Everything To Lose | Jiara

The Town Council

JJ pulls away slowly, dragging a hand down his face and steadied it on his mouth. "Kie, can we just...keep this between us?" He asked slowly, with slight hesitance laced to the words. "We can, but why don't you want to tell the others?" She asked softly as her hands fell on his lap.

JJ shook his head, "I know it's probably bullshit, but I don't want them thinking I'm a Genrette," Kiara eyes bored onto JJ's face before nodding. "Between us," She whispered as her eyes softened at his resolve.

His bloodline are looks — the worse thing you can be in his eyes.

"Come on, let's get cleaned up," Kiara suggested as JJ tensed muscles refused to relax. He didn't move for a moment — but he eventually stood up and followed Kiara to their shared room. Kiara ran a bath in the connected bathroom before pulling JJ in and pushing his top from his shoulders and pulling up his shirt.

JJ released a hefty breath through his nose before grabbing Kiara's waist — pulling her closer to him as he leaned in to capture her lips. The kiss deepened for a minute as JJ undressed Kiara. "The bath is getting cold," she whispered on his lips and she slightly pulled away. JJ smiled softly before they both became completely nude and sat in the bubbly water. Kiara head leaned back on his chest as she briefly closed her eyes.

"Do you believe it? That chandler is your father?" She felt his muscles tense behind her and she immediately regretted bringing back the conversation. "It's only one way to find out," he whispered as she turned around.

"I love you," JJ eyes met hers at her sudden expression of her affection. They stared at one another for a moment, his reply exuding from his actions. He lifted his hand from the water and placed it behind her neck, pushing her towards him.

Their lips met in a slow kiss that transcended into a moment of intimacy as Kiara hovered her pelvis over his and his other hand wrapped itself around her waist to keep her steady as she rode him.

—

A sleepless night occurred as JJ and Kiara witness the sunrise on the horizon. They were waiting for the return of the others — which took a few hours.

The sight of the Twinkie alerted the couple and they separated from their cuddling position to approach the foursome that exited the vehicle in conversation. "What's going on? What happened?" Kiara asked as she approached. "Mission failed at all fronts," Pope voiced softly, clearly frustrated. "There was something there but we didn't get it," he continued softly as JJ dapped him up. "Well, atleast the Twink made it back," JJ commented and Pope agreed — dejected. "What's that smell," JJ voiced as he approached the crew — his face scrunched at the scent emerging from Sarah and Pope. "You don't even want to know," Pope spoke through gritted teeth as the pogues entered their home.

Sarah and Pope went to shower, then John B and Cleo followed as their partners finished. As John B and Cleo freshened up and met up with everyone Pope began explaining their adventure and discovery.

"Where'd you ghost off to, big guy" John B asked JJ, who was distracted. JJ head turned to John B as everyone fell quiet. His eyes quickly jolted at Kie before his lips expelled a vague excuse. "Oh, I was, uh, just trying to help out the team...quick cash grab. Yeah, but the plan fell through because it was Barracuda Mike."

"Yeah, Barracuda Mike. I'm not surprised that didn't work out.." John B commented then apologizing for the trauma that Sarah and Pope went through during their stop in Charleston before bringing up the zone hearing.

"We have that bullshit zoning hearing coming up tonight and we don't have any money for a lawyer," John B mentioned as he held the eviction notice paper between his fingers. "Obviously," Kiara sarcastically commented. John B ignores the statement, "Any ideas are welcomed,"

They listen to Pope's sarcastic resolution, before John B interrupts him. "How about we call people. The whole island is pissed about what they've been doing. Let's rally the troops and get a shot at winning this thing,"

The pogues agreed and went on their mission to recruit others.

—

The pogues expected bad news. But not to this extent. Their purchase on the home was invalid due to Luke being the usual sell out he was.

The council moved to finalize the decision, with shouts spreading across the room, drowning out JJ's anger. Frustration, injustice — it all boiled over. In one swift motion, JJ grabbed the nearest chair and hurled it toward the window, the glass shattering in a spray of splintered light.

Chaos erupted. People were shouting, and policemen rushed toward JJ. They were unable to restrain the male as he fought — getting the upper hand very quickly.

JJ breathing staggered as he stood up, but he didn't have time to process what he did. Kiara shoved him towards the exit. "GO! GO!" She screamed repeatedly. He didn't digest that she was blocking other police officers until one slipped past her and tackled him as he ran through the doors.

The pogues was pushed and trampled by the chaotic crowd as JJ was pushed into the police car.  Kiara shoved through the crowd to get to the back of the vehicle, kicking at the glass as everyone was distracted. JJ yelled for her to move before completely shattering the rear windshield and crawled out with the assistance of John B and Pope.

"Run!" JJ heard the voices of his friends as they shouted at him to leave the scene, and without thinking twice, JJ bolted, weaving through the nighttime streets as the sound of sirens grew louder outside.

But, he wasn't done.

Swiping a bat from some teenagers, he continued his wrath. Destroying the reminder of the city with every step he took.

—

JJ darted through the alleys, pain shooting through his leg with each step as he clutched his side, trying to stay ahead of the police. He didn't stop, though; the night had turned into utter chaos, and one thing plagued his mind after the unexpected sighting of Luke at the hearing. When he finally made it to his destination, he limped toward the dock, his mind already set. Without hesitation, he climbed into their boat, fired up the engine, and set off through the rain-drenched darkness, heading straight for Goat Island and the one person he knew he needed to confront.

Back on the streets, Kiara paced anxiously, her thoughts consumed by worry. She'd seen JJ's face as he ran, the pain and anger etched into it, and with the way things had gone tonight, she knew he wouldn't let it go. But as the rain began to pour, her concern only grew. She pressed her phone, hoping for a message from him, but the screen remained blank.

John B and Pope noticed her agitation, but neither of them could quite put a finger on where JJ would have gone. They've damn-near searched the entire island. The night's intensity and the rain clouded everyone's thoughts, and none of them thought to consider Goat Island, much less the stormy waters JJ was facing alone.

As Kiara stared out at the chaos that continued during the downpour, a feeling of dread settled over her. She just couldn't shake the sense that JJ was putting himself in danger, somewhere far beyond their reach.