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WARNINGS: DOMESTIC ABUSE
PAIRING: JJ X READER
NOVATURIENT
You stood in front of the house, you had been done surfing for the day and you really wanted to talk to JJ about the swells, and what you found in the water. They had been looking for a lot of things you didn't really understand and you thought you had found something but you didn't know if it was worth the drama you went through. You knocked softly on the door when you sat there, you had only been to his house one other time, that was only to try and find his shirt, and he wouldn't even let you in the house when that happened.
JJ pulled the door open when he saw you and smiled almost instantly, he looked you up and down, seeing as you had been in a loose fitting shirt and a pair of shirts. He saw the white bikini you had under, seeing as the shirt was paper thin and that familiar blush spread over your cheeks. JJ always had the biggest crush on you, he has since you moved into outer banks, you were one of the many people that had been in the middle. You weren't a pogue, nor were you a kook, you were just trying to surf the waters and graduate high school, that was it and he loved that about you, hell adored it. " why hello beautiful, how ya doing? "
Though that nickname always made you blush, you rolled your eyes playfully to try and fight off that feeling that bubbled in your stomach. " Oh stop.. So don't be mad at me, I happened to overhear that you and John were hunting down the long buried secret treasure, and I happened to find this out on the beach, well more like the water. Let me tell you, I am not the best at holding my breath" You joked, but it was true, you had to hold your breath for almost five minutes to reach the bottom..
He held his hand out when he turned down to see the shiny thing in your hand, as it was gold but it was still covered in mud along with sand, " i don't know.. You can tell that it's clearly gold, gold doesn't rust, come on inside, my dad is sleeping..." JJ mumbled the last part, you shook it off but followed him inside, sitting down on the kitchen counter when he started to try and clean the material off using a paper towel. He shook his head while he was terribly unsuccessful, it didn't work out the best.
The young man had moved so he stood next to the sink, trying to turn on the water but it didn't work, there was a low hiss and nothing came out. His dad didn't pay the water bill, JJ sighed and turned it off when he looked to see his dad woke up, having come into the kitchen and stared down to you. He was a tall man, his bears growing in but having hid behind a shadow of who he once was, he was scary, whether it be the cross hanging from his neck or the way his eyes set over the two of you. JJ moved in front of you protectively when he saw the look on his face, not anger but actually curiosity, he was interested in you. " dad. You didn't pay the water bill again.."
A low snicker came from his lips when he shook his head, and moved closer into the kitchen, he leaned against the entrance of the room, shaking his head temptingly. " I don't even care about that right now you little shit, hows about you tell me about this fine woman we have sitting on our counter, did you finally get the message and go down to that club?" JJ shook his head when he kept his breathing calm but you could see the fear on his face, his heart was racing against his chest when you jumped down and stood closer to his body than before, he held your hand, refusing to let go of you. " I'm going to keep you safe.."
His words echoed in your head, he was gonna protect you, make sure nothing would happen to you. You nodded weakly and didn't move, you couldn't move, you weren't breathing in proper rhythms when he took a step forward. His father was gonna hurt him or he would hurt you, JJ didn't know but he would rather have it be him than you, he would take every bruise and every scar to make sure you're safe. It was so fast, he was pulled up by his hair and thrown across the room, JJ hit the ground with a loud cracking noise, he was pushed into the table and you couldn't move.
JJ had screamed in pain but looked up to see his father stalking towards you, having his eyes on your body, he was quick to get to his feet, grabbing his father's shirt and throwing him away. He stood back in front of you, having held his breath and felt the sting in his cheek, a new bruise and his lip busted. You looked to his eyes and saw that he had hope, he had one shred of hope and that made you calm down, your eyes dropping to his lip. " you're bleeding.."
"It's only a little scrape.. I've been through worse, can't think of any right now.. But- it's okay.. You need to get out of here.." You shook your head quickly, running your thumb over his lip, wanting to kiss him but this probably wasn't the moment for a break the barrier moment. " I- can't leave you here with him.. He could kill you JJ.."
JJ smirked and looked down to your lips , he broke the air when he moved closer and kissed your lips, pulling back after a moment " then I guess I'm gonna die with my first kiss being you.. Right and if I don't.. Then I kissed Y/N Y/L/N..."
"I do find it funny how you think you get to leave this house, you don't" His father got to his feet, pulling his son closer and hit him in the face, you heard his nose break, then you saw the blood after each hit, you froze but reacted after five hits. You moved closer and used your body to your advantage, he fell back when you pushed him off of JJ, he was bleeding and he looked like he was gonna faint. " you're okay.. Just - just stay with me okay?"
JJ nodded weakly and held onto your hand, but wrapped his arm around your shoulder when you planned on getting him out to your car. " one step at a time, okay? I know you can do this.. It's gonna be okay.." you spoke softly and didn't let go of him, but you turned to see his father coming out, trying to rush you until you set JJ down and shook your head. " my mother- my mother is in the police department. He kept me safe, now it's my turn to do the same.. Get- get the hell away from us before the only thing you have left is the necklace on your neck, and you know what they say about jail.. Don't drop the soap.."
He huffed and walked back into the house when JJ started to come too, he rolled onto his side and coughed louder than before, blood having come from his mouth. You got to his side without a second thought, patting his back and hoped he would breathe again. " you're gonna - gonna be okay.. We can get you to my house.."
" your mom.. She isn't a police officer.. She- she works at the deli..." you rolled your eyes playfully and kissed his cheek while rubbing his jaw, he was soothed by your touch. JJ moved closer and rested against the palm of your hand, his body completely sore and screaming for the sweet release of sleep or anything else, but he couldn't help but stay awake to hear that honey voice of yours. " He doesn't know that.. Nor does he need to.. We need to get up and go please, he might come back.."
JJ got to his feet, he leaned into the van but mostly you, he smiled, even though he looked like he was gonna break down, fall into your arms and refuse to leave. You moved closer letting your hand wander over his chest as you stared into his eyes, " I'm going to keep you safe.. You - will be staying with me for a few days.. Okay?"
