SUN KISSED | OUTER BANKS

TWENTY THREE

Kiara and Pope eventually decided to start heading inside after the long needed group hug. But not before throwing a praising smirk towards the two blondes. "I told you they would finally get together. Now pay up," Kiara muttered to Pope as they walked up onto the deck. Bondi ignored the comment and made sure her full attention was on the broken boy in her arms.

JJ was still holding Bondi like she would suddenly disappear into thin air. The small girl gave him a comforting squeeze that indicated she wasn't going anywhere.

"Why don't we go inside? Today was a long day," Bondi whispered into his damp hair.

JJ slowly let go and looked up. His eyes were red and puffy, even under the bright disco lights. The sight of him made Bondi's heart break. But before she could further inspect his solemn face, JJ nodded at the idea. Bondi smiled and gently wrapped her hand around his. She took him inside the house and guided him into John B's bedroom. Shuffling threw her friends drawers, the blonde girl finally picked a clean pair of sweats. Along with an old t shirt. "Here, why don't you go change. You must be freezing," the girl muttered. Handing the boy the clothes.

JJ didn't move and inch as he stared at the girls lips. He couldn't believe they kissed. He had been dreaming of this moment for years, yet he couldn't put it into words. He was so happy. But so terrified. Did she feel the same way? Was this going to ruin heir friendship?

Bondi's face reddened as they were both caught staring. "I'm just gonna—gonna head out while you change," she blabbered, turning for the door. However, before she could leave a cold hand grasped hers. "Please stay," JJ whispered.

Bondi gave him his favorite grin. "Don't worry, I'm not going anywhere."

He let out a breath and nodded. Bondi blushed once again as she turned around. Giving the boy privacy to change. She heard the wet bathing suit hit the ground. And after a couple seconds of shuffling she felt another tap on her shoulder. "I'm decent." The girl nodded, taking a seat on the warm bed. JJ still stood awkwardly, not knowing what to say.

Bondi chuckled, patting the bed. "I'm not gonna bite, come sit."

Hearing her laugh made the boy feel at ease. He rushed to the bed so quickly he almost tumbled. Bondi's small stature fell over as JJ jumped onto bed. The girl erupted into a fit of giggles. JJ joined in, giving the girl a large smile. For the first time today he felt okay.

After minutes of laughter, the room once again fell silent. Bondi slowly sat up and took a seat next to her friend. She wanted to spew her feelings, yet she didn't know the right way do it. So instead of talking, Bondi and JJ both glanced at each other.

But once their blue eyes connected, all walls were broken. The two teens no longer cared what the outcomes were as they both blurted out three words.

"I love you."

"I love you."

Bondi let out a low chuckle while JJ furrowed his brows in shock. "Wait what?"

The blonde girl smirked, "you need me to say it again? I know sometimes understanding English can be a struggle for you, but I didn't know it was that bad."

JJ ignored Bondi's sly remark. He gently grabbed her face into his hands and made sure to read her lips. Making sure he wasn't in a dream. "Bond say it again."

The girl wrapped her tiny hands around his and smiled, "I love you JJ. Always have and always will."

Not needing to hear anymore, JJ pulled her in for their second kiss. Unlike the other, this kiss was hard and passionate. The two didn't stop as their mouths collided. Not even taking a breath, JJ lowered Bondi onto the bed. He grinned as he attached his lips to her neck. She sighed in pleasure making the boy on top of her smirk against her skin. Soon the boy returned back to the girl lips. But this time slowly tracing hers with his own.