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Runner

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It was summer, the last day of school and the world just felt alive with a joyful buzz. There I am, five years old, with a tear streaked face, messy dark brown hair and a runny nose, trying to be strong for him, when it should actually be the other way around.  He was kneeling in front of me wearing the same tired expression; the grey stubble dotting his chin making him seems older than he actually was. He whispers a couple words, gives me a kiss on the forehead, then draws himself up to his full height, spins on his heel and he walks away, leaving me with a complete stranger who would 'take care' of me. That's how the memory always ends... he always walks away. No matter how much I call or scream or even chase after him, he always walks away.
  
  Elizabeth (Lizzie) Reynolds has been running all her life. She refuses to get attached and sees everyone and everything as a small delay in her plans to escape. Will this be any different? Will there be a reason to stay this time?
  
  Joseph (Joe) Blue is her complete opposite, a carefree and happy 18 year old with the mentality of a kid. Everyday is a new adventure. Will he be able to convince Lizzie that life is worth more or will he run with her? 
  
  I guess you'll have to read to find out ;-)All Rights Reserved

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His innocent obsession by Roraprinz

You're right, Abby. You did see me. I've been showing up there a lot. Just to catch a glimpse of you. And until yesterday I've had no luck." I brush my hands along the clothes hanging as I walk closer to her. "So I sat there for an hour just to watch you. It was the best hour of therapy I've ever had." I take the nightgown from her hand, debating on whether I should put it on her or throw it to the ground. "Jackson" She whispers my name like a prayer. I close my eyes and rest my head against hers. "Say it again, Please." "Jackson" Her voice still breathy. Letting the garment drop to the floor i hold her hips. "You're mine Abigail. Do you understand? I'll never be able to let you go." "Then don't Jax." Abby's future brother in law assigns his cousin, and head of security Jackson; to be her personal bodyguard. She wants him to be more than that. Her sister Celeste wants her to find the love of her life-as long as it isn't Jackson. And all Jackson wants is Abbigail. He knows his criminal past and time in jail doesn't make him good enough for her but he can't keep his mind off of her. Being around her 24/7 doesn't help. Their relationship blossoms, but someone has been watching them, and is hell bent on ending their little romance. Even if it means kidnapping Abby. Read to find out what happens. **this story is rated mature. Mature scenes, language and themed. If you aren't into explicit details of an intimate scene then scroll to the next story. Don't report, or complain about a sex scene when you've been warned. Please feel free to leave comments or questions. I always answer. Updates should be frequent. And please don't forget to hit the star and like it. And please follow for updates! Happy reading!***

The Bet by BettieBurton

"How can you say that?!" I yell at him. "It's simple Korinna. You and I will never be friends again. And you can sit there all you want and pretend that I'm the one who broke up our friendship when in reality YOU were the one. So before you judge me and hate me for doing this to you, you better first take a long hard look in the mirror at what you have become and get it through your head. I don't and will NEVER love you!" He snaps back at me. "Fuck you, Arlan!" I slap him across the face before leaving the and slamming the door behind me. Korinna and Arlan used to be the best of friends since they were five years old. Then something happened during Freshman year that made him resent her and start becoming her bully. Now as Seniors, this will be their last year of ever having to see each other and Arlan is about to inherit his parents money that he is to receive when he not only turned eighteen. His brother came back home to make sure he is doing everything he is supposed to. There's just one problem that could ruin him being set for life. He made a bet with his best friend that he couldn't make Korinna to ever trust or like him ever again enough to sleep with her. Now he has to make sure he wins and that his brother doesn't find out. Korinna is curvy is gonna turn eighteen a couple of months before graduation and she can't wait because that way she can go away to college and leave behind her life here. Everyone knows that her father died when she was little and was now living with her alcoholic step mom that hates her guts and his blowing all the money that Korinna was supposed to be getting but hasn't. After an incident that happened years before, she has shut down and tries to keep to herself as she is bullied constantly. What happens when her ex best friend asks her out and suddenly starts taking interest in her more than as a friend? Will she trust him or see right through him and his player ways? © Copyright 2019 All Rights Reserved

OLD Version by roooodyroo

There's a re-write version that's better written, go check it out on my profile. A year ago I was named the Outer Banks 17 year old missing girl. The face of the girl on the news channel, my friends and family begging for my safe return. I wonder if he thinks of me as much as I think of him, or if he regrets breaking me. I often have to remind myself that there was no way he loved me the way I love him, or he wouldn't have hurt me the way he did. The truth is too hard to know. So I ran. JJ Maybank x OC Book One- Missing (Complete) Seasons 1-3. Book Two- Taken (Not released yet) Season 4+? Probably my own plot for the second book. Mature story! 18+ themes. *Trigger Warnings: Suicidal thoughts/attempts, Death/Murder, Rape/Sexual Assault, SMUT, Drug use, Overdosing, Abortion, Mental health issues, and Health issues; seizures. * ----------------------- I do not own any rights to the show Outer Banks or it's original plotline/characters.

Holding Back [COMPLETED] by joymoment

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His innocent obsession

You're right, Abby. You did see me. I've been showing up there a lot. Just to catch a glimpse of you. And until yesterday I've had no luck." I brush my hands along the clothes hanging as I walk closer to her. "So I sat there for an hour just to watch you. It was the best hour of therapy I've ever had." I take the nightgown from her hand, debating on whether I should put it on her or throw it to the ground. "Jackson" She whispers my name like a prayer. I close my eyes and rest my head against hers. "Say it again, Please." "Jackson" Her voice still breathy. Letting the garment drop to the floor i hold her hips. "You're mine Abigail. Do you understand? I'll never be able to let you go." "Then don't Jax." Abby's future brother in law assigns his cousin, and head of security Jackson; to be her personal bodyguard. She wants him to be more than that. Her sister Celeste wants her to find the love of her life-as long as it isn't Jackson. And all Jackson wants is Abbigail. He knows his criminal past and time in jail doesn't make him good enough for her but he can't keep his mind off of her. Being around her 24/7 doesn't help. Their relationship blossoms, but someone has been watching them, and is hell bent on ending their little romance. Even if it means kidnapping Abby. Read to find out what happens. this story is rated mature. Mature scenes, language and themed. If you aren't into explicit details of an intimate scene then scroll to the next story. Don't report, or complain about a sex scene when you've been warned. Please feel free to leave comments or questions. I always answer. Updates should be frequent. And please don't forget to hit the star and like it. And please follow for updates! Happy reading!*