You and the Pogues stood around John B and the ATM machine as he pulls out the receipt, anticipation building up in all of you.
John B and Sarah had found the lost city of El Dorado and retrieved the Royal Merchant Gold. Sarah and John B lost both of their dads in the process so the situation was bittersweet, but you were all excited nonetheless.
"Our joint, account balance.." John B begins. "After paying JJ's restitution,"
You glance at JJ giving him a smirk. He returns the look before turning back towards John B.
"At 10:04 am," he pauses, "On Tuesday.." he continues.
"Well get on with it!" You exclaim, receiving a chuckle from the rest of the group.
"Our joint account balance is... 1.1 million dollars." John B finishes.
The group goes silent before erupting into cheers and shrieks. Everyone's face plastered with a huge smile.
JJ turns to you and scoops you up into his arms, shouting and spinning you around. Your heart pounds in your chest, filled with joy, love, and gratefulness. You just went from not having a single penny to your name, to being a millionaire in just a matter of seconds. JJ sets you down gently and presses his forehead to yours, your noses just barely brushing. The rest of the Pogues jump around you two, still celebrating the news.
You all leave the store, everyone still smiling and cheering as you all pile into the Twinkie to head back to the chateau.
When you arrive, the group disperses. John B and Sarah are laid out on the couch, Pope, Cleo, and Kiara at the kitchen table. Leaving you and JJ on the porch couch.
You sat there hand in hand, your head on his shoulder, thinking about all of the things you could buy with all of the money you now had. You and JJ sit in comfortable silence until it is broken.
"So I was thinking.." JJ starts, looking down at you with a sparkle in his eyes.
"About..?" You question staring up at the blonde boy next to you, a curious look painted on your face.
"Well, since we're now millionaires and I've never had the chance to take you on a proper date, how about we head out to the mainland, get dressed up, and have a fancy dinner. Full kook style." He suggests, a cheeky grin overtaking his face.
Your face lights up. Although you had been on small dates with JJ you had never really been on a real date with him, nothing fancy. Sure, walking along the beach and going on ice cream runs was fun, but you've never done something like this together, or ever for that matter.
"JJ, I would love that!" You exclaim wrapping your arms around his neck and planting a sweet kiss on his cheek.
He lets out a soft chuckle before wrapping his arms around your waist and hugging you tightly. He lets go to look at you.
"Well what are we waiting for?" He asks, practically jumping off of the couch and offering you his hand.
"Shall we, M'lady?" He says in a goofy British accent, a toothy smile played on his face.
"We shall," You reply in the same accent, taking his hand.
You two skip into the house to let the other know that you're heading out for the evening. They all say they're goodbyes, then you and JJ are off. You watch JJ hop onto his dirt bike and put on his helmet before turning around to face you and handing you a helmet of your own. You put it on and get onto the back of the bike, wrapping your arms around JJ's waist tightly. He starts the bike and takes off, causing you to shriek and tighten your grip due to the unexpected acceleration.
