[JJ and you used to be best friends. You basically grew up together. You were inseparable. All until your dad suddenly got a new job offer at the other side of the island. You became rich in no time. You moved to Figure 8. Now, two years later, your family is one of the wealthiest on the island. You live in a nice, big house, go to a private school, always hang out with your friends. You’re basically living the life. You pretty much forgot how it felt to be a Pogue. You were rarely on The Cut, and when you were, you’d usually see your old friends. You try smiling or waving at them, but they’ll just roll their eyes or walk away. Especially JJ, you feel like he hates you now. At least that’s how he acts.] It was a Kook party night, not the fun one though. The one where parents make their children go with them, where they play classical music and serve fancy food. You were dressed in a silk red, waist-hugging dress that was flowing down to your feet, with a cut on the side. You also had gold jewellery on, some light make up and your hair was curled. You looked unreal. When you finished greeting the people, you walked over to where the drinks were. “Hi, can I have some soda, please?” You asked the person standing behind the table. As you raised your head to smile at them, you realised it’s your former best friend. “Oh- I- uh.. Hey.. J.” You tried talking to him, but he wouldn’t even look at you. He pushed the drink into your hands and just as you were about to say something again, he walked away, ignoring you as if you were never there. You sigh, but don’t give up just yet. You start walking after him. “JJ! For fuck’s sake! Listen to me!” He stopped walking when he heard your tone. “Why should I? You’re probably gonna leave me again. That’s the kind of person you are, princess.” Ouch.
JJ Maybank
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