soul ties - jiara

Chapter 11

Kiara's POV

I was very pleased with how last night went. David apologized to JJ for that stupid argument over at Sarah's and John B's place. JJ seemed to accept his apology since he spent the whole night in a good mood after the talk. I know they're not each other's biggest fans but I'm so grateful that they decided to put their beef aside for the sake of respect. If they keep being polite to each other it will make things easier when we hang out. I'm happy both JJ and David decided to do this. After the apology, David has been extra careful to try and make it up to me. He has been apologizing to me every chance he gets, he even brought me breakfast to bed this morning.
"Hey, babe, I think we need to have a chat."

"Yeah, sure." I immediately am alarmed since I thought we were okay.

"I mean since we've been here in Outer Banks, our relationship has been kind of bumpy," he tells me.

"Yeah..." I sigh knowing that it was indeed the truth. Since we came to OBX some old and nostalgic feelings have come back to me. I'm sure those feelings have shaken things a bit in our relationship. But I am willing to make things right again.

"I just want to make sure our relationship returns to the point we used to be in California. I just want us to be simple again, you know?" David asks.

"Yeah." I immediately agree with him.

"I just want to let you know how much I love you. And If you need to spend time with your friends alone, that's okay with me! Of course, I would love to spend all my time with you, but If you need space I'm willing to give it to you." I'm completely surprised. This is a plot twist coming for him. All he has done since we've been here is try and crash his way into the plans I made with my friends.

"Thank you, I appreciate David." I truly do. All I ever wanted, from the first moment I stepped foot into OBX again, was to make up for the two years I lost with my best friends in the whole world. Im so glad David realized how much I need to reunite with them.

"Of course, I enjoy Sarah and Cleo. They're good girlfriends to you to be around and do girly things with." he only mentions the girls. He didn't even talk about John B, or Pope, or JJ. I mean they're also my best friends and I'm allowed to have guy friends. It's normal to have guy friends and not be involved romantically with them. I mean, me and JJ have a history, but he doesn't even know about that. Besides that, before I and JJ were dating we had been best friends for years. He truly still is my best friend.

"There's only one little thing. If you could keep your distance from JJ, I would really appreciate that. At least If I'm not there with you." I can't believe the words I'm listening to. "I mean remember that time when you told me Sam made you uncomfortable? I pushed her away for you, Kiara. And JJ makes me uncomfortable because it's so clear that he would love to be in my position, which is understandable. After all, you're gorgeous." Here it goes. It pisses the shit out of me when he does this. He somehow always finds a way to get what he wants. There's also something I have noticed for the longest time. He can't seem to appreciate other traits in me besides my physical ones. It is always about how gorgeous or how hot I am. It's never about how intelligent or emphatic I am. He can't seem to find a good trait in my personality. "I mean you don't want to make me uncomfortable, do you? To put our healthy relationship at risk?" I don't want to put our relationship at risk. Because this is safe. But I don't know If Im willing to push away JJ for David. JJ will always hold a special place in my heart. And it's not fair that David is asking me to choose between him and JJ.

"Okay..." I whisper eventually nodding. He gives me a quick kiss.

"C'mon we don't want to be late for our daily dinner with your friends." he tells me. "Plus, I'm actually excited to meet with Pope and John B. I think they really like me, you know?" Oh, believe me, David they're not very fond of you. They are just polite. Also, they are just way better than JJ at hiding their real feelings for you.

When we arrive at their place, David is in a weird friendly mood. I haven't seen him like this, ever. After dating for more than a year I haven't witnessed such a good mood in him. John B is the one opening the door.

"Hey, man!" David exclaims hugging John B. He is surprised about the gesture. He opens his eyes wide open looking at me. I shrug my shoulders not knowing what the hell is going on with my boyfriend.

"Wow, we're in a good mood today, aren't we?" John B sarcastically asks.

"Of course, have you looked at my gorgeous girlfriend, man?" he tells John B excitedly. Here we go again. Can he call me anything but gorgeous? David makes his way into their living room. I hear him yell Pope's name. This is going to be an interesting night.

"Hey, Kie." John B greets me, hugging me. I make my way into the living room.

"Where JJ?" I ask Sarah.

"He's late as always," Sarah says. " I mean I swear to god he's never on time. I don't know how he manages to take so long. His hair is not that difficult to take care of." she laughs.

"Why are you so worried about him, babe?" David intervenes. "He's not your problem to worry about, remember?" he reminds me. I'm so angry at him that I could punch him. I could punch my own boyfriend. As he asks me this JJ suddenly bursts into the living room. He's kind of jittery just like he gets when he's stressed about something. John B approaches him whispering something about his year. What If something happened to him? Is he okay? Kiara stops worrying about him, remember your conversation with David.

"Hey, guys!" JJ greets everyone "How are we doing tonight?" he asks everyone. I know he could just be in a very good mood but my intuition tells me something is very wrong. I make my way in his direction.

"Hi, J," I whisper. He jumps just like I surprised him.

"Hey, Kie! You scared the shit out of me!" he avoids making eye contact with me. Okay, something is very wrong.

"J..." I grab his arm "Are you okay?" I ask him worried.

"Yeah I'm amazing." he replies.

"I'm here for you okay?" I reassure him. David gives us a nasty look which I ignore. Fuck him honestly.

"There's no need for you to do that!" he tells me and I Look at him confused. I need to find out what's going on with him immediately.