A/N : Hey guys its been a while but i might start writing these again!!
I look at the message on my phone from the pogues groupchat as i reach for my phone that's sitting on my bedside table. Looks like we're all going in the hot tub tonight.
Last night me and JJ got in a bit of an argument about him smoking so much. He thinks i'm trying to be controlling but in reality i'm just worried about him So it's either going to be really awkward later or we'll act like nothing happened.
I mean, he hasnt messaged me so i'm assuming he's either still pissed off or sleeping.
I put on my bikini annd some shorts and a shirt on and head to the chateau. "Hey y/n" Sarah says, smiling. "Hey" i reply.
We got in, but JJ still wasn't there and it had been 30 minutes after we agreed for everyone to arrive. I began to worry a bit until i was blinded by the bright light of his motorbike.
He got off and walked towards the hot tub, taking his shirt off and shoes off before hopping in. His jaw was clenched and he looked unusual. I wouldn't say pissed off, he looked more gentle and fradgile than he usually did.
Then i realised why.
I looked him up and down, and realised i was too busy focussing on his face, i failed to see the bruises and cuts scattered across his torso.
I look over at Kie, shes already looking at me. "I'm going to go grab some beers for everyone" she says as she gets out. Now theres nobody inbetween me and JJ, so i scoot over to him and whisper in his ear.
"JJ what happened" I whisper softly in his ear as i gently touch his hand.
"Nothing" He replies, bluntly as he moves his hand away from mine, refusing to make eye contact.
"JJ don't-" I protest, but before i can finish, he raises his voice. "I said nothing happened, y/n. Mind your own fucking business"
John B, Sarah and Pope all stop their conversations and look over at us confused. They've learnt that no matter what they say to jj, nothing will stop him from going to his dad's house. I mean, everyone in outerbanks knows that jj's dad hits him, but no one fucking does anything about it.
JJ then runs his hands through his hair and i only just realise the cut on his head and his busted lip.
"oh my god j" i quietly mutter to myself, but he just about hears and looks up at me in confusion but then realises what i'm talking about and goes back to looking annoyed, refusing to make eye contact.
He then gets up and goes inside, looking so pissed off. I look at all of the pogues and they all look at me concerned, then Kiara comes out with the beers, passing jj and looking at me confused.
I get up and follow him inside, hoping he won't dismiss me again. I then find him sat on the sofa, his head in his hands.
"Baby, please talk to me" I say softly, sitting down next to him, rubbing his back gently. His red eyes look up at me and tears begin to stream down his face so i pull him into a chest as he tuck his head into my chest. He'll talk when he's ready.
When the crying stopped, i ask my question again, "What happened baby?"
"When i got picked up from the station for taking the fall for Pope, I got in the car and he just started hitting me and I thought it was over, but then he smashed my head into the window." He said, holding back tears.
"Oh jj.." i whisper, but he continues.
"and i'm sorry for yelling at you, i just- I was scared you'd judge me and i could feel everyome staring at me and i've just been so stressed lately and-" his voice cracks.
"Jj, its okay, you know i would never ever judge you okay? I love you soso much."
