Kie's POV:

JJ and I have smoked a few times before. He taught me how to roll a joint and everything. We were at a party and there was this kook, Logan who I was hanging out with. He asked me if I wanted to go smoke with him and I said yes.

We went outside and sat by the fire as he lit a joint, taking the first hit. JJ always let me have the first hit. I was a little disappointed.

He handed me the joint and I inhaled deeply. We sat there talking until the joint was gone. I was so freaking high. I've never been this stoned before. JJ came over and asked, "What are you doing?"

"I'm just sitting by this nice fire" I said so out of it

"Did you smoke?"

"Yeah" I giggled

"Dude, she's fine... She's just having fun. Relax"

"I'm not going to relax, she's high out of her mind"

"Exactly, don't worry bro... I'll let you in on the fun too"

JJ punched Logan hard and I really didn't know why but everyone gathered around. The fight broke up and JJ's face was bloody. He grabbed my hand and said, "Let's go"

We walked to the Twinkie and John B. and Pope followed. We got back to the chateau and they helped,me inside, into the spare room where I fell asleep.

JJ's POV:

John B and Pope got Kie into bed and I cleaned my face up. I went to the living room and John B and Pope both looked at me like I was in trouble.

"JJ, why'd you fight him?"

"He literally got Kie stoned and then made some disgusting joke about letting me in on the fun too"

"Gross" Pope

"That's fucked up" John B agreed 

"Yeah, those freaking kooks don't give a shit about Kie"

"Clearly you do" Pope said

"Of course, I do... She's our friend"

"JJ, do you like her as more than a friend?"

"I thought it was obvious, you know kind of implied"

"You gonna swoop on that?" John B asked

"Nah, don't wanna ruin the friendship or break up the pogues" I said putting the best interest of everyone before myself 

"That's probably a good idea" Pope agreed

"Yeah, thanks bro" John B said

* Time jump *

I was outside on the dock pissed off. John B had kissed Kiara a few months ago and now Pope just told her that he loved her and they kissed right in front of me. I stormed off and didn't talk to any of them for a few days. 

They texted me a few times and I didn't respond. They know when I get pissed, I go off and do my own thing. 

"You guys both knew that I liked her and you still went after her! I had my chance to tell her how I felt and I didn't because I didn't want to ruin the pogues but you guys didn't give a fuck!" I yelled at them

Kie just sat there and didn't say anything but John B and Pope started yelling back.

Pope said, "We all know that I'll be able to give her a stable future. I'm the only one going to college"

"Yeah, well her parents actually like me" John B said proudly

"No, they don't"

"Mike does, I talk to him all the time at the Wreck"

We all continued yelling and Kie said, "It doesn't matter what you guys think is best for me. I know what's best for me and you guys fighting over me, isn't it"

"Well, I already know I'm not good for you so I'm outta here. You two gladiators have fun" I said getting on my bike and speeding off

That night, I got a text from Kie.

Kie: We should talk

Kie: Wanna meet at the break?

JJ: Be there in 10

I arrived at the break and Kie was already there. I went and sat down next to her and she said, "Hey"

"Sup"

"I'm sorry" She said quietly

"You have nothing to be sorry for... You can like, fuck, date whoever the hell you want"

She laughed and said, "I like you. I wanna fuck you. I wanna date you. Not John B and not Pope. You"

"You do realize that out of the three of us, I'm by far the worst option"

"How so?"

"My shit father, underage drinking, I smoke weed, suck at school, have a nasty track record with girls, have no money, no plans for the future..." I could have kept going but Kie cut me off

"Stop... I'm going to tell you why you're my best option. You know me better than anyone. You never fail to make me smile and laugh. You protect me. You teach me new things. You're always down for an adventure. And I'm in love with you..."

"You are?"

"Yeah, I don't care what John B, Pope, my parents, or anyone else thinks. Their opinions don't matter and I don't give a shit about what they think is best for me. I know what's best for me and it's you"

"Kie, I've wanted to hear you say that for so long... It's just.. I don't know how to kiss you knowing that both my best friends have kissed you. It totally breaks bro code and I don't know... It's weird thinking your lips have touched both my best friends' lips"

"Yeah, but they kissed me... I didn't kiss them back"

"You looked like you enjoyed kissing Pope"

"Jayge, I wanted to like it, okay? My life would be so much easier if Pope was the one I was in love with but he isn't... I'm going to kiss you in a second. If you want me to stop, tell me and I will"

She started to lean into kiss me and I got all weird and nervous. I almost pulled back but then her lips touched mine, softly at first. We broke apart and she didn't say anything. I totally held back on that kiss.

"Damn, Mayabnk, I thought you told me you were a good kisser" She said giving me shit

I rolled my eyes, smirked, and said, "Practice round...I'm a little nervous"

"Since when are you nervous about kissing a girl?"

"Since the girl I'm kissing is one that I'm in love with" I said crashing my lips back into hers before she got a chance to speak and this time, I didn't hold back

When we broke apart this time she said, "Wow"

"Told ya I'm a good kisser... I'm good with my tongue" I smirked and she rolled her eyes and playfully pushed me away

"Wanna go smoke a j and mack?" I asked her

"Yeah" She smiled as we headed to the hammock

We crawled in, both facing the same direction, shared a joint, and spent the night macking under the stars.