Obx 4

chapter 2

Sarah's pov

I needed to talk to my brother. He deserved to know the truth. "I'm going to talk to Rafe. I'll be right back," I announced, feeling the weight of the decision in my chest. The Pogues all stared at me, and John B quickly stepped in front of me, with concern on his face.

"Sarah, you can't do this alone. I'll go with you," he insisted.

"I'll be okay, John B," I said softly, pressing my forehead against his. "Don't worry about me," I whispered, trying to reassure him. I kissed him gently and then turned to walk away.

"Be careful," he called after me, his voice filled with worry.

As I approached my old house, memories flooded my mind, overwhelming me with emotion. Tears began to spill down my cheeks. Why am I crying? He made my life a living hell. My dad. My own father. I knocked on the door, and Rafe opened it, looking confused.

"Sarah?" he asked, as if unsure it was really me.

"Hey, can we talk? I came unarmed—I just really need to talk to you," I said, trying to keep my voice steady.

"Okay," he replied shortly.

"Promise me you won't do anything to me, Rafe," I added, I was scared of my own brother—the same brother who had shot me, who had tried to drown me.

"Sarah, just tell me what's happening," he pressed, impatience and tension building in his tone.

I hesitated, my heart pounding in my chest. Then, I broke down completely. "Dad... he died. He sacrificed himself for me," I choked out, the words almost too painful to say.

"What?" Rafe's voice cracked as tears welled up in his eyes. He shook his head, disbelief etched across his face. Suddenly, he began hitting himself in frustration, his emotions spiraling out of control.

"Get out, Sarah," he demanded, his voice barely above a whisper.

"But..."

"I SAID GET OUT!" he yelled, his rage and grief overwhelming him. I flinched and quickly left the house, my heart heavy. But instead of heading back to the château, I went to the beach. I needed time to process, to be alone with my thoughts

Kiara's pov

We were all gathered around, playing a board game together in Sarah's condo. The room was filled with laughter, but JJ suddenly seemed bored. "I'm bored, guys. I'm going for a walk," he announced, getting up from the floor.

"Yeah, I think I'll go with you," I said, standing up to join him. We left the condo and started walking around Figure Eight. The silence between us was comfortable at first, but eventually, I felt the need to break it.

"Hey, umm... we haven't really talked about... the kiss," I began, struggling to find the right words. "I mean, I-I just think a lot has happened, and that's why we didn't really have time to talk about it, but I thi—"

Before I could finish, JJ leaned in and kissed me—a long, deep, and undeniably good kiss. I kissed him back, feeling the warmth of his breath against my skin. His hands were firmly on my waist, and I found myself wrapping one arm around his neck while the other rested on his cheekbone. When we finally pulled apart, I was speechless, staring into his wide, blue eyes.

"What?" he asked with a grin. "Are you surprised? Didn't we just say we loved each other like, one day ago, or am I totally tripping?" He added with a teasing tone.

I couldn't help but laugh, still trying to gather my thoughts. "I love you, Kiara Carrera," he said with the most beautiful smile.

"I love you too, Jayj," I replied, and he kissed me again. I could feel his smile against my lips, and it made my heart flutter.

"So, what does this mean?" I asked, pulling back slightly to look into his eyes.

"Hm?" He looked at me, a bit confused.

"Like... what are we?" I clarified, glancing at him, trying to read his expression.

"I guess we're a couple?" he said, sounding almost unsure, as if he was still wrapping his head around the idea.

"JJ Maybank, asking me to be his girlfriend?" I burst out laughing, the idea so surreal that I couldn't help myself. "Sorry, sorry, it's just weird seeing you actually wanting to be in a relationship. I'm so used to seeing you hook up with girls and then just leaving them," I explained, my laughter fading.

"Yeah, but you're an exception," he said, his tone softening. "I don't know what you do to me, Kie, but you're the first person I've ever said I love you to."

My entire face lit up, and my heart melted at his words. Without thinking, I threw my arms around him, hugging him tightly. He lifted me off the ground, holding me close.

John b's pov

I was waiting for Sarah, but she was taking too long, so I decided to call her. After a few rings, she picked up the phone.

"Hey babe, where are you?" I asked, trying to keep the concern out of my voice.

"I'm at the beach. I just needed to clear my mind, but I'll come back soon. Love you," she replied, her voice soft but steady.

"I love you too. Be safe," I said before hanging up.

I went back to talking with Pope and Cleo, and they casually dropped the news that they're dating now. It's super cool—they really complement each other. We were deep in conversation when I heard a knock at the door. I got up to open it and found Sarah standing there, her eyes puffy and red. I immediately pulled her into a tight hug.

"Are you okay?" I asked, concerned

"Yeah," she nodded, "I told Rafe the news. He took it pretty badly, but now everything's okay, and I feel like I just lifted a weight off my shoulders."

"That's good," I reassured her, and she nodded again, relaxing into my arms.

A few minutes later, there was another knock at the door. This time, it was JJ and Kie, both sporting huge smiles. I couldn't help but feel like something was going on between them, though I wasn't quite sure what.

"Hi, lovebirds," I teased.

"Shut up, Johnny," Kiara said with a playful shove.

"Yeah, shut up, shitbird," JJ chimed in, grinning as he played along.

"JJ, I've been waiting for you. Can we go fishing?" Pope asked, clearly excited.

"Yeah, Popey, let's go fishing," JJ replied, shrugging off his jacket and heading out with Pope. Now it was just me, Sarah, Cleo, and Kiara left in the room.

"Okay, Kie, spill the beans. What's going on with you and JJ?" Sarah asked, settling onto the couch with an eager look.

"Oh my God, you guys are such gossips," Kiara laughed. "So, we went on a walk, and I brought up how we hadn't really talked since the Kitty Hawk kiss. Then, out of nowhere, he kissed me, told me he loved me, and confirmed that we're a couple. It made my day."

Sarah squealed with excitement and threw her arms around her best friend. "Wait, you guys kissed before?" she asked, clearly thrilled.

"Yeah, in Kitty Hawk, when he apologized for the whole money clip situation with my dad. I told him I loved him, and he said it back," Kiara explained, smiling. Sarah screamed again, hugging Kiara even tighter.

"Congratulations, girl!" Cleo joined in, giving Kiara a hug.

"Wait... JJ telling a girl he loves her? That's crazy," I added with a grin. "He's totally whipped."

"And you're not?" Kiara shot back with a laugh.

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