never throw the first punch. if you have to throw the second, try to make sure they don't get up for a third.
( outer banks s1-? )
( jj maybank x f!oc )
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CHAPTER ONE ━━━ THE POGUE LIFE
SUMMER HAS ALWAYS BEEN DELILAH'S FAVORITE SEASON. Blazing hot weather, getting drunk nearly every day, barely any need for clothes, and being able to hang out with her crew. It was an incredibly satisfying time of year for most people, Delilah included.
Her knees were hooked over a metal bar, showing off her skills at hanging upside down. Every few minutes, she would pull herself back up to let the blood flow through her body before resuming her position. She could see Pope grinning up at her and hear JJ encouraging her to keep it up, go longer.
❝JJ, if I go too long, I will pass out and I know your drunk ass won't save my drunk ass.❞ Delilah groaned, feeling the ache beginning to start in her legs.
Pope chuckled, taking a sip from his beer. ❝I got you, Dee.❞
Delilah smiled at the boy. ❝Maybe if John B was down there with you, instead of up on the roof, acting like a fool.❞
❝Only taking a leaf out of your book, Dee!❞ John shouted to her.
❝I give you about a one-in-three chance of survival.❞ Pope said to John, who was hovering one foot over the edge. ❝Unlike Dee, who has about a two-in-three, if she doesn't land on her head.❞
❝I'm like a cat.❞ Delilah grinned, wrapping her fingers around the bar to give her more stability. The metal was warm underneath her skin, comforting her. ❝Always land on my feet.❞
❝Yeah, but you've had three beers, which means you'll either land on your neck or your ass.❞ JJ quipped, keeping a close eye on the girl.
John slipped his finger into his mouth then held it up in the air. ❝Should I do it?❞
❝Absolutely.❞ Delilah grinned.
❝Yeah, you should jump.❞ Pope aimed a drill at John, closing one eye as if he was getting ready to fire a bullet. ❝I'll shoot you on the way down.❞
❝You gonna shoot me?❞ John grinned, holding up his fingers in the shape of a gun.
❝I'll catch Dee with one hand and shoot you with the other.❞ Pope assured, keeping the drill trained on him.
Delilah laughed, clenching her knees around the bar. ❝My hero.❞
Kiara's voice begun a new conversation as she stepped into their sight. ❝They're gonna have Japanese toilets with towel warmers.❞
