hayloft, obx (under editing)

14. innocent

"lost your balance on a tightrope
lost your mind tryin' to get it back."

Evelyn continued to use the pedal while her sister called out the Pogues' names. She was getting tired, but she needed to rush until she saw them both. Lynn needed to see the other Lynn. And she also needed to see her blondie. They came to a stop when someone almost crushed into them. They all stopped, smiling by the sight of everyone being well. JJ blinked twice, not believing he had his best friend and girl he was in love with in front of him. Yes, because he had now realised as he looked at her that he was in love. And this time he wasn't letting her go. Jocelyn looked at her best friend, breathing out in relief. She was thankful she was alive, and already planning on showing her the videos she made during the time she lost. Evelyn glanced between them both, happy to see them but guilty because she left them alone "Well? Get in, you idiots!" Everyone broke out from their trance, "Johnny, you drive. I'm exhausted."

The older sisters were sat under their sisters. As Sarah and Kiara hugged, they did the same "Oh, my god. You have no idea how much I've missed your stupidity."

"Shut up." Evelyn muttered in her ear, both girls smiling as they enjoyed each others arms around the other. They pulled away, looking around to see JJ and Pope trying to hold by the sides. Without thinking much about it, the blonde Lynn grabbed JJ's hand to help him up, causing him to smile. Although, there was some pain behind his eyes. Kiara helped Pope. All yelling in excitement. They all went back to the boat, the Lynns watching as they got everything ready for their departure.

They were so excited about seeing each other again, none of them questioned why Lynn was there. Not even how she got where she was. It was in the back of their minds, but neither wanted to ruin the mood. Evelyn and Jocelyn were talking about school, and that's kinda how they found out. Everyone fell silent as she said, "School in the Bahamas is so weird. They're not as preppy as our classmates."

JJ frowned "Wait, you were in the Bahamas?" She gaped, remembering Sarah didn't have any time to explain what happened to them. As she was presumed dead before she could tell them.

"Uh, yeah. That's where I was. Ward forced me to leave as soon as he found about..." She stopped herself, trailing off as her eyes never left JJ's eyes.

Sarah furrowed "When he found out about what?"

Evelyn glanced between those two, feeling guilty as she lied "There was a job offer for me, he didn't let me decline it. With all the gold thing, he wanted me to be there, I guess. I don't know, he's crazy." She shrugged it off, hoping they would leave it at that.

Jocelyn noticed her discomfort, deciding to interrupt "Well, at least we got all of you back, right?" The Pogues nodded with smiles. She stood up, smiling at Evelyn before walking away to spend some time with her sister.