Outer Banks Imagines ~ JJ and Rafe

JJ ~ nice to meet you

POV: you're the new girl to OBX and a childhood friend of the Camerons. You go to your first party at the boneyard since moving.

Inspiration taken from a tiktok video made by @ lumaxstqr

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As you stood in the Boneyard with Sarah and her friends—Topper, Kelce, and her brother (your ex-boyfriend) Rafe—you glanced over your shoulder, spotting someone sitting on a log by the fire. He was looking your way, and when your eyes met, a faint blush crept up on your cheeks. You quickly turned back, taking a sip from your red cup.

"I saw that," Sarah teased, nudging you with a smirk.

You rolled your eyes, trying to play it off. "I don't know what you're talking about."

She shook her head with a knowing smile. "Bad idea, Y/N."

You furrowed your brows. "Why?"

"Just trust me. Anyway, I'm going to grab another drink. You guys want one?"

The boys nodded, and you gave her a tight-lipped smile, holding up your cup. "I'm good for now."

Once they headed off toward the kegs, you stole another glance at the boy with the shaggy blonde hair and piercing blue eyes. Curiosity got the best of you, and with a deep breath, you took a step back and turned on your heel, walking over to him.

He was looking away as you stepped over the log and took a seat next to him.

"Hi," you greeted with a smile.

He glanced over at you, a smirk tugging at his lips. "Hi."

"I saw you looking, so I thought I'd come over."

He lifted his cup in your direction with a slight nod. "JJ."

You tilted your cup back in his direction, clinking it with his. "Y/N."

He chuckled. "You're new."

"What gave it away?"

A smirk played on his lips. "You'd be hard to miss if you'd lived here your whole life," he said with a charming drawl. "Plus, everyone knows everyone on this island. You're kinda the talk of the town."

"All good things, I hope?"

He shrugged, his eyes flicking over you in a way that felt a little too intense. "Can't say I paid much attention until now."

You bit back a smile, feeling your pulse quicken under his gaze. "Guess I'll just have to make an impression, then."

"Oh, you're making one," he murmured, his gaze lingering on your face. His hand brushed yours as he leaned in slightly, his eyes locked on yours, so close you could feel his breath warm against your skin.

"You move quick," you tease.

"You don't hate it."

And he was right. For a second, you felt yourself leaning in too, the noise of the party fading away, leaving just the quiet buzz of anticipation. His lips were inches from yours, his gaze steady—

"Y/N!"

You froze, recognizing the voice.

Rafe.

"There you are."

You closed your eyes, taking a frustrated breath, and straightened up as he approached, his face twisted in irritation.

"Woah, JJ," Rafe drawled, sizing him up with an aggressive smirk. "You macking on my girlfriend?"

Your jaw clenched, and you could see JJ bristling at the accusation, a spark of defiance in his blue eyes as he looked between you and Rafe.

"It's ex-girlfriend, Rafe," you corrected, your voice steady but edged with frustration.

Rafe's jaw clenched, his grip wrapped around your hand as he started to pull you away. "Let's go."

You rolled your eyes, stepping over the log and looking down at JJ, who was already watching you with an unreadable expression. "It was nice to meet you, JJ."

"You too, Y/N," he replied, his gaze holding yours.

In a last-second burst of boldness, you leaned down to his ear and whispered, "Come find me later." His eyes widened just slightly before you let Rafe tug you away.