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𝘚𝘺𝘭𝘷𝘪𝘦'𝘴 𝘗𝘖𝘝

I arrive at the Wreck and I pick up my skateboard, jogging up to the door. I look around me to make sure no one is around before knocking on it rapidly. No one answers, so I knock again, knowing the Pogues have to be here.

Once again, no one answers, so I take a step back and turn to walk away but the door slowly opens and I pause. I turn to the door and I'm immediately grabbed, being pulled into the restaurant.

Arms are wrapped around me and I hug the figure back, knowing that it's Kiara due to her perfume.

"I was so worried about you" She mumbles.

"I was worried too for a second" I comment and she chuckles.

As soon as Kiara steps away, I am crushed into a warm hug by Pope who mutters over and over again how glad he is that I'm okay.

"Don't worry. I missed you too, Popey" I sigh.

"I hate you" He grumbles jokingly.

I giggle lightly and he pulls away with a smile on his face, Kiara's smile just as big. I look around the room, noticing a certain blue eyed blonde is missing.

"Where is JJ?" I ask.

Kiara opens her mouth to answer but just as she does, JJ walks into the room with a bunch of blankets in his arms. His eyes meet my own and he freezes, dropping everything he's holding.

I run at him and he smiles widely, catching me as I jump onto him. Without wasting anytime, JJ slams his lips onto mine and I immediately kiss him back. Our lips part and I hug him tightly, smiling happily at the feeling of his arms wrapped around me.

"I don't wanna let you go" I whisper.

"Then don't" He mumbles.

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I'm woken up to my hair being brushed out of my face and my eyes flutter open to see JJ propped up next to me, looking down at me.

"How long have you been up?" I ask, my voice raspy.

"A while" He answers simply, stroking my cheek with his thumb.

"Why didn't you wake me?" I smile up at him.

"I like watching you sleep" He admits.

"Well, that's creepy" I comment and he rolls his eyes.

"Shut up, angel" He scoffs.

He kisses my lips softly before getting up and walking towards the door. I pull myself to my feet and follow after him.

I wrap my arms around him from behind, laying my head on his back and he grabs my hand, running his thumb over my knuckles.

"I missed you watching me sleep" I mumble.

"I missed your voice" JJ replies, lifting my hand up and placing a kiss on my palm.

He tugs me forward and I round him, looking up at his handsome face.

"What did I miss?" I ask curiously, laying my chin on his chest.

"Hmm, let me think" He hums, brushing my hair off my forehead "We lost the gold, literally watched it fly away on your dad's plane. Pope got high for the first time. John B almost got caught when we tried to get him on a ferry. Pope almost crashed Kie's mum's car. We decided that John B is gonna take my dad's old boat to get away. Pope also told Kie that he's in love with her and she rejected him"

"Oh, my God" I mumble in awe "I missed so much"

"What about me? What did I miss?" He questions.

"Let me think" I repeat my boyfriend and he grins in amusement "My dad dragged me onto a plane against my will. I almost had to watch John B get smushed by said plane. Peterkin tried to arrest my dad. Then I had to watch Rafe shoot her. John B made a run for it and Rafe tried to shoot him too, so I tackled him. I tried to stop Peterkin from bleeding out but Rafe threw me in the car with Sarah. He then almost crashed said car because he's a maniac. My father forced Sarah and I to pick a side then locked us in her room. Wheezie let us out and I came here"

"You know, you are dumb as fuck for trying to tackle a gun out of Rafe's hands" The blonde scolds me.

"Are you actually going to tell me off right now?" I groan.

"Yes, I am" He states firmly "Don't ever do that shit again, you hear me?"

"I hear you" I sigh, smiling softly.

"I'm sorry that you had to go through that alone" JJ frowns "I wish I was there for you"

"You're here now" I smile, reaching up to cup his face "That's all I care about"

"I love you too, by the way" He tells me as I stroke his cheek with my thumb.

"Kie told you?" I grin and he nods.

I reach up on my tiptoes and press a kiss to his lips. He smiles into the kiss and I pull away, kissing his cheek which only makes him smile wider.

I feel a presence beside me and I turn my head, seeing Pope approaching us. JJ wraps his arms around me and looks out the windows, letting out a small sigh.

"He's pinched for sure, man" JJ states.

"No. They wouldn't still be patrolling if they caught him" Pope explains.

"Let's hope" JJ sighs unenthusiastically.

"Hey, Johnny's too slick to get caught" I joke and the blonde cracks a smile.

