When two people like each other, but never say it.
[ Season one, two, and three of Outer Banks ]
jj maybank x fem!oc
published: 24 february 2021
completed: ?
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Emelina was content with her current life. Granted, staying on an island for the rest of her life was unrealistic, but at that moment, Poguelandia became her paradise, and she did not want to lose it.
She knew if she came home, she could be greeted with why she hated it in the first place. There was no one she had to walk on eggshells with. No new strangers taking in her father's footsteps. On the island, she had every ounce of freedom she longed for.
She was fortunate enough to have a boyfriend who shared the same views. JJ wanted to avoid home as much as she did. The reality was never going to shake their paradise.
Every day she woke up happy, surrounded by people she considered her family. For it to be stripped from her, the thought did cross her mind, and as much as she would kill for a shower and a decent meal that doesn't involve fish, it would affect her a lot more than the others.
Emelina sat against a tree, braiding some leaves to make a hat for fun. Pope and Cleo were beside her, discussing his school and previous scholarship. She felt terrible for him. She remembered how much he talked about it when she joined the group.
After being on the island for a month, she found herself liking Cleo and loved how she was the perfect addition to the Pogues. It only seemed to keep growing.
"Yo! Guess who's eating good tonight." JJ appeared with a smile on his face, dropping his spear to the sandy ground beneath him.
Kiara came from behind, a proud smile on her face at a skatefish impaled on her weapon. "I know. So off-brand of me, but it beats what we usually eat."
Emelina gave her a proud smile, "Congratulations, Kie. I hope to see you next at the world championship." she teased, moving her leg to the side for JJ as he plopped himself onto the sand.
Kiara waved her off with playful rolled eyes and wandered away to prepare her meal. JJ nudged Emelina, "Whatcha doing?"
She placed the hat on his head. Only more than half of it was done, so it looked more like a crown than what it was intended to be. "My boredom has reached its peak. I am now into weaving. Who would've thought?"
He handed her the hat and leaned on a nearby tree, preparing to tell his theatrical version of Kiara's success in catching a skatefish.
She listened until her eyes traveled to the Poguelandia flag on a tree. On one of the first new days, JJ had gathered supplies to make it, and she was there cheering him on as he put it up.
She stood there in amazement as he managed to climb his way up. "Almost there!" he said out loud, his feet gripping the palm tree.
"Hey, JJ?" Emelina called out while keeping one hand on her hip. He looked down briefly to let her know he had her attention before returning to the tree. "Yeah?"
