caught and she panicked trying to get free. Since the boat was sinking she couldn’t swim back inside to get air. She was trapped under the water.

“John B I got a few things I think you’ll like,” JJ said.
“JJ where is Lyla?” John B asked.
“She should be right behind me,” he said as he turned. “LYLA” He yelled.
“I think she might be trapped,” John B said.
“Hold on baby I’m coming,” JJ said as he jumped back into the water.

He swam further down as the boat was sinking. He found her and got her untrapped and helped her back to the surface. He swam back to the boat with her, helping her back onto the boat. John B grabbed her and laid her on the deck. JJ moved over top of her as he started doing compressions. He leaned down and gave her a breath before doing compressions again.

“Come on, I just got you back” he cried out.

He continued to do CPR hoping that she would wake up. Finally, she started to spit up water, gasping for air. JJ moved her to her side so she could breathe and not drown in the water. She finally sat up looking around confused. JJ wrapped a towel around her and wrapped his arms around her. Bringing her close to him as she held onto him. John B looked over the things JJ brought up to the surface. A few of the things belonged to his dad and he tried to figure out what they meant. They went back to the shore and called it a night. JJ wouldn’t let Lyla leave his side, he kept her close to him. They fell asleep at John B’s house as they normally do on a summer night. Throughout the summer they got closer to finding the treasure. It wasn’t all they did though, they would have bonfires and go to beach parties. Spend time in the water, learning how to surf.

“JJ can I ask you something?” Lyla asked as she sat next to him.
“Go for it,” he said.
“Take me dancing?” she looked at him.
“Wait what?” he asked.
“Take me dancing,” she smiled.
“Line dancing?” he asked.
“Sure why not” she chuckled slightly.
“I know a place, it’s a little ways away from here but I’ll take you,” he said.
“Sounds fun,” she said.
“Tonight?” he asked.
“Sure” she leaned over and kissed him softly.

He wrapped his arms around her and kissed her back. She gently pulled away and looked at him. Brushing the hair out of his face she leaned down and kissed him again. He smiled against her lips and kept the kiss. She pulled away and left John B’s house and went back to hers. She was getting ready for the night when she heard someone enter the house.

“You’re not welcome here boy,” her father said.
“I’m here to pick up Lyla,” JJ said.
“You heard me, you’re not welcome here,” her father said.
“I’ll wait outside,” JJ nodded.
“What point of you’re not welcome here DON’T you get. you’re not taking my daughter anywhere” her father said.
“Ok sir” JJ rushed out the door.
“Cheating bastard, you lucky you’re alive,” her father said as he followed JJ outside.
“What?” JJ asked.
“You broke my daughter’s heart when she saw you with that whore down the street,” her father said.
“DAD STOP!” Lyla ran out, getting between her father and JJ.
“Is that true Lyla?” JJ asked.
“We can talk about it,” Lyla said.
“Is that why you left?” JJ asked.
“We will talk about it later,” Lyla said as she got her dad to go back into the house.

JJ got into his truck and started to drive away. Lyla ran after him but it was no use, JJ was pissed and there was no stopping him. She sighed and went back into the house. Tears built up in her eyes as she looked at her father.

'YOU had no right to do that!“ Lyla said. "Who I DATE doesn’t concern you” she crossed her arms.
“You don’t talk to me like that, ” her father said.
“I will when you treat me like a CHILD, I’m not a child anymore,” She said.
“This is my house! My Rules” her father said.
“Well you can shove them up your ass,” she said. “I’m out of here,” she said as she left the house, slamming the door behind her.

As she walked down the street the tears slipped from her eyes onto her cheeks. Kiara drove up behind her, honking her horn to get her attention. Lyla turned around thinking it was JJ but she was relieved it was Kiara. Lyla got into the car and they drove back to John B’s place.

“Is JJ here?” Lyla asked.
“No he hasn’t come back, I thought he was with you,” John B said.
“It was a big fight at my place” she sighed. As she said those words JJ pulled up in his truck.
“Is Lyla here?” JJ asked out the window.
“She’s in Kiara’s car,” John B said. JJ got out of the car and walked over to Kiara’s car, opening the door where Lyla was.
“We need to talk in private,” JJ said.
“Yea,” Lyla said as she fought back tears. He offered his hand and she took it. He led her to the boat so they could be alone.
“Ok, so did you see me with that girl?” he asked.
“Yes,” she said.
“And you thought I cheated?” he asked. “Is that why you left?” He looked at her.
“Yes,” she looked down.
“I didn’t cheat on you that night, I was blowing off steam but never did it go anywhere with her,” JJ said.
“Ok,” Lyla said.
“Look at me,” JJ said as he tilted up her chin.
“I’m sorry JJ,” she said as the tears slipped out of her eyes.
“Hey none of that” JJ said as he hugged her to his chest. “We just have to figure this out,” he said.
“I thought you cheated so I broke things off and left” she sighed. “I didn’t mean to hurt you,” she said.
“I wish you would have talked to me about this before you left” he cupped her cheeks. “I would never hurt you,” he said.
“I love you JJ” she whispered.
“I love you,” he said as he leaned down and kissed her softly.
“Now come on, we have a date” he smiled softly.
“You still want to go line dancing with me?” she asked.
“Of course,” he said as he offered her his arm.

She grabbed his arm and he led her back to his truck. He invited the whole crew and they were down to try something new. They all got into JJ’s truck and they were off to the town over. They arrived at the place and JJ got out of the truck and rushed over to open Lyla’s door. She grabbed his hand and they all went in. Of course, they did not know how to line dance but they sure had fun learning.

“You have to go the other way, JJ,” she laughed.
“Nope,” he said as he grabbed her hand, spinning her right into his arms.
“Oh I like that,” she smiled.
“I knew you would,” he leaned down and kissed her.

As the drinks were flowing the good times were picking up. They stayed in a hotel room that night so there was no risk of getting into an accident. The next day they drove back into town and started the treasure hunt back up. They figured out where the treasure was at but unfortunately, someone beat them to it. The summer was coming to an end and September was there before they knew it. JJ was scared that he was going to lose Lyla again.

“So what’s your plan now that it’s September?” JJ asked.
“Well,” she took a deep breath in. “I got a job and I lined up an apartment,” she said. “I’m staying” she looked at JJ.
“You’re staying?” He looked at her. “for real?” he asked.
“Yes for real,” she smiled.
“Oh my god,” he said. He picked her up and spun her around, placing her back on her feet as he kissed her.
“What’s the good news?” John B asked.
“I’m staying,” Lyla said.
“Well welcome home” John B smiled and hugged her.

She didn’t know what the future held for JJ and her but she wanted to see where it would go. She patched things up with her parents but made sure they knew they couldn’t make decisions for her. This was her home and she wanted to stay, plus they had to figure out where the treasure was. Plus it was nice that she had her place to call hers and JJ could stay for as long as he wanted to. Which was all the time, he never wanted to go anywhere else besides being at home with her.