"You know, we were in that car. They're probably looking for us too" Kiara interrupts.

"Well, if we're gonna be outlaws, we might as well help John B" Pope declares.

"You got that right" I agree.

"So, find him before they do?" JJ suggests as Pope grabs the keys to JJ's motorcycle.

"Pope?" JJ asks curiously as the boy heads to the door.

"I'm gonna get gas for the boat" Pope answers.

"Hey, you be careful. Okay?" Kiara tells him.

Pope pauses before deciding to ignore the girl, turning to JJ and I.

"Meet me at the dock at three. Don't be late" Pope warns us.

He storms out the restaurant and Kiara follows after him, JJ and I wandering behind them not really wanting to get in between their argument.

"Okay, what is your problem?!" Kiara yells.

"No problem, Officer. I'm just doing my job" Pope retorts, getting onto the motorcycle and sticking the key into the ignition.

"Look, I'm sorry that I hurt your feelings" Kiara tries to apologise but you can barely hear her over the sound of Pope revving the motorcycle's engine.

"What was that?" Pope asks sarcastically.

"Look, I didn't mean to!" Kiara tries to shout but the engine revving is still louder than her words.

"Sorry, I can't hear you. What was that?" Pope asks and I share a look of concern with JJ.

"Pope, I'm being serious- I'm trying to talk to you!" Kiara shouts over the engine but before she can say anything else, Pope hits the gas and speeds away, leaving Kiara in the dust.

As Kiara shakes her head, walking back towards us, I open my mouth to ask if she's okay but my mouth clamps shut when I hear the whirring of a helicopter. I look up and watch as it flies over the top of us.

"Who the hell is that?" JJ asks.

"The president?" I suggest.

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"You sure he wasn't just being weird Pope?" JJ asks as we pack boxes of food for John B to take with him.

"It wasn't really the kind of thing that needed interpretation" Kiara scoffs.

"Is that gonna be enough food for them?" I ask curiously.

"I mean, for a couple of weeks, and that's all they need, so..." JJ shrugs.

"Look, I think I actually hurt his feelings" Kiara sigh.

"You think?" I scoff and she shoots me a glare.

"Look, don't beat yourself up too much. He's completely changed his feels. The past 24 hours have been like Jekyll and Hyde" JJ assures her as we carry the boxes out to the car.

"I hate to admit it, but I miss the old Pope. At least I knew what to expect from him" Kiara admits and I nod.

"Where have you been?!" I hear Kiara's mother snap and I place the box in the car as JJ does the same.

"Uh- I'm fine. I slept here" Kiara tells her.

"Well, we were up half the night, scared to death, lookin' for you. Were you even gonna tell us?!" Anna shrieks.

"Well, I'm telling you right now" Kiara replies.

"All right, what the hell are you three up to?" Anna demands.

"I'm sorry, Miss Anna, we just gotta go" JJ tells the woman.

"I'm really sorry, Anna" I mumble.

"No. I'm sorry. Absolutely not" Anna snaps sternly "Have you heard what's going on?"

"Look, mom, i'll explain later" Kiara states as we climb into the car.

"Have you seen the storm coming in? This is not safe!" Anna tells her daughter.

"I'm sorry, mom. I have to go" Kiara says, putting the keys into the ignition.

"These cops are armed, Kiara! You're gonna get yourself shot!" Anna yells desperately.

"I have to go!" Kiara yells back.

"I am not letting you do this!" Anna shouts.

"Mom, John B needs me!" Kiara retorts.

"Kiara! You need to stay here!" Anna screams, not caring about what Kiara is telling her.

"I understand! I'll be careful! Sorry!" The girl cries out as she slams the door shut.

"Kiara! Open this door!" Anna demands, desperately banging on the window.

"I'm sorry!" Kiara sobs, starting up the engine.

"Stop it right now! Right now, Kiara! This is not safe! Stop! Kiara!" Anna screams pleadingly as Kiara drives off, leaving her mother behind.

The car is pulled into a comfortable silence and I reach over the console, putting my hand on Kiara's knee. I give her a reassuring smile and she gives me one back, wiping her tears away.

We reach JJ house and Kiara parks the car out front.

"Home sweet home" JJ says, sadness clear in his voice.

"Do you want me to come with you?" I ask, turning to look at him "Cause I will"

"No. This will only take a second" He assures me.

He gets out the car, looking back at me hesitantly and I can almost feel the worry radiating off of the boy.

"I'm gonna be right here" I smile softly and he smiles back weakly, walking up the steps and into the house.