SEASON 3 SPOILERS in this story

* disclaimer - this story is based on OBX season 3,  episode 9 - I just put my own thoughts/ideas into the episode *

Kie's POV:

The light in the cabin turned on and a bunch of other girls were sitting up in their bunks. I heard a very familiar voice, JJ. He said he was looking for someone. He was looking for me. I couldn't believe that he was here. That he found me.

I got out of bed and I ran to his arms. I hated people touching me, but there was something 
about hugging JJ that just made me feel so safe. He apologized and then I said it again, this time I meant it a lot more.

"I love you" I said not expecting him him to say it back, especially not after how he totally couldn't process it the first time. That's the thing about JJ, no one has ever really loved him before. His parents never told him they loved him growing up. He's never been in a relationship before. This was all new territory for him and I was going to be patient with it

He shocked me when he said, "I love you too"

We both leaned in for the kiss. It was soft and gentle and so perfect. All the girls in the cabin started cheering and JJ tried to get them to quiet down while I grabbed my bag. We took off running. We got to the road that felt like miles away.

JJ and I got in Barracuda Mike's car to go get on a plane to South America. JJ sat up front and I was in the back. We didn't talk much on the way, when we got there  we got on the plane and once we were on, he grabbed my hand and I've never seen JJ so happy.

He had tears in his eyes and the biggest smile. I looked at our hands and he leaned in and kissed me again. We broke apart and sat down as the plane was about to take off. He held my hand and I rested my head on his shoulder. I couldn't stop smiling. JJ made me so happy.

"So did you really mean what you said in the cabin? Or were you just happy that I was there to rescue you?" He asked and I'm guessing he was ming sure I didn't regret saying it

"That I love you?"

"Yeah, that"

"I meant it... I love you, J. I love that you rescued me but I could have told you that I loved you a long time ago and meant it"

"When did you know you were in love with me?" JJ asked suddenly super interested

"I've always found your attractive and enjoyed the playful flirting. I didn't let myself fall for you because I didn't want to ruin our friendship and we had the no pogue on pogue macking rule. But it got harder to deny those feelings, especially after Pope. I knew I liked you as more than a friend at Midsummers. But I knew I was in love with you when you almost died saving me"

"Shit... You're telling me that you've liked me since Midsummers?"

"Yeah, I honestly don't think I would have defended John B or Pope in front of everyone like I did for you" I said which made made him smile and we both agreed that if something would have happened between us that it probably wouldn't have lasted

"What about you? When did you fall in love with me?"

"The second I met you..." He answered and then he gave me the more realistic answer, "I have to be honest and say that I didn't know I loved you until you said it to me in the cabin. I mean, I knew a long time ago but I just never wanted to admit it to myself because I didn't think you'd ever feel the same way. I knew I loved you when you were helping me get my dad off the island. We were outside your dads truck and I grabbed your arms and realized how in love I was with you. I finally admitted it to myself when you didn't show up to get on the plane"

"I can't believe you almost gave up South America for me"

"And I'd do again. I'd give up the gold for you. I'd do anything for you" He said as he leaned in and kissed me

I had a feeling this was something that was going to happen much more often. We broke apart and we were both smiling like idiots.

"What do you think the pogues will say about us?"

"John B kinda knows and Sarah totally knows because I know you guys tell each other everything. I think Pope knows it's coming because of what happened on the boat and he probably filled Cleo in" JJ stated

We were making out and then asked, "So, I'm just spitballing here"

I knew this question was headed in a direction that I didn't want it to go in"

"So out of the three of us, who is the better kisser?"

And there it was. The question I was dreading. I looked at him and asked, "Why don't you find out for yourself"

JJ laughed and said, "You're funny"

"We both know the answer to this question"

"Say it" He said

"You" I said looking into his eyes

I then wanted to ask him something that was a touchy subject.

"J, what happened that day I showed up to your house? You know when you took off on your bike"

"I flipped... We almost kissed on the boat and I would have kissed you if Pope didn't interrupt us. After that, my thoughts just spiraled out of control. So many questions. Why did we almost kiss? Did you even like me? Why would you like me because I'm a fucked up kid from cut... Things like that..."

"You're not just some fuck up from the cut. The only people who think that are people who don't know you. You are the most loyal person I know with the biggest heart. You can be hurting and you still care about making sure everyone else is okay. I know it looks bad with me being with John B and Pope, but I never loved them the way that I love you. It's always been you JJ"

He leaned in and kissed me again. We made out and he said, "I can't wait until we get some real alone time because the things I want to do to you..."

My stomach did a somersault hearing him say that. I was going to sleep with JJ, my best friend. I couldn't wait. I was so in love with him.

I smiled and said, "I don't even want to know what dirty thoughts are running through your head right now"

He smirked and said, "You'll eventually find out"

We both fell asleep and when we woke up, we were landing in South America. Time to go get our treasure and tell our friends about us.