kyle jackson gets an injury and has to go back to ohio to his family to recover, but he runs into his high school sweetheart, she's not too pleased. she has other bigger responsibilities to take care of • only kjs pov (besides one chapter) • no smut • kj jackson x oc warnings: making out, swearing, alcohol (of age)

When best friends JJ and Kiara hook up at the pogues last day of school party, things change between them, not in a good way. JJ finds it's best to cope by being rude and ignoring Kie, meanwhile Kiara's dealing with a much bigger consequence of their actions.

she was always seen as the 'innocent little sister' by everyone and she didn't want to be anymore

Kiara has been single for nearly four months after her breakup with Pope Heyward and has moved on. However, Pope still loves her and struggles to let go. As Kiara spends more time with her best friend, JJ Maybank, who is also friends with Pope, they bond over their quest to find hidden gold. One night at a Pogues party, they find themselves alone and intoxicated, leading to an unexpected kiss. Then, the next day, JJ finally chooses Kiara, but Pope loses it. With time, Pope finally gets over it, but will he find someone new? As they enter a new relationship, complications form. Mike Carrera hates JJ. He is willing to do anything to destroy their relationship. See what will happen.

After an unforgettable summer spent together on a boat, JJ and Kiara return to the Outer Banks, bringing with them a deeper connection and a love story that has taken root in the heart of the ocean. But as their bond grows stronger, a new chapter begins for both, where the waves of life are not always calm. Kiara's parents, always protective and caring, may not approve of the relationship between the two, a bond that seems to defy all their expectations. Kiara will have to confront family disapproval, while JJ faces his turbulent past, which seems unwilling to let him go. But it's not just family that will test their love: some figures from the past will return to make their presence felt, while new mysterious characters enter their world, challenging the protagonists' certainties and choices. In the sequel to "Two Friends Who Love Each Other", the hearts of the protagonists beat faster, but the ocean constantly tests them, showing that true love is never just a sweet melody; it's a wave that can overwhelm, purifying and changing everything it touches.

Seventeen-year-old Kiara Carrera has spent more time in hospital rooms than she has in classrooms, living under the shadow of cystic fibrosis. Her days are structured around strict routines, boundaries, and a relentless need for self-control to manage her illness. But everything changes when she meets JJ Maybank, another teen battling the same condition. JJ is impossibly charming, with a mischievous smile that instantly catches Kiara's attention. Despite the hospital's strict rules that they must maintain a safe distance to avoid cross-infection, an undeniable connection sparks between them. As they spend more time together, their bond deepens, and the hospital's sterile walls start to feel less confining. Conversations turn into shared dreams, and fleeting glances become longing stares. The more their relationship intensifies, the harder it becomes to stick to the rules. Kiara and JJ share stolen moments, like whispered conversations in the quiet corners of the hospital garden and late-night texts that make their hearts race. They find solace in each other's presence, and the hospital becomes their secret world where love blossoms amidst the beeping monitors and the scent of antiseptic. JJ's laughter is a melody that soothes Kiara's anxieties, and her smile is a light that guides him through the darkest days. Despite the risks, their love gives them a reason to hope and dream beyond the confines of their illness. Kiara and JJ find themselves at a crossroads, torn between the safety of their routines and the exhilarating, yet dangerous, pull of their growing attraction. Will they risk everything for a chance at love, or will the boundaries of their illness keep them apart? Their journey is a testament to the power of love and the courage it takes to defy the odds, even in the face of life's most daunting challenges.

"They're like magnets. Two complete opposites that always seem to be drawn together by some invisible force they try to ignore. Always finding their way back to each other no matter what." "Magnets? You know magnets are always drawn to each other no matter what, right? That's like saying they're soulmates. And we're only 18. You really think they're magnets Sarah?" "Yep John B, definitely Magnets." ____________________________________ - She pushes him to be better -He pushes her to do better They push each other in every way -even away- repelling like magnets, but they'll always find themselves drawn together. Always attracting never repelling, or will this be the final straw that makes them repel for good? ____________________________________ "J?" "Yeah Kie" "Stay...?" ____________________________________ •PAUSED•

This is an incomplete story that I started several months ago. I honestly do not know if I should even continue this project or not, but regardless, I want someone to see this and hopefully enjoy it.