Enemies to Lovers • JIARA•

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Kie's POV:

The next day, we both went to school and I texted JJ a few times that day to check in and see how he was. Last night he had a total mental breakdown and we haven't talked about it yet. We don't have to talk about it if he doesn't want to. I just want to know what happened because I'm guessing it has something to do with my dad since he came from the Wreck a total mess.

I worked after school at the Wreck and my dad barely talked to me. I walked into his office after my shift and he said, "Kiara, just go back to cut and don't talk to me until you realize what a horrible mistake you're making"

"How am I making a mistake by living with my boyfriend?"

"You're on the cut, living with a pogue, there's no parental supervision. You're going to end up pregnant"

"Oh and that's a bad thing because?"

"Because you're eighteen and you don't need to be a teen mom. You especially don't need to get knocked up by JJ Maybank. You need to finish high school and go to college. It's time you get out of the Outer Banks and experience the real world, find true love. I just want you to be happy, honey"

"I am happy, dad. I'm happy with JJ. I've told you that a million times before. I thought you were going to give him a chance after the whole William and Danny shit? He's proven himself over and over again and you don't seem to care. Mom likes JJ, she treats him like her own son. Why can't you just be nice to him?"

"He's destroying your life and you have so much potential. He's going to keep you from being successful"

"Fuck off, dad... I'm done talking to you. When you can respect me and JJ then maybe we'll reconsider but until then. Fuck you!" I said leaving the Wreck

He took a breath before saying, "Kiara.. Wait!"

I didn't wait. I kept walkling which turned into a jog before I got to my turn and completely broke down. I drove home sobbing and I walked inside and JJ eating. I sat down on his lap and hugged him. He held me in his arms and I said, "I just told my dad to fuck off... My relationship with him is completely destroyed"

He held me tight while I cried and he whispered in my ear, "I love you and I'm here for you no matter what. We're going to get through this.

He picked me up and carried me to the couch. He grabbed a blanket and he laid it over us. I was still sitting on his lap and he held me in his arms. He kissed my head and whispered, "I love you and no matter what happens with your relationship with your dad, you'll always have me. I promise. I'm not going anywhere and I don't think your mom is either"

I calmed myself down and took a breath before saying, "I love you, thank you"

He kissed my lips quickly and then said, "How about we go get your favorite sushi tonight for dinner?"

"But it's expensive and we're broke"

"Don't worry about the cost, come on, let's go" He said as we got up off the couch and he pulled me into his arms for a long hug

We went out to my jeep and JJ drove to my favorite little cafe on Figure Eight. He ran inside and grabbed the food and I offered him my card, but he declined. He drove to the beach where we ate in the car and just watched the waves crash into the shore.

JJ drove back to the cut and we went inside. JJ got a bath ready for me with all my favorite bath salts. I took a relaxing bath and then I showered and JJ joined me in the shower. It wasn't sexual, he washed my hair for me and shaved my legs for me.

We laid in bed together and he held me in his arms. I apologized, "Sorry for being such a mess tonight"

"We're both a mess and it's okay, baby. We've got each other"

JJ's POV:

I was going to freaking murder Mike for making his daughter cry. After Kie finally fell asleep, her phone was blowing up and Mike was calling and texting her over and over again. I finally picked up as I was sick of her phone ringing.

"Stop calling her, you pushed her away. This is your fault, you ruined your relationship with your daughter. If you love her, you'll leave her alone. If she wants to talk to you, she will. I gotta go take care of your daughter now"

I hung up the phone and he stopped calling. I put her phone back on my nightstand and I grabbed mine and texted Anna.

JJ: Hey, I don't know details but shit went down at the Wreck tonight with Mike and Kie. She came home in tears. I finally got her to sleep and she'll be okay, but Mike was an ass to her and she's over him. I just wanted you to know that she's safe and I'll make sure she's okay. I promise I'll take care of her

Anna: Thank you for letting me know. Mike came home super upset and won't talk to me. Call or text me if either of you need anything. I'm here for both of you, love you both so much!

Anna: And JJ, I never worry when my daughter is with you

I texted Anna back and then I fell asleep too. Kie and I woke up to our alarms the next morning and got ready for school. I wanted to skip, but she insisted that we go. I was supposed to work at the Wreck, but I didn't show up, instead, I went home and did homework with my girlfriend and I have no regrets.

"Hey Kie..." I said nervous to bring this up but it's something that I've been thinking about for a long time

"Yeah" She said looking at me with her beautiful eyes

"I wanna talk to you about something and it's something big but I've had it in my head for a while now"

She gave me her full attention and I said, "I don't want to hold you back from any opportunities. You always need to follow your heart and chase your dreams, but I need to do the same. College isn't for me, clearly as I hate school. But your dad made me realize something, if I don't do something now, I'm going to wake up in ten years and be in the same spot I am now"

"Wow, so you're taking my dad's advice?"

"Not exactly... I'll tell you about that later. I want to do better than my dad did for me. I want to provide for you and our future kids. Kie, I wanna open up my own shop and become a mechanic" I finally said

She had the biggest smile on her face. She hugged me and said, "I love that idea, we're going to make it happen"

"Really?"

"Yes, you deserve to have your dreams come true too"

"I love you so fucking much" I said unable to stop smiling

"I love you, JJ Maybank" She kissed my lips and for the first time in a few days, we both felt hopeful for the future

My time at the Wreck was going to be coming to an end if Mike didn't already fire me for not showing up. I need to do this for myself, I need to do this for Kie and our future together. For now, I'll say at the Wreck because I need the money but this mechanic thing was happening and I couldn't be happier.