It was a warm summer evening in the Outer Banks, the sun setting in a brilliant display of oranges and pinks. You finally made it back to the outer banks after a long drive. Pulling up to the driveway you were feeling nervous, it's been three summers now since your dad's death and you haven't had contact with anyone. They don't even know that you're sitting outside the house right now.
The thing is, your mom took your phone away in fear that that you would report her to social services for her abuse on you and your older brother. Well, you've barely seen him the last three years. You know that was trying to escape her as much as you were. Surprisingly he didn't come to the obx. You have no clue where he is.
No one apart from JJ knew what was going on with your mom, not even John B ( your cousin). You and jj were always close as kids and he was the only one who you could trust with this. Not because the others were unreliable or untrustworthy, but because he understood you like no one else. Jj and you have always been best friends. You've always admired him aswell. Whenever you would visit, you guys would flirt but it was never serious. This time you're hoping things change. Even though John B has been protective of you since you were little, you're not going to let him control you. John B's only a year and a half older than you and he's always been your favourite cousin which is why you think he's so overprotective.
The last time you visited the obx, things were different, the pogues knew about your dad's cancer and that was the only thing you could think about all summer. You barely even hung out with the pogues. You wanted to spend time with your dad knowing he wouldn't be here for much longer. You and John B were really upset about his death because he was the last family member who cared about you guys. He would always send John b money after your uncles disappearance and he would make sure that he was doing okay, so the fact that he was dying hurt both of you. A lot.
That summer was the worst summer ever. Your dad died right here in the obx and you couldn't bring yourself to visit after that. Being back here feels so nostalgic, not in a good way. You don't know how much more grief you can handle.
Now you're back in the outer banks after escaping your mom. No one knows your back. You have no idea how they're going to react. Currently, your sat in your car contemplating every single possibility. What if they're mad for not contacting them? Or sad that you didn't reach out. You were spiralling, wondering if this was even a good decision.
Regardless, you know you had to do it. You have no other option. Dad's dead, can't go back to your mom, your brother is nowhere to be found.You finally bring yourself to exit your car and walk up to the chateau hoping they aren't mad.
*knock knock knock*
"is anyone home?..." you say
Silence...
Ps from the writer. this is the only time i'll put something like this in the chapters but i will be skipping out on the first season and half of the second as i want to catch up to season 4 before the second part comes out. and i wont be making it exactly like the story line cuz that would be boring😭😭 +new parts daily(maybe even twice a day if i feel like it) but yeah enjoy x
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Keep Me Safe Y/n Routledge x JJ Maybank
RomanceYou and jj have been close since you were kids. John B's is your cousin who you would visit every summer with you dad, your abusive mom and your older brother but you haven't visited since your dads death. It's been three years now and you decided t...
