By the time Topper had arrived at the boneyard, the kegger was in full swing, red solo cups were scattered through the beach, there was a bonfire set up, beer chugging competitions were happening and best of all people were laughing. As Montana's door swung open she realised she may have been staring for a second too long, but when she met the sly smirk on Kelce's face she was ready to get down to the party. A second later she saw Sarah on Topper's back and heard her squeal "Piggyback race" She threw herself on the boy's back and kicked her door closed as they started bouncing down the sand. Both girls had their heads thrown back in laughter as the boys were neck and neck until Montana noticed a branch slightly ahead of them popping out of the sand, but before she had a chance to warn either boy they were all in a dogpile rolling around in the sand groaning and laughing.
Quickly dusting herself off and pulling Kelce up they move slightly ahead of the couple and she raises their hands shouting "VICTORY" as the other three laugh at the girls' antics. Montana then turns to the boy next to her and says "I think we deserve a celebratory drink, Fancy some warm beer good sir?" she says putting on a British accent and holding her arm out for him to 'escort' her to the keg. "That would be grand m'lady" the boy responds with the same awful accent; "should we bring back refreshments for the losers?" he asks feigning confusion as he places his arm in hers and taps his chin. They looked over and saw the couple now standing with mock offended faces "We better get some 'refreshments' I just ate sand" Topper pouted putting an accent when he said refreshments. Sarah just giggled; "Don't be too long good maiden, I'll miss you too much" She blew kisses to the girl who had started making her way to the keg.
When they made it to the keg the smile on Montana's face grew if that was even possible seeing who was manning it. "JB I didn't know you guys were throwing the party" he smiled seeing the shorter girl in front of him instantly going to fill a cup for her. However, his smile vanished as he looked down catching something hanging off her arm, letting out a huff, and frowning, he looked back up catching the glare of the kook that had attached himself to the girl who was also glaring at him. "You know us Tana, can't say no to a good party. Looks like you and your bodyguard couldn't either." he snarled, spitting the last sentence at the boy in front of him. Seemingly missing the disgust coming from the long-haired boy; "We do love a good party, don't we Kelce" she nudged the boy who was still giving evil eyes to JB and standing stiff as a doorknob as she pulled her arm from his grip not liking the animosity between the two boys.
"How about that drink JB, any chance I can get an extra couple pleaseee" she pleaded giving a cheesy grin hoping to ease the tension growing. Finally cutting off the staring competition, John B looked back at the girl and chuckled as he finished filling the first cup and handing it to her. "And how many is an extra couple, Tana, you know this stuff is like liquid gold, I should charge you" he jokes handing her another cup. She nibbled her bottom lip and looked back over to Kelce who still looked tense, scrunching up her nose in discomfort "Two each please" but the way she said it sounded more like a question. She then dug around in her pockets "And if you want me to pay you know I c--" she was cut off by a laugh,
"I was just kidding Tana, just keep your dog on a leash," he said holding two cups for the kook boy just out of reach and moving them slightly when he went to grab them finding the kook's frustration amusing. Kelce snatched the cups out of his hands, going to lunge forward muttering a small 'that's it' before being shoved back by Montana. Still pushing the boy back she shouted over her shoulder "Thanks JB, love you, save me a dance yeah?" as they made their way further and further from the Routledge boy who was still finding the situation amusing as he held up finger guns and said something that sounded like 'you got it' but she couldn't be sure.
Shaking her head with a smile Montana and Kelce were now wandering around looking for Sarah and Topper who had vanished from the crowd of people. That was until Montana heard
"Sarah, Sarah be careful" Turning her head at the sound of his voice, she started running over to the pair, wanting to join her best friend up the top, shoving her two drinks into Topper's unsuspecting hands and then reached her arms up to her best friends making grabby hands, "help me up S, I'll be your Jack". Sarah just laughed helping the girl up who immediately went behind the blonde and hugged onto her waist while the blonde just kept laughing. Montana let go of the girl's waist with a huff and pushed her arms to make a T with them, then resumed her previous position and started humming the melody of Celine Dion's- My heart will go on. Their laughter died down as they were just smiling, feeling the breeze in their hair, as they got to the chorus they started belting it out together
You're here, there's nothing I fear
And I know that my heart will go on
They both were missing the looks they were being given by the rest of the party. A certain curly-haired brunette girl was sending a heated glare their way as she saw the blonde kook. Was it just because she hated Sarah or was there some other reason that watching the two bothered her so much, even Kiara didn't know the answer to that and wasn't ready to find out as she shook her head turning to find one of her friends.
"Careful Mon" Kelce yelled up to them as he finally found them after being lost for a few moments, he glanced back at the party seeing a few staring at the girls and giving them evil eyes. That was until his gaze landed on a blonde pogue in a cut-off grey tank top who was also staring at the scene happening behind him; Kelce didn't like the look he was giving his friends so he made his face look as scary as he could and just stared at the boy, and as if he could feel the heated glare he was getting, the blonde averted his gaze to the kook letting out a cough for being caught before squinting his eyes and clenching his jaw before shaking his head and going off to find another beer. Counting that as a victory Kelce smirked and looked back at the titanic scene happening above him and just let out a chuckle as he heard one of them mutter 'Now for the dramatic ending'. And before he could even register what was happening Sarah was in Topper's arms holding Montana's hand saying "Don't let go" is followed by an "I'll never let go Jack, wait I'm supposed to be Jack" She started laughing, dropping Sarah's hand in the process. She then climbed down following the couple and grabbed her drink from Kelce, taking a sip, grimacing at the taste but swallowing it down anyways downing the rest of the cup and reaching out to hold Sarah's hand as they made their way to the music to dance with the boys following behind them like lost puppies.
