You and JJ despised each other. That’s what everyone knew.

You had to leave the Outer Banks because of a family death. Since you were from California, it would be a long while before you could see the pogues again.

The day eventually came. You were staying with your family for three months. Everyone was hugging you, telling you to stay safe. But one person did something that shocked the group. JJ took off his shark tooth necklace, put it into your hand, and closed your fingers around it.