Forever and Always | JJ Maybank

Chapter 4

When I get to the chateau I run inside.

"JJ!" I yell.

"In here," He says from my room. I walk in and he's a mess, crying, bruises on his face, a cut in his lip.

"Oh my god, what happened to you," I say softly.

"I went back to the house," He says in almost a whisper. I'm the only one who knows about his home life. His dad, Luke Maybank, is a druggie alcoholic who abuses his son any chance he gets. That's why JJ stays with us 99% of the time.

"JJ why," I ask cupping his face forcing him to look at me.

"I was mad that you were hanging out with Rafe and left, I didn't know where to go so I just went to the house."

"Omg, this is all my fault. JJ, I'm so sorry." I say, tearing up.

"No. Don't blame yourself. I should have been stronger than him."

"No, JJ you are so much stronger than him, maybe not always physically, but mentally. You are the strongest boy I have ever met. You are so smart, amazing, and the best friend in the world." I say, completely meaning it whether he believed me or not.

"Thank you princess, I really needed that" He says wrapping me up into a big hug. JJ hugs are the best.

"Anything for you, pretty boy."

"Can we lay down and watch ahs?" He asks.

"Yea, but first lets get you cleaned up." I say grabbing his hand and dragging him into the bathroom. He hops up on the counter and I stand in between his legs. I grab a washcloth and get it wet. I slowly dab it on his lip and other cuts. I grab the alcohol and a q-tip.

"This is gonna sting, okay?" I say.

"Okay, just get it over with." He says. I dip the q-tip into the alcohol and then rub it on his cuts being gentle. When I finish, I just stand there staring at him. I didn't even realize how close we were. He starts to lean in until are lips touch. Bringing us into the most electrifying and meaning full kiss I have ever experienced. I felt like we were the only people in the world. He puts his hands on my hips deepening the kiss, as my hands find their way to his hair He pulls away after a few minutes. Leaving me shocked.

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have" He says.

"JJ, it's fine," I say, placing another soft kiss on his lips. "Let's go lay down." He follows me into the bedroom and lays down on the bed.

"Close your eyes," I say. "I have to change into my pjs." He rolls over and puts his face into the pillow. I put on black basketball shorts and a sports bra.

"Your good," I say. I walk over to the bed and lay down, snuggling into his chest. He plays with my hair for a few. I'm almost asleep when I hear JJ say,"I really like you Sophia, you mean a lot to me."

I wake up early the next morning. It's another beautiful day. The sun is already shinning bright. JJ's arm is still wrapped around my torso, I try to scoot out of his grip but he pulls me back into him.

"JJ," I whine. He hums in response.

"Let me go I have to pee!" I say.

"Fine" He says, moving his arm. I get up and run into the bathroom. When I finish peeing, I wash my hands and brush my teeth. I walk back into the bedroom.

"JJ," I say.

"Yes, princess,"

"Wanna go surfing?" I ask.

"I got polio I can't walk bro," He says as he crawls out of bed and heads to the kitchen. He opens the fridge and grabs a beer, opening it and taking a drink.

"Get me one, please," I say. He grabs me a  beer and tosses it to me. I walk to my room and grab my white bikini and put it on. When I come out JJ had already put his swim trunks on.

"Is John B gone again?" I ask.

"Yea, he told me he was gonna be staying at Sarah's for a few. Her parents are out of town." He replies.

"Oh god, okay" I say with a small laugh. "Should I call Kiara and Pope and invite them?"

"Yea, go ahead."

I call Kie first.

"Hey, Sophia!" Kie says.

"Hey, babes, wanna come surfing with me and JJ?"

"Right now?" She asks.

"Yea" I say.

"I can't, I'm working at the wreck until 4. When Im done I'll come to the chateau though."

"Okay! See you then, byee."

"Bye."

"Kie is working at the wreck right now," I tell JJ.

"Okay,"

I dial Popes number but he doesn't answer.

"He didn't answer, guess its just gonna be me and you." I say.

"I like the sound of that." He says with a wink.

"Not like that." I roll my eyes then walk up to him giving him a kiss on his cheek."Alright now lets catch some waves," I yell running out the back door to get my surf board.