Type: One shot | Imagine about JJ from Outerbanks
Trigger Warning: Sickness (Leukemia) 
Rating: PG
Word Count: 4500+
Paring: JJ + Jordan
Enjoy! 

She shuffled in the bed, getting tangled up in the sheets. She started to wonder where she was so she slowly started to open her eyes. She realized she was at John B’s house. She turned her head and laid it back on the pillow. She saw JJ laying next to her asleep. She ran her hand through his hair, pulling the blanket over him.

“Seriously when are you two getting together?” John B asked as he walked by.
“Oh hush it,” she said.
“I’m serious,” John B said.
“We are just friends,” she said.
“Uh-huh Jordan” John B rolled his eyes.

She rolled back over and sat up in bed. Running her hand through her hair as JJ started to wake up.

“Morning sleepyhead,” Jordan said.
“Morning,” JJ said in his raspy voice. He sat up in the bed as well, stretching his arms.
“I’m going home to catch a shower and get something done,” Jordan said.
“See you later,” John B said.
“Are you coming tonight?” JJ asked as he grabbed her hand as she got up.
“Yea I will,” Jordan said as she looked back at him.
“Good, see you tonight,” JJ smiled.

She grabbed her things and slipped on her shoes before heading out. JJ got up and poured himself a cup of coffee, leaning against the counters.

“What’s that look for?” JJ asked as he took a sip from his cup.
“When are you going to tell her?” John B asked.
“What?” JJ looked at him.
“That you are in love with her,” John B said.
“I don’t know, it wouldn’t work out,” JJ said.
“And how do you know that without talking to her?” John B asked.
“We are better off as friends,” JJ said.
“How do you know that?” John B asked.
“I just do, so just drop it,” JJ said as he walked out of the house.
“Better Together,” John B said as he followed JJ. “Do you know how she feels?” John B asked.
“No, I don’t because I never asked,” JJ said.
“Ok so talk to her about it” John B. “Come on it’s eating you up,” John B said as he got in front of JJ.
“I will tonight at the midsummer thing,” JJ said.
“Alright,” John B said as he watched JJ get in his truck and leave.

Jordan arrived at her parent’s place and she saw Sarah standing there. She invited Sarah inside as she opened the door. They both went upstairs. Jordan laid on her stomach on the bed as Sarah sat down on the bed.

“Are you coming tonight?” Sarah asked.
“Yea I am,” Jordan said.
“What’s wrong?” Sarah asked.
“Nothing, just thinking about something John B said,” Jordan said.
“What did he say?” Sarah smiled at the thought of John B.
“That JJ and I should be together,” Jordan said.
“Because you two should be, ” Sarah admitted.
“You think that too?” Jordan asked.
“Yea you two would be great together,” Sarah said.
“I don’t know, ” Jordan sighed. “I don’t know how JJ thinks or feels,” she said.
“You’ll never know until you say something,” Sarah said.
“Yea I know,” Jordan said.

They stayed up in Jordan’s room just talking about things. Jordan always had feelings for JJ but never said anything because he was way too important to risk losing him. Jordan’s mom called them both down so they could eat before getting ready for the midsummer fling. Sarah left after eating so she could go get ready. Jordan went back up to the bathroom, getting a shower in before getting ready. Sitting in front of the mirror doing her makeup and hair. She finally put on her dress and went downstairs. She waited for her parents and then they left the house and went to the midsummer fling.

“There she is,” JJ smiled as he saw Jordan walk in.
“Here I am,” Jordan smiled as she hugged JJ.
“Save me a dance tonight?” JJ asked.
“Sure” she nodded.

JJ walked away to get back to his waiter job while Jordan met up with Sarah. They made their rounds and said hey to everyone that they were supposed to. Eat a few things and just basically waste the night away with sneaking off. They were close enough to be seen but not close enough to have to be there. As the night drew to a close JJ came to find Jordan so he could get his dance.

“Hello my lady, care to dance?” JJ asked as he held out his arm to Jordan.
“Dance with me?” John B asked Sarah.
“Of course,” Sarah said as she grabbed John B’s hand.
“My knight in shining armor” Jordan smiled as she linked her arms to JJ’s.
“Did you talk to JJ?” Sarah asked John B.
“Yes, did you talk to Jordan?” John B asked.
“Yes I did, maybe tonight is the night” Sarah wrapped her arms around John B’s neck.

JJ led Jordan to the dance floor, placing his arm around her waist. She wrapped her arms around his neck and swayed to the music. He pulled her in closer as she rested her head against his chest.

“So” JJ started off saying.
“Yea?” Jordan asked.
“How was your night?” he asked.
“It was good, I never really liked these things, to be honest” she admitted.
“Me either” he chuckled slightly as he pulled away, spinning her under his arm. Bringing her back close to him.
“You are good at dancing” she looked up at him.
“Maybe a little” he smiled as he looked at her.

He pulled her closer to him, as she rested her hand on his chest. He leaned down and kissed her softly. She leaned up and kissed him back. He placed his hand against her neck, brushing his thumb against her cheek as he kept the kiss.

“YES FINALLY” John B yelled out.

JJ flicked him off as he kept Jordan close to him. Resting his forehead against his, looking at her. She leaned back up and kissed him softly, wrapping her arms around his neck.

“Can we go somewhere where we could be alone?” she asked,
“Yeah sure,” he nodded as he grabbed her hand.

She intertwined their fingers together as they left the midsummer event. Walking towards the beach so they could be alone. She undid her hair and ran her hand through it. He smiled as he watched her.

“So why did you want to be alone?” he finally asked.
“I just wanted to be alone so we could talk” she looked at him.
“Ok” he nodded slightly. “What about?” he asked.
“About that kiss,” she said. “About us,” she said.
“Well I liked the kiss,” he said as he grabbed her hand again.
“I did too” she looked at him.
“Do you want us to be us?” he asked.
“I would love that but I don’t want to lose you” she looked down.
“You won’t” he tilted her chin up so she was looking at him.
“But what if” she started to say but he stopped her by kissing her softly.
“No what ifs” he whispered. “This is what I want” he brushed his thumb against her cheek.
“I want this as well” she smiled as she looked up at him. Leaning up, kissing him softly, wrapping her arms around his neck.

He kept the kiss between them, wrapping his arm around her waist. Pulling her closer to him, smiling against her lips as he pulled away. Brushing the hair from her face, tucking it behind her ear. Resting his hand against her cheek, brushing his thumb against her face.

“It’s such a beautiful night,” she said.
“Yea it is,” he said.
“You are getting fired,” she chuckled slightly.
“I don’t care” he shrugged as he kept his arm around her.
“It’s only one night right?” she smiled.
“Yea and you are my forever,” he said.
“Always and forever” she looked at him.
“Be careful what you say” he smiled as he picked her up, running towards the water.
“JJ” she yelled. “Put me down please” she requested.
“Alright,” he said as he put her down in the water.
“JJ,” she said.
“I’ve always wanted to do something,” he said as he pulled them further into the water. As a wave crashed over them, they went under.

