Pope POV
It had been exactly 10 minutes since the words 'how would you like to go on a date with me?' left Kiara's lips, and I was still struggling to get my head around it. Here I was, stood in some kind of strange tuxedo, wondering if it was a little too much. Part of me was afraid that it was just some sort of rebound to deal with her emotions about the thing with JJ and his dad, but another part of me believed that this could end up being something real. Either way, I did hesitate slightly before saying yes. It all felt too ... surreal. Suddenly, someone knocked at the door, and I flinched slightly as JJ came rolling in. How the hell did he get here?
"JJ! How on earth did you get here!? And what are you doing here?" I exclaimed quietly, watching as a mischievous grin spread across his face. Here we go.
"Woah, dude you looking spiffy," he laughed, shutting the door behind him.
"What is it ... too much?" I questioned, straightening my tie in the mirror.
"Nah she'll love it, maybe lose the tie though, don't wanna be giving off those business man vibes..." he responded, adding his usual sarcasm to the conversation. Immediately, I ripped the tie away and flung it towards the bed.
"Woah dude, chill..."
"I'm freaking out man! The other day we literally had this massive argument.." I started.
"Mhm.."
"- and she basically told me she didn't like me, I accused her of leading me on then stormed off. And then I kissed her cheek at the hospital and you came rolling along.."
"Was just making an entrance as per usual," he laughed.
"-And well yeah, we haven't talked about anything since then. I'm just worried dude like..."
"Woah woah woah Pope you gotta relax dude, she wouldn't have asked you if she didn't like you. That would be mean, even for Kiara," he joked, clearly entertained by my stressed state.
"Deep breaths man, she'll be here in a sec,"
"Ok, ok."
Suddenly, my phone buzzed from the table, and JJ grasped it before I could get the chance. I watched as he smirked and make an 'ooo' sound effect. God he annoyed me sometimes.
"Oh damn..."
"What is it dude!" I burst out, grasping the phone from his hand. He winced slightly as I had taken it from his cast hand.
"Sorry bro..."
"Rare outburst of emotion from you Pope!" He exclaimed, a smirk playing on his lips. My eyes widened as I read the text message, which was in fact, from Kiara.
'I'm outside handsome. And don't forget to bring the idiot with you, I don't know how he got here but he doesn't have a ride home.'
"Sh... she called me handsome ..." I stuttered in disbelief.
"I mean hot would've been a little better but.."
"JJ! What do I fucking do?" I was seriously freaking out.
"Dude just be yourself. It's Kie, remember? Now go! And tell her I can find my own way back. Don't wanna ruin your fun little date night," he sniggered, and before I knew it I had made my way over to him and embraced him.
"Woah, dude you really are full of surprises today," he laughed, before patting my cheek with his free hand.
"Thank you JJ," I shouted back to him as I sprinted out the door, not wishing to keep Kiara waiting any longer.
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Bruises ~ Jiara // obx
FanfictionThe Pogues are broken following the presumed deaths of John B and Sarah. With Pope and his chances of a scholarship ruined, Kiara and any trust her family had left for her gone, and JJ dealing with his dad's rage following him stealing the boat, is...
