Wow this was a longer chapter then i thought it would be.
As always all mistakes are my own.
I am trying to keep a lot of the themes from the original series but i am not going to have the treasure hunt, there will be other things found in the Grady White but those Square Groupers will be showing their faces here soon.
The moment I set foot in The Wreck the lunch rush was in full swing. I piled my stuff at the corner of the table and gave JJ quick kiss before grabbing an apron and jumping into it. When I had a free second I dropped off a water to him as I passed by to help another table. Halfway through my shift John B and Kie showed up. I motioned them to the back table where JJ was now messing with the sugar packets.
"Been busy?" Kie asked leaning on the counter.
"Was… its calmed down a bit though." I nodded. "Think you can convince your dad to give the boys free food?"
"Ha!" Kie laughed. "He's more likely to say yes to you Roe." But she went over to her dad anyway I could hear their conversation about the intake for the day and then the slip in of her question. Dropping off some food at one of my tables I slid beside Kie.
"Come on Mr. C, you know you'll have to throw food out at the end of the night anyway." I pleaded. Mike Carrerra looked between his daughter and me an unamused look on his face. Finally after half a beat he sighed and bowed his head.
"Yeah I guess you're right." Kie made a small squeal and gave her dad a hug as I went around to put in an order for the table. Kie helped me finish up the last run of tables as the food for the group finished up and when we brought it to the boys they both grinned widely.
"Where's Pope?" I asked turning to them after I dropped a check off at the table beside them.
"Heywards got him on lockdown after…" Kie said going quiet looking at JJ and myself. I nodded in understanding. "Plus Heywards seafood is catering Midsummer tonight so he's there helping out."
"Shit that's right, that's tonight." I turned. "That would be explain why your dad is closing early."
"You going?" Kie asked and I laughed taking a place on JJ's knee, his hand going to my hip giving it a slight squeeze.
"I haven't been to Midsummer since my mom was around." I shook my head grabbing a fry from the basket in front of us. "Okay so I have like 5 minutes before I have to go check on tables, can we go over the plan quickly?"
"Right. Yeah." John B nodded and I could see the excitement.
"Did Sarah get the scuba gear?" I asked.
"Yes… and no." John B said squinting his eyes and moving his hand in a 'so-so' motion.
"What does that mean?" Kie asked raising an eyebrow.
"Ward would only give her the gear on the boat, which hasn't been filled or replaced since before Agatha." He explained and I looked up at the ceiling shaking my head. "I think she said there is maybe one tank that is good."
"Great…" I say quietly. "So when do we do this? I know they are talking about closing the marsh in a few days so if we are doing this we need to do it like yesterday."
"Midsummer is tonight yea? Everyone will be out late, so we head out first thing go down and be out before anyone is up and ready to search." JJ said and John B and him did their handshake making me smile.
"That easy huh?" I say
"I mean yeah, go in, get to the cargo hold, grab the shit and get out." JJ shrugged.
"Hey Rowyn you got someone waiting for you." I heard one of the hostess call from the front. I did a quick glance holding up my finger before standing.
"Look im just saying, we better go into this with some sort of plan for whatever is down there." I state grabbing another fry turning towards the door. As I walked away I stopped at one of my table asking them about their meal. Turning away from the table I was stopped abruptly by someone in front of me and my heart dropped. "Dad?" Behind me my friends had immediately stopped talking and im sure were staring at us.
"JJ don't." I could hear Kie hiss and I could picture John B holding him in the chair.
"This is where you spend your time?" He questioned and I could feel eyes start to stare at us. "When I'm away you choose to be here serving people?"
"Look it was just something to do while you were out." I tried to explain meeting his hard gaze. This was not going to end well, and at this point I just need to defuse it as much as I can, "So I wasn't getting myself into trouble."
"I work enough so you aren't seen here running our family name into the dirt." His voice raised and I closed my eyes feeling the restaurant go quiet.
"I like helping people, I like working…" I said taking a deep breath, "Making my own money so I don't have to ask you." He looked like wanted to say more but was cut short by Mike coming up.
"Mr. Daniels your daughter is an amazing girl and hard worker, she had never once done anything to cause any disgrace to your family." He said coming up behind me and I bit my lip. I watched my dad move his gaze from me to Mr. Carrerra. Looking back over the counter I could see Anna watching the scene intently.
"I appreciate you giving my daughter the choice to work here but this does not involve you." My dad said and I could hear him holding back his anger to try and keep from making a scene. I could also see the wheels turning and I knew he was looking for a way to make his point.
