Remember When {JJ Maybank}

14

Maggie paced back and forth in JJ’s room at the chateau, the group staying together after everything that had happened. She couldn’t get the picture of John B getting lifted onto a gurney and into an ambulance. It just felt like a bad nightmare that she would hopefully soon wake up from. 

JJ joined her, a wash cloth in his hands and a small bowl of water. He placed both items on the night stand as he rummaged through the closet. Maggie took the heels off for the first time, wincing at the definite blisters on her feet. He held out a pair of shorts and a random t-shirt for her, nodding his head as she thanked him.

“Hey JJ, can you unzip me?” She asked, turning around so her back faced him. “Of course, buttercup.” 

His fingers danced across the fabric, stopping at the zipper. He unzipped the dress, letting the smooth fabric pool around her feet. 

Maggie blushed as the cool air hit her skin, only wearing a strapless bra and underwear. She didn’t care about JJ seeing her half naked before, but after they shared that kiss she felt like this was a new level of vulnerability. 

She quickly changed into the clothes he gave her, quickly taking off the uncomfortable bra that was squishing her girls. He walked up behind her, wrapping his arms around her waist, nuzzling his face in the crook of her neck.

She couldn’t help but look at their reflection in the mirror and fall for the smile he was displaying. He pressed a soft kiss to the side of her neck, making her body shiver against his. JJ beamed at her reaction before pressing another one, his lips lingering for a few seconds.

“Come on princess, let’s get the makeup off of you.” He walked away from her and grabbed the washcloth before dipping it in the water and wringing it out. She stuck her hand out to grab it, but JJ gently smacked her hand away.

“I'm doing it.”

"JJ-"

"I'm doing it." He argued, emphasizing the 'I'm'

“Only if you let me dress your cuts after.”

"Deal."

JJ sat the girl on his bed, jumping into the spot in front of her. Holding her chin with his fingers, he gently wiped off the foundation. His heart felt an ache as Maggie finished when the cloth touched her nose. "I know, I know. I'm sorry." He whispered.

She bit her bottom lip, shutting her eyes as he finished up. Moments passed before he tossed the now dirty rag onto the floor. "Thanks, J. Now it's my turn." She walked to the bathroom and grabbed the supplies she needed.

Making her way back to him, she dropped the items onto the bed as she faced him again. She gently cleaned his cuts and applied a cream to them. JJ couldn't help but take in how cute she looked when she was focused.

The pupils in her eyes were bigger than normal. Her eyebrows were only slightly furrowed, her tongue barely sticking out. He couldn't help but grin, knowing that was something she learned from him.

"And now you're good as new." Maggie reassured him. He thanked her before getting up out of bed and changing out of the tux suit. "You look hot in that. You should wear it more often." She spoke aloud, laying on her side as she fluffed the pillow under her head.