He didn’t let her go and pulled her back up to the surface. Pulling her closer to him, kissing her softly as another wave crashed over them. This time it pulled them apart, he came up to the surface as well as she did. He swam over to her, wrapping his arm around her again. She wrapped her arms around his neck and rested her head against his shoulder.  

“I love swimming at night time,” he said. “With the moon” he kissed her cheek softly.
“Yea it is nice out here,” she said.
“But you are cold,” he whispered. “I feel you shaking” he looked at her.
“Yea I am cold,” she said.
“Come on,” he said as they started to swim back to the shore.

They got out of the water and he ran up to his truck. Turning it on and turning the heat on before opening the door for her. As she finally made it up the shore. He helped her get inside, shutting the door for her before getting on the driver’s side. She slid across the seat and snuggled to him. He wrapped his arm around her as he drove her back to her parent’s place.

“Is it weird that I don’t want this night to end?” she asked as he pulled into the driveway.
“No, because I don’t either,” he said.
“Well let’s not let it end” she looked at him.
“You’re cold and wet,” he said.
“Let me go get changed and I’ll be right back,” she said.
“Alright, I’ll be here” he smiled.

She went inside and went up to her room. She took the dress off and dried off with a towel. She put on a pair of jeans and just an oversize tee shirt. She headed back downstairs and opened the front door. JJ was standing there, he smiled and grabbed her hand. Leading her back inside and back upstairs. Opening her window and going out onto the roof, he helped her out of the window.

“We can watch the sunrise here,” he said.
“Yea, we used to do this all the time,” she said as she sat beside him.
“Yes we did, don’t know why we stopped” he wrapped his arm around her shoulder.
“Life” she whispered as she rested her head against his chest.
“Can I ask you something?” he asked.
“Yeah sure,” she said as she grabbed his hand.
“How long have you liked me?” he questioned.
“For a while, ” she admitted.
“Same” he also admitted. “Well really the first moment I saw you” he smiled.
“Really?” she asked.
“Yes really” he held her close to his chest.
“Same” she whispered as she played with his hand.

While waiting for the sunrise she ended up falling asleep in his arms. He held her close, kissing her forehead as the sun started to rise. He gently moved her slightly so he could get up. Picking her up and taking her back inside. Placed her on her bed, kissing her forehead once again. Before placing the blanket around her. He made his way downstairs, slipping his shoes back on.

“Good morning,” Jordan’s mom said,
“Good morning,” JJ said as he turned to face her.
“Is Jordan upstairs?” She asked.
“Yea fast asleep” JJ nodded.
“See that she disappeared last night,” she said.
“We went to the beach and then came back here to chill,” JJ said.
“Oh ok,” she nodded. “So I’m assuming she hasn’t told you yet?” She asked
“Tell me what?” JJ looked at her.
“I’ll allow her to tell you,” she said.
“Ok” JJ nodded as he left the house

JJ went back to John B’s house and fell asleep on his couch. John B and Sarah were already asleep on the bed Later on that day they were up and just hanging out in the backyard. JJ couldn’t seem to forget what Jordan’s mom said, what did Jordan need to tell him?

“What’s wrong?” John B asked.
“Nothing,” JJ said.
“Come on dude you look like the whole world ended,” Kiera said.
“It’s nothing or something” JJ looked down. “I’m not sure yet,” he said.
“What do you mean?” Pope asked.
“Jordan’s mom said that Jordan didn’t tell me something,” JJ said.
“Tell you what?” John B asked.
“I don’t know until Jordan tells me, ” JJ said.
“Well we are here for you,” Pope said.
“Thanks,” JJ said.
“Here she comes,” Sarah said as she nodded at Jordan pulling up.
“Hey, you” JJ smiled as he walked up to Jordan’s car.
“Hey,” she said as she got out of the car. Wrapping her arms around his neck, kissing him softly. He wrapped his arm around her waist
“Did you sleep well?” JJ asked.
“Yea but I was sad you didn’t stay” she pouted.
“Didn’t want to get killed by your father” he chuckled slightly. “But I’m here” he kissed her softly.
“True,” she said.
“Come on, we are hanging out back,” he said.
“Ok” she nodded as she grabbed his hand, following him.

He sat down and pulled her onto his lap. Resting his head against her shoulder as they hung out. Later on that night JJ pulled her away from the group.

“What babe?” she asked as she followed him.
“We need to talk,” he said as he grabbed her hand. Leading her to a spot on the lake where they could be alone.
“What’s wrong?” she asked.
“Nothing is wrong, well I honestly don’t know,” he said.
“What is that supposed to mean?” she looked at him.
“Your mom said something this morning when I was leaving,” he said as he took a deep breath in.
“What did she tell you?” Jordan questioned.
“She wondered if you had told me,” JJ said as he grabbed both of her hands. “Told me what?” he asked.
“It’s complicated,” she sighed. “It’s” she took a deep breath in. “I’m sick,” she said.
“Sick?” he asked.
“Yes it’s complicated and I shouldn’t have brought you into it,” she said as she pulled away from him.
“Hey,” he said as he grabbed her arm.
“I’m sorry JJ,” she said as she pulled away, walking away from him.
“No, stop” he ran in front of her, grabbing her hands. “Talk to me,” he said.
“I have leukemia” she wiped the tears from her eyes.
“Ok we got this” he hugged her to his chest. “I got you” he whispered.
“I wish you did,” she cried into his chest.
“I do” he rubbed her back, kissing her forehead softly.
“I can’t put you through this JJ,” she said.
“You’re not putting me through anything, I want to be here for you,” he said.

For the rest of the night, JJ kept her close to him. They were both really quiet while everyone was talking and enjoying themselves. JJ took her home at the end of the night and stayed this time. They cuddled up in her bed, he was playing with her hair as she rested her head against his chest. Tracing patterns on his arm.

“Are you scared?” JJ asked.
“Not really, Just more treatments and then bone marrow transplant,” she said.
“Transplant?” he asked.
“Yea but I have to be on chemo for a while before my body is ready for that,” she said. “Which will suck” she sighed.
“How many treatments?” he asked.
“I’m not sure,” she responded.
“I’ll be with you every step of the way” he kissed her forehead.
“Can you promise me something?” she asked.
“Anything,” he said.
“I want to do everything that I can do,” she said.
“We got time baby girl, you’re not going anywhere,” he said.
“Just promise me,” she said.
“I promise,” he whispered.

She drifted off to sleep, he held her close to him. He didn’t fall asleep right away, he got onto his phone and started looking up stuff. About the treatments and the transplant. The more he read the more he got scared, scared of losing her. He wanted to keep the promise to her but he didn’t want to think of a life without her. He turned his phone off and tried to get some sleep but he didn’t sleep that much. Over the next few months, things started to get rough with her treatments. It seemed like she was always sick from the chemo. On the days when she felt better, he kept his promise and did everything she wanted to do.