"Dad…"
"We are done here." He interrupted me and took my wrist pulling me out the door. I put my hand up to stop Mr. Carrerra and the rest of the Pogues from following. His grip was tight on my wrist and I knew I would have a bruise later.
"Dad stop!" I exclaimed pulling my hand free rubbing my wrist. "I have a shift to finish I am not just going to leave!" the backhand across my face was unexpected and loud. My head snapped to the side and I had to adjust my stance to keep from falling on my butt. My hand went to my cheek blinking several times before turning back to him.
"You do not speak to me that way." He fumed and I moved my gaze to the ground. "How long have you been working here, lying to me." I didn't answer and continued to look at my feet. "I asked how long." His voice changing and I looked up at him.
"Four years." I whispered.
"You have been running around the cut, working like a street rat for four years." He stated. "You are a selfish brat."
"Dad this is a great place, the Carrerra's are from Figure 8!"
"I will deal with the Carrerra's later."
"They are good people Dad, they don't need to be dealt with." I suddenly felt a fear for the people that had taken me under their wing. "Look I will quit, but please leave them alone they didn't do anything."
"Don't play innocent. You are far from innocent and you have never thought of anyone but yourself." He said and I could feel the depth of his words hit me and I had to blink several times to keep from letting the tears fall.
"Then why not leave me here?" I asked, at this point there was no point in trying to hide in fear, he had already shown up here and embarrassed himself and me. "If you don't want me, if I am so selfish then leave me here. I'd be better off here then with someone who acts like I don't even exist!"
"Better off?" my dad laughed. "You are an embarrassment and as long as you have my name you will do as I say! I am your father…"
"Really, you sure don't act like it!" I interrupted and instantly flinched as he raised his hand at me. It never swung.
"You are done here, done embarrassing our family." He lower his hand.
"You showed up here and embarrassed yourself." I muttered.
"That is enough Rowyn, get in the car." He demanded. "You will be accompanying me to Midsummer tonight at the club."
"We haven't been to Midsummer since mom…"
"Get in the car." He said in a threatening tone.
"My bag is inside." I comment without moving. I fidgeted with my apron. "Let me just go get my wallet." He looked like he wanted to argue but he started to notice the crowd that had started to stare. Pursing his lips he nodded and I quickly turned bringing my hand up to my cheek again pulling back my fingertips noticing the blood on them. His ring he always wore had broken the skin. I ignored the quiet murmurs from the people standing on the porch as I went up the steps and kept my head down as I entered the building.
"Sweetheart…" Anna came up to me and I looked up at her feeling the tears start to swell in my eyes.
"I am so sorry." I whisper pulling my apron off. "I am so, so sorry." And I pulled away from her hug putting my apron on the counter.
"Hey talk to us." Kie came up trying to stop me from grabbing my purse from the table that was now vacant. John B and JJ were standing by the door I had just entered. I had made a point to avoid their eyes and slipped quickly from JJ's hand. "Don't go, stay here."
"I cant Kie." I sniffed pushing past her.
"Yes you can. Seriously…"
"You don't get it!" I yanked my bag from the table turning to her meeting her concerned gaze. "My dad could make it really, really bad for your parents for their business. I don't have a choice here. That's not fair." My gaze softened as I gave her a watery small smile. I walked back towards the door only to have JJ stop me this time his hands taking my face and forcing me to look at him.
"I'll be fine." I said leaning into his hand placing my hand over his, closing my eyes before pulling his hand away and I turned to walk out the door. I went around to the passenger side of the car throwing it open and getting in, the car speeding away before the door was fully shut. Surprisingly the drive was quiet, which I accepted and reveled in. We got into the house without a word.
"This is a formal event, choose something appropriate." My dad stated as I started up the stairs. "You will be escorted in by Rafe."
"Rafe? Dad are you serious?" I asked, I was long past the point of caring about talking back to him. After today I was done with all of it. "Rafe and I are never going to happen."
"That is enough Rowyn." He said firmly his eyes stern. "Rafe is a fine young man and you should feel lucky to have a man like him taking an interest in you."
"Rafe tried to rape me!" I stated and I cringed. I watched him take in what I said. His eyes met mine and for a second I thought maybe I saw a bit of concern for me and caring.
