Anchor- A JJ Maybank Fanfic

7. The Wreck

The Wreck:

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Pulling up to one of the most popular seafood restaurants on the island, I spot Kie, John B, Pope, and JJ getting out of the van as soon as the car enters the vehicle space.

The moment I saw JJ, it's like my whole mood changes as soon as I lay eyes on him. I honestly don't know how things would be from now on between us after we just kissed last night.

I hope we can still be friends so that nothing isn't awkward between us two.

JJ peeks through the passenger window where Santana was seated and looked at me. I meet his gaze, sending shivers down my spine. He forms a smirk across his face and winks at me.

Santana notices this and looks in my direction, with a grin on her face, "Oh yeah, you guys were definitely 'just talking' last night."

"Can we not talk about this now?" I beg as I unbuckled my seatbelt and turned off the car.

Santana unbuckles her seatbelt, "There's nothing to be ashamed of 'Miga, " she opens the car door and gets out of her seat. Santana looks behind her shoulder and continues, "Just snap the dick, Mer, no regrets." Santana playfully sticks her tongue out and shuts the door. She makes her way to the gang, then stood next to Pope to talk to him.

Sarah and I open our doors and slide out of the car, but I didn't want to do anything with her, and I think she realized that. I knew I shouldn't hate Sarah; she did nothing wrong. The only reason why I'm avoiding her was I didn't want to talk more about the guy who shall not be named.

Clearing my head, I stroll towards Kie and the others but averting eye contact with JJ. The unexplainable power this man holds on me is terrifying; I would melt just by his touch.

"Mer!" Kiara shouts excitedly, running her way towards me and pulling me into a hug, "It's so cool how you can hang out with us again."

I hug her back tightly, "It's so good to see you too, Kie." We break embraces, and I turned my direction towards John B while Kie went towards Sarah.

John B observes my outfit, "Are you wearing the same clothes as yesterday?" I slowly glimpse at my clothing. Same top. Same shorts. Same outfit.

Shit.

"I...um...possibly, " I kept my eyes on my clothes, feeling embarrassed and not wanting to meet John B's eyes.

"Hm, same, " he says unashamedly. John B then sniffs his shirt, "It doesn't smell that bad, how about yours?"

Blinking rapidly, surprised by his reaction, I gently lift the collar of my shirt and sniff it, "No, " I reply, "No, it's fine, I guess."

John B flashes a smile, "Spoken like a true Pogue; it's nice to see you again, Mer."

I smile back, "It's nice to see you again too, John B." He pats my shoulder then ran to Kie and Sarah, giving her a hug from behind. I didn't know that Sarah was close to John B; maybe they're excellent friends.

I encountered Pope and gave him a warming smile, "Hey, how was your morning?"

"Besides being a little hungover? I've been doing ok," Pope answers, rubbing his head with his hand, "Just been working with my Pops in the morning, then John B and Kie picked me and JJ up, " He shouts at  Kiara, "You said something about an event right?"

"Well yeah, but let's talk about it inside, " Kie instructs, grabbing Sarah and John B by the hands, "My dad is going to let us get food because we're all hella hungry." Just like that, I let everyone walk up the ramp to enter the restaurant.