In Between // OBX (K.C)

04

"This is John B," Kiara pointed to the fluffy haired brunette, "And JJ," she gestured to the
blonde beside him.

Brenna smiled and gave them both a small wave, not sure if they really remembered her or not.

"You're Brenna, right?" John B asked.

Kiara had warned the boys that she'd be bringing a new friend and told them to be on their best behavior even though she knew that wouldn't happen.

"That's me, you can call me Ren though," Brenna smiled.

"Wait didn't your mom just-," JJ got cut off by both John B and Kiara hitting him, "Hey! What did I do?" the blonde rubbed both of his arms.

"Shut up," Kiara hissed at him. The blonde rolled his eyes.

Brenna didn't know what to do with herself, suddenly she was supper aware that she was surrounded by people she didn't know very well. She could probably name fifty percent of them but they didn't know her.

"Want a drink?" JJ asked holding out a plastic red cup.

"Sure thanks," Brenna smiled taking the cup from him and taking a sip, "Ew is this bud light?"

"Hey, sorry, we can't afford fancy shit," JJ shrugged.

"I just wasn't prepared mentally," Brenna laughed taking another sip before turning to walk along the beach away from the large group of kids, JJ continuing to hand out beers.

She found one of the many fallen trees to take a seat on and just watch the waves. This was a lot for Brenna, she was meeting a lot of new people all at once.

"Hey, mind if I join ya?" a male voice said behind her. Brenna turned to look up at who the voice belong to.

"Sure," she patted the empty spot on the tree next to her and John B sat down.

"Sorry about JJ earlier, he doesn't think before he speaks," John B laughed.

"That's what I've heard"

John B looked at her confused, he thought she was new to the island, how did she know who JJ was.

"Do you really not remember who I am?" Brenna laughed.

John B shook his head.

"Oh my gosh," the girl laughed, "My grandparents are Diane and Allen Carlson? My mom is Amanda Carlson?"

John B still looked a little lost, he knew who they all were but why would he know her?

"Dude we've literally met before, two summers ago? It was some random house party on figure eight?" Brenna continued.

"Wait, wait you're Noel?" John B yelled in shock.

Brenna used to tell random people she met she was Noel because she didn't want them to know her real name, and nine times out of ten she never saw them again.

"Yep, Brenna Noel Carlson, in the flesh," Brenna laughed taking a sip of her beer.

John B shook his head, "Why did you tell me your name was Noel?"