"A lie like that can ruin someone." He finally said. "Don't repeat it again." And without another additional comment he turned and walked past me up the stairs. I stared at him in disbelief. I had held onto that for a year, I knew my dad never cared but I thought maybe he would show something for me if he knew. Slowly I made my way to my room shutting my door and throwing myself on my bed taking a pillow and covering my face screaming into it.
JJ POV
I watched helpless as Rowyn got into the car with her dad. From the time he entered The Wreck my instinct to protect her was high but both John B and Kie had kept me in place. Rowyn had told me a few years back to let her handle her dad, to let him just blow his top. She had said it would be worse if he got involved, but there was never a time that he showed up and dragged her away, and for a second as she was pulled out of the building I felt the fear of losing her.
I had pulled myself from John B's grasp and followed to the door. I didn't see it but I heard the skin on skin contact from outside and I froze. The sound was familiar and I clenched my fist ready to come out swinging.
"Wait." John B was there hand on my chest.
"Are you fucking kidding me." I seethed I couldn't even look him in the eyes my gaze was stuck on the scene in front of us. I watched as Rowyn yelled back at her dad finally calling him out for being a shitty father and I almost smiled.
"You know if you go out there it would make it worse." John B reasoned, and I knew deep down he was right. Rowyn and I had talked about this multiple times, she begged me if it ever came down to it to not engage him. At the time I thought it was an easy promise, but now… Whatever was happening her dad was now turning to the car and she was headed back up the stairs. As she came in I tried to grab her arm but she was able to pull away quickly keeping her head down. Anna tried to hug her but all she did was apologize and walk to the table we had sat at a few minutes ago.
Then it was Kie's turn, but Kie couldn't stop her from leaving. Reaching the door again I pulled her face to look at me and I met her eyes for a brief moment. There was a lot of emotion in her eyes. My thumb brushed the small cut on her cheek and I had to take a deep breath to control the anger I felt building up. Just when I thought I could keep her here, keep her safe she pulled my hand away telling me she would be fine, and then she was gone.
"We need to get her out of there." I stated at the Chateau later that afternoon.
"She will be fine, this isn't the first time she has had to deal with him J you know that." John B tried to calm me.
"How are you so calm… did you not see what he…"
"Trust me I saw, but I also saw her diffusing the situation to avoid it from becoming worse." He said sitting up from the recliner. "Her dad can ruin Kies parents. She knew that, she was protect us."
"Ugh!" I groaned taking my hat off and sitting on the end of the old couch. "I know that, she has been doing that for the last few years. Always looked out for us, she freaking came to my house and called my dad out, and I just watched her get in the car with hers without doing anything."
"Sarah said that she'll be at Midsummer tonight, Kie will be there too, she wont be alone."
"You realize that puts four of us in the lions den right?" I state laying back look up at the old fishing shacks ceiling.
"They'll be fine J, plus I have an idea." John B said with a smile.
"You have that look on your face." I said raising an eyebrow at him.
"I need to see Sarah, talk to her about the plan buuut I cant get into the country club since I don't work there." He said gesturing his hands to me. "You could get in and get a message to Sarah and check on Roe." All I could do was just look at John B and take in his plan. There was really nothing better to do so without hesitation I smiled and followed him out to the Pogue pushing it out into the marsh.
By the time we got to the shore outside the country club the sun had set. John B pulled the Pogue up onto the beach and I jumped from the boat. By the time we go there I had already changed into dress pants, which felt extremely confining.
"Can you believe this Midsummer shit, man?" John B scoffed watching the light from the club.
"Of course I can," I shrugged pulling on the white button up shirt working the small buttons as quickly as I could. "Happens every year. No matter how screwed up the rest of us are. So, like, what's the plan exactly?"
"Okay, look I need you to get this to Sarah ." John B stated handing my a small note as he fixed the collar on my shirt.
"Ooo! Can I read it?" I asked already unfolding it.
"No, you cant read it."
"What's the story behind Vlad and Val?" I asked with a grin and I got an eyeroll in response.
"Do you ever listen?" he asked and I simply shrugged chuckling. "Hold still while I get the bowtie on."
"So just give this to Sarah huh?"
"Yeah man, just give it to Sarah." I nodded fixing the res of my shirt as John B dropped to put everything back in the bag. I watched him as he rose with the gun in hand giving me a steady glare. "Are you kidding me?"
"No, I'm not kidding you."
"If you get caught with this thing in a pinch, you're goin' to jail." John B hissed before shoving the firearm back into the bag.
