The Genius Pogue and the Shy Kook

"A key?" "Yes Pope, a key."

Everleigh's POV

     "You guys saw that?" Pope questioned as we all finished getting back into the boat. "Yeah" me and JJ say at the same time. He looks over at me and give me a small smile. I give one back. Out of the whole group he's been the kindest to me, which surprises me because I've heard a lot of bad things about him. "Yeah, I did" John B replies a hint of excitement in his voice. "That's a Grady White. A new one of those is like 500 G's easily." JJ informs. "That's a lot of money." I said with awe. "Says the rich kook queen." Kiara says. I mumble under my breath, "Your rich too"
"Yeah that's the boat I saw when I surfed the surge. Maybe it hit the jetty or something" John B says changing the subject. "You surfed the surge?" Kie says with anger. "Yeah. That's my boy. Pogue style." JJ says running to give John B a high five. I decide to say something to try and make it less awkward, "That's so fun!" "What?" The boys screech in unison. "You've surfed the surge before?" JJ questions with awe in his voice. I duck my head, "Yeah, during the last hurricane." "Holy shit! She might be better than you JJ" John B says smiling at me. "We'll see about that. Why don't you come surfing with us the next time we go. We can see who has better moves." JJ says "Yeah, even though I'm pretty sure I could beat your ass any day" I say playfully. "We'll see blondie" JJ replies while the boys try not to bust out laughing.
"What the hell you guys? You could have died" Kie says angrily. "We're not dead mom, we're fine" JJ jokes. Kie sends him a glare. I desperately tried not to laugh. "Wait, wait. Do we know whose boat that is?" Pope asks being completely serious. "No, but we're about to find out." John B says, walking towards the edge of the boat. "Dude, it's too deep" JJ says, putting a hand in front of John B. "Oh, for the weak and feeble, JJ" John B says, with a hint of mischief. "Well, I'm not resuscitating you. I'm just making that clear up front." JJ says with a laugh. John B stands on the edge of the boat and says, "That's fine." "John B." JJ says seriously. "What?" John B says chuckling. "Diver down, fool." Pope says. John B sighs, " Diver down." "Yeah he is." JJ replies while pushing John B into the water. I can't help but laugh. JJ looks at me and smiles while walking over and putting his arm around me. "You and me, blondie,we're gonna be great friends." "Thanks, JJ." I reply while putting my head down.
"Should we go get him?" Pope asks concerned. John B comes out of the water coughing. "Oh my god, that took forever." Kie says. John B gets out of the water onto the boat, shaking his hair like a dog. I backed away, running into Pope. "Sorry" I say sheepishly. "It's okay." He replies " Any dead bodies?" Pope asks John B. "Looting potential?" JJ asks. "No. No. I found this motel key." John B says, holding out the motel key.  "A key?" Pope says questionably. "Yes, a key Pope." John B says. "Guys we should report the wreck to the coast guard. Maybe we'll get a finders fee" Kie says.
     John B drives the boat to the security office. It's so crowded. "Alright, who's comin with me?" JJ says. "I will." John B and Kie say at the same time. JJ looks at me questioningly. " You comin blondie?" "No I think I'll just head home." I say.  I definitely don't want to go with them. JJ goes to question me but John B drags him inside. "Why?" Pope questions before after they left. "It's way to crowded and I should probably get home." I say, still feeling bad about interrupting their day. "You found the boat with us. You should be apart of this. At least see where the motel key leads?" Pope says, trying to convince me. I don't know why he would want me to come with. "Okay." I say with a small smile.
     "Blondie? I thought you were goin home?" JJ asks as he sees me. "Nah, I decided to come with. Pope made a really good speech." I say. "Yeah that describes Pope alright." JJ says while getting in the boat. John B walks past me giving me a small smile as he gets in the boat. As Kie walks by me she gives me a glare. " You should have gone home kook Queen." she says. "You're a kook too. Don't think your all high and mighty cause you hang with the Pogues." I say back. I already know this isn't gonna go well but I really needed an adventure this summer.

Authors Note-
It's been a little while since I posted but here's this chapter. I'm so excited for the next part. Everleigh's gonna come out of her shell more with JJ.
Happy Reading,
Jjbbjbki.
P. S.
Should I make more scenes of Pope and Everleigh or is the slow burn working?