Quinn

Well this afternoon, Sofia got emitted from the hospital, and here we are at this party. I'm only here to see if there is a certain someone here I have to talk to. Maybe you know him, maybe you don't.

Once I step out of the car, I take in my outfit. I didn't try super hard since it's a beach party after all. I decided on a cute lace orange tube top and some jean shorts. Nothing out of the blue for an Outer Banks party.

I also paired it with a cute little belt and my sneakers.

You won't ever catch me going anywhere without my sneakers. You never know when you might need to do some running. I did learn from the best after all.

Once me and Sofia get closer to the beach, I hear Popular by The Weekend blasting from multiple speakers. To say my eardrums hurt already is an understatement. I haven't even been here for thirty seconds and I want to go home.

But I can't.

I needed to talk to JJ and he said he would be here. You see, when I was taking Theo to the vet, I got a text from JJ saying he saw me and we decided to meet up at this party. Sofia doesn't know that he's here and she can't know.

For now, we mingle a little and get a drink from the Keg. Being here reminds me of the stories I used to get told of this dude named John B who fought this other kid named Topper. Then apparently JJ had a gun.

That's what I was told before I got here all those years ago from Pope. "Hey beautiful," A guy says to me, going to move my hair from in front of my ear so he can talk more clearly. "What's someone like you doing here all alone?"

He goes to move his hand down to my waist and I start to squirm a little. "I'm here with my friend and boyfriend." Boyfriend? What the fuck Quinn. You don't have a boyfriend. Maybe I said it so he could take the hint.

"Well I don't see this so-called friend or boyfriend anywhere now do I?" The man says. This has to be my top five scariest times right here. "Turn around buddy." Holy shit I know that voice. At least I think I do anyway.

Whipping around to face the voice, the two of us are met with a blonde set of hair, towering over the both of us. "I'm not afraid of you dude," That man scoffs. No idea what planet he's from but I would be intimidated if I were him.

"Wanna bet?" JJ says and goes to punch the guy in the cheek. Safe to say he didn't do much after that but ran away like a little baby. "You good Quinn?" I think I'm okay anyways. Mentally no, but physically I am.

I just nod my head. "Sofia can't see you. Meet me at the lighthouse in an hour." JJ agrees and we part ways. Now I need to figure out how to get out of here and fast. First, I really need to find Sofia and tell her I don't feel good.

That should probably get the job done. I make my way through the crowd and finally spot her. Right when I'm about to talk to her, I feel a tap on my shoulder. I swear, nothing ever works out for me.

Turning around I see Gus? What in the world is he doing here? "What the fuck are you doing here?" I wanted to yell, but didn't want to draw a crowd into something that isn't there business.

"I decided to travel here before I go to Arizona." All he does is shrug. Fucking shrugs. What does that mean! I'll tell you. Nothing.

"Gus don't you think it's strange that we keep running into each other. First at the store, now here." I'm surprised he doesn't shrug again. This time he smiles at me. "I guess it's just fate that we have to be together."

More like a restraining order. I almost fail to contain my eye roll. First we kiss, I realize it was a mistake, we hang out on a boat and he tries to kiss me while I dodge it. Hope you guys are still with me.

Then he proceeds to get mad at me for not feeling the same way and getting the silent treatment. Now he's talking to me? Something doesn't add up but I don't dare to say that. I just need to act like nothing's wrong and everything is normal.

"Yeah," I fake a laugh because I am very uncomfortable. "Listen Gus, I'm here with a friend and we really need to get going. Maybe we can catch up another time." I suggest, hoping he says yes.

But clearly the universide just doesn't want me to have my way today because as soon as I look over to where Sofia is, she's gone. Gosh darnit Sofia. I just want to get out of here as soon as I can.

I need to escape Gus, find Sofia, and drive to the lighthouse to find JJ. A good ten minutes has probably passed now and I'm really cutting it close now to not making it.

I think I lost Gus like five minutes after and finally found Sofia. Now I just need to drop her off, check on Theo and go see JJ.

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It's 10:40 and I said I would be there twenty minutes ago. I really hope that JJ is still there because if he isn't, I mean I won't blame him, but I want him to be there.

"JJ!" I yell out, hoping that someone will answer me. "Over here!" I hear him yell so I make my way over to where he is.

We go up the rickety stars and sit at the top of the lighthouse just looking at the moon reflecting the river. "How have you been since jail?" See I'm actually curious about this.
Sofia... I'm not. I hate her with my guts.

"As good as it can be. Living the same life on the cut as I was before." For some reason, that makes me sad. JJ never did anything bad to me. The only thing he ever did was kill people. But now it seems like he's out for revenge like I am.

With five days left here, we need to get it done as soon as we can without being suspicious. "I mean that's good right? Having a roof over your head is nice." I try to remain positive in the situation, but it is a bit difficult.

