IT wasn't even a few minutes that she got dropped off in town by transportation from the juvie center she went to. Sure, it was.. uncomfortable, to say the least of it.. but it was better than nothing at all. As she looked behind her, she could hear the faint sound of music in the distance. And when she finally did see the party? She went down to the beach. Right now, she'd rather be anywhere else than at her own house.

When she spotted Kiara, she smirked to herself, a small idea coming to her head. It's not like the Pogues knew she was coming back to Kildare today.. why not surprise them? She just walked along like nothing was going on, smiling as she snuck up behind the Pogues.

"Ay blondie, mind if I get a hit?" She said to JJ, grinning from ear to ear as JJ turned around. "Holy shit, hey Riv! They finally let you out, huh?" JJ said with a smile, going over and hugging the smaller girl. "Ha, yep. After two hellish years, somebody finally found who actually killed those people and I was freed." River said happily, ruffling JJ's hair gently as he hugged her.

"Well, it's nice to finally have you back, man. It hasn't been the same here without your smart mouth, you know.." JJ said with a small smirk, making River scoff as she rolled her eyes. "I'm just blunt, there's a difference." The brunette quipped, JJ making a small, sarcastic 'uh-huh' noise in response.

"River, oh my god!" Kiara said with a small squeal, high-fiving her friend. "Kiki, my girl!! How you been? Still saving the environment?" River asked. "Nonstop, man." Kiara said as River quickly did the Pogue handshake with John B and Pope. "Damn, the infamous party animal is back!" John B said with a laugh, making River grin a bit.

"Yup, in the flesh!" She said as JJ handed her a joint. "Bub, you didn't have to make a joint for me, I would've been fine sharing." She said softly. "Hey, it's a special night, babygirl. You're back after 2 damn years, I'm gonna make sure you feel like a queen." He said, making River's heart melt a bit. Damn, he was so sweet to her.. what did she even do to deserve someone like him?

When Topper came over with his arm wrapped around Sarah, she rolled her eyes. Did these Kooks have anything better to do than mess with people that want nothing to do with them? But as soon as Topper put his hands on JJ, that's what ticked River off. "Alright Thornton, you better back the fuck up.." River said sharply, shoving Topper harshly.

"Oh wow, didn't expect to see a killer out of juvie so soon. What, did you sleep with a guard to get out early?" Topper said, making River laugh. "Aw, cute. You think I'm that fucking idiotic? They found the guy that actually killed those teens. Newsflash: it wasn't me. So how about you shut the fuck up if you don't know what you're talking about, ay?!" River said, rolling her eyes before Topper shoved her into the sand, holding her head in the water.

Quickly after that, JJ came up behind Topper, holding a gun to the back of his head. "Yeah, you know what that is.. your move, broski!" JJ said angrily. "Can you get your psycho friend?!" Sarah yelled at Kiara as Topper finally got off of River. "Get your lunatic boyfriend first, bitch." River said sharply as she dusted herself off. "Alright everyone, listen up!! GET THE HELL OFF OUR SIDE OF THE ISLAND!!" JJ yelled before firing two shots in the air with his gun.

"Dude, are you fucking crazy?! I mean, I'm glad you helped me, don't get me wrong—.. but why the fuck do you even have a gun?!" River said, worry in her tone. "He stole it, like usual.." Pope said, rolling his eyes. "You know what? I'm.. sadly not even surprised. Just— let's go, dumbasses." She said before grabbing JJ's hand and running off to the Twinkie with him and the other Pogues.

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hope you guys liked this first chapter!