pogue life and love - y/n and jj // outer banks // jj x reader

chapter 22 - escape

- Y/NS POV -
I made Kie drop me to John B's place after JJ got arrested. It's the only other place I wanna be right now, besides in JJ's arms.

I sit on the hammocks, wearing JJ's sweatshirt; which still smells like him, and his favourite cap in my hands. As I stare down at JJ's hat, I start to cry again.

Nothing is worse than watching your best friend getting sent to jail. Nothing is worse for me.

I can't believe he took the blame for Pope. I mean, I was there, I know he didn't do it. I understand why he did it though, Pope couldn't last a minute in jail without bursting. But, I just can't believe how selfless JJ was. He literally went to jail for his friend. Like, that's a great guy right there. He's perfect.

Tears continue to roll down my face. I am about to lay down and close my eyes until I hear a familiar voice from behind me.

"Y/n?"

JJ.

I instantly turn my head and see JJ standing there, a small smile on his face. I smile widely while getting up from the hammocks. I run up to him and jump in his arms, giving him the biggest hug. He holds around my waist tightly and not letting go.

I don't even care how he got out. I'm just happy he's here with me.

"I missed you." I whisper through his shoulder.

"I missed you too." JJ responds. I can hear the smile and the relief in his voice. "I see your wearing my sweatshirt."

I chuckle softly at JJ's comment. "Thank you for coming back."

"I would never leave you."

We finally pull away and JJ places me on the ground. I look up to him but my face drops when I notice something.

New bruises and cuts all over his face.

My eyebrows immediately furrow, my heart dropping a little.

"Did Shoupe do that to you?" I question, not taking my eyes off his wounds.

"O-Oh, this? No! No way! H-He didn't." JJ answers, seeming a little nervous and shaky.

"Then who did?" I ask, stepping closer to him. JJ gulps a lump in his throat. "JJ. Who did this to you?"

Without hesitation, JJ digs his head into my chest and just starts crying. He sobs loudly and unexpectedly. I stumble at his contact but then start to hug him and rub his back. I whisper small reassuring comments into his ear.

I can't believe he's crying in my arms.

I've never seen him like this.

"It's okay. Shh, It's okay. You're okay." I whisper while rubbing the back of his head softly.

We stand like that for a minute or two, just hugging and enjoying each other's company. Even though he's upset, I'm still happy he's with me.

A second later, JJ starts wiping his tears while pulling away from my chest. I stand there for a moment, watching him get the tears off his cheeks.

"You ok?" I question.

"Yeah." JJ replies, his voice a little nasally and breaking.