Kie's POV:

It's been two weeks since JJ has been MIA from the Outer Banks and tonight, I broke down and my mom asked, "Honey, what happened? You guys seemed so happy and then you just broke up"

I looked at her and said, "It's all my fault"

"What did you do?" She asked probably thinking I did something like cheat on him or something

"Our relationship was never real" I admitted

My mom chuckled and asked, "What do you mean? It was totally real"

"No, it wasn't... After Cody cheated on me I wanted to make him jealous, so I came up with this plan to have JJ be my fake boyfriend to make Cody jealous. The end goal was always for me and Cody to get back together"

"Are you and Cody getting back together?"

"God, no... I don't even like him anymore"

My mom looked relieved and she said, "I'm glad because JJ treated you so much better"

My mom and I talked them she told my dad (with my permission) and he also couldn't believe it was all fake. A few days later, John B texted me out of nowhere.

John B: Hey, it's John B. Can we talk?

Kie: Yeah

John B: Cool, come to the chateau whenever you're free

I headed over to the Chateau and knocked on the door. He let me inside and we sat on his couch, I first asked, "Is JJ okay?"

"I don't know... He's been in self-destruction mode. He won't tell me anything about what happened and I know it's none of my business but I need to help my best friend and I can't do that if I don't know what happened"

"Has he told you anything?" I asked to gauge how much he knew

"Nothing, just that he broke up with you"

"So I guess it's important for you to know that technically we weren't ever really dating. I asked JJ to be my fake boyfriend to make Cody jealous"

"That's fucked up, you know that right? You fucking led him on and pretended to care about him. That's fucked!" He said

I let a few tears fall and I said, "I never planned on falling in love with him but I did and the relationship might have started fake but it sure as hell didn't feel fake... I love him and I never got the chance to tell him because Luke showed up and told him that a girl like me would never love him"

"Shit... Wow, okay... I'm sorry for freaking out but he's my best friend and I hate seeing him get hurt"

"I understand, I hate knowing how much pain he's in"

"You really love him,?"

"I wish I didn't, it would be so much easier if I didn't love him. But I do. So much it hurts"

"It was really fake, huh?"

"It started out as fake, we never said it wasn't fake but we knew it wasn't fake after a while"

"You guys had me fooled into believing it was real the whole time. You know he loves you too, right?"

"He does?"

"Yeah, he told me right before you went to Florida..." John B said

We talked for almost two hours about everything and it helped me feel a lot better. I really hope that John B is able to help JJ. He promised not to tell anyone about the whole fake relationship thing. He hugged me goodbye and said I could come over whenever. He was really good guy and I can see why him and JJ are best friends.

I went home and hung out with my mom. She's been extra supportive and loving toward me since JJ broke up with me. Later that night, I couldn't sleep so I went to sit outside on the porch. I was out there for a solid hour and then my dad came out and sat next to me.

"Can't sleep?"

"No, thinking about JJ... I'm worried about him"

"Kiara, I just wanted you to know that he loved you too"

"You don't know that"

"Yeah, I do. He told me in Florida when we were golfing"

"He did?"

My dad smiled and said, "Yeah, I knew he meant it too. I used to be in school with Luke and he's an asshole who knows how to make people feel like shit. I'm sure he just got to JJ"

"I just wish he'd at least try and talk to me... I haven't seen him in almost two weeks. I miss him like crazy"

My dad hugged me and said, "I know you do, I miss him too"

"You liked him? Aren't you supposed to hate my boyfriends?"

"I wasn't sure when you first told us about him, but from the moment I met him, I could see how much he cared about you and how he treated you. You were also happier when he was around. I've never seen you that happy before, not even with Cody so my only explanation is that happiness was love" My dad said and it brought tears to my eyes

He went back inside and I did too. A few night later, Cody wouldn't stop texting me:

Cody: I'm taking you out on a date tomorrow. Dress pretty

Kie: I don't want to go on a date

Kie: I'm really not looking to date anyone. I just need time for myself and to process the break up

I didn't hear back from Cody but JJ showed up at my house. He looked rough and not just from the fight. He hasn't been sleeping or taking care of himself. I brought him inside and cleaned him up and then told him to stay with me. I know he had nowhere else to go.

He laid on my chest and I lightly played with his hair. He pretty much fell asleep instantly. I wish I could take his pain away. There was something about his head resting on my chest and his arms wrapped around my body. It's one thing that I love about him, he's real and vulnerable with me.

I dozed off too and when I got up the next morning, JJ was gone. I tried texting him but he still had my number blocked. I was meeting Sarah at the country club later for Wheezie's birthday brunch. I showed up and of course, Topper invited Cody.

I mainly hung out with Sarah and I didn't tell her about last night. I wanted to, but it was something JJ didn't tell people and I didn't want to break his trust. I wish he was here right now.

"Kie, can we talk?" Cody asked as I rolled my eyes

"I have nothing to say to you"

"Kiara, you need to get over that loser. He doesn't love you and he won't ever be able to provide you with the life you deserve"

"Oh, and you will?"

"Yeah, because I have money and I'm going to college and because I love you, baby" He said and I cringed

I always hated hearing couples call each other baby/babe. But when JJ said it to me, it gave me butterflies and I kinda liked it. When Cody said it, I wanted to gag.

He leaned in and tried to kiss me and I pulled away and said, "Leave me alone. I'm not interested. I'd rather be single for the rest of my life than date you"

I walked away and went back over to Sarah and said, "Tell Topper that Cody needs to leave me alone"

"Okay, I'm proud of you... You finally realized you deserve more than a cheating boyfriend"

"Can't believe I ever wanted him back"

"Asshole" She said loudly as Cody walked by

She looked at me and said, "But I do know a boy who you want back and I really hope you get him back. You're much happier with him"

"I love him" I whispered with a smile

"I know you do" She smiled back at me