"Fine, but I if I get ambushed, it's on you." I rolled my eyes shaking my head. With the note in hand I set off towards the music from the club. As I walked up the beach I noticed a man standing by the front door hands folded in front of him… definitely watching for any party crashers. Tray in hand and a few glasses I had found along the way I walked up with confidence. "I keep finding glasses way down the beach. Do me a favor. Try to keep 'em corralled will ya?" as I walked directly passed him I choose to add an additional statement "I thought you were security."
I looked around as I made my way around the crowded party. I could pick out the Cameron's off to the side, and I saw the Carrerra's up under the awning. I knew the goal was to find Sarah but the second goal was to find Rowyn. After scanning the area I was able to pick out Sarah dancing with her friends and I started to make my way over."
"Hey!" a hand came down on my shoulder and I turned arms up ready to go out swinging. Pope was standing behind me his eyes wide.
"Dude, don't sneak up on me like that right now." I put my hand on my chest taking a deep breath as Pope pulled me off to the side. Without any warning his arms were around me squeezing me in a tight hug. "Whoa…. Unexpected PDA there Dr. Spock, but hey… love you to man."
"Dude, I'm sick over all this shit man." Pope stated. His dark eyes held the fear and anxiety he had been feeling and I knew it was because of me.
"You're sick? You don't seem sick." I tried lightening the mood attempting to put my hand on his forehead, put he slapped my hand away.
"I'm sick on the inside."
"Right. Well, I already knew that." I shrugged really wanting him to drop the whole thing. Pope glared at me but I could see his eyes widen as he took in my appearance and the clear bruising on my face.
"Did Shoupe do that?" he asked
"This? No. This was… was my dad. You know, has that right jab. Can really snap it off at times." I tried to brush it off.
"That looks like more than a jab, bro."
"It's nothin' that hasn't happened before." I shook my head looking away from him.
"I'm sorry. I shouldn't have let you take the fall for this. This is my fault…" Pope started to ramble.
"No its not."
"… It's my fault"
"Dude shut up." I rolled my eyes.
"You took the fall for me…" I tried to tell him to shut up again but he just continued on his rant… "I'll tell the truth… go to the cops."
"Pope Shut up, Shut up!" I raised my voice and grabbed his face so he would look at me. "For once in your life, trust someone else, look I have to find Sarah and have you seen Rowyn anywhere?"
"Um yeah, she was over with Kie earlier." He pointed in a direction behind him and when I looked I felt a pang of disappoint not being able to see her.
"Okay look we are going down tomorrow for the cargo on the Grady. Who know's by tomorrow night we could be filthy rich, man." I grinned.
"Seriously we're still going after it… after everything." Pope seemed skeptical but all I could do was tab his cheek and smile.
"John B and I got it all figured out." I started to step away from him and head into the crowd. "I'll explain later yeah?" I didn't wait for a response instead weaving through the crowd, I was maybe an arm length from Sarah when another hand tapped my shoulder. An older man was staring at me and all I could do was just stare back before realizing I was wearing serving uniform.
"Dewar's and tonic." Her requested
"Right away Mr. Dunleavy." I said putting my hand on his shoulder, before taking another step away. "Be right there." Awkwardly I started 'dancing' towards Sarah until I was next to her tapping her on the shoulder.
"JJ?" she raised an eyebrow confused, and I nodded with a yep and all she could do was smile.
"What are you doing here?" she whispered.
"Got a note from uh Vlad." I say holding out the note still dancing around her.
"Vlad?" she grinned stopping to look at the note.
"Yeah…" I said pulling away.
"Wait." She grabbed my arm. "Roe was just here, I think she went inside." She said pointing towards the main building filled with people. I nodded stepping in that direction, "Thanks, read the note." I winked.
As I turned and walked towards the club suddenly, Rafe was right in front of me stopping me in my tracks grabbing my arm.
"Hey man." He said with an amused tone. "I'm wonderin' if you could get me a Mai Tai, my friend."
"Yeah, Pogue, how about make that two?" Kelce added showing up right next to him. 'Shit' I thought realizing more Kooks were coming to join them. As much as I would love a one on one with Rafe for all the shit he has pulled, I knew when I was out numbered. This was bad.
"Well, uhhh… you see I'm on the clock right now." I stalled pulling away from Rafe, "And there are a few orders ahead of you so why don't you guys go wait by the bar? Help yourselves to hors d'oeuvres." I was quickly walking backwards looking for an out.