“Good morning sunshine,” JJ said as he walked into her hospital room with flowers. “Sunflowers of course” he smiled.
“Good morning” she sat up in her bed. “My favorites” she smiled as she grabbed the flowers.
“I know” he sat on her bed, kissing her cheek softly.
“Guess what?” she said.
“What babe?” he asked.
“Well today is my last treatment, I’ll go for my bone marrow transplant next week,” she said.
“Really?” he smiled.
“Yea” she leaned in and kissed him softly.
“Well then this weekend is going to be full of things you want to do ” he smiled against her lips.
“Wait what?” she looked at him.
“I have a cabin in the woods for us, your mother is getting it all ready for us,” he said. “And I have a few other things planned,” he smirked.
“Wow,” she said.
“I’m keeping my promise” he placed his hand against her cheek.
“I knew I could count on you” she rested her head against his hand.
“Of course” he brushed his thumb against her cheek. “I got you,” he said.
“Now I just have to get out of here,” she said. “They are getting my paperwork ready,” she nodded.
“Alright,” he said.

Jordan got released from the hospital, her mom was waiting for them. Driving them up to the cabin for the weekend, it was about 3 hours away from their home.

“Wait in the car for a second,” he said.
“Ok babe” she smiled at him.

He got out of the car and grabbed their bags, putting them into the cabin. He returned to the car, opening her door. He got her to place her arm around his neck as he picked her up. He carried her into the cabin as her mom pulled away. Placed her on the ground, as it started to snow.

“Wait, it’s snowing,” she said, stopping him from closing the door.
“Wow,” he said.
“I’ve always wanted to see snow,” she smiled.
“Well here you go” he wrapped his arms around her waist, resting his head on her shoulder.
“It’s beautiful,” she whispered.
“It is,” he said.
“Bet you didn’t have this planned,” she said.
“No I didn’t but, amazingly, it’s happening” he kissed her cheek.
“Yea it is” she rested against him as they watched the snowfall.
“Come on, I got your favorite snacks” he whispered.
“Ok” she nodded as she closed the door.

She went into the kitchen, looking at what he bought for the weekend. He started a fire before going into the kitchen. She grabbed her favorite snacks and went to sit on the couch. He also grabbed his favorite snacks and a blanket before sitting next to her. He wrapped the blanket around them both, she rested her head against his shoulder.

“So tell me more about what you want to do?” he asked.
“Well if we get enough snow I want to make a snow angel and snowman,” she said.
“Ok,” he nodded. “Anything else?” he asked.
“Maybe have a picnic in the snow but maybe that would be too cold” she chuckled slightly.
“Maybe” he smiled.  
“But right now I just want to be in your arms” she looked up at him.
“I can do that” he smiled and held her close to him. “So what else?” he asked.
“I’m not sure,” she said.
“So just a question but what is your perfect proposal?” he asked.
“Are you asking?” she lifted her eyebrow as she looked at him.
“No, it’s just a question,” he said.
“Oh ok,” she nodded. “Well I would love it to be in Paris and just something romantic” she smiled as she thought about it.
“Sounds cheesy” he chuckled slightly.
“It might be but it’s my dream,” she said.
“Well I hope I can make that happen for you,” he said.
“You will” she sat up and kissed him softly. “Because you are my forever” she whispered against his lips.
“My forever” he smiled.

That night they stayed inside and cuddled up by the fire. In the morning he allowed her to sleep in while he went to make breakfast. Making some easy but also her favorite. He snuck back into the room with the food before she woke up. He placed the tray on the bed as he leaned down kissing her forehead.

“Wake up sleepy head” he whispered.
“Go away” she groaned.
“I made breakfast” he sat down.
“You are not a morning person” she looked at him.
“I’m not but I wanted this weekend to be special,” he said.
“You are doing a damn good job so far,” she said as she sat up, stretching her arms out.
“Here you go” he placed the tray in front of her.
“It looks amazing,” she smiled.
“Unfortunately it didn’t snow that much to make a snowman” he pouted.
“It’s ok but we can have that snow picnic” she smiled as she started to eat.
“Yes we can” he kissed her cheek before returning to the kitchen.  

After she finished eating she brought the plate into the kitchen. Placing it in the sink, she started to wash the plate. He came back out and picked her up, placing her onto the counter.

“No work this weekend, I got this,” he said before kissing her.
“Sure” she smiled against his lips.
“Good,” he said as he started to wash the dishes.
“Did you eat?” she asked.
“Yea I did” he nodded.
“Good,” she said as she watched him as he cleaned up.

Once he finished cleaning up he helped her down from the counter. Kissing her softly as he pulled her near. She wrapped her arms around his neck as she kept the kiss. She gently pulled away and rested her forehead against his. She felt that she was at home with him. They played a few board games before she went to the bedroom to get some rest. Reading a book as she rested, since the treatments she got tired quicker. He started to prepare for the picnic, making sure to make all of her favorites. He shoveled some of the snow off the back porch and set up some lights as well as a few blankets. He came back inside after he set up the picnic. Making his way to the bedroom, grabbed her hand and placed a blindfold on her.

“Trust me,” he said as he started to guide her.
“With my life,” she said as she walked with him

He guided her outside and got behind her. Undoing the blindfold, placing his hand on her hips.

“It’s beautiful,” she said.
“All for you” he smiled.
“Thank you JJ’ she turned to look at him. "Thank you for everything,” she said.
“No problem,” he said as they sat down.
“I appreciate you,” she said as she started to eat.
“It’s because I love you,” he said, realizing that it was the first time saying those words.
“I love you” she looked at him.
“You do?” He looked at her.
“Of course I do,” she smiled as she leaned over, kissing him softly.  
“I love you” he smiled as he said those words. “Here,” he placed a strawberry against her lips.
“I love you,” she said before taking a bite out of the strawberry. “Kind of sour,” She said.
“Sorry,” he said. “So I have something for you,” he said.
“This is enough JJ,” she said.
“I know but one more thing,” he said as he pulled out a ring box.
“I thought you ” she started off saying before he placed his finger over her lips.
“It’s not that, just a promise to one day take you to Paris and give you what you dream of,” he said.
“JJ” she looked at him.
“Just a promise I want to keep” he nodded as he showed her the ring.
“A promise till forever” she smiled as he slipped the ring on her finger.
“Yea a promise until forever” he smiled as he leaned in kissing her softly.

They finished eating and he cleaned up as she went inside. Making a fire while he cleaned up, snuggling into a blanket to get warm. He finished cleaning up and came over to the couch. Cuddling with her as they enjoyed the rest of their night by the fire.

“JJ?” she asked.
“uh?” he said.
“I’ll love you forever,” she said. “I want you to know that,” she said.
“I know and I’ll love you forever,” he said as he kissed the top of her head.
“Our forever,” she said as she started to drift off to sleep.

