based off that one episode in OBX (I think season 2 episode 4 or maybe 6) when they all say they don't have a place to stay and JJ and Kie say they want bunk beds.

Kie's POV:

"Bunk beds?" I suggested mainly as a joke as we all realized we either had nowhere to go or shit parents

"Bunk beds" JJ confirmed

It turns out that Ward and Rose had this rental house on Figure Eight. It was a condo and Sarah knew how to get keys. It was a small condo with only two bedrooms.

"John B and I get the master" Sarah announced and no one argued as she got us this place

"We can get bunk beds for the other room" Pope said as there was already a small twin bed in there

We headed into two to purchase bunk beds along with some other important things like food, toiletries, etc. We left the boys to build the bunk beds while Sarah and I sat in the living room and talked.

It was mainly just stupid girl talk but it was much needed. She's been through so much these past months and I'm so glad we were able to be friends again.

That night, Pope took the single, and JJ and I were sharing the bunk bed. He looked at me and said, "We'll flip for the bottom bunk"

I ended up getting stuck up top, which I preferred the bottom bunk as it was much cooler down there.

JJ was quick to gloat and said, "Ha, I get the bottom bunk!"

"It's okay, I prefer being on top anyway" I said making a dirty joke that left JJ smirking

That night, I slept okay, would have been better if Pope wasn't snoring. The next day, we ran into some trouble. There were these guys who were also after the cross and we were chased around the island. We made it back to the condo safely and we were all pretty worried about it. Luckily, the guys probably had no idea we were on Figure Eight and not the cut.

Pope tried to comfort me in front of everyone and I pushed him away. I tried telling him that I'm just not into it but he keeps trying. I don't like people in my personal space and I'm not a fan of physical touch unless it's with certain people and Pope isn't one of them.

It was late and I was tossing and turning and I tried not to move too much and shake the bed and wake JJ.   I gave up on sleep and quietly crawled down the ladder and tiptoed to the bottom bunk where I laid down beside JJ.

I thought he was asleep, but he reached his arm out and wrapped it around me. He pulled me closer to him and he was now totally the big spoon.

He didn't say anything and neither did I. We didn't have to. I felt safe in his arms. It didn't matter if those guys showed up here, if there was a hurricane happening outside, nothing mattered because I was in JJ's arms. My whole body relaxed. He's the one person that physical touch doesn't bother me and the same goes for him.

He isn't much of a hugger and I know it's because of the years of abuse from his dad, but somehow I always end up in his arms. We woke up the next morning to Pope waking us up to get up as we had plans for the cross.

"Why are you two in the same bed?" He asked as we sat up

I had no reason to be down here other than I couldn't sleep and was kinda scared but I wasn't about to tell Pope that.

"I couldn't sleep and I kept tossing and turning which shook the top bunk. Kie and I were going to trade beds but looks like we ended up falling asleep" JJ casually replied

The next night, I was almost asleep when JJ crawled up the ladder and he was kind of hovering over me as he crawled towards the pillows. He whispered, "You're right, being on top is way better"

"Shut up" I said lightly pushing over but he went to catch himself on the rail above my head and our bodies were even closer together

"Actually, I think I prefer bottom better" I whispered looking into his blue eyes

"What changed your mind?" He smirked not moving

"I'm not telling" I smirked back

He pressed his hips down slightly on top of mine. I was under the blanket and wished there wasn't a barrier between us right now, but it's probably a good thing because Pope was literally in the room. We both knew what was going on and he was leaning down to kiss me when Pope started snoring which ruined the moment.

JJ laid down beside me and asked, "Mind if I crash up here?"

"No" I said moving to invite him under the covers

The next morning, Pope woke us up again and asked, "JJ, how'd you end up in Kie's bed?"

"I fell"

"You fell up to the top bunk?"

"Yeah, gnarly, huh" JJ played it off

"Hmm" Pope said knowing something was going on

I looked at JJ and said, "Maybe bunk beds were a bad idea... I kinda like sleeping next to you"

"I kinda like sleeping next to you too... Maybe one of these nights when Pope isn't here, we can not sleep in one of these beds"

"I'd like that" I smirked at him

"I'm sure you would" He flirted back as he got up and headed into the kitchen

I eventually followed and Sarah and I sat outside drinking our morning coffee together. I told her about what happened with JJ and she asked, "Are you really gonna do it with him?"

"I mean, why not? He's hot and you know how I feel about him... He's had a crush on me for years"

"I say go for it, just don't do it with Pope in the room"

"Gross... You and John B wanna give up your bed tonight?"

"Yeah, right" Sarah laughed

"Fine, we'll just do it on the couch"

"Better than in my bed" Sarah replied

We talked and joked about the whole situation and that night, JJ and I shared the bottom bunk. Pope was in the room so obviously nothing happened but I loved sleeping in the same bed as him. I felt safe and relaxed which helped me sleep better.

We woke up the next day and Pope wasn't in the room. JJ looked at me and with his raspy morning voice said, "Good morning"

"Good morning" I smiled back at him

"We're alone"

"We are alone" I replied

"And I'm going to take full advantage of that"

He leaned over and softly kissed my lips. We broke apart and he said, "I could get used to waking up like this"

"Me too, but I'm hungry"

"Let's go eat" He said getting up and we headed to the kitchen

"You two seemed cozy this morning" Sarah smiled

"We were, bunk beds were a stupid idea" JJ said

"So stupid" I agreed smiling

We sat down and we all had breakfast together. Honestly, I was just excited for tonight. I loved being close to JJ and sleeping in his arms.