Thanks Hockey9876  for the idea because this one shot might be my favorite I've written so far.

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You drew stars around my scars.

The fight left Kiara battered and bruised, both physically and emotionally. She was disoriented, her clothes torn, and her spirit shattered. She found herself dialing JJ's number without even thinking.

"Ssup?"

"Jayj..." she whispered through the phone weakly. "I...I need you."

"Are you alright? Kie, where are you?" he panicked.

"I-"

"I'll check your location, don't move okay?" JJ didn't even let the girl finished speaking and hung up right away checking her location out.

He arrived in less than 5 minutes, he hadn't give a damn about the speed limitation. He immediately rushed to Kiara's side. His heart raced with concern when he came closer seeing her injured and crying. She explained him everything that happened, Rafe and Barry hitting her because she told them they had no right to take Pope's inheritance, how she punched Barry in the face but also how he got angry at her and punched her back. JJ's face turned red, it was more than anger, his fists steadied. But the brunette asked him to let go for the night and asked him to bring her home. So, he gently pulled her away from the empty street and led her to the twinkie.

With great care and tenderness, JJ helped Kiara sit down on the passenger seat. They drove in silence and sometimes JJ would gave Kiara small glances keeping his hand on the girl thigh while driving. The blond boy was surprised, Kiara didn't try to push him away, instead she covered his hand with hers drawing circle with her thumb.

When they finally arrived to the chateau, no one was there. JJ led Kiara to the bathroom and grabbed a first aid kit from a nearby shelf and began to clean her wounds. The sting of the antiseptic sent shivers down Kiara's spine, but she appreciated JJ's efforts to alleviate her pain. Also, enjoying his soft touch on her skin, giving her goosebumps.

As JJ attended to her physical injuries, he spoke softly, offering words of comfort and reassurance. "I'm here now, Kie. It's gonna be okay." He wiped away Kiara's tears, reminding her that she was not alone. His presence acted as a soothing balm, gradually easing the turmoil within her. She smiled, her instinct made her call him with no hesitation and she knew why. He was the one who always brought her comfort. He was her safe place.

Once Kiara's wounds were tended to, JJ fetched one of his shirt for her to change into. He discreetly stepped away, allowing her some privacy. While she changed, he prepared Big John's old bed, making sure she would be the safest she's ever been.

He had never been really good with this kind of stuff but with Kiara, it was just different. It all came naturally. Like it was his place to take care of her. It's always been like this between them. They've been fighting all the time but at the end of the day they were each other favorite person. They were perfectly aware that this was their way of hiding the deep love they felt for one another.

When Kiara finally emerged, wearing JJ's clothes, she found him sitting on a chair next to the bed and she sank into the matress of the old bed.

"Jayj," she whispered grateful for him.

JJ looked at her, still sitting and waiting for her to continue.

"Promise me, you won't do a thing about it."

"Kie, I...I can't."

Kiara knew she couldn't make him change his mind and he will find a way to get to Rafe and Barry. Instead of convincing him, she decided that it was a tomorrow problem and she just held out her hand to take his. "Will you at least stay with me, tonight?"

How could he say no to her. And without any second thoughts, JJ took position in the bed, keeping a few centimeters between their bodies.

The room was silent, JJ and Kiara finding solace in each other's presence.

As the minutes wore on, JJ turned to face Kiara. "I'm sorry." Kiara was confused about his sudden apologies. "I should have been here," he confessed. "To protect you, you know. That's what I'm supposed to do, protect you Kie." his voice broke in a whisper.

Kiara listened attentively, her eyes filled with sadness knowing he thought it was his fault.

"JJ, you couldn't have done anything." she let out, rubbing his cheek. Their face were pretty close and she got lost in JJ's eyes. The boy's expression suddenly changed "Shit, Kie. I'm sorry. You're the one who went through hell and yet you're the one reassuring me."

"It's okay, JJ. I'm used to you being dramatic." Kiara tried to joke.

"That was pretty badass though, you punching Barry." he smiled, proud of her.

"Yeah well, he might have lost a tooth or two." Kiara laughed.

"Now, that's my girl." he joined her laugh and stopped when he caught her staring deeply at him. Love in her eyes.

"Thank you JJ, for taking care of me."

"Anytime. I'm glad you called." he smirked.

Gently, Kiara came closer until their noses touched. JJ's breathing got faster and he stared at her soft lips. Before they could realize it, their lips touched and fireworks exploded in their stomachs. It was a passionate and desperate kiss, the satisfaction after all these years waiting to do this. After a while, they parted, they were both tired and Kiara turned on her other side as her back was resting against JJ's chest, doing the little spoon. JJ closed his eyes while his face was smelling coconut in the girl's hair.

"Jayj?"

"Yes?" he answered his eyes still closed.

"I love you." Kiara let out before closing her eyes as well.

"I love you too." JJ planted a soft kiss on her neck and finally let himself fall asleep.