"I suppose," he says as we just catch up for a little while. I check my phone and see it's 11:00. "Shit JJ it's getting late, we should get what we have to talk about." JJ looks at his watch and agrees.

For the next few minutes we discuss a plan on how the rest of the week is going to play out.
"Okay so all I really need to do is just bring her here and you will do the rest?" I ask, confirming to make sure. "Yup" JJ nods his head.

"Okay great! See you when I see you." I don't know why I said that when we both still have to walk down the stairs. Sometimes I need to think about what I say.

We finally arrive at the bottom of the staircase and as we are about to say our final goodbyes, we both hear the sound of a stick snapping. "What was that?" I ask. What if someone was there? "I dunno," JJ shrugs.

*Snap*

There is another stick snapping and if I wasn't scared before I am now. "J I don't feel safe talking here anymore. Text me tonight," I say before we part ways and I make my way back to the car.

Not waiting for one second, I speed off and back to the motel where I am met with Theo. Together we finish Grey's Anatomy and I don't even bother with food right now. I can always eat tomorrow.

I just wanted to be inside where I knew I was safe.

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Gus

I followed Quinn to visit that so-called JJ. I don't believe that is his name but it's not my business. I stayed my distance when she went to drop off Sofia after claiming she didn't feel well.

What a load of bullshit. I know Quinn wasn't feeling well and she had other plans. So I did as anyone would do in my situation and followed her.

I saw her stop off at home to feed that disgusting cat of hers I saw her pick up on the street. Yeah I know about that.

You see, the truth is, since I've known about her leaving me for the Outer Banks, I booked a flight and left the night I was giving her the silent treatment so I could be here in time. All I had to do was wait in the airport and follow her car to the motel.

I have been following her the whole time and only made my presence known today because I knew she was texting that blonde boy. And that brings me to where I am right now.

Waiting for the two of them to go up in the lighthouse so I can follow them.

After I finished listening to their conversation, I quickly made my way down so I woudn't get caught and decided to hide in the woods nearby.

Stupid Quinn heard me move and got scared. Fucking idiot I scared my precious. Maybe if I didn't move this wound 't have happened.

Fuck.

I followed her back to the motel and watched with my binoculars into the window. There she is with that stupid ass cat of hers. I hope she knows I will protect her no matter the cost.
I will kill for her if I have to.

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ZACH ATTACK: How's the good ol' OBX treating ya so far?

QUINN FIN: Pretty good can't complain. I found a cat and I'm looking for a way to bring it home.

ZACH ATTACK: Can't you just bring it on? I don't know how that stuff works.

QUINN FIN: No me neither that's why I was looking it up lmao.

ZACH ATTACH: Well I shall let you get back to that. Update me and Gen soon. We miss you.

QUINN FIN: I will! I miss you guys too, but I'll be back soon I promise.

ZACH ATTACK: Bye Quinn.

QUINN FIN: Byeeeee.

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Rafe

Can't believe I had to find out on my own that Quinn is back in town. To say I miss her is the biggest understatement of the century.

I used to eat, sleep, and breathe Quinn when we were together. The one time she visited me in prison, I was the happiest man alive. I might not have acted like I liked her all the time, but trust me when I say I did.

If she told me to jump, I would with no hesitation. The only reason I knew she was even here was because of the tracking device I put her in before I got locked up with Sofia and JJ.

So I did wha any logical man would do in this situation and followed her to the lighthouse where she met JJ. After I hear them coming down, I see someone else running down and hiding right across from me.

Who the fuck is that? If he's after my Quinn, he's a dead man. I see Quinn flinch when I see him step on a stick. I whip out my gun and aim it at him in case he scares her again.

Nobody is allowed to scare her and get away with it. Even if they don't mean it. I don't mess around when it comes to her. Even though it was so long ago, I miss her everyday.

I followed her to New York and was in her house. I think she noticed when I forgot to close the window to her bedroom door once. Rookie mistake I made there. But I have learned from them.

She may have gotten out of my site once, but once I make myself known, she won't ever forget me.

I will make her a Cameron.

Quinn Cameron.

Yeah.

I like that.

Quinn will be my wife one day. I just need to win back her trust and make her mine again. I know she's only here until the end of the week so my window is very limited.

I get lost in my daydreams about her and almost miss that shithead following her. Not today. Again, I do what any logical male would do and follow him following Quinn.

I need to make sure she's safe from anything dangerous. I see them park in the motel and I circle around again not to be suspicious and make my way into the parking lot. Soon I see her with a cat?

I guess I missed that part of it when she got here. All I know is if we don't have kids, we can have all the cats she wants. If she wanted an elephant, I would get her an elephant. I would do anything to make her happy and I mean it.

It feels like hours of watching him watch her like a creep. I almost get out of my car multiple times but have to restrain myself or else I will blow my cover.

I don't know when I want to make my presence known to Quinn that I'm here, but I will soon.

After all, she did save me.