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We are the pogue and our mission this summer is have a good time all the time

My name's "Freedom Bird Rutledge". Yep, I'm that girl who punched Topper in the face back in middle school—still don't like that guy, by the way. But anyway, welcome to the Outer Banks: paradise on earth! Sun, sand, and adventure at every turn.

Now, let me introduce you to my best friends! Together, we've been through more than I could ever fit into words, but trust me, you're going to love getting to know them.

Now, let me introduce you to my best friends! Together, we've been through more than I could ever fit into words, but trust me, you're going to love getting to know them

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That's my best friend, JJ maybank. He's 17, and we've been close since we were practically babies. He was friends with my brother first, but somehow we ended up becoming inseparable. JJ's the kind of person who's up for anything, no matter how crazy, and he's always there when it counts.

But life hasn't been easy for him. His dad, Luke, has put him through a lot—JJ never talks about it much, but I know it weighs on him. That's part of why we stick together; I've got his back, just like he has mine. After everything we've been through, he's more like family than just a friend he's my brother.

 After everything we've been through, he's more like family than just a friend he's my brother

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This is Kiara carrera—my only close girlfriend. She's 16, absolutely beautiful, and we all call her Kie. She's different from the boys; she's always been passionate about helping sea turtles, protecting the planet, and standing up for what she believes in. Kie has this rare, genuine kindness that makes you feel like you can tell her anything.

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