Oh Honey,
I'd walk through fire for you,
Just let me adore you
Shaye Bennett.
That name brings up a lot of controversy in Outer Banks.
To the Pogues, she's family.
To the Kooks, she's a traitor.
To JJ, she's everything.
*I do not own Outer Banks...
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~Midsummers~
Shaye arrived at her house later feeling exhausted. There was no word on JJ yet and all they could do was wait. Of course though, she had to go home because of Midsummer's, other wise there would be hell to pay.
Opening the door, Shaye prepared herself for the smell of alcohol but it never came. It seems dad was out again. Jeanette walked to the entrance and raised her eyebrows. "Have you been crying?" She asked
Shaye was stunned. Her mom usually wouldn't ask that. "Uh yeah, but I'm fine" She mumbled to her mother.
"Well I hope everything works out" Her mom said slowly then cleared her throat. "Your father had to go to the office but he will still be at Midsummer's tomorrow and he expects you to be there with us as we greet his friends. I also picked up your dress today. It's in your room. "
Only nodding, Shaye went up to her room. As she sat on her bed she realized how mad JJ's dad was going to be. Her stomach churned at the thought. This was her fault. She should've taken Pope's place, not JJ.
Shaye wiped at the tears that were streaming down her face. Who knows what would happen. If J got hurt she would never forgive herself. He didn't deserve all the stuff his dad put him through, but at the end of the day JJ loved him.
The two understood each other on a deeper level than the others. And now he was in jail. And Shaye couldn't get to him. She couldn't help him with this. And it was heartbreaking.
With those thoughts on her mind, Shaye dove into a restless sleep. Not even wanting to think about what tomorrow would hold.
The next morning was chaos. Jeanette was running around trying to get ready by the time Shaye just woke up. And she could not for the life of her understand why her mother had gotten ready 8 hours in advance.
Taking her time, Shaye got up and took a long shower. Getting dressed in jean shorts and a t-shirt, Shaye grabbed the covered dress and went downstairs. "Bye mom, I'm getting ready at Kie's" Shaye yelled not waiting for her mom to answer.
She climbed in her honda and took a calming breath. JJ would understand that her dad was making her do this right? Starting the car, Shaye turned up the radio and drove. It was a nice day and the breeze was just right, probably making for a good Midsummer's party.
Kie's house had a good atmosphere to it every time she was over. Right now, Shaye was in Kie's room and they were doing each other's hair. Kie somehow styled Shaye's into a gorgeous updo that framed her face well. Kie also had her hair up, but put a flower crown in to make it summery.
Finally opening her dress cover, Shaye's mouth dropped open. Her mother outdid herself. The dress was bright red and absolutely beautiful. Kie pushed her into the bathroom to put it on and Shaye complied.
