good time, all the time // outer banks

three times // jj

warnings: child abuse, injury description, cursing

The first time, JJ got suspicious.

You wanted to scream. Your voice was gone, lost somewhere in the chaos as you curled up on the floor of the kitchen. You wished you could leave, go back to California with your mom, but she was gone, and instead, you were stuck here with your shitty father and primadonna of a step-mother. It had started recently, the abuse. The first few months in the Outer Banks had been awesome. You were so excited to finally be on the coast with the remainder of your family but it changed faster than you could blink.

You never knew stating your opinion on what to have for dinner would end with bruises on your ribs and a bloody lip, but your dad never failed at making sure you knew your place. "Fuck," You mumbled as you got to your feet and grabbed a paper towel to wipe off the blood from your face. Glancing at the clock, you knew you were late for movie night with your friends so you ran upstairs to cover up with some makeup before walking out.

A few days after moving in with your dad, you had met the resident Pogues: John B, JJ, Kiara, and Pope. Their friendship was unmatched, but they were quick to welcome you into their group with open arms. The five of you got along so well it was as if you had known them your entire life. It didn't take long until you found yourself staring at JJ most of the time, curious as to what it was like to be wrapped up in his arms as more than friends. Luckily, he was open to letting you find out and the two of you had been dating since.

The usual chaotic energy was evident when you made it to John B's house. You could hear JJ's laugh as soon as you stepped on the screened-in porch followed by Kiara's scream. It was evident what had happened, with Kie's soaked hair and clothes while JJ held empty water bottles.

"You dick!" She screamed as she turned towards him to attack him for revenge. "That was freezing!"

While your boyfriend was busy defending himself, Pope greeted you with a drink. "What's up?" He asked as he uncapped your spiked lemonade for you.

You shrugged your shoulders and gave him a smile before taking a drink. "The usual, Pope. I can't wait to move out."

Your friends weren't strangers to the fact that your dad and step-monster were mean at times, but none of them knew the extent of everything. You chose clothing wisely and always covered anything up with makeup before getting close to them. Even when you and JJ spent time alone, you were careful about how much you revealed.

"Babe, help me!" JJ called for your assistance as he continued to fight off Kie's anger. You shook your head at his antics and continued to sit next to Pope just as John B entered the area.

"Absolute dumbass," John B mumbled as he sat on your other side. He twisted his bandana around his neck before relaxing against the couch cushions. "You know not to fuck around with Kie, bro!"

Once Kiara managed to get JJ back enough to her standards, she let him go. With a satisfied smirk, she stepped back to admire her work. While JJ had managed to get her with water, she found it fitting to retaliate with the rest of her beer which covered his t-shirt and hair.

"Ah fuck," JJ cursed as he pulled his shirt off his body and threw it on the ground. "Now I gotta shower, Kie."

She didn't even apologize and instead went inside to get another drink. JJ groaned and tried to dry his hair off as much as possible with his shirt before facing the three of you with a frown. You couldn't stop the laugh that escaped at the sight of him looking like a wet puppy.

"Come on." You stood up and offered him your hand. "Let's get you cleaned up."

Whistling followed your words as Pope and John B winked at the two of you, leaving JJ to flip them off as he let you pull him inside. You walked into the back room to grab an extra shirt from the collection of clothing that was forming slowly. Honestly, each of you had a fair share of your stuff around John B's house. You weren't sure why, probably because you all spent so much time here anyway, but it was turning out to be convenient.