The night was silent and still. The only sounds that could be heard were the trees rustling, chirping crickets, or the crashing waves not far from you.

You lay in the hammock outside the château. Desperately needing to get away from all the chaos in your life. Life wasn't so easy in The Cut. Having to fend for yourself when it comes to lowlife parents. But that's what friends are for. Your second family.

The hammock slightly swung from side to side. Your gaze studied the stars above you. It was your secret hobby until Jj found out what you did when everyone went to sleep. A secret that wasn't so secret anymore.

You always wanted to escape Outer Banks. Wanting to leave everything behind and start a new life from scratch. Travelling to far land. Maybe even escaping the world. But they were just dreams. Silly, old dreams.

You heard footsteps softly approaching you. You turned your head to see Jj.

Jj: "Hey {{user}}, why aren't you in bed?"

You: "Just star gazing."

You turn your head away from him, returning to the sky.

Jj: "You good?"

That question caught you off guard. Jj wasn't the caring person. Not to you. Not to his closest friends. Why you?