No One Knows {Rafe Cameron}

🧭Bonfire Party🧭

🐚Josephine's POV🐚

   It was awkward to run into JJ. I wasn't ready to face him yet after what he put me through. He broke my heart in pieces!

   There was an awkward silence.

   "I'm sorry Josie!"

   I looked up at him to see his eyes trying to find mine. I scoffed, "For what...breaking my heart? And for what?"

   "I can't explain!"

   I scoffed again and threw my hands in the air mid-way.

   "Seriously?!"

   JJ looks at me with hurt and sadness.

   "You owe me an explanation! You broke it off over nothing! We were happy!" Tears started flowing out of my eyes. "Didn't the three years mean anything to you?"

   He finds my eyes.

   "I loved you! Those three years were the best years of my life!"

   "Then why did you break it off with me?" I asked him with a hint of anger, hurt and sadness. I was holding back from crying. He seemed to be holding back tears. He looked down at the ground. He said sadly, "I had to. You deserve better than what I have to offer you." I start crying. "I don't care about that stuff! All I care about is love." There was a moment of silence. I wiped the tears away. "I don't know if I'll ever forgive you for breaking my heart!" I couldn't handle staying here longer! I have to walk away. I started walking away back into the house. I rushed to my room. I quickly shut the door and flopped on my bed. I cried into my pillow.

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🐚JJ's POV🐚

   My hands were set on the back of my head (like they would be when anyone gets arrested) I watched her walk away. I was frustrated with myself. How can I let her go! I loved Josie with my life! All she wanted was my love. The other things didn't matter. I should have known.

   I'm so stupid!

   I walked into the house to find John B. He was standing in the kitchen door frame deep in thought. "Hey man."

   He looks at me.

   "What happened between you and my sister? She won't tell me. I want to know."

   I sighed, "I broke it off with her. I thought with everything...I thought she deserved more than what I can give her. I didn't want her to be in the dumps like me." I looked down, not wanting to look my best friend in the eyes. I hear him sigh. "Listen JJ....my sister isn't that type of girl who worries about money or how you live. All she cares about is love and how you are treating her. She's that type of girl who will stand by you during your good and bad days. She's the most loving, caring, supportive girl here in Outer Banks. She's not the type to give up on someone."

   I looked up at him.

   "I know. I'm an idiot! I really love her. I regret breaking it off with her. But now she won't ever forgive me." I sat down on the couch with my head in between my hands. John B sits down next to me. "Trust me....she will. Give her time." I looked over at him. "Are you sure? I really hurt her." He nodded, "I'm sure. She just needs time. She'll forgive you. She can't stay mad at someone for long. Maybe you two should just be friends for a while. You know, until you two figure things out?" John B was right! Maybe Josie and I were better off as friends. Maybe we might get back together if we figure things out. "You're right. Thanks buddy!" We did our manly handshake. "No problem!"

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🐚Josephine's POV🐚

    I ended up waking up about four hours later. It was dark out. I groaned as I sat up. I stretched as I yawned. I stood up and walked over to my dresser to grab party clothes.

   I changed into a cute black button down tank top, dark blue skinny jeans, and put on my black high heeled wedge boots. I grabbed my heart shaped locket with a J on it (which my brother gave me for my birthday) and put it on. Then grabbed a black stretchy choker that spells out 'Josephine'. I slipped on my dark washed jean jacket. Grabbed my purse and walked out of my room. I headed into the bathroom to put some lip gloss, mascara, blush, and put my hair in a curly ponytail. I looked in the mirror and smiled. I was happy with how I looked.

   I arrived at the party. I looked around to look for Sarah. She's the one who invited me. I saw her with her boyfriend, Topper. She finally looks over at me and smiles. I smiled back as she rushed over to me. "Hey girl! You made it! How about we start you off with something small."

   I smiled slightly, "I would appreciate that."

   "Don't worry! Gonna work you up slowly." She hands me a shot. I shot it back as I felt a burning sensation in my throat. I made a face with wide eyes. It burned but tasted good. "Yeah!" Sarah cheered. She ended up giving me another one as I shot it back, but it tasted better the second time.

   Sarah pulled me to the dancing area, where we danced without a care. I was actually having fun!

   Many drinks later, I was sitting on a chair, with a cup in my hand. I was very dizzy. I was still drinking and very drunk. So, I didn't realize that Rafe was walking over. "Stop drinking. You're drunk." I jumped a little as I looked up at him. "No, I'm not! I'm totally sober." I knew he was right. I just didn't want him to be all high of himself. I stood up, but my body quickly stumbled. I quickly regain my balance.

   Oh shit! Now he definitely knows I'm not sober. He had a smile that said that he knew it. "Yes you are drunk!" I scoffed. I try taking another sip but Rafe takes my cup. I looked at him with a disbelieving look. "Give that back!" I tried grabbing my cup back but ended up almost face planting into the sand. I felt Rafe's arms quickly wrap around my waist, as he held me against him. I didn't realize how strong he was until now. Made butterflies flutter in my chest. I looked up at him. Damn! He was cuter up close. I mentally shook the thought out of my head. I can't! I can't like him! But I do! He was so strong and handsome. Just the way he's staring at me, makes me just want to melt into him. My eyes meet his. Our eyes lock on each other for a minute before he starts speaking. "No! I'm taking your drunk ass home." His voice was gentle but stern. "The hell you are!", I scoffed. He smiles to himself as he tosses the cup and lifts me up. I gasped as he carried me to his bike. He puts his helmet on my head. Why is he being nice to me? He got on then helped me get on. "Hold on." Without hesitation, I wrapped my arms around his torso. He started his bike and took off.