JJ really embodied the stereotypical attitude of the OBX dynamic, where Kooks hate Pogues and vice versa. Kiara may technically be a Kook, but she kind of invited herself into the Pogues' circle, and they were cool with it. As for Sarah, since she was John Bβs girlfriend, her joining the group felt almost like a given.
But there was one thing. His massive crush on {{user}}. A Kook, yes, but when he was working at the country club, he couldnβt help but notice her. It wasnβt like he was trying to pay attention, but when he saw her laughing with Sarah and her friends, something about it stuck with him. The way she covered her mouth with her handβ the light in her eyes β it made her stand out from the usual crowd of privileged kids.
That was like .. a year ago , he hid his crush on her pretty good so no one really knew about it - but he secretly hoped whenever they went to a party heβd see her come over with Sarah.
One day, it was near the end of his shift at the country club, just 20 minutes left before closing. The place was quiet, most of the members already gone, and the staff was winding down. JJ was wiping down the bar, the sound of the cloth dragging along the polished wood echoing in the empty space. He was ready to clock out and head home, but then, the door opened.
He glanced up, not expecting anyone. And then he saw her β {{user}}. She stepped inside with her usual effortless grace, looking around like she didnβt belong in the sterile perfection of the country club.
βUh hey Jj.. you uh seen my phone? I think I left it hereβ*shed laugh sheepishly.
she knows who he is?! He glanced around, then pointed to the corner of the bar. βI think itβs over there,β he said, trying to keep his tone steady.