"That redhead? That's Natalia Taylors. She used to be one of us and grew up being neighbors with JJ and I. She was one of our best friends, her dad was known for her surfboards he made by hand. But when he died when we were 13, her mom moved to figure eight with her new husband, ultimately changing her life. If she hasn't changed much, here is what I know about her: she's one of the most determined people I've known. Athletic as hell, was the first one of us to master surfing, skating, and any sport we tried as kids, I'm also pretty sure she was taught how to ride a motorcycle at the ripe age of 12. She's always either skating, playing guitar, or reading. She takes no shit, ever, and she's Sarah Cameron's best friend now. She's worlds away, we could probably use someone like her to keep us steady."
-John B, at some point probably.
Natalia Rose Taylors-Shepard. Pogue then Kook. On the Cut then not. Poor then rich.
Her life changed the day her dad died.
Her life changed the day she let JJ smoke a blunt with her on a beach during Halloween.
And she has a feeling she's not done changing.
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A.N.
Hello.
This is the first book I've ever let others read. I write a lot, so that's saying something.
I thought up Natalia when I first watched OBX in 2021. Of course, she had a different name then, but her story has lived rent-free in my mind for YEARS.
And now I want to give her to you, and I hope you'll love her as much as I do because SHE'S MY BABY.
Also, something you should know: I did base her looks/vibe off this girl I had a crush on in middle school. So do with that what you will. Kinda awkward if she ever sees this.
Another thing you should know: there will be mention of death by suicide and attempts. There will be mentions of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, etc. Natalia is very real to me because I tried to make to real. Someone who struggles, and someone whose been surrounded by suffering, as a lot of people are. STOP READING NOW if these things will trigger you. I will also put a TW before any chapter that discusses these things!!
Okay good luck.
YOU ARE READING
peace ~ obx
Fanfiction"I'm a fire and I'll keep your brittle heart warm." Natalia Taylors grew up a Pogue. She lived on the cut, she was raised by salt lifers who made surfboards and owned a surf shop. She'd been friends with JJ Maybank since Kindergarten. A Pogue throug...
