* not my photos or edit! saw this on instagram from _obx.brasil_ and thought it was a good idea for a story *

Kie's POV:

It's been weird now that it's just the three of us. John B and Sarah are 'dead' but we know they are out there somewhere.

Pope and I started dating and so far it's been pretty good. It's a little awkward at times because he's one of my best friends. I also felt bad that JJ was now third wheeling. Technically, fifth wheeling as John B and Sarah were also a couple. So much for the no pogue on pogue macking rule.

Pope and I arrived to the chateau to hang out with JJ, but he wasn't here. We went to check the little shed area as he's been known to work on projects there.

JJ wasn't home and Pope put his arms around my waist and I put mine around his neck as we leaned in for a kiss. It was a short kiss and we broke apart and Pope looked into my eyes.

"You're so beautiful, Kiara" He said which made me laugh and look down

Pope leaned back in for another kiss and our lips connected. Suddenly, we heard someone approaching and our lips separated but we stayed holding each other.

Fuck, it was JJ. He stood there like a deer in headlights. I couldn't help but notice his shirt was unbuttoned. His abs were very defined and he looked shocked. Maybe even almost upset or hurt,

He didn't say anything and I let go of Pope and said, "We were looking for you"

"Well, I'm not in Pope's mouth so explains why you didn't find me" He snapped back at me

"Dude, just chill out" Pope chirped

"I can't fucking chill! Our best friends are missing and you are just hanging out sucking face while I'm actually trying to figure out what we can do to help them!"

JJ was clearly upset and Pope was annoyed by how JJ was acting. The two began yelling at each other and shoving each other. I got them to stop and JJ stormed over to his bike and he took off giving us the middle finger as he sped away.

"Did you have to make such a big deal?" I asked Pope annoyed

"He's the one with the temper" Pope defended himself

"You should probably get home. I'll see you tomorrow" I said going inside the chateau

I cleaned a few things up and then I sat on the couch watching tv. I wanted to make sure JJ got home safely. It was only around 7pm so it wasn't that late. I tried calling JJ but he didn't respond.

JJ's POV:

I was just coming back from a little walk to clear my head and I noticed Pope's dad's truck outside the chateau. I walked toward the house when I saw Kie and Pope making out. I just stood there like a fucking idiot.

Part of me always hoped I would end up with Kie. John B and Pope both knew I liked her. I told them on day one. They just gave me shit and made up the no pogue on pogue macking rule.

John B kissed Kie and Pope has too. So much for the rule. It just really fucking hurts that no one takes me seriously. I told them I liked her and they brushed it off because it's me. I was known for hook ups, not
relationships.

I walked away and got on my bike, giving them the finger, well giving Pope the finger. Him and John B broke bro code. I was driving my bike to my secret spot.

I got to this abandoned building I would sometimes stay at if my dad was home and I couldn't crash at the chateau. I grabbed one of my hidden joints and took a few hits.

I felt my body relax but then i'd started to rain and there were holes in the roof/half of it was missing. It was around 10pm and I went back to the chateau knowing Pope would be at home and so would Kie.

I walked inside and saw Kie asleep on the couch. The door slammed shut and she woke up.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to wake you up. I didn't think anyone was here" I apologized as I headed to the spare room

"It's fine, I just wanted to make sure you got home safe"

"Why do you even care? You have your precious boyfriend to worry about" I said still pissed at Pope

"Why wouldn't I care about you?" She asked

Kie's POV:

"Because you never worry about me. You're always telling Pope and John B to be careful, kissing them on the cheek, touching them gently before they do anything. You don't give a shit about me" JJ yelled calling me out

"Okay, I worry about Pope because he's Pope. And I worry about John B too... I also worry about you, damnit. I worry every single time you get on your stupid dirt bike because of your reckless driving. I worry when you drink and smoke weed that you'll do something even stupider than normal. And fuck, I worry every time you get into a fight or got home to see your dad. JJ, I never stop worrying about you"

"Then why don't you tell me to be careful?"

"Because you don't listen to anyone"

"I listen to you" He said calmly all of the sudden

"Then listen to this, calm down and apologize to Pope"

"Once again, you take his side. Of course!" He said getting angry

"Jayge" I said giving him a look but he went in his room and slammed the door shut

I sat on the couch. I was alone with my thoughts and after a few seconds, I followed JJ into the room and I said, "You know why I don't tell you to be careful, or lightly touch your shoulder, or kiss you on the cheek? Because I would look into your beautiful ocean blue eyes and say, 'J, please be cereful'

And you'd look back into my eyes and you'd give me this smirk and say something snarky. Then I'd lightly touch your shoulder before you went off and did whatever it was that you wanted to do in order to be the hero. But I wouldn't let go. I'd pull you into a hug and then that instead eye contact would turn into us kissing, not just kissing a complete make out. I wouldn't ever want us to separate from that kiss. I can't tell you to be careful because I care about you so much more than you think is possible. Pope and John B would've caught on that I was in love with you because I care so much. Okay?! You happy now?" I yelled in tears

I left the room and I walked out to my car and I went home. I took a shower and I couldn't sleep. How could I? I just told JJ that I'm in love with him when I'm dating Pope.

