the kooks and pogues might be the most annoying thing that happens in the obx. splashed drinks at parties, constant fist fights and threats. it was all so pointless

rafe and i were never exactly “close” but he was definitely a good looking guy.. just not a good guy. you guys didn’t have any beef but since he was a kook and you were a pogue it wasn’t allowed

the obx community decided to host a dance that’ll help kooks and pogues “come together” and “get along”. bullshit. that was clearly never gonna happen but they did it anyway.

the dance is in a high school gymnasium, glittered dresses, and formal suits are on everyone. of course the kooks are on the other side of the gym- looking disgusted at us pogues. the announcer calls out

“hello everyone and welcome to the obx dance! we are going to play a game that you both have to contribute in”

theres groans and “ughs” from the room

the announcer clears her throat before speaking again “we will be having the males on the outside of a circle and the girls on the inside. you will walk around in your circle and when i say stop. that’s who you will have to dance with. sound good?”

everyone nods and forms the circle, the music starts and i walk in the circle.. i lock eyes on rafe a few people down

“alright stop!” the announcer says

i stop and turn seeing those piercing blue eyes and tall figure above me.. rafe. my god he’s so cute. i think to myself

“care to dance?” he says as he holds out his hand