Outer Banks Imagines ~ JJ and Rafe

spoiler! - JJ ~ big announcement

SPOILERS!!

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You and the group just saved JJ from the shipwreck and got the scroll and now you're back at poguelandia 2.0 reading the map.

JJ grabs his blunt and lights it up. You smack your lips and look at Kiara and Sarah who are both looking back at you, wide eyed.

You give them a tight smile, "I need some air."

You step out but hear footsteps following.

"You want a hit?"

You turn on your heels and look in between him and the blunt and take a step back when he took a step forward, to put distance between you.

His brows crease in confusion, "you alright?"

"Y-Yeah, I just-"

"What's going on baby?"

"Uh...actually, can we talk?"

"Yeah, of course." He says and takes a step towards you.

"I just need you to put that out first." You say, pointing to the joint.

JJ's face softens, the blunt slipping from his fingers as he snuffs it out on a rock, his gaze steady and serious now. He steps closer, sensing the weight of your words and the slight tremor in your voice.

"What's going on?" he asks, reaching out to rest his hands on your arms. His usual carefree expression is gone, replaced by concern as he searches your eyes.

You take a deep breath, trying to steady yourself. "JJ, there's...there's something I haven't told you. I've been scared to say it because I didn't know how you'd feel, and... I just didn't want anything to change."

His expression shifts, curiosity mixed with worry, but he stays quiet, urging you to continue.

"JJ...I'm pregnant."

For a moment, his face goes blank as he processes your words. His mouth opens slightly, but no words come out. Then, a slow, bright grin spreads across his face, lighting up his features. "Wait...are you serious?"

You nod, a small, nervous smile tugging at your lips. "Yeah. I am."

Without warning, he pulls you into a tight embrace, lifting you off the ground slightly as he laughs, his joy contagious and uncontainable. He sets you down, hands framing your face as he gazes at you, his eyes brimming with excitement. "We're pregnant!"

A tear slips down your cheek, but it's one of relief and happiness. "I was so scared to tell you, JJ. I know we're young and things are complicated with the treasure and everything, and I just didn't want to put pressure on you..."

He shakes his head, his thumb brushing away your tear. "Hey, you don't ever have to worry about that. I'm right here, okay? This is our little family. I'm all in."

You let out a breath you didn't realize you were holding, feeling a weight lift from your shoulders. "I love you, JJ. I know this wasn't planned, and...I just know you're going to be a great dad. You've got so much heart, and that's all this baby needs."

His smile softens, his fingers intertwining with yours. "I love you too. And I promise, I'm going to be there every step of the way. Whatever you need, whenever you need it—I've got you."

For a moment, you just stand there, wrapped in each other's arms under the stars, the reality of this new chapter sinking in. JJ places a gentle hand on your stomach, a look of wonder in his eyes. "Hey, little one," he murmurs, his voice soft and filled with awe. "It's me, your dad."

Your heart swells as you watch him, his excitement melting away any lingering doubts you had. In this moment, you know that whatever lies ahead, you'll face it together.