The way she was leaning against JJ he knew something was wrong. He started to shake her, trying to wake her up but she wasn’t waking up. He called 911 while trying to get her to wake up, she was barely breathing. He laid her on the ground, checking her airway and her heartbeat. It seemed like forever but finally, the ambulance arrived, and while on the way to the hospital he called her parents. Once they got to the hospital they rushed her back and JJ was left in the waiting room. Minutes seemed like hours while hours felt like days. John B and Sarah rushed to the hospital to be with JJ.  Her parents were there waiting with JJ, it seemed like it was taking forever. JJ would perk up every time a doctor entered the waiting room but it was never any news about Jordan. He sunk in the chair, placing his head in his hands. John B was on one side of JJ as Sarah was on the other side, trying to keep JJ as calm as possible. Finally, a doctor came out and this time it was an update on Jordan. Her parents went with the doctor to talk in private.

“Wait, I need to know,” JJ said as he stood up.
“We will be right back,” Jordan’s mom said as they went into another room.
“Why aren’t they telling me anything?” JJ asked.
“They will,” Sarah said. “Remember this is their daughter as well,” Sarah said.
“Yea they need to be told first but they will tell you,” John B said.

JJ sat back down and placed his head back down in his hands. Once again it seemed like forever before they came back out.

Type: One shot about JJ (Outer Banks)
Rating: Rated PG
Word Count: 2600+
Paring: JJ & Leah
Enjoy!

“How is Leah?” John B asked.
“She still hasn’t woken up yet,” Kiara said.
“And JJ?” John B asked.
“Still down at the station,” Pope said.
“What room is Leah in again?” John B asked.
“Room 102,” Kiara said.
“Someone should be there when she wakes up,” John B said.
“We will wait for JJ so we can tell him what room she’s in,” Pope said.

John B walked into Leah’s room and sat down next to her. Placing his hand on hers, just to make sure she knew she wasn’t alone. She started to wake up again and saw John B sitting there. She thought the worst, that it was JJ who got shot. She started crying and put her hands over her eyes.

“Shh, it’s ok,” John B said.
“Where is JJ?” Leah questioned.
“He’s down at the station right now,” John B said.
“Wait what?” Leah looked at John B. “He’s alive?” she questioned.
“Yes he is alive,” John B said. “Wait, you thought he was the one that got shot?” he questioned.
“I can’t remember,” she said. “Or I don’t think I saw it, I heard the shot but I kept blacking out,” she said.
“He will be here shortly,” John B said.
“I’m glad he’s ok,” Leah said as she wiped her face.
“We are glad you both are ok,” John B said. “Who was John?” John B questioned.
“He was my husband,” Leah said.
“Husband?” John B looked confused.
“It’s complicated and I don’t want to get into it right now,” she said.
“That’s fine,” John B nodded.

She laid her head back and looked up at the ceiling. She knew she would have to explain everything to JJ and she didn’t know if she was ready. She was released from the hospital before JJ could get there. He was still down at the station being questioned.  Leah declined to go with John B and the group, she just went back to the hotel room. Well, she couldn’t go back to her room but they did give her another room. She stopped by the room and asked if she could go in and get a few things. The officers allowed her inside but kept a watch on what she was doing. She grabbed her laptop and a few other things before going to the new room. She started looking up at train tickets and plane tickets. Trying to figure out where to go next. She heard a knock on the door, she placed her laptop down and went to the door. Opening it up and seeing that JJ was standing there.

“You’re ok,” she said as her tears slipped from her eyes.
“You’re ok,” he said as hugged her.  
“I’m so sorry” she covered her eyes as she cried against him.
“Shhh,” he rubbed her back as he kept her close to him.
“I should have never come here,” she said.
“It’s ok” he removed her hands from her face, tilting her chin up. “Everything is ok,” he whispered.  

She leaned up and kissed him softly, placing her hand against his chest. He held her close as he kissed her back. He pulled back slightly and wiped her eyes. Kissing her softly once more before grabbing her hand. Walking over towards the bed, sitting down on it. Pulling her onto his lap as she cuddled close to him.

“Why did you come back?” she questioned.
“To make sure your ok,” he said,
“I meant last night,” she said.
“Because I heard yelling,” he said. “I wanted to make sure you were ok” he looked at her.
“You should have just walked away,” she looked down.
“I would never walk away” he tilted her chin up to look at him.
“We just met though,” she said as she looked at him.
“And?” He questioned.
“To risk your life for someone you don’t even know,” she said.
“I’ll do it again, I have no regrets,” he said. “Plus I kinda like you” he smiled slightly.
“You feel it too?” she asked.
“Yea I do” he nodded.

She laid her head down on his shoulder as she played with his hand. He looked over at her laptop and saw plane tickets. He gently shut the computer down and held her close to him.

“Can I ask who that guy was?” he asked.
“John was my husband,” she said.
“Husband?” he asked.
“Yea it’s complicated,” she said. “But I left,” she said.
“Was he always abusive?” he asked.
“Not at first, just the stress of providing for us got too much for him,” She said. “I think we jumped into things too fast,” she sat up.
“How old is he?” he asked.
“He is 24” she nodded as she looked down. “It was kind of like an arranged marriage,” she said.
“Damn that’s crazy,” JJ said.
“My parents loved him, he was perfect until he wasn’t,” she said.
“Do your parents know that you ran away?” he asked.
“No and honestly don’t want them to know, ” she said.
“Well, they will when they tell his parents that he has passed,” JJ said.
“Ok,” she nodded.
“He can’t hurt you anymore,” he said as he kissed her cheek.
“I’m finally safe,” she said.
“Yea you are,” he said as he held her.

She snuggled close to him, laying her head back down on his shoulder. He laid back and held her close to him. They both started to drift off to sleep. Leah pulled a blanket around them both and snuggled back to JJ. She fell asleep against his chest. She started to remember what happened that night before. She started crying and screaming as she was having a nightmare. JJ pulled her closed and rubbed her back to calm her down. She went back to sleep against him as he watched her. He ended up falling back asleep.  Later on, Leah’s phone was going off so she woke up. Easing off the bed so she wouldn’t wake JJ up. She checked her messages and it was from her parents. They just found out about John’s death and wanted to know if she was ok. She quickly responded so they wouldn’t worry but then she turned her phone off. She wanted nothing to do with that world right now nor did she want to deal with it. She sat back on the bed easily so she wouldn’t wake JJ. She decided to order room service and set up a little picnic on the balcony. She placed candles around the balcony, Placed a blanket on the floor, and changed into a flowy dress. JJ woke up when he heard someone at the door.

“It’s ok, just room service,” she said as she answered the door.
“Oh,” he said.
“I made us a picnic,” she said.
“Really?” he asked.
“Yea I did” she nodded towards the balcony.
“It’s beautiful,” he said as he got up. “And you are as well” he grabbed her hand pulling her to him.
“Thank you,” she said as she wrapped her arms around his neck.

She led him out to the balcony. They sat on the blanket and started to eat. She watched him as he took a few bites.

