𓆩 𓆪𓆩 𓆪 The Plot 𓆩 𓆪𓆩 𓆪
On the surface, Kassandra Grey was your typical picture-perfect Kook Princess, living a life of privilege and luxury. And JJ Maybank was the complete embodiment of the free-spirited Pogue lifestyle—reckless, untamed, and unbothered by society's rules.
They were two completely different people, living in two vastly different worlds.
It was as simple as that... Or was it?
Kassi, trapped in a life of high expectations, and desperate to escape her volatile, destructive relationship, finds herself undeniably drawn to the Pogue world, seeking freedom and adventure.
JJ, with his laid-back and carefree nature, becomes her unexpected guide and protector against Rafe's relentless obsession.
What begins as an unlikely alliance, spirals into a tangled web of secrets, violence, broken friendships, tested bonds, and an exhilarating treasure hunt that could cost them everything.
As they navigate the treacherous waters of their connection, they discover that beneath the surface, they have more in common than they ever imagined, and that it wasn't simple at all.
It was like Fate would have it... And Fate is a Bitch.
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~ Loosely follows the Original Plot with many twists, turns, and changes.
️ Triggers and Warnings ️
Mature Themes/Explicit Content
Abuse
Addiction
Violence
Suicidal Thoughts and Acts
Medication Use
Sexual Abuse
Rape
Smut/Sexual Content
Vulgar Language
*PSA*I want to clarify that I am by no means romanticising these sensitive issues and situations. Each potentially triggering moment will have warnings at the beginning of the page. I want to respect everyone's boundaries while also trying to write about complex themes.
𓆩 𓆪𓆩 𓆪 The Cast 𓆩 𓆪𓆩 𓆪
The Outer Banks Characters
*Read in John B's Voice (Cause we all do it)*
JJ Maybank ~ 17 Years Old
"That's JJ, my best friend since the third grade. He's about as local as they come. Latest in the long line of fishing, smuggling, vendetta-holding salt-lifers who made a living off the water. Best surfer I know. Just don't tell him I said that. Mild kleptomaniac and a future tax cheat"
"I hate it, I hate her, I feel like I can't breathe dude, she is never going to love someone like me, she shouldn't"
"Like I always say, stupid things always have good outcomes, and you were the best stupid thing"
Pope Heyward ~ 16 years Old
"And that's Pope, the brains of the operation...finalist for the Lucas T. Vanderhorst Merit Scholarship. And the smartest person I know. Little bit of a weirdo. His father's this legendary character, Heyward. Anything you wanted on the island, Heyward could get for you. Now, I'm not sure Heyward knew what to make of his oddball son. But it didn't matter. He was a Pogue, just like the rest of us"
"Never thought I'd see the day that not only one of my best friends has fallen for a Kook, but two of them"
"I know you think you do, and I understand why, but you don't deserve this, and I think it's time you stop acting like you do"
Kiara Carrera ~ 16 Years Old
"That's Kiara, or Kie,as we call her. When not saving turtles or listening to Marley, or getting a dolphin tattoo, she hangs out with us. I'm not really sure why, though. So, she's a rich kid, actually. Foot in both worlds. Her family owns The Wreck, this Outer Banks institution. Total cash cow with the tourists. You know, I'm not really sure how her parents feel about us"
"I think I may have some things to figure out about myself"
"He's one of my best friends, I know what he's been through, he may come across care-free but deep down he's-, just don't hurt him okay? JJ's a one-of-a-kind"
John B. Routledge ~ 17 Years Old
"And that's me, John Booker Routledge. I live at an old fish shack on the marsh. The Château, as my dad used to call it. He disappeared at sea nine months ago, looking for a shipwreck. Who disappears at sea these days? I miss him."
"Look at us, complete and utter idiots, falling for girls like that, what were we even thinking?"
"JJ, dude, don't let your hatred for all things Kook cloud over that you obviously like that girl"
Rafe Cameron ~ 19 Years Old
"Rafe Cameron, dubbed the Prince of Figure Eight. Hates Pogues as much as JJ hates the Kooks. The living embodiment of the wealthy elite. The guy's definitely got some issues, that's for sure. His arrogance, anger, and sense of entitlement are off the charts, making him a constant thorn in everyone's side. It's as if hes got a chip on his shoulder the size of the island itself"
"You're mine, and the only way your leaving me, is in death"
"I'll warn you, before you go and fall for her. She's not just this pretty girl, shes fucked up man, and she never cares who she brings down into her darkness"
Sarah Cameron ~ 16 years Old
"That's Sarah Cameron. Kook princess. Kiara's best friend in the ninth grade,worst enemy in the tenth grade. I work on her dad's boats, so, you know, I've seen her around. She's currently dating her not so pleasant boyfriend Topper, who actually thinks Pogues were bred to mow lawns."
"Ain't you ever seen a princess be a bad bitch?"
"She's one of the best people I know, she'll do anything for the people she loves, so make sure your worth it"
My Original Characters
Kassandra Grey ~ 17 Years Old
"What to say about Kassandra Grey, or Kassi as everyone calls her. I don't know much about her, other then she's known as the Princess of Figure Eight, and is currently dating Rafe Cameron, (God only knows why). Unlike other Kooks, she's extremely kind and sweet; I've done jobs around her house and she's the kind of girl who sneaks out fresh lemonade and snacks to you, and doesn't seem to care about the Kook vs. Pogue war. She's got a dark and wild side though, if the rumours surrounding her are true."
"An honorary Pogue hey? Does it come with an initiation?"
"I have spent my entire life resisting the urge to close the book early, and then I met you"
Kaleb Hastings/Grey ~ 23 Years Old
"Kaleb Hastings is like this older, super cool, Kook-gone-full Pogue guy who owns and run's the best mechanic shop in town; saved the Twinkie from the scrap yard a few times. He's also the go-to guy for everything 'under-the-counter' if you know what I mean. (He's where we get all our alcohol and weed from.)"
"Touch my sister and lose a hand, break her heart and I break your face"
"She's not anything like what she seems, you have to learn to read between the lines to truly get her"
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Author Note:I feel like I have been working on this forever and I am both excited and extremely nervous to share this story with you! Please let me know what you think! I would be forever grateful!
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