The Original Pogue- JJ Maybank

Chapter 22

TW: small mention of sexual abuse (only minor mention but thought I'd put a trigger warning just in case) and panic attack/PTSD

"I'm so glad they're still doing this" Kie says as we walk into the area where the movie is being shown. 

"I didn't realised they still did this" I say honestly. My parents used to bring me here when I was little. We used to have picnics and watch whatever disney film was showing. My heart tugs at the memory, so I push it away. I look up to see JJ looking at me intently, so I shoot him a smile, ensuring him I'm okay. He nods, but doesn't look convinced. 

"Keep calm. Carry on. Back to OBX life" Kie continues, "Aren't you guys glad I made you come?" 

"Yeah" I beam, genuinely happy I'm here. Kie sends me a thankful smile, knowing the boys probably aren't best pleased about our evening plans. 

"Ecstatic" Pope answers sarcastically. I rest my case.

"I was pretty happy at home I'll be honest" JJ replies, sending me a side glance. 

"I'm sure you were" Kie mumbles, sending me a sly grin. I chuckle at her comment, making Pope look at us confused, before whispering something to JJ while I help Kie set up. 

"Wanna come get drinks?" Kie asks

"Sure" I smile as we leave the boys to go towards the stall. 

"Hey, can I get 3 pepsis please?" Kie asks the vendor, while I take in my surroundings. 

"Hey Kie!" a familiar voice calls out, "hey what's up?" he asks, not acknowledging me. 

"How are you?" Rafe questions. 

"I'm fine" Kie says bluntly, giving me a look that screams 'Help me' . Which makes me smile.

"Good, good... umm tell your boy that we know what he did" he says lowly.

Ah shit. Here we go again. 

"I'm sorry, what boy are we talking about?" Kie asks confused. 

"Uhhh he'll know" 

"Bye" Kie dismisses as she walks off. I go to follow her when someone grabs my arm. I flinch and pull it away from them. 

When Kie realises I'm not following, she turns and gives me a questioning look. 

"I'll catch up with you" I say, telling her with my eyes that it's okay. She gives me a nod and walks off towards the boys. 

"What do you want Rafe?" I ask. 

"Take a walk with me Sanders" he says, slinging an arm on my shoulder. I try to move it off, but his grip tightens on my shoulder, making it impossible. His fingers, dig into my skin but I don't show that it hurts. 

"You know Sanders." he starts, "You're starting to grow on me" 

Okay. Now I'm confused. 

"Your grip on me would say otherwise Cameron" I say through gritted teeth. He chuckles, and surprisingly loosens his grip.

"Do you know why you're growing on me?" he asks, but I stay silent. He leans down and whispers in my ear, "it's not only because you have some fire in you know, which is kinda hot. But you're also a great way of messing with JJ"

Now I'm really confused. 

"What?" I ask confused. 

"Damn Sanders. I thought you were smart" he teases, "JJ hasn't stopped glaring at me since we started talking."