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Don't Tell - JJ (Outer Banks)

Still can't figure out how to end stuff but oh well I feel good about this one :) We must protect JJ at all costs.

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   "Hey! (Y/N)! Let's go!" 

   You turn and see John B, Kie, Pope, and JJ on the boat at the dock next to the store you work at with your parents. You grin and throw off your apron. 

   "Mom Dad! I'm leaving!" You call out before jumping on the boat. "Let's go Pogue's!" 

   Your 4 friends take off into the waters, cheering at the feeling of freedom that comes with being on the ocean. It's the only place you can all be yourselves without judgement. John B at the wheel, Pope behind him with his feet kicked up, JJ sitting back with his feet up bopping to the music coming from the speaker, Ki with her face to the wind so her long brown hair flies behind her, and you watching everything with a smile on your face.

   Once you finally get to your spot for swimming, John B drops anchor to keep the boat steady. JJ is the first one in the water, screaming "Cannonball!" just before he makes contact with the gentle waves. Pope and Ki are next, followed by you and finally the Captain. You all splash around in the water for about 30 minutes, daring each other to do stupid things to keep it interesting.

   Once you're all back on the boat, John B starts talking about more he's found on the treasure and his dad's disappearance. You really feel for him...his dad gone for over a year and still holding out hope after everyone tried convincing him to give up. 

   You tune out of the conversation for a bit until JJ speaks up and pulls out a wad of cash and a gun from his bag. 

   "WOAH WOAH!"

   "JJ!"

   "WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING WITH THAT!? PUT IT AWAY!" 

   Everyone's on their feet now in a defensive stance. He rolls his eyes, tucking the gun back away. "Relax I know what I'm doing." 

   "You mean like how you knew what you were doing when you pulled it out on the beach with the kooks?" Pope challenges, his gaze intensifying. 

   "Guys let's just relax it's alright. JJ maybe just...keep that put away for the time being, okay?" you give him a small smile, which he fights against, but returns to you anyway, nodding. Oh the effect you had on him. Never gets old.

   You make it back to the beach house John B is staying in, aka Pogue Headquarters, before nightfall. John B, Kiiara and Pope all gather around a campfire with you, JJ going back to his new hot tub with a beer in hand. 

   "Hey...(Y/N) Maybe you should talk to him..." Kiara says hesitantly when the conversation pauses.

   "What?" You turn to look at her and see the other 2 boys looking at you expectantly as well. "What the Hell? Why me? Why not John B? It's HIS best friend."

   John B laughs at this, shaking his head. "(Y/N) we may be best friends but he doesn't have a crush on me."

   "Shut up!" Your face turns a bright red. 

   "Okay sorry." He laughs again when you throw a stick at him. "But for real. He listens to you. You're the only one he ACTUALLY listens to and will talk to." He sighs, rubbing the back of his neck. Pope jumps in to finish for him. 

   "We all know something big is going on in his life but he won't talk to any of us. You're the only chance to getting him to talk and come back to us as the JJ we all know."