Alluring - JJ Maybank Fanfic

Midsummers: Splinter Bean

Willow's POV

I've been at the Cameron's house for the past 24 hours since I had no where else to go, they've been taking care of me like I'm dying or something, which led to me being invited to the Midsummers party so that they can keep an eye on me, Rafe and Sarah are super excited I'm here with them, secretly I'm a little happy about it since I don't get to do things like this but the Kook scene isn't really my lifestyle so it's out of my comfort zone being here. 

Sarah's been trying really hard to distract me from JJ being in jail so I won't breakdown again, which was embarrassing. Rafe told me that JJ saw the entire thing because Shoupe jumped out of his truck to check on me and called an ambulance, I felt horrible when he said that JJ was crying and begging Shoupe to let him see me but he didn't let him, they left before I had woken up, so he probably thinks I'm like dead or something. 

Once I woke up and was checked out, I was able to go home with Rafe and Ward since they worked their magic to keep DCS away from me, I am very thankful for that. The EMTs told us that I suffered a panic attack and the nose bleed was not too uncommon in the heat when under stress, especially if I'm dehydrated, so that's good news. I was worried it had to do with my crazy brain or something bad like that. 

We've been at the Kook party for a few hours, and it's definitely interesting. 

I'm hating every minute of being in this silk dress though, but Sarah and Rafe think I look amazing, whatever. I feel exposed because of the slit the runs up my leg and my tits feel like they're on showcase. I don't ever dress up like this, being from the cut means I don't really own dresses and get dolled up for parties.

And I feel uncomfortable with the stares I keep getting because everyone knows who I am, they know I'm the daughter of the local man who went missing at sea, they know who my dad was and about his obsessions. Not to mention everyone knows I'm not a Kook and shouldn't be here, but they wouldn't dare say something about it since I'm here with the perfect Cameron's who basically rule the island because of their wealth and reputation. 

I've been stealing alcohol from waiters trays as they pass by, drowning my worries for the night. I can't stop thinking about JJ, he's probably sitting in his cell feeling horrible and I'm at a freaking Kook party as if I don't care about him suffering alone. But I do care, I care so much that thinking about it makes me feel like I'm going to pass out or cry. 

Hands cup my face, so I look up to see Rafe smiling at me, "Yes?"

"Stop worrying, Brookie, he's fine." 

"He shouldn't have been arrested, Rafey, he didn't even sink the stupid boat." My voice is a notch below a whisper so no one else will hear me, "He took the blame, I mean I don't want Pope in trouble either but JJ will be hurt by his dad because of this."

"There isn't anything you can do about it, so don't worry yourself into another panic attack, alright?" He drops his hands from my face to snag a drink off one of the waiters platters, I smile when he hands it to me, "Drink this then go dance and have fun, you can save your worries for tomorrow."

"Fine." 

The bubbly liquid tingles when I down it, the glass makes a ting sound when I set it down on the table next to me before heading to the dance floor to find Sarah, making a point to avoid Kie since she's been a bit grumpy tonight since I came here with her arch enemy. It's annoying that she has a problem with it since they're the reason I'm not being shipped off to a foster home right now, it's not like I'm just choosing to be with them over the pogues. 

My glossy eyes roam the brightly lit patio while drunken bodies dance to the soft music, I don't see my Kooky friend anywhere so I sway to the melody and enjoy the peaceful feeling rippling through the party.