Chapter 9: Pain

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JJ POV:
I stand beer in hand laughing at a joke Tyler has said as my two best friends stroll hand in hand back to me. The moonlight hits Kie just right so it dances across her gorgeous curls that curve her face perfectly. It's interesting how in the space of one conversation Pope's relationship to Kie has completely changed. He is holding her hand just like he has for so long but now it feels more in a way gentle yet protective like a big brother. Their faces both lit up with a mixture of joy, relief, love and alcohol. As they approach us Pope points to the drinks table and walks so I follow him.

"Hey, Dr Spock" I say as we do the Pogue hand shake.

"Woogity Woogity Woogity." We chime in unison.

"I see you and Tyler have really hit it off. Glad you like him." He seems oddly relieved at the idea.

"Yeah he is chill. I am glad you fixed things with Kie cause I really missed you man." I smile kinda taken aback by my own emotions.

" I missed you both. As nice as Tyler is and shucks he is stellar. He couldn't replace the Pogues." He blushes while remarking about Tyler. I really what is up with Pope.

"Well Dr Spock we should get back before Kie starts wondering or Rafe tries to pull somethin." I smile putting my hand on his shoulder feelin a sense of light relief that I have him back.

"Sounds good-"He begins walk-in towards our friends.

"Wait," I say. He spins round.

"Yeah?"

"What you and Tyler doin the rest of tonight?" I ask sort of nervous still finding my old groove with Pope.

"Nothin much why?" He smiles as though he has a idea I would approve of.

"Well then come with Kie and I to the Châtua. The in the mornin we can take the boat out and spend a day out on the water like old times." I grin like a six year old. Running my fingers through my tousled golden hair.

"Ok why the hell not." He grins back fist pumping the air. He is a real geek but you gotta love him.

We bounce back to the others. Fillin them in on what we are gonna do. Tyler looks nervous but he knows it's not somethin he can say no to so he doesn't say anything. We mull around chattin amongst ourselves and with some of the other kids from the cut. I am talkin to this smokin hot girl when I see Rafe from the corner of my eye approaching Kie and Tyler who are down at the water picking up seashells. I apologize to the girl briskly walking up to Kie. Rafe beats me to them but I can hear the conversation.

"Hey Tyler what are you doing hanging out with Kiara and her lowlife Pogue friends." He spits the last part as though even mentioning us is like vile poison. Kie flicks him off which makes me feel a surge of pride like I taught her well.

"Well Cuz if I remember correctly my ma told me to hang out with anyone except you and your goons so I think I'm doin just fine thanks." Tyler glares back at Rafe as if daring him to speak down at us again. Wait hold up did Tyler call Rafe cuz. How could a guy so witty and cool be related to such a dumbass prick.

" Tyler your on thin ice. I'll let you off this time since your new but you don't want the bad side of the kooks." Rafe and Tyler are nose to nose now glaring daggers at each other's throats.

"Fuck off Rafe." Kie says calmly pulling Tyler way.

"Ooo look at Princess getting all brave. John B would be proud even his Half Kook is gettin feisty." He sees this gets at Kie so he continues." Oooo Princess am I upsetting you? I know it must of hurt to see John B go for Sarah and Now not even Pope wants you anymore. JJ well he never wanted you cause who would your just a Pogue wannabe who is only accepted because you were the best of what they could get. Now they don't need you. Your usele-"

Kiara has gone completely silent while tears pour down her face. I can't take it. I wham Rafe right in the jaw. He stumbles back but now we have attention and his friends are fighting. Kie seems dazed and completely out of it. Kielce sends a blow at Tyler and Pope gets Topper while Rafe sends a punch at my ear. We are all punching and as normal the Kooks over power us. Suddenly I am goin at Kelce I feel a Bobby pushing to the floor. I roll over to see Topper pinning me down while Rafe holds a knife at my throat.

"Not so Brave now you couldn't even defend your friends. You are just as pathetic as Princess over there." Rafe spits in my face. All I can do is let out a mix of a Yelp and a scream. This seems to stir Kie from her daze.

"Rafe No don't do that." She runs across tears still streaming. Tyler and Pope also run closer tryin to pull Kelce and Topper off me.

"What you gonna do Princess HuH? He jeers at Kie  with the knife still pinning me down with his other hand.

"Rafe I swear don't go near her with that or I'll kill you." Pope says anger flaring in his eyes. Rafe isn't fast enough to turn his head to see where Pope is before Pope sends a strong blow at Rafe's head making him drop the Knife at Kie's feet. Rafe goes weak losing his grip on me enough for me to push him off.

"Rafe I never want to see you or your goons again. If I do I'll make sure your parents know what you have been spending their money on." Tyler spits in Rafe's face and kicks him in the side as we all get up. I wobble over to Kie Putin my arm around her and she supports me. Pope gets my other side and Tyler walks behind. We walk away leaving destruction in our wake.

Authors Note:

Hey Crispy Hoes
Sorry I haven't been updating. I have had a lot of school and I have had little motivation. I don't excuse myself however because I feel I have a right to y'all and myself  to finish this book. Thanks you for understanding.
Love you all, ❤️

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