“What?” he chuckled.
“Nothing,” she smiled.
“Are you sure?” he asked.
“Yea,” she said.
“Someone ordered chocolate-covered strawberries,” he said.
“They are my favorite,” Leah said.
“Oh really?” he asked as he grabbed one, placing it against her lips.
“Yea” she smiled and took a bite.
“You have chocolate on your lip,” he said as he leaned over kissing her softly.

She smiled against his lips before kissing him back. Pulling him closer to him, he grabbed her hips and pulled her onto his lap. She grabbed his shirt and kissed him. He placed his hands around her, rubbing her back as he kept the kiss. She pulled away slowly and grabbed a strawberry. Placing it against his lip as he took a bite. She quickly kissed him before the juices could drip from his lips. She started to feel him grow under her, she looked away.

“Hey, no rush” he whispered as he turned her chin back to face him.
“I’m sorry,” she said.
“No need to be sorry, it’s when you are ready,” he said.
‘Thank you, ’ she looked at him.
“I want you to be comfortable” he brushed his thumb against her lip.
'I appreciate that, ’ she smiled slightly.
“I just like being around you” he kissed her softly. She smiled against his lips and kissed him back.
“I like being around you” she whispered against his lips.
“Want to head to my place and get in the hot tub?” he asked.
“I didn’t see one last night,” she said.
“That was John B’s place,” he said.
“Oh sure” she said.  

She got off of his lap and cleaned up the balcony. He got up and grabbed her hand, pulling her inside the room. She smiled and closed the balcony doors before following him. They made sure the door to the hotel room was locked before leaving. He opened the door for her and made sure she was inside. Closing her door before making his way to the driver’s side, getting into the truck as well. They went back to his place and the crew was there waiting for JJ.

“Finally where have you been?” Kiara asked as she hugged him as he got out of the truck.
“I was with Leah,” JJ said.
“You could have texted us,” John B said.
“We fell asleep,” Leah said.
“So are you in trouble?” Pope asked.
“No, I’m not,” JJ said as he grabbed Leah’s hand.
“That’s good,” Kiara said. “But next time let us know” she pushed him slightly.

Leah excused herself as she went into the house and changed into a bikini.

“Stop it,” JJ said as he pushed Kiara back.
“What? Worrying about you?” Kiara asked.
“No not that, I just don’t want to scare Leah away,” he said.
“AW JJ has feelings,” Kiara said.
“Yea and I like her,” JJ said.
“Is she ok?” John B asked.
“Yeah she’s fine, thanks for staying with her at the hospital,” JJ said.
“She thought you were the one who got shot,” John B said.
“Are you serious?” JJ asked.
“Yea” John B nodded.
“Well thanks for staying with her,” JJ said as he entered the house.

He walked past the bathroom to get to his room when he saw Leah looking at herself in the mirror. He smiled to himself and leaned against the door frame, just watching her quietly. Leah fixed her hair and looked at herself in the mirror, seeing the bruises on her neck.

“Why am I even here?” she asked herself as she looked in the mirror. “I just get people hurt” she looked down as the tears started to build in her eyes.

She took a deep breath in and looked back up. Running her fingers through her hair and leaving the bathroom. JJ rushed into his room so she didn’t catch him watching her. She wrapped a towel around her before going outside. He finished getting ready and came outside. He came behind Leah and wrapped his arms around her, she didn’t know it was him so she jumped. Pulling away from him, accidentally hitting him.

“Don’t hit him!” Kiara said.
“Kiara don’t,” JJ said. “It’s an accident,” JJ said.
“No, she just hit you!” Kiara said as she stepped towards Leah.
“KI” Pope grabbed Kiara and pulled her back.
“I-I’m s-sorry,” Leah said.
“Come here,” JJ said as he pulled her to his chest. “Shh,” he said as he rubbed her back.
“Let me go, Pope,” Kiara said as she pulled from his grip.
“I scared her Ki, she didn’t mean it,” JJ said as he kept a distance from Kiara.
“I’m sorry,” Leah said as she cried against JJ’s chest.

He pulled Leah away from the group so they were alone. Sitting her down on the step and kneeling in front of her.

“Hey it’s ok,” JJ said as he wiped her tears. “I know it was an accident,” he said.
“I’m sorry JJ,” Leah said. “I didn’t know it was you, ” she looked down.
“I know and I’m sorry for scaring you,” he said.
“Maybe I should go,” she said.
“No, I want you here” JJ tilted her chin up slightly.
“All I do is hurt people,” she said.
“No you don’t, it’s just a rough week,” he said. “But it will get better” he sat next to her and placed his arm around her.
“I don’t want to fight,” Leah said as she started to play with his hand.
“Kiara is just protective but she will calm down,” JJ said. “Everything is fine,” he said.

She looked at him as he wiped her tears away. Brushing his thumb against her cheek. She leaned in and kissed him softly, he placed his hand against her chin and kissed her back. She rested her hand against his chest as she kept the kiss. He smiled against her lips as he pulled away slightly. Resting his forehead against her as he looked at her.

“Do you want me to stay?” she asked.
“Yes, I do want you to stay,” he said.
“Promise no fighting?” she looked at him.
“I promise I won’t let anyone mess with you,” he said as he stood up. Reaching for her hand.
“Ok,” She nodded and grabbed his hand.

He led her to the hot tub and helped her get in. He got in with her and pulled her close to him as everyone else got in. She was in front of JJ as he wrapped his arms around her, resting his head against her shoulder. She leaned back against him.

“Let’s play truth or dare,” John B said.
“Sure” JJ smiled.
“I’m sorry for earlier” Kiara said as she looked at Leah.
“It’s ok,” Leah nodded.
“These are my boys so I’m protective,” Kiara said.
“I understand,” Leah said. “I wouldn’t do it on purpose,” Leah said.
“Good,” Kiara said.
“Let’s play,” JJ said.
“Ok, Leah truth or dare,” John B asked.
“Dare” Leah smiled.
“Make out with JJ,” John B said.
“How did I know you were going to say that,” JJ said as he splashed John B.
“Fine,” Leah said as she turned to face JJ. Placing her hand against his cheek and kissing him softly. JJ smiled against her lips and kissed her back.
“Damn,” John B said.

Leah kept the kiss between them, resting her hand against his chest. He wrapped his arms around her, keeping her close. Pulling on his bottom lip as she pulled away from the kiss.

“Ok, so truth or dare Kiara,” Leah said as she turned around.
“Truth,” Kiara said.
“Is it true that you have feelings for JJ?” Leah said.
“Don’t ask that,” Pope said.
“Kiara,” Leah said.
“No I don’t,” Kiara said.
“I call bullshit,” Leah said as she crossed her arms.
“Excuse me?” Kiara said.
“You claim you don’t want a relationship with these boys yet get jealous when they get someone new” Leah said.
“That’s not true,” Kiara said.
“Ok, who’s next?” Leah asked.
“Truth or dare Leah,” Kiara said.
“Truth” Leah smiled.
“Is it true that you put JJ’s life at risk?” Kiara said.
“Low blow Kiara,” JJ said.
“Answer,” Kiara said.
“No, I didn’t put his life at risk,” Leah said.
“Yet last night at the hotel room,” Kiara said.
“Stop,” JJ said.
“I didn’t ask him to come back, he left the hotel and I went inside. He heard me scream” Leah said.
“Oh,” Kiara said as she realized she was in the wrong. “Sorry,” Kiara said.

