Keep Me Safe Y/n Routledge x JJ Maybank

part 10- Island girl

It was just another 'normal' day in Poguelandia. You and the others had been stranded for a while now—28 days, maybe 29. You weren't the one keeping track; that was Pope's job. Each of you had your roles on the island to ensure your survival. Every morning, you, JJ, and Kie set out to fish, crafting makeshift 'swords' from long branches that JJ had sharpened with his pocket knife. John B and Sarah took care of starting the campfire, while Pope and Cleo searched for other things to eat like coconuts, mangoes, or any other fruits. Surprisingly, it was fun—this place felt like paradise. JJ had even made a Poguelandia flag, and you all constructed a shelter. Honestly, you had everything you needed.

You and JJ were pretty capable at keeping your relationship under wraps, sneaking off at night to share kisses while the others slept. In the mornings, you spent time together, and only Kie suspected anything since she fished with you, so you ended up telling her. You were grateful she knew; you trusted her completely, which gave you and JJ some extra time in the mornings to mess around.

As you and JJ sat near a tree before your fishing trip, you were both talking about life, you asked him, "Hey, do you ever think we'll get rescued from here?" "Rescued? From paradise? I'm not going back, i don't want to" he replied, a teasing grin on his face. You chuckled at his response.

"I mean, look around. I have everything I need—my best friends and my girlfriend." "Girlfriend?" You teased Jj. "Uh, yeah," he said, looking genuinely confused. "We're together, aren't we?" he added.
"Yes, but technically, you haven't asked me to be your girlfriend yet." He scoffed, clearly aware that you were joking. He got up, took your hands, and said dramatically, "Y/N Routledge, would you do me the honor of being my girlfriend?"
You laughed. "JJ Maybank, I would love to be your girlfriend."

With that, he pulled you closer and kissed you, a moment that felt like it stretched on forever. As you pulled away, you whispered, "I love you." His smile lit up at once. "I love you too, Y/N."

"You ready to provide for the family?" he asked.
"Yep."
"Let's go kill something, girlfriend," he teased. "Ew, you don't have to say it like that." "That's the circle of life, you know. Unless you want to eat coconuts for the rest of your life." "After this past month, I think I'll pass," you chuckled.

JJ always took the lead when it came to fishing. He knew you were squeamish but wanted you by his side. "Here we go, just like we practiced," he said. When he spotted a fish, he pointed, "Look, Y/N, it's a skate! Right there!"

"All right, it's all me," you said, feeling a rush of nerves. "He's coming, Y/N." Jj encourages you.
"Shit, JJ, I can't! Like i really cant" you exclaimed.
JJ quickly lunged at the fish but missed. "Dang it, I missed!" he complained. Just then, the fish swam closer, and without hesitation, you stabbed it. You realized he was right: this was the cycle of life.
Holding up the stick, you beamed at JJ. "Oh my gosh, you did it!" he cheered, pulling you into a tight hug and planting a kiss on your cheek.

———Later———

All of you sat on the beach, laughing and enjoying each other's company. "Truth or dare?" you asked, and they all nodded eagerly. "Okay, John B, truth or dare?"

"Truth." he said "Hmmm... if you could do it all again, what would you do differently?" John B didn't say anything at first, but as he was about to speak, he was interrupted by Jj "I would've gotten the gold out before Ward."
"Maybe Y/N and JJ could've hidden the cross a bit better," Pope chimed in.
"Hey, it's not my fault you almost died!" you defended yourself.
"I could've stolen a few bottles of rum before we jumped off the ship," John B added.
"Yeah, why didn't you do that actually?" JJ said, making the group laugh.

"Okay, Y/N, your turn. Truth or dare?" John B asked. "Ummm, truth." you say. "Okay, if you could go back to your mom's house in Miami right this instant... would you do it?" The question hit hard; you had buried the feelings about your mom deep down, but it was no surprise that questions about her would still come up. You noticed JJ's concerned look but you didn't want him to know you were upset by John B's question.