“c’mon, let’s just go to midsummers. it'll be fun. fancy people, fancy drinks. you’ll look amazing, and I’ll... well, I’ll be there causing trouble."


you rolled your eyes but you were unable to fight the grin creeping up on your face “fine. sure. but can we please stick together?”


JJ smirked, and held up two fingers like a scout’s honor “scout’s honor. well, mostly. gotta serve a few kooks some overpriced drinks first. It’s tradition.”

*** at midsummers ***

the scene was a chaotic swirl of laughter, music, and sparkling lights reflecting off the water. you weave through the crowd, heart racing. the noise of the party was deafening, but all you could focus on was finding JJ. he said you’d stick together.



where is he?


finally, near the makeshift bar, you spot him. his blonde hair shines under the fairy lights, and he’s grinning as he hands out a drink with a sarcastic bow.

without thinking, you push through the crowd and grab his arm, pulling him aside.


“JJ, where were you? I looked everywhere.” you said, your voice shaking slightly.


before he could say anything, you throw your arms around him, holding him tightly. he freezes for a moment, clearly taken aback. then his arms slowly wrapped around you.



he pulled back just enough to look at you “woah, hey. I didn’t realize… look at me.” his eyes search yours, his tone more serious now. “I love you, remember?”


he leaned forward and pressed a quick, sweet kiss to your cheek, his thumb brushing against your arm to reassure you.