I woke up the next day and JJ and Pope wanted to head to Charleston. I texted in the group message that I was sick and I wasn't going.

Me: I woke up not feeling good so you two can do this without me

Pope: Oh no, Kiara. I hope you feel better. You know when you're sick it's important you stay hydrated. You should still come with us. I can take care of you and be the best boyfriend ever

JJ: Kie, we can't do this without you

After texting back and forth, I ended up going. My parents were pissed at me and basically told me to never come home if I left.

I got in the truck and I was sitting between JJ and Pope. Things were pretty awkward between us and I was quiet.

"Kiara, are you alright?" Pope asked after we'd been on the road for a few minutes

"I'm fine"

"Are you sure? Is there anything I can do?" He asked

"No" I snapped

"Kiara, I just want to be a good boyfriend and I want to make sure you aren't contagious because I don't want to get sick"

"Pope, I'm not actually sick. I have really bad cramps." I said lying as I was just annoyed and didn't want to see JJ after last night

"Oh, ummm okay" Pope said grossed out and JJ laughed

"Dude, you're going to be a doctor and you can't be grossed out by that" JJ said

"I'm not" Pope lied

We drove in silence and I tried not to sit too close to either Pope or JJ which was hard being in the middle. The truck broke down and I was freaking out that the engine was going to blow up.

"It's not going to blow up" JJ reassured me as he opened the hood

He was really handy and knew a few things about cars. However, he couldn't fix this. We were spending the night in the bed of the truck. I couldn't sleep so I got up and went for a short walk.

"Hey, can I talk to you?" JJ whispered as he must have followed me

"Sure" I said avoiding eye contact

"Listen, Pope's a good guy. He's a real pogue, much better than me and I just want you to be happy. It's all I've ever wanted... But we should talk about what you said"

"There's nothing to talk about"

"Kie, you told me that you loved me. That's a huge deal"

"J.."  I started to say

His face dropped and he said, "You don't have to tell me. I get it, you're with Pope"

He stormed off and went back to the truck. The next day, he didn't talk much. However, he acting dumb, dumber than usual.

He got into a fight with a guy at the gas station. They were throwing punches and I had to talk them out of calling the cops. Only a few hours later, he volunteered himself to go meet with Limbrey's hitman.

I was left alone with Pope and I asked, "You think JJ's okay?"

"It's JJ, he'll be fine"

Twenty minutes later, he came running out and he jumped in the back of the truck as Pope sped away. Not even ten minutes later, JJ got himself into another stupid situation.

"Dude, stop being so reckless" Pope yelled annoyed

We were in an ally and we were being chased. We all took off running Pope went left and I went right with JJ.

We found a small storage shed to hide in. We quickly closed the door behind us. The shed was packed and there wasn't much space. There was some light coming in through cracks in the walls.

I looked at JJ and I wanted to slap him, but I could never hurt him. He's been through too much.

"You need stop acting so stupid and almost getting  us killed" I said sharply

"Oh, so now you care"

"I've always cared"

"Bullshit" He said

Our bodies were inches apart as it was so tight in here. He leaned closer and I could feel his breath on my neck.

"Why did you leave last night?" I whispered

"Because I know you were going to tell me you didn't mean it and I don't want to hear that. You told me you loved me and you're the first person who has ever told me that. So just don't say anything" JJ said quietly

"J, please promise me that you'll stop doing stupid shit?"

"I promise" He said

But then he added, "You stay here, I'm going to get the truck and try to find Pope on my way. I'll come back and pick you up"

He went to leave when I put my hand on his shoulder and he turned back and I said, "Please be careful, Jayge"

I didn't kiss his cheek. I kissed his lips and he kissed me back. He pulled me closer to him and we depend the kiss as we continued to make out. We broke apart when the door opened and JJ immediately moved to stand in front of me.

Pope stood there and he asked, "Are you guys okay?"

"Yeah" We both said as we took off running to the truck

That night, we were sleeping in the cab of the truck as it was storming out. I was sitting between the two boys and I woke up with my head on JJ's shoulder. Pope saw and he got out of the truck.

"Really, you're pissed at me that I leaned to the right instead of the left?"

"Yeah, I am because you're my girlfriend"

"I might be your girlfriend but I don't love you. This isn't working."

"So what you love JJ now?" Pope asked as if it was some hilarious joke

"Yeah, I do" I said seriously and I watched JJ's eyes brighten up

"That's fucking pathetic. He's just going to break your heart. He only wants to hook up with you" Pope yelled

"Seriously, give him some more credit. You and John B always treat him like he's below you, like he isn't capable of love and you're both so wrong." I said walking away

I walked up to JJ and he said, "Thank you for you that"

"Anytime"

We kissed and I pulled back right away and JJ looked confused or like he did something wrong. I smiled and said, "I love you, JJ"

"I love you, Kie" He said kissing me again