"Guys, JJ is gonna serve us some hors d'oeuvres," Rafe said with a chuckle following me closely.
"Right… well here you they are." I said pointing to the table next to me as I passed it. "And, us, I'll be right back."
"I think, we're actually gonna follow you in here just to make sure…"
"Shit." I cursed before turning and running into the country club. I tipped over chairs and maneuvered around guest trying to lose the gang of Kooks behind me. A girl gasped as I dodged around her running down a hallway.
"So sorry," I called as I continued towards the mens bathroom. An arm grabbed me from the coat closet closest to the bathrooms pulling me in. I started to fight as the door was closed part way and a hand went over my mouth.
"Shh." Someone hissed as we listened as Rafe and the other Kooks ran by the door calling out for him. As my eyes started to adjust I could make out dark waves of hair layered over small shoulders. I could see a silhouette of the girl I could pick out easily in a crowd and as the shouts out in the hall died, she turned back to me with a smile. "What the hell are you doing here?"
"Top secret mission." I grinned back at her and she just shook her head. The mood changed quickly as I brought my hand to her face feeling the now scabbed cut on her cheek and she quickly took my hand in hers pulling it away.
"I'm fine JJ." She whispered.
"Where's he at?" I asked
"Who knows, made me walk in with him and the Camerons showing off that he is a caring father and then went off to talk with some clients I think." I watched her shrug.
"I am so sorry Roe…"
"Don't be. I was the one sneaking around, plus pretty sure Rafe is the one that blew my cover." She shook her head and I clenched my fist setting my jaw looking back out at the hall through the small crack we had left the door ajar with. "Hey… so whats this super secret mission?" she asked taking my hand intertwining our fingers together. I realized at that moment how close we were together. She had to look up to meet my gaze and I found myself brushing a finger down her neck to the strap of the dress she had on.
"Um… John B had a message to… to um deliver." I answered finding it hard to focus as I looked from my hand on her shoulder back to her and down at her lips. There was gloss on them that only made them look more full. I heard her breath catch and met her eyes again. She had released my hand and snaked her hand up my chest to rest on the back of my neck the other on the side of my face. She moved her gaze down, as I did the same moving in closer until we were only centimeters from each other. There was only a moment pause before I captured her lips with mine putting my hand on her back pulling her closer to me, needing to feel her against me. The last few days had been total chaos and we both needed something to ground us. I could feel her hand reach up running her hand through my hair giving it a small tug and all I could do was groan into her mouth.
The hand I had on her back I started to move up until it was at the top of her dress feeling the zipper in the back slowly playing with it trying to ease it down. I waited for any protest from her, but her response was only to take her hand from my hair and began fumbling with the black vest I had on and the white shirt underneath. I broke the kiss to trail them down her neck to her shoulder. With her dress unzipped in the back he straps on her shoulder were loose and I was able to slowly pull it off her shoulder leaving a kiss where it had sat just a second before.
The door to the small closet was yanked open suddenly and we both broke apart staring at the intruder. A man stood with his wife eyes wide at us.
"Sorry…. We're sorry." Rowyn said, her cheeks red with embarrassment as she grabbed my hand pulling me out the door using the other hand to fix the strap of her dress. I walked closely behind her pulling the zipper up on her dress. Once secure in her attire she turned to rebutton my shirt and vest, she was trying hard not to smile but she could seem to hold a straight face when she looked up at me and we both laughed. She bowed her head into my chest and I just continued to chuckle holding her close. "God how embarrassing."
"Come on that was probably the best thing the saw all night." I laughed and her response was to smack my shoulder before turning around.
"Lets just go?" she shook her head and we rounded a corner only to have Rafe and the other Kooks show up in front of us.
"There you are." Rafe smiled and the walked us back into the mens room across the hall.
ROWYN POV
"We were look all over for you, worried you forgot what we ordered." Rafe said with a cocky grin and I could feel JJ's grip tighten on my wrist as he pulled me behind him.
"Rafe leave him alone." I state and Rafe made a 'TSK' sound shaking his head at me.
"Shouldn't you be out making your daddy look good?" he cocked his head at me and I tried to step forward but JJ kept me firmly behind him. "Hold him still," Rafe said as two of the three guys grabbed JJ pulling him from me and when I tried to follow but Kelce held me firmly around the waist.
"Get the hell off me Kelce." I yelled trying to kick him but his grip never faltered. Rafe came up to me pulling my chin up to him. JJ was in the back ground grunting against his captors.
