Kie's POV:

The next day, I got to school and JJ was waiting by my locker with my favorite smoothie from my favorite cafe. It was a pretty sustainable cafe and they had paper cups, but they still used plastic straws which I hated, luckily I always kept a reusable one in my backpack. He said, "Good morning, babe"

"Good morning" I smiled and was a little thrown off by the whole 'babe' but then I saw Cody was walking by and it made sense

He handed me the cup and a reusable straw. It had a turtle on it and he bought it at the cafe. I know that because I always thought this staw was adorable.

"I know you hate plastic straws" He laughed as I took a sip and said, "Thank you, how'd you know this was my favorite?"

"Sarah might have helped a bit"

"Wanna try it?" I offered him

"You aren't gonna be grossed out if I share your straw?"

"I've already made out with you, you're good"

He tried it and of course, he liked it so he took a few more sips before I stole it back and took a sip. I handed it back to him for another sip and he smiled.

We finished the smoothie before our first class and we texted back and forth all day during school. After school, JJ was waiting at my car for me and told me he needed me to take him to the Wreck as it was his first day and apparently, if I took him, it would look better showing up with the owner's daughter.

I walked inside with him and brought him to the office where my dad smiled and invited him in to start on paperwork and then training. I wished him good luck and then I left and went home and did homework to get it out of the way. We have the next two days off of school for some teacher workshop or something.

I returned to the Wreck right after closing and picked JJ up, he got into my car and I jokingly said, "Hi honey, how was work?"

"Long day, how are the kids?" He played along

"Waiting for you to get home and play with them before bed"

We both laughed and then he got serious and said, "It was actually really good. Your dad is pretty cool and the pay isn't half bad. Thank you for getting me this job"

"You're welcome, it was part of the deal"

"What happens when the deals over? Does that mean I lose the job?"

I don't think either of us though about that. I kept driving to the chateau when I said, "No, you can keep the job if you want. We'll still be friends"

I pulled into the chateau and we went inside and the boys asked JJ about the job and then Pope told us his dad needed him to go pick something up with South Carolina tomorrow from his uncle and asked if we wanted to go. We all agreed to go and I ordered to drive since my car was the most reliable.

We left early the next morning as it was a few hour drive and I drove most of it and then JJ drove the rest of it. We were at Pope's uncles house and he introduced us. He lived on the beach and it was beautiful.

We spent the rest of the day outside and helped with dinner and then it was time for bed. Pope said, "He's only got one spare room so JJ and Kie you guys can share that and John B and I will crash out here on the couch"

I looked at JJ nervously and John B said, "Why do they get the room?"

"Kiara gets the room, it's her choice if she wants JJ in there or not..."

"Why wouldn't she want him in there, they're already fucking" John B said

"None of that here, my uncle is super religious"

"We promise" JJ said

We said goodnight and headed into the guest room and he closed the door. I was so nervous and he said, "Don't worry, I'll take the floor but I didn't want to blow our cover"

"It's fine..." I casually said grabbing my pajamas and toothbrush and heading to the bathroom to change

I returned to the room and JJ was laying on the floor and he said goodnight to me. I said goodnight and I laid down in the bed and pretty much fell right asleep. But I was woken up to JJ talking...

"No... Stop..." He mumbled and I sat up in bed to see he was still asleep

I wondered what he could be dreaming about. He was breathing fast and seemed really worked up. I got out of bed and went and sat by him on the floor and lightly touched his arm and said, "You're okay, you're safe..."

He stopped moving around so much and he seemed calmer. I sat with him for a few more minutes to make sure he was back asleep. However, a few minutes later, it started again. I tried to wake him up, but he wouldn't wake up. I got up, grabbed my pillow, and laid on the floor beside him.

I fell asleep and when I woke up, he was already awake and looking at me.

"Watching me sleep, creeper?"

"No, trying to figure out why you're on the floor with me when we both could have been in the bed"

"You were having a dream and seemed scared so I came to sit with you and I guess I fell asleep"

He looked embarrassed and now I wonder if I shouldn't have told him. But he played it off and said, "Weird"

"You don't remember that?" I asked

"No, I usually don't remember but John B and Pope have heard it before"

Before. So this has happened before. I wanted to know more but I knew it wasn't something that was my business to ask about. There was a knock on the door, making us both jump and Pope asked, "Can I come in?"

JJ and I quickly grabbed the pillows and blanket and got into bed and said, "Yeah"

Pope opened the door and told us that he was running into town with his uncle and asked if we needed anything. He also said that he made breakfast and it was ready. We thanked him and he left the room and closed the door.

JJ looked at his phone and he said, "It's fucking seven in the morning, why is he up so early?"

"We could go back to sleep" I suggested

"Can I stay here?"

"Yeah, just stay on your side of the bed" I said and soon we both fell asleep

We were woken up by John B coming into the room and told us that Pope and his uncle were back and they wanted to get on the road to head home. We got up, got ready, grabbed something to eat, thanked Pope's uncle, and we headed home. JJ drove the whole way which I honestly enjoyed just getting to relax.

It was a fast trip but it was a lot of fun. JJ dropped Pope off and then John B and then he drove to Figure Eight. He parked outside my house and I couldn't help myself. I looked at him and said, "Thank you for driving and for taking me home, but why won't you let me know where you live?"

"It's not something I'm proud of, the Chateau is where I spend most of my time"

"Well you know that you're always welcome here and JJ, if you ever wanna talk about the dreams, I'm here and not just as your fake girlfriend, but your friend too"

"Thanks, Kie" He gave me a small smile

We both got out of my car and JJ grabbed his backpack and insisted on walking home. My mom came out and told JJ to come in and stay for dinner. I was happy we was staying and that my mom liked him enough to invite him to stay to eat with us.