An Outer Banks story // JJ Maybank x OC

Pt 37 - Leaving

Emma woke up to the sound of birds chirping on the windowsill next to her.

The 4 pogues had driven back to the Wreck after Tannyhill, not wanting to go home due to the police searching the island. Emma was wrapped in JJ's arms as they slept on the seat of a booth. However, none of them got much sleep, their minds worrying about John B.

Pope groaned from beside Emma and JJ as he woke up. She watched him sit up and look over to Kie, who was still fast asleep on her bench. She noticed the look he gave her, swarming confusion and suspicion about what had happened at Tannyhill.

20 minutes later and both JJ and Kie were now awake. They stood in silence around the wreck. JJ and Emma were leaning against the frame of one of the doors which led outside when Pope came up behind them,

"He's pinched for sure, man" The blonde said, flicking his lighter open and closed

"No. They wouldn't still be patrolling if they caught him" The boy replied, looking in the direction of a distant siren

"Let's hope" Emma said quietly, wondering where he was.

"You know, we were in that car. They're probably looking for us, too" Kie spoke from behind them. Emma noticed the glare Pope sent her way before turning to look at the girl

"Well, they were already after me, anyways. Same face, and everything" Emma said, beckoning to her face. Talking about her and John B's identical features.

"Well, if we're gonna be outlaws, we might as well help John B" Pope said, turning to look at JJ and Emma.

"So, find him before they do?" JJ questioned as Pope pulled a set of keys out of JJ's coat pocket

"Pope?" Emma called after him as he walked to the door of the wreck

"I'm gonna get gas for the boat" He informed the group

"Hey, you be careful. Okay?" Kie said, causing Pope to stop, turning to look at her. Ignoring her, he turned back to JJ and Emma. "Meet me at the dock at three. Don't be late" Before walking out

"Huh" Emma said in surprise as Kie jumped up, following him out

"Oh no" JJ mumbled, grabbing Emma's hand and dragging her outside after the two

"Okay, what is your problem?" Kie yelled, running down the steps of the wreck

"No problem, Officer. I'm just doing my job" He informed emotionlessly, climbing on the bike

"Look, I'm sorry that I hurt your feelings" Kie shouted after him, walking up to the bike. JJ and Emma stayed on the stairs, watching the scene take place.

Pope started revving the engine as he turned to look at Kie. "What was that?" He asked

"Look, I didn't mean to" She said, but Pope revved the engine over her, blocking out her voice

"Sorry, I can't hear you. What was that?" Pope questioned, continuing to rev the engine to drain out Kie's voice

"Pope, I'm being serious..." Kie tried to say, but Pope didn't give her the chance, "I'm trying to talk to you!" She yelled at him, but instead, he took off, driving away from the wreck and Kie.

Kie stood in defeat, watching Pope drive away, before she slowly turned around, walking back to the wreck. Emma sighed and JJ looked down at the argument, when they heard helicopter blade whirring above them

"Who the hell is that?" JJ questioned as helicopters were not a common sight in the outer banks.

"No idea" Emma said, watching the helicopter fly past them