"I'll be with you in a moment princess." Rafe said and his lips were on mine. 'not again' I groaned inwardly. This time however I wasn't going to just freeze. The moment his lips touched mine I decided to bite down on his bottom one hard. He pulled back with a curse holding his lip before laughing pointing a finger at me. I spit on the ground at his feet glaring at him.
"Leave her alone Rafe!" JJ growled and I tried to look at him but Rafe stood in front of me blocking my view.
"Hold him still," Rafe said, "What do you think? A four iron, right? Keep his head still, i'm gonna line this up."
"Very Rafe of you. Five on one?" JJ spat still fighting against the two other boys. I watched as Rafe bent over like he was golfing.
"Could you please stop talking?" He said, "Its very disrespectful. I am trying to hit a ball. Learn your etiquette, my friend."
"Come on man," I could tell JJ was getting tired of fighting.
"Your face looks really bad." Rafe spoke getting up in JJ's face. "Starting to look like your dad a lot more."
"Rafe!" I exclaimed catching his attention, but before he could make a comment back the lights on the floor flickered.
"Gentlemen is there a problem?" Kelce immediately let me go and the two others let JJ go sprawling to the floor. The security guard that had monitoring the door was walking into the bathroom further surveying the situation. I went to JJ helping him to his feet as the Kooks backed up. He gave me a quick peck on the cheek before pulling away from me.
"Pardon me officer. No, there's not an issue… actually yes, no there is an issue. We got a criminal trespass in progress here. Beep! Call it in right?" I watched as JJ was waving his hand in the air as if a siren was going off. I scowled in confusion. "Blatant disrespect for private property. Yep I am in violation of all kinds of shit, sir, but these young gentlemen…" he went over to Kelce and messed with his bowtie and I had to look away as I tried not to laugh.
"Don't touch my shit," Kelce slapped JJ's hand away.
"… they uh caught me sir, and they're about to take me away. And really that's what you should do, escort m out of here. You go me." I shook my head and snuck out behind them trying to avoid the additional question the security guard may have for me. Once I made it out on the terrace I found Kie grabbing her arm.
"Shit where have you been." She asked me raising an eyebrow. "Pope said JJ is here he was looking for you."
"Yeah I found him." I nodded just as the commotion came from the doors again.
"Look- look man I can walk myself. I got legs." JJ was trying to twist from his grip with little luck. I stepped closer Kie following behind me.
"Come on." The guard grunted his grip tight on JJ's arm.
"Look I really appreciate what you did back there, but let me just walk out by myself." He turned to the security guard again before turning to one of the party guest, all of which had now stopped to watch what was going on. "Mr. Dunleavy, I see you got your drink. Good, that's really nice of you, I'm actually gonna down that." And he took the mans drink swallowing it in one gulp.
"Man I really appreciate the discretion Daryl, you know?" JJ commented as the music stopped. "Its okay everybody! Do not panic. Leave it to the men and women in uniform."
"Hey can I have one of those?" JJ asked as he passed another table grabbing a drink as the guard continued to push him out.
"Let him go!" I hear Kie yell across the crowd a second before I was about to. "You can't boot him! I invited him here. I am a member of this club." While I watched the ongoing debate between Kie the guard and her parent I felt a hand on my shoulder hard, cold, gripping me tightly. My dad was behind me his lips pursed together.
"Lets roll!" JJ called looking from Pope and Kie then finally to me meeting my eyes. The hand on my shoulder squeezed tighter and I could see JJ stop pleading with me to go with.
"Don't even think about it." My father leaned down the whisper was a threat. My whole life I had been stuck, choose my father over everything to make him happy. To make a man happy that never wanted me, never would be happy with anything I did. I didn't care anymore. I took a step forward and the grip on my shoulder was becoming painful.
"Or what?" I asked looking at him. I smiled seeing his face pale at my comment. "What are you going to do, that you haven't done before?"
"Rowyn."
"You didn't want me, now you can get your wish." I shrugged pulling my arm way hard and running through the crowd to JJ who had his arms open yelling an excited approval. As I got closer I slowed down shaking my head, "I'm done worrying about him." And without a second thought I put my lips to JJ's feeling him smile against me leaning into me. Sticking my hand out I brought out my middle finger and pointed it in the direction of my dad before breaking the kiss with JJ and running down to the beach with the other Pogues.
"Late losers!" John B called out and Kie added her own 'whoop' in agreeance.