Heated Lies (Jiara)

The Dance

When JJ woke up that morning, John B was calling him. "Hey, JJ! Get your ass down here, we're about to pick the girls up."

"Wait up..." His eyes were fighting sleep even as he hopped out of bed to splash water on his face.

His suit was hung against the door, along with a tie, and a cologne on the table. No doubt it belonged to Shoupe.

"JJ, breakfast!" He'd called moments later.

The place smelled like waffle house. JJ ran water through his hair before slipping on the black linen. He smiled at the mirror moments before clomping down toward the source of the smell.

"Thanks for the cologne, Shoupe."

The Sherrif raised his hand mid chew as if to say, "Don't mention it."

"What time does it end? Do you need me to pick you up or take any of your friends home?"

"Nah, we got it." The blonde boy said between sips of coffee. He cleaned his plate within minutes.

"Careful with the drinking, would you? I'm covering for y'all, remember?"

The boy grinned. "Yes, sir." He brought us dishes to the sink next, rinsing them and then sticking them in the dishwasher. When he saw Shoupe was also finished, he did the same with his own.

"Thank you-"

"No problem!" JJ was just about sprinting to the door before his body paused. He looked back at Shoupe who was fixing his belt with all the workings of a police man. Then he'd put his hat on, catching the eye of the younger boy.

He walked back, reaching his arms out to give him a hug. Shoupe hadn't exactly expected that, but he was more than happy JJ had took it upon himself to do so. He rushed out the door just as quickly.

"Have fun!!"

***

John B arrived in the Twinkie, picking JJ up with ease. Pope was in a tux, immediately brushing off the Maybank's shoulders.

"Well look at you!" John B grinned from the front.

"Shut up!" He laughed, patting the back of his seat.

They drove off as the sun beamed through the windshield. The music only got louder once they made it back to Pope's place. Nora had stayed behind the first time JB swung around to pick up Pope. Now, she was walking outside with that same beautiful dress on.

Pope's jaw dropped. He immediately flung the car door open, running out to take her arm. Nora giggled, pushing her glasses up, and pulling her boyfriend down by his tie. She may have surprised him with that kiss, but she surprised everyone in the car ten times more.

When she pulled away, the Twinkie erupted into shouts and cheers. "Come on, love." She said, and they both climbed into the backseat.

Their next stop was Sarah. The Cameron house had its own story to it, but no one seemed to care. Rafe was outside on the porch with Kelce when Sarah left the front door. Just as Pope had done, JB left to take her arm.

JJ and Rafe made eye contact from behind the car's windows. It was a nod and a small wave. They weren't friends, but they weren't exactly enemies either.

Sarah's dress was gray with a dandelion in her hair. John B's presence brought her smile out quickly. She hugged him. Nora thought she looked beautiful. As the Rutledge boy let her into his van, he waved to the boys and drove off.

The last person on their stop was Kiara Carrera. For some reason, JJ was getting sweaty.

"Yo, J, you good?" Pope had asked him on the way.

"Yeah." He said, but he was about to loosen his tie just to get some air.

"Relax." Nora told him. "You guys love each other. Nothing to be worried about."

"No, I know." The blonde boy laughed. "It's just a lot."

JB chimed in, "I will forever deny this so don't quote me, but you guys are literally the most amazing couple I've ever seen. That's the damn truth."

JJ gave him a look, although he couldn't see it with his eyes glued to the road. "Really?"

By that point, they'd arrived at her house. "Shut up and go get her."

"Yeah but-"

"GO!!"

***

JJ was slow with it, he'll admit. They practically shoved him out of the car. He walked up to her house, knocked once, and waited. He was only there for about ten seconds. Anna let him in with a smile.

"She's just finishing up her makeup." Mike informed him.

"Okay." The boy swallowed.

"I'm ready!!" Kiara called, and JJ let out a breath just to hold another one.

She walked down the stairs in silver heels that matched her earrings. Her smile was radiant, contagious to everyone in the house. Her green dress was paired with bracelets and her perfectly defined curls.

JJ gently took her hand. "You're stunning..."

"Thank you." She whispered, kissing his cheek.

"Okay pictures!!" Anna said. She stood with a camera, snapping polaroid after polaroid until Kiara told her they would get more at the dance. While they conversed, Mike was mouthing to JJ, "Have her back by ten pm. No later."

JJ just nodded. With that, they walked back toward the Twinkie. The Pogues started clapping as they entered.

"Rather dapper execution, if I do say so myself." John B teased. "Ready guys?"

And thus, began a carefree life. JJ and Kiara danced with absolute passion, accompanied by the souls of unkept joy. Nora and Pope enjoyed the dance in their own introverted ways. John B and Sarah spent most of the night laughing.

The dance seemed to go on for hours. When the slow songs came on, Kiara laid her head on the blonde boys shoulder, breathing in his scent.

"You smell good." To which JJ was blushing all over again, silently thanking Shoupe once again.

"Thanks."

His hands pulled her waist closer toward him, letting his eyes close as they swayed. He could see outside the windows that it was dark now. He was calm, content, and at peace. Of course he would feel this way with her.

She must've been able to feel it, because Kiara pulled away moments later. She put both hands on his cheeks, relishing in his expression.

"I've literally never been this happy before." He stated. "And I love you and... and I'm so glad you're mine."

She grinned, removing one hand to put it over her lips. "How much have you had to drink?"

"A little... but Kie, I mean it."

She kissed his forehead. "I know, Jay. I love you too. So much."

Her head made it back to his shoulder, while her hand rubbed a thumb over his shoulder blades. As a love like theirs blossomed endlessly, the night seemed to go on as if just that, endless.

                       End

Author- hey guys. i finally finished the book. sorry that took forever lmfao. guess what tho 😆 im making another onee
and i'm 18 now 😝 we legal now mf

Alright i love you guysss

I hope you enjoyed the book. It's mostly unedited and idk if i'm going to go back and fix it but yeah. this was "Heated Lies" by Carmen B. Be blessed <33