The four teens inside the crate were waiting rather impatiently for Popes signal, JJ standing on the crate by the window, Kie sitting on some boxes, John B sitting on some boxes as well and June leaning against the boxes he was sitting on. June was chewing on her bottom lip, her thoughts rampant as she ran her eyes over JJ over and over again, the boy having no clue that this was happening. She found herself lingering on the cut out sides of his shirt, his stomach revealing itself every time he took a breath. The girl let out a huff as he twisted slightly, his shirt opening the slightest bit more on the sides and make the temperature in the room rise.
"God it's so hot in here." June said, shaking her head as she took a deep breath. She tried to fight the stirring in her stomach, hating herself for always feeling this way at the worst times. But dangerous JJ had always been her favorite version of the boy, and he was definitely on edge. Another attraction boost had been the fact that Kie had inserted herself into their equation, making June reconsider all the things that she had to fight for.
"Take your clothes off." JJ said, the boy not even turning his head away from where he was staring out the small window. June's cheeks warmed up as he said it, JJ chuckling as he pictured the look on her face.
"Really?" John B deadpanned, not wanting to hear their ridiculous flirting at a time like this. June narrowed her eyes at the boy before directing them towards JJ, the words falling from her lips as she gripped the hem of her shirt.
"Don't tempt me. I'll do it." June said, referring to what JJ had said. He turned to her now, pursing his lips as his eyes raked over her body.
"You wouldn't dare." JJ challenged, his eyes squinting as he looked at June. She gave him a look, JJ raising an eyebrow as she started to lift her shirt. His eyes glued to the skin that was starting to reveal itself, a groan leaving his lips when John B jumped down from the crate, pulling June's shirt back down and sending the two of them a scowl.
"And that's enough of that." John B said, making JJ roll his eyes. Kie rolled her own, JJ giving her a shrug as June fanned her face with her hand. John B still stood in front of June, the boy finally letting go of the grip he had on her shirt, his fingers brushing against her sticky skin as he let go. Just as June was about to make another comment about the heat they were cut off by the sound of the intercom, JJ holding a finger up to his lips as he listened.
"Attention, all passengers and crew. Report to the tween forward hull." The intercom shut off, the four of them sharing a prideful look as they realized Pope and Cleo had succeeded. "Attention, all passengers, all crew, report to the tween forward hull. That's an order. Repeat. All hands and all passengers report to the tween forward hull immediately."
"They did it. They took the bridge." John B said proudly.
"That's our boy! Alright we split up, once they're all in the hull, us three will lock them inside." JJ said, pulling the grate off the window.
"I'll find Sarah and get the lifeboat."
"Then we'll meet you. Load up the cross and get outta here." Kie said, John B turning his attention to June.
"Whatever you do, don't let Rafe see you." He said to her, his lips in a tight line as he tried to get his point across. If Rafe caught her again, June was sure things wouldn't be as nice between them. Especially given the fact that she had tricked him.
"Okay." June breathed out, nodding her head as John B face her a reassuring grin.
"Alright. Let's roll." JJ said, peeking his head out of the window. He jumped out, John B following closely behind, and then Kie. June was the last one to make her way out, JJ insisting on helping her out. He reached up, his hands gripping her butt as he pulled her out. June let out a shriek, the other two shaking their heads in disbelief as JJ chuckled.
"Not the time JJ." Kie said, looking over at June who was blushing profusely. They all snuck off, John B breaking away from them as they made their way to the forward hull. When they got there they pressed their backs to the wall, the sound of footsteps and voices making June's breathing stop. JJ started to count every crew member that went by, the boy looking over to Kie as they waited.
"Pst, how many?" The boy asked, his eyes wide as Kie held up 3 fingers. June closed her eyes as she pressed herself as far into the wall as she could, the girl hoping no one would see them.
"Where are we going? And where's dad?" June heard Wheezie familiar voice, her eyes opening as she lifted her head. She spotted Rafe, the look on his face being one of anger, he liked beyond pissed. JJs jaw clenched as he caught sight of the Cameron boy, his body telling him to go over there and hit him for everything he had done to June.
The naturally paranoid and suspicious Rafe Cameron stopped in the doorway, his brooding figure turning towards the drop frame that the three of them were hiding behind. He tilted his head a bit, clenching his fists as he moved past the door and dropped down to the deck below.
"Shit. He's onto us." June whispered, her breathing already picking up as she felt the terror settle in her bones. She did not want to be caught by Rafe.
JJ pressed a hand to her stomach, his finger flying to his lips as he looked at her. She looked tense, scared, he knew how to calm her. The hand pressing against her stomach was not calming her though, instead stirring up the storm in her stomach and chest as his fingers pressed into her slightly exposed skin. June grabbed his hand, throwing it off and away from her so that she could focus.
"That's all of the crew." Kie whispered, looking over at the two.
"Except Ward. We need Ward." JJ said, his eyes wide as he looked at the Carrera girl.
"We can't wait." Kie said, JJ clenching his jaw as he thought about it. He finally accepted, the boy gesturing towards the door. The three of them immediately sprung into action, June backing up the group as they scrambled to get to the door. Kie swung the door closed, the crew members quick to fight their way to it. June pushed it as hard as she could, a grunt leaving her lips as the three of them pushed against the door. JJ reached past them, locking the door as a shout sounded from the other side.
"Check the other door!"
"There's another door! There's another door!" JJ shouted, the boy taking off as the two girls quickly followed. They beat the crew to it, JJ grunting as he locked it. He let out a sigh as he pressed his back against the door, his eyes resting on the two girls who were calming their breathing.
"B team amiright?" He chuckled, the two girls smiling. June high fived Kie, the girl patting her on the shoulder as they shared a triumphant smile.
The floor creaked behind them, June's heart leaping as she remembered Rafe was not locked in that room. She let out a shaky breath, running a hand through her hair before looking back at the other two.
JJ nodded at her, the three of them making their way to the ladder to the deck below. June dropped down after Kie, her eyes glued to the large crate in the middle of the room.
"Time to jack this loot." JJ said, walking over to the crate. The blonde and Kie uncovered the cross, JJ looking up at the Carrera girl and giving her a smile.
"Surf trip?" Kie nodded, the two of them doing their handshake as June watched. She felt that now familiar rush of jealousy course through her, her eyes narrowing as a whir sounded from overhead. The ceiling opened up, Pope standing on the edge, looking down at the three of them. JJ laughed, pure joy in his face as they all smiled up at Pope.
"Whoo!"
"Whoo!"
"That's what I'm talking about! Let's go!" JJ yelled, June feeling that feeling deep down inside, the feeling she had only felt with the Pogues. She squinted as the sun hit her eyes, pumping her fist in the air as Pope smiled down at them.
"The time where people do shit to us and we just sit back and take it is over!" Pope shouted, his fist raising in the air. June laughed, cheering and clapping as Pope said it.
"Whoo! That's my boy! Let's get this done baby!"
"Hell yeah!"