Leah leaned back against JJ as he wrapped his arms around her. Kissing her cheek softly as she placed her hands on top of his. They continued to play truth or dare but Leah didn’t join in anymore. She just stayed close to JJ. After a while, they all got out of the hot tub. Leah went into the bathroom to change but JJ followed her in.

“Want to take a shower?” JJ asked. “To get warm?” He looked at her.
“Sure” she nodded as she looked at him.
“Alright,” he said as he turned on the water.
“Want to join me?” she questioned.
“Really?” He looked at her.
“Yea” she grabbed his hips pulling him to her. “Just no sex right now” she looked up at him.
“Ok,” he leaned down and kissed her softly.

They both got undressed and went into the shower. She stepped into the water and pulled him closer. Washing each other off before getting out of the shower. She grabbed a towel and started to dry off. He wrapped a towel around his waist and went into his room. She slipped on her panties and grabbed her shirt but he came back in with one of his shirts.

“Need something to sleep in?” he asked.
“Yea I do” she nodded as she grabbed the shirt, putting it on.
“Wow,” he smiled as he leaned against the door frame. “Looks better on you than on myself,” he said.
“That’s not true” she walked over to him. Leaning up and kissing him softly.
“Oh but it is,” he smiled.
“Where is the bedroom?” she asked.
“This way my lady” he grabbed her hand and led her to his room.

They laid down on the bed and she cuddled close to him. She traced patterns on his chest as he rubbed her back. Kissing her forehead softly as they stayed quiet. She looked up at him and she started to feel like she was finally safe. She was safe with JJ, she didn’t have to run anymore.

Type: One Shot about JJ (Outer Banks)
Rating: Rated R for Abuse
TRIGGER WARNING: DOMESTIC ABUSE 
Word Count: 2500+
Pairing: JJ & Leah
Enjoy!

“This isn’t the kind of love that I want” tears ran down her face. “you aren’t who you were before,” she said as she grabbed her bag.
“You aren’t leaving,” he said as he grabbed her, pulling her back.
“Let me go!” she said as she tried to pull away from him.
“I said you aren’t leaving!” He said as he pushed her against the wall. Banging her head against the wall, she dropped her bag.
“Please stop,” she said as she placed her hand on the back of her head.
“Then realize you aren’t leaving!” he said.
“I’m not, I’m sorry,” she said.
“Good girl,” he said as he let her go.

He left the room and she made sure she wasn’t bleeding. She needed to come up with a different plan. A way that she could leave without him finding out. She sat on the bed as placed her head down in her hands. The tears were too much and they slipped from her eyes onto her cheeks.  She waited until he was asleep on the couch, passed out from drinking too much. She grabbed her bag and left, running to her neighbor’s house. Her neighbor called a taxi for her and got her a bus ticket. It was time for Leah to leave town and never return. Leah made it to the bus station and got onto the bus. The bus was supposed to take her to Florida but she decided to get off at the first stop. It was North Carolina and this would become her new home.

“Hello Miss, how may I help you,” the clerk asked.
“I was hoping that you had a room for a few days,” she said.
“I believe that we do,” he said as he looked at the computer. “Yea room 134,” he said.
“I’ll take it” she nodded and paid for the room in cash.

He gave her the room key and she went up to her room. Placing her bag at the door and she laid on the bed staring at the ceiling. She closed her eyes as the tears built up in her eyes, she was finally free. She didn’t want anyone to know where she was at so she didn’t even call her mom. She ended up falling asleep but was woken up a few hours later at the sound of her stomach growling. She changed her clothes and made her way downstairs to the lobby. She walked around the small town until she found food. She ate at the little cafe and then went to the store to get some things. She went back to her room and changed her look, cutting her hair and dying it. She didn’t want him to come looking for her.

“Fresh start” she took a deep breath in as she looked at herself in the mirror. “New town, No one knows me,” she said to herself.

She cleaned up the mess and laid back down in the bed. Opening her laptop looking for things to do in the small town. She was also looking for houses to rent or buy. Even though she was just 19 she needed to be on her own two feet. Well, now more than ever since she left her husband. She fell asleep with the tv running and she woke up in the morning with the sun beaming through her window. She got up and got ready for the day, with whatever new adventures came her way. She left the hotel and was just walking around town. She stopped by a flower shop just to smell the flowers, they were so beautiful. As she walked away she bumped into someone.

“Sorry,” She said.
“It’s ok,” he said as he looked at her.
“I should watch where I’m going,” she said.
“It’s ok really” he nodded. “Are you new in town?” he questioned.
“Yea something like that,” she said.
“I’m JJ,” he said as he handed her a rose.
“I’m Leah,” she said as she grabbed the rose.
“If you need a tour guide I’m free,” he said.
“Really?” she asked.
“Yea I am” he smiled. “Right this way,” he said as he led her to his truck.
“Can we just um walk?” she asked.
“Sure we can,” he nodded. “It’s just easier to drive,” he said.
“I’m sorry, we can take the truck,” she said.
“No need to be sorry, if you want to walk we can,” JJ said.
“It’s ok,” she said as she got into the truck.

He also got into the truck and started to drive around town. Showing her all the cool spots and where to get food. He pulled into John B’s place where he knew everyone would be. He got out of the truck and went over to her side, opening the door for her. Holding his hand out if she needed help. She grabbed his hand and got out of the truck. She followed him to the back where everyone was hanging out.

“Hey JJ,” Pope said.
“Whoa, who is that?” John B asked.
“This is Leah,” JJ said.
“Wow she’s hot,” John B said.
“Watch it,” Sarah said as she nudged John B.
“Nice to meet you, Im Kiara,” Kiara said.
“Nice to meet you guys,” Leah said.
“I’m going to take her out on the boat,” JJ said.
“Nice,” Pope said.
“Have fun,” John B said.

JJ led Leah down to the dock and got into the boat. Helping her get onto the boat before untying it. She sat down as he took off from the dock. Going out further enough so they could be alone but close enough if she felt the need to getaway. He sat down next to her and they started to talk.

“May I ask how old you are?” he asked.
“I’m 19” she looked at him.
“And you just moved here?” He looked at her.
“Yes I did,” she nodded.
“May I ask why?” he asked.
“I don’t want to talk about it” she looked out towards the water.
“Ok that’s ok no pressure” he nodded.
“It’s nice out here,” she said.
“Yea peaceful” he placed his hand on her hand.

