family. | outer banks x oc

trent?

I knew I needed to go home-- well, Topper's home. My dad was most likely wondering where I was.

I decided I could walk. Pope offered me a ride, but I dismissed him.

I walk pass an old building, which always gave me the creeps.  One time, JJ and Trent dared me to go in there and touch the back wall. I would never argue against a dare, but once I got in there, I couldn't get out. I remember the ceiling collapsing first. Then, the rest of the building. JJ ran in first, Trent followed. I was fine after, of course, but I never forgave the boys for that.

I missed him-- Trent. He left so quick and with no explanation. I bet he had no idea that Dad was dating someone. Apparently, my mom leaving hit him hard.

A hand grips my mouth, and pulls me into an alley. I attempt to kick the unrecognizable person away, but I'm unsuccessful. They push me to the ground and keep their index finger over my mouth.

I can't believe who I'm seeing standing infront of me.

"Trent?" I sob.

Trent smiles, then hugs me. I sob into his chest and attempt to take in everything I'm feeling. I can smell his strawberry shampoo, and men's deodorant overwhelmingly.

"Shh, Leia. It's okay." He tells me, rubbing my head.

"What are you doing here?"

"I missed my favorite sister."

Trent was never a good liar. He was here for something else--or someone. I didn't know why he was home, but I knew he wouldn't tell me.

"Let's go home, huh?"

"Uh, about that. Dad is dating someone. We're not living at home right now."

"Oh. Who is he dating?"

"Cynthia Thornton."

"Topper Thornton's mom?" He asks, shocked.

"Yeah..."

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We started to make our way "home". Unfortunately, Pope and JJ started driving past. They informed me that John B needed to talk to us about our plan to get the gold from the well. Of course, they didn't say all of that since Trent was right there.

"When did he get back?" JJ questions. We had just arrived at the Chaeteu, where John B, Sarah, and Kiara were waiting for us.

"Who?" John B interrupts.

"Trent." I state.

"He's back?"

"Yeah." I say, moving towards the chairs on the opposite side of the porch.

I wave a hello to Sarah, who kindly waves back. I saw absolutely nothing wrong with the girl. I really didn't understand why she made Kiara so upset.

JJ sits in a large, red chair. Pope sits on a small wood one. I decide to sit next to JJ since there was more room.

"No effing way!" Kiara shouts.

I turn my attention to her, then Sarah. It was clear she was pissed that Sarah was here... actually helping us.

"You brought her here? So what She's in on this now?"

Sarah helped John B. That's a fact. Plus, they both looked happy together. Why was Kiara so fucking pissed that her "bestfriend" was happy?

John B looks towards me and the boys.

"I dunno."

"Don't look at me."