Sea You Soon // An Outer Banks Fanfiction

32- Stay With Me

When JJ and I walked into The Wreck, Braeden was standing behind the counter. I couldn't help but notice the look of disappointment in his eyes. He quickly covered it with a smile.

"Hi guys, how's it going?" he asked.

I smiled back. "It's been an exhausting past couple of weeks," I said, sighing.

"Yeah, I heard about your brother. I figured that's why it's been so long since I've seen you," he told me, leading us over to a table.

"I'm supposed to start working again next week. Thankfully Kie's parents have been willing to give me the time off."

JJ pulled out my chair and gave me a quick kiss before I sat down. He sat down across from me and reached over the table to take my hand. I gave him a look as Braeden took our drink orders.

As soon as Braeden was out of earshot, I said, "What the fuck, JJ? What was that about?"

"Am I not allowed to kiss my girlfriend?" JJ asked defensively.

"I was in the middle of a conversation. You made it awkward," I told him.

"He was practically undressing you with his eyes. I had to make sure he knows that you're definitely not available," he said.

"I'm pretty sure I made that crystal clear when I rejected him and told him that I had feelings for you."

"Well, he still needs to stop looking at you like that," JJ said.

"Jealous much?" I teased, squeezing his hand.

"So what if I am?" JJ said, his face turning a little bit pink.

"You don't have to worry about Braeden, okay? Besides, you're a way better kisser than he is," I joked, winking at JJ.

"Obviously I am," JJ said, puffing out his chest. "I bet I'm better at other things, too."

"Shut up," I laughed, kicking his foot under the table.

Braeden came back with our drinks and took our orders. We both just got burgers, the usual.

After we finished eating and headed out of the restaurant, JJ said, "I don't want to go home yet. Can we go walk around somewhere?"

"Sure," I responded, smiling up at him. "Where do you want to go?"

"I have no idea. You pick," JJ said, shrugging.

"Let's go shopping," I suggested. "Midsummers is in a couple of days and Kie said she's making me go with her. Will you help me pick out a new dress?"

"Sure," JJ responded, kissing my cheek.

"Also, I was wondering if you would be my date to Midsummers?" I said shyly. "I know that you don't like that kind of stuff, but it would mean a lot if you came with me."

"Of course I'll go with you, Pais," JJ responded, pulling me into a hug and kissing my forehead.

After walking for about 15 minutes, we entered the store where Sarah and I had bought my dress yesterday.

As soon as we walked into the store, I saw a mannequin wearing a tan suit. "JJ, you have to try that on," I said, pointing.

"I thought we were here to buy you a dress, Pais?" JJ responded.

"Yes, but you also need something to wear," I told him.

"I already have the suit that I wore yesterday, but I should probably buy a new white shirt," JJ chuckled.

"Will you please just try it on? For me?" I said eagerly, smiling up at him.

"Fine," he sighed. "How could I say no to that? You're too fucking cute." He walked over to the rack to find his size.