Outer Banks Imagines

I need you- JJ

Your POV

I rolled over to the sound of my phone buzzing.
Who could be calling me at 3am? I thought to myself as I reached for it. The low light screen displayed my favorite picture of my best friend ...JJ.

I immediately pressed the green button answering it, it was really out of character for him to be calling this late. I placed the phone against me ear.

"JJ? Is everything okay?" I asked, growing worried.

"Y/N..." he let out a small sob. "I..I can't take it."

"JJ what's going on? Where are you?" I asked in a raised tone. "Are you hurt?"

"I'm at the boneyard, I just...can you come?" His voice cracked.

"I'm on my way. Just stay there, okay?" I said. Jumping out of bed.

"Okay." He said softly, hanging up the phone.

I rushed over to my dresser pulling out some nike shorts to put on. I slid onto my Birkenstock's and grabbed my keys, I glanced in the mirror to reveal how terrible I actually looked.

My hair, braided to the side, was beginning to frizz out, no make-up, my old green tank top with a small hole in the side by my left hip.
I didn't care, I needed to get to JJ.

I hurried out the door and climbed into my Jeep, I made sure to take the backroad to the boneyard cause it was the quickest.

I pulled up and the headlights got a glimpse of JJ's back, he was leaned up against a fallen tree, staring out at the ocean.

I jumped out and walked down there as fast as I could. Trying not to seem completely crazy. I know he need me to be calm.

"JJ, are you okay?!" I asked as I walked to his side.

He turned towards me and the moonlight revealed a small dark circle around one of his eyes and a cut down the side of his lip.
His eyes were swollen, cheeks were tear stained, his nose a light pink.

"Oh my god, JJ. What happened?!" My heart broke inside my chest. I already knew the answer but I was hoping I was wrong.

"The same thing that always does." His lip trembled. "He was drunk, I didn't know what to do, I just...it's like..." he trailed off wiping a tear away quickly. He cleared his throat, trying to compose himself.
"I don't know why I called, I'm fine. You can go." He gave me a slight yet fake smile.

"No JJ, you're not okay." I grabbed his hand. I interlaced my fingers with his and took a step forward.
"I'm not leaving." I stayed tracing his bottom lip with my free hand.

His eyes look deep into mine for a moment until they filled with pain and anger in the form of tears. He released my hand and wrapped his arms around me, and I responded with the same touch.

His body began to quiver and his breaths were shallow and shaky. I held him tighter. My heart was breaking witnessing him crumble but he needed me. Secretly I wanted to tell him that I had fallen for him long ago. But this wasn't the time or place.

JJ needed a friend right now and I could be that. I think...

"JJ, if you ever need me, don't ever hesitate. Okay?" I whispered against his cheek.

He slightly loosened his grip and pulled away to look at me. His green eyes reflected the moonlight, causing a faded sparkle. His strands of blonde hair, wind blown, framed his face. His tall build slightly overshadowed me.

A smile pulled at his lips.
"I know." He stated.

He glanced at my lips than back at my eyes.
A tingly sensation resided in my stomach. My palms grew sweaty. He tucked a strand of hair, that had broken free from the braid, behind my ear. Looking at me intently.

Goosebumps broke out upon my skin causing a slight shiver. I was hoping he didn't notice what his touch was doing to me.

"Y/n, can show you something?" He asked, his gaze never breaking my own. He placed a a hand on my necklace, tugging at it slightly, playing with one of the beads.

His fingers brushed my skin and I could feel the heat in my cheeks and neck.

"Yeah." I smiled slightly, expecting some stupid joke or for him to pull the gun he always carried around from his backpack.

He leaned in close...his face inches from mine. "Are you sure?" He spoke slightly.

All the tears were gone. The hurt faded from his face. Instead a different expression took is place but I didn't know what it was but I didn't mind being this close. I wanted him this close.

"Diver down?" I giggled.

He laughed but then turned serious, taking my face in his hands and pressing my lips to his.
He moved his lips slowly, making the kiss seem passionate and sweet. My hands gripped the sides of his shirt, pulling his body against mine. His smile broke the kiss and he pulled away while he took a sharp breath.

He chuckled and traced my jaw with one of his fingers. Admiring my face, with a quirky smirk on his lips. He leaned in close again.

"Diver down." He whispered against my cheek before placing a small kiss in the same spot.

I didn't know what this meant but I wanted to stay in the moment for a little while longer...