Things Aren't the Same •JIARA •

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Kie's POV:

Sumer semester ended and Quinn had moved in. She said JJ was back to himself and they were doing amazing. She told me about all the dates they've been on and how she invited him out here this semester. Quinn and I were best friends and got even closer.

Classes were flying by and Quinn was bored and she asked, "So... JJ is flying out tomorrow. Are you and Cole up for a double date?"

"Yeah, that would be fun" I said smiling

The next day, JJ flew into town and we barely spoke. He was avoiding me for some reason. I tried to ignore it and we were out on our double date. JJ and Cole were getting along great.

Quinn and Cole went to get more drinks and I asked JJ, "Why are you acting like this?

"Like what?" He asked playing dumb and I just ignored him

They brought drinks back and then we moved to the dance floor. We were all dancing together and then a slow song came on and I danced with Cole and Quinn danced with JJ.

Suddenly, Cole spun me to JJ and he handed Quinn to Cole. It was a slow song and JJ put his hands on my hips leaving me to put my arms around his neck. My heart was racing and he didn't say anything. I didn't either because I didn't know what to say.

We switched back and Cold said, "Looks like you and JJ enjoyed your dance"

"It was fine, but I missed you" I said kissing him

We went back to our apartment and Quinn and JJ were making out when they walked in her bedroom. Cole had gone home and I went into my room and took a shower. I was laying in my bed watching a movie on my laptop when JJ walked in my room and asked if he could shower in my bathroom as Quinn was in he other one.

"Why don't you just shower with her?" I asked confused

"I don't want her to see the scar" He said walking into my bathroom to shower and closing the door

He came out of the bathroom and I was laying back in bed and he walked out of the steamy bathroom with just a towel around his waist

He totally caught me looking at his abs and I got up and walked over to him and looked at the scar up close and it was heading really well. It wasn't that noticeable anymore.

I lightly touched it and JJ's stomach still had some water droplets I saw him get goosebumps when my hand lightly touched his stomach. I pulled my hand away and he took a step closer. The tension between the two of us was insane. My brain lost all logic and all I could think about was how much I wanted to kiss him. He leaned in but towards my ear and he whispered, "Goodnight, princess"

He put a shirt on and he left the room and I was trying to process what just happened. I couldn't sleep that night thinking about that. Nothing happened between the two of us but there still was that feeling there that hasn't ever really gone away. I pushed it down and ignored it.

Today, we were driving to Arizona and going hiking, and staying at Cole's parent's house for the weekend. Cole drove and the roadtrip was fun. We arrived at their house and Quinn and I were sharing the guest room and Cole was sharing a room with JJ.

Quinn and I were laying in bed that night laughing about sharing a room. I don't know why we thought it was so funny. We got up early the next morning to go to the grand canyon and go hiking/camping overnight somewhere. We all had backpacks we loaded into Cole's car. We spent the day doing the grand canyon and then we went hiking. We walked all day and it was so much fun. We stopped in the evening and put up the tent and started a fire to cook.

We sat around the fire laughing and having fun. It was absolutely perfect. It was late and time for bed and we all went in the tent and fell asleep. I was woken up to JJ leaving the tent and I followed him and asked, "Where are you going?"

"Why do you care?" He asked

"I'm making sure you're not doing your stupid JJ stuff and leaving" I said really worried and he laughed

"I'm going to pee.. Wanna come with? Maybe hold it for me?" He asked joking

I lightly punched him and said, "Shut up"

He left and I went back to sleep and he came back a few minutes later. We woke up and we were hiking back to the car to go back to California. The hike was long and super hot. We stopped to take a break and Cole, JJ, and I were the ones with the heavy backpacks. Quinn had a fanny pack with her phone, money, and Cole's keys.

We were grabbing our stuff and JJ put the heavy backpack on and then he grabbed mine and put it on the front of him.

"J, you don't have to carry that for me"

"I know, but I need the workout and it's only another two miles or so"

We walked back to the car and we were all exhausted. Cole drove to his parent's house where we dropped some stuff off and we got back in the car to go back to school. I drove back and dropped Cole off. We got back to the apartment and I immediately went my shower and Quinn went to hers. I was just about to get out when the shower curtain opened and JJ walked in and got in the shower with me. Bold move.

"Hey" He said stepping into the water

"You can't be in here..." I said annoyed

"We're just showering together, it's no big deal. Just don't drop the shampoo" He said laughing

I rolled my eyes and said, "Please just fucking stop with all of this. Don't come to visit anymore, don't fucking talk to me anymore. I can't do this"

"What can't you do? Be my friend? You were always my best friend"

"No, I can't be your friend anymore. Not after what happened that night in the hammock. You know when my parents found us with your tongue down my throat"

"You can't just get over it? That was like three years ago"

"Yeah, you're right... But I just read those letters a few months ago and you just kissed me a few months ago. You're also naked in the shower with me right now. No, we can't be friends. You're dating Quinn and I'm dating Cole."

"Then let's just go back to the way things were before"

"No, things will never be the same" I said leaving the shower

I was mad at him, not because he got in the shower with me. Hell, I wished I could have kissed him in there. I was mad because he was dating Quinn while doing this to me. Quinn was now one of my best friends. I felt like shit and I knew if he really loved me, he would break up with her.

I got out of the shower and went to the kitchen to make dinner and Quinn joined me. We were doing homework when JJ came out and he was in a bad mood.

"What's wrong?" Quinn asked him

"No hot water" He lied

Quinn and I were in her room doing homework as our other roommate had friends over in the living room. JJ was distracting and he said he wanted to sleep.

"Just go sleep in Kie's room" Quinn said

"You good with that?" JJ asked me

"Yeah, whatever it's fine" I said just wanting him to leave

He was gone and Quinn asked, "Are you guys fighting?"

"No, we're good. Just bringing up stupid shit from the past"

"Oh, okay. Let me know if you need to talk"

We finished our homework and I crashed on the couch in her room. She got up early to take JJ to the airport. Things were finally back to normal. I had a date with Cole tonight and I was so excited.

a.n.

soooo how you wanna see jj and kie finally get together? i have an idea in mind but i want to know what readers want!!!