They continued to talk about random things and also personal things. They watched the sunset and he grabbed a blanket, draping it over her shoulders. She moved closer to him and wrapped the blanket around him as well. Resting her head against his shoulder as they watched the sunset. He placed his arm around her waist and held her close. Once the sun was down they laid back on the boat and looked up at the stars.

“I haven’t done this in a while,” she said.
“You haven’t?” He looked at her.
“Yea I haven’t,” she said. “When you move to the city the lights block the stars,” she said.
“True,” he said.  
“I’m sure you brought all your hookups here,” she said.
“Wait what?” he asked.
“Isn’t this your hot spot where you bring all your hooks up” she sat up. “On the boat away from your friends,” she said.
“It’s not like that and No I don’t,” he said as he sat up as well.
“I’m sorry,” she said as she hugged her knees to her chest.
“I’m not like that and I just love watching the sunset on the boat,” he said.
“It’s peaceful and nice out here,” she said.
“We should get back to the shore,” he said as he started the boat.

She stayed quiet as they pulled back to the deck. He got off the boat and helped her off as well. John B and Pope had a fire going. Kiara brought back marshmallows and chocolate as JJ and Leah made their way back to the house.

“Just in time,” Kiara said.
“S'mores” JJ smiled as he walked up to Kiara.
“Come on Leah,” John B said.
“I don’t like S'mores,” she said.
“Still good company,” John B said.
“Sure,” she said as she sat down in front of the fire.

She kept the blanket wrapped around her as she watched them burn the marshmallows. JJ fixed her one and handed it to her for her to try. He sat next to Leah as she took a bite, she gently smiled at him.

“You got chocolate on your face,” JJ said with a slight chuckle.
“Where?” She asked.
“Right” he placed his thumb against her cheek. She looked at him as their eyes met. “There,” he said.
“Thank you,” she said.
“Get it JJ,” John B said.
“No problem, ” he said as if John B didn’t say anything.

She took the S'more JJ had given her and held it up to his lips. He smiled and took a bite. She watched him as he got up to get more marshmallows. He came back and sat down next to her, placing the marshmallow on the stick. Placing it in the fire as she moved closer to him, wrapping the blanket around him again.  He slipped his hand around her waist as he watched the marshmallow.  He made another S'more, blew on it slightly before feeding it to her.  She took a few bites before laying her head down on his shoulder. JJ continued with the S'mores and joking around with his friends. As the night continued on Leah was getting tired but didn’t want to say anything. She started drifting off to sleep on JJ’s shoulder. He felt her weight shift and realized she was falling asleep. He picked her up and took her inside, laying her down on the bed. Placing a blanket around her as he went back outside. The fire was on its last leg and everyone was cleaning up. JJ helped before making his way inside, laying on the couch next to the bed. He didn’t want to make her uncomfortable so he stayed his distance. He fell asleep as well as everyone else. Leah woke up around 5 am from a nightmare, sitting on the bed trying to catch her breath.

‘Hey" JJ said as he started to wake up. “Are you ok?” he asked as he got onto the bed. He placed his hand on hers but she jumped back, moving away from him. “Hey, it’s ok,” he said softly.

“Please don’t hurt me,” she said.
“I would never,” He said.
“Please,” she said as her tears fell from her eyes.
“It’s me, JJ,” he said. “It was just a nightmare,” he said as he moved closer, wrapping his arm around her. “You’re safe,” he whispered.

She cried against his chest as he held her close. Placing his hand on her head as she cried. She wrapped her arms around his waist. Once she calmed down she wiped her eyes and sat up. He kept his arm around her just to make sure she was ok.

“Are you ok?” he asked.
“Yea, sorry didn’t mean to wake you up,” she said.
“It’s fine,” he said.
“I should probably go,” she said.
“Stay,” he whispered.
“I really should go,” she said.
“I’ll take you but only if you want to,” he said.
“Yea” She nodded.

They left John B’s place and he took her back to the hotel. He walked her up to her room and leaned against the wall as she opened the door. Leah took a deep breath in and opened the door, turning to face JJ. She did enjoy spending time with her but she was sure he wouldn’t want to see her again.

“Thanks for yesterday,” she said.
“No problem,” he smiled gently.
“Bye,” she said.
“When will I see you again?” he asked.
“Never, ” she replied.
“Why?” he asked as he moved closer to her.
“Look you are nice but I’m a mess,” she said.
“Your point is?” He asked.
“I’m not ready for whatever you think this is,” she said. “Plus I’m sure after last night you don’t want to see me again,” she said.
“Well you are wrong I do want to see you again” he grabbed her hand. “And we are just hanging out,” he said.
“Really?” she looked up at him.
“Yea really” he placed his hand on her cheek. “You are sweet and different in a good way,” he smiled. “I enjoyed last night,” he said.
“I did too,” she said.
“Good so let’s keep doing it,” he said.
“Ok’ she nodded.
"Why don’t I come by later and we can hang out some more,” he said.
“I should give you my number,” she said.
“Sure,” he said as he handed her his phone.
“There you go,” she said as she looked at him.
“Alright I’ll see you later,” he said as he turned to leave.

She grabbed his arm and pulled him back to her. Grabbing the back of his neck leaning up kissing him. He smiled against her lips and kissed her back, placing his hands on her hips. She pulled away slightly and looked at him to see what his response was. He smiled and pulled her closer, placing his lips back against hers. She wrapped her arms around his neck as she pulled away slowly.

“See you later,” he smiled.
“See you” she smiled as he kissed her once more before leaving.

She went inside her hotel room and there was her husband sitting on the bed. She quickly closed the door behind her. He started yelling and JJ could hear. JJ rushed back to the room banging on the door as he could hear them fighting. John grabbed Leah’s arm pushing her against the wall.

“Oh, why did you think you could get free?” John said.
“Please don’t hurt me,” Leah said.
“LEAH!! OPEN THE DOOR” JJ yelled from outside.
“Oh you have a guest,” John said.
“Please don’t,” Leah said.
“You don’t make the rules around here,” John said as he grabbed Leah’s neck.
“Please,” She said.
“You think you can spend one night with this clown and you’re free from your life?” John said. “You knew I’d find you,” he said.
“He’s just a friend,” she struggled. “Please I can’t breathe,” she said.

JJ finally got through the door and knocked John off Leah. She fell to the ground as she started going in and out. She could see JJ and John fighting. She heard a gunshot go off but then she closed her eyes. She would wake up but everything was fuzzy, she heard an ambulance.

“He’s dead,” someone said.
“Who?” Leah said before passing out again.

She didn’t know anything until waking up in the hospital. She was out of it because of the drugs they gave her. Her memory was fuzzy and really couldn’t remember much from that night. She didn’t know who got shot or who was dead. Maybe she shouldn’t have left town because no matter where she went she wouldn’t be free. She hated herself for bringing JJ into this and the thought of him being dead brought tears to her eyes. They just met but clearly, she felt safe with him, she felt free with him. Could that have been their first and last kiss? Was JJ dead? She closed her eyes as she tried to remember what happened.