chapter one

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AN* each chapter has a song/s associated with it but feel free to listen to nothing/wtvr you want while you read

LEFT HAND FREE ALT-J

The warm air hits my face as I stand on the edge of the HMS Pogue letting the breeze hit me. Suddenly a pair of arms wraps around me and a kiss hits my neck. "You look so beautiful El",JJ says, peppering my shoulders and back with kisses. " Jayg stop! that tickles!" I replied. "Hey, stay off my sister, man!" John B shouts from across the boat. "You do realize that you're basically kissing John B since they're twins." Pope adds. "You know Pope I actually don't give a fuck, because I love Ella Claire Routledge and she loves me". "Ella! Ella Claire Routledge! HELLO?!?! El? Are you there?"

A hand swipes back and forth across and I'm snapped out of my daze. It was just a dream. Shit I knew it was too good to be true. I wasn't with the Pogues, Jj and I weren't together, and I was in class at the Kook academy. "Sorry Sarah! I zoned out." I answer. "Girl, did you hear any of that?" "What do you think?" "So we're both gonna fail?!" "Looks like it" I laugh. The bell rings and we rush to our lockers grabbing our things and preparing to head to Tannyhill. "We don't have assignments for over the break do we?" I ask. "We sure as hell aren't doing them if we do, It's Christmas El!" Sarah answers.

"Oh by the way, we're taking a different car today" she says as she slams both our lockers shut and drags me out into the parking lot. "Huh what do you mean?" I start to ask but am interrupted. "You have to ride with me cupcake '' a dark sultry voice says. I grit my teeth. Rafe motherfucking Cameron, there's no way. Why does he always sound like he wants to hook up, and why is he calling me JJ's nickname? "Don't call me that Rafe" I answered him, making sure it's obvious how annoyed I am. "Aren't you like supposed to be at college?" "Nope" he snarls. "He dropped out as soon as it was time for them to come home for Christmas" Sarah clarifies. "He's gonna be a TA here at school so he'll be driving us once we get back from break." she says with an aggravated expression on her face.

"Why didn't I know about this?" I ask her. "What's wrong Ella? I thought you loved surprises." Rafe buts in before she can answer. "I like fun surprises Rafe" I say as I roll my eyes. "Oh trust me I can help you have fun" he says winking and licking his lips. "Ew Rafe leave her alone! You look like one of those cringey tiktok thirst trappers!" Sarah yells. "Yeah Rafe wtf?" I add ignoring the flip flops I feel within my stomach. I've been living with the Cameron's since I was 15 and me and Rafe have never gotten along. Actually I'm convinced he hates me and wants to make me miserable and I think I  hate him too. I mean yeah, he's hot but he's a player and I definitely wam not his type.

Plus I was loyal to my crush I had had on JJ since we were 8 years old. But ever since last summer when we got drunk and played spin the bottle he's done something to me. Something, him being at college, had helped me avoid and push down. What was this something I was feeling? Why did it feel so similar to what I'd always felt for JJ?

Rafe walks over to the passenger side, opens the door and Sarah starts to get in. Suddenly he yanks her arm pushing her out and says "Front seat is for guests loser". "Ella has literally lived with us for 2 years, I think her 'guest' pass has worn off!"she retorts. "My car my rules too damn bad you don't have your fucking license yet and have to have me drive you". "Ugh I hate you Rafe!" she screams. "Sarah please just listen to him. It's his car and we have a super short drive." I plead trying to make peace between the two of them. "See Sarah, Ella knows best listening to me is always the right choice." he says sexily winking at me as he emphasizes the always. "Ugh I wish you weren't my brother you dick!" she says as she finally hops in the backseat. "At least yours didn't help your dad beat you..." I mutter under my breath. 

AN* 

short one for the first one you guys ;)

ik left hand free doesn't really fit the vibe (at all lmao) but it's bascially the obx theme song so it felt necessary

feel free to share any feedback/typos

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