The four kooks had been dancing for about two hours, taking drink breaks every so often, before they decided to retire to the bonfire, just as they were about to sit down Montana offered to grab them all another beer to which they all cheered as she sauntered off in the direction of the keg. Making her way to the keg was a lot harder not that it was slightly darker and there were considerably more people here but she made her way through the sea of people muttering apologies if she bumped into anyone. However, when she bumped into another hard chest she muttered a small sorry and went to step around them but they moved with her and grabbed her wrist which made the girl's blood run cold, immediately snap her head up to meet the familiar green eyes of none other than Nicholas Prescot making Montana suck in a sharp inhale and try to pull away to avoid the situation.
"Bab- Montana hey how are you?" The boy said stumbling over his words and awkwardly scratching his neck as he still held her wrist in the other hand. Montana shifted awkwardly on her feet still trying to tug her wrist free, not believing the audacity of this boy; acting as if nothing was wrong, holding onto her like she was his property "Yeah I'm fine Nick, I was actually heading to grab a drink see ya" she said prying his fingers off, sidestepping as soon as she got them off trying to make a clean break before he could catch up. She was not ready to have a conversation with him, they had broken up yesterday, the wound was still fresh and she hadn't healed yet she was just glad Ella wasn't there too.
Montana successfully made her way to the keg and to her surprise it wasn't being manned at the moment so she went ahead and filled up 4 cups, going to leave with them before seeing those green eyes looking at her again. Letting out a sigh she let her eyes dart to the person that was now standing next to her ex-boyfriend and Montana realised that luck was not on her side tonight because standing next to Nicholas was Ella. Rolling her eyes she went to walk around the pair and pretend she hadn't seen them because
1- She didn't have anyone with her and she did not like confrontation so they would definitely walk over her
2- The alcohol was starting to get to her and seeing the two together was making her feel sick to her stomach; Ella just kept caressing his hand and she wanted to hurl
3- She knew whatever conversation they did have did not need an audience; especially one this big
So thinking she was being the bigger person by not causing a scene, Montana went to step around the Prescot boy, but to her dismay, she was gently shoved back. Letting out a huff she looked up at the "Oh hello again Nicholas, didn't see you there". The boy let out a humourless chuckle and snatched his hand away from the blond girl next to him "Look, Montana, can we talk?" Taking a deep breath the girl plastered on a smile and nodded; "Yeah course, just text me a time and place" she moved in the opposite direction of the pair deciding a little walk around the party would be better than this conversation. She heard the pair talking as she walked away "Wait Mon" and "Leave her be, she's always been so sensitive and whiney since her mum"
Now this hurt, but the girl pretended that she didn't hear it, she really used to call Ella her best friend. Did she miss all the red flags or signs that she was a good friend because she has just proved to be the worst friend ever? Montana wanted to sob but instead, she downed her drink and dropped it in the closest trash can before drinking another before she knew it she had downed all four drinks. She was feeling a little fuzzy and definitely not walking in a straight line more and decided to sit down on one of the logs slightly away from the crowd just for a second to catch her thoughts.
Of course, Ella and Nick were gonna be here and of course, she was going to run into them what else would she expect?
Spinning her rings around her fingers she just listened to the waves lapping the shore and it calmed her to some extent. She looked out into the water seeing the reflection of the moon and stars in the water made her smile, it was probably time for her to head home. As if having the same thought she felt someone place their hand on her shoulder and she immediately jumped, glancing back to find out who it was. She let out a relieved breath when she realised it was Sarah who had let out a giggle seeing the girl, but her smile soon faded when she noticed the distant look in the brunette's eyes.
"Hey M, what's wrong? I thought you were going to grab us some drinks and then meet us at the bonfire?" she cautiously asked moving to sit on the log next to the Summers girl and resting her head on the brunette's shoulder. "I did get drinks" Montana mumbled looking back at the water, "Yeah?" Sarah looked up at Montana, resting her chin on the brunette's shoulder, "Yeah, I just, drunk them all"
"Sorry"
"No need to be sorry M, did something happen?" Sarah could hear the slight sniffle and she could see the frown that had been stuck on Montana's face and knew the girl didn't seem okay.
"Nothing happened, just bumped into my ex's" Montana chuckled, "ex-best friend and ex-boyfriend, how did I manage to lose both in one day?" she was laughing now as she turned her head and faced the blonde beside her who had removed her chin from her shoulder and was frowning down at her. "Oh don't look at me like that S, it's funny, it's gotta be some sort of record right? Do I get a prize?" Sarah was growing concerned and could see the girl's eyes getting glassy.
"Do you want me to get you a prize? how about a piggyback?" Sarah questioned the girl, she knew Montana would regret it if she let everything out while she was drunk and although she wanted to be there for the girl Sarah wanted it to be on Montana's terms, not the alcohol. So she got up and leaned over, "Come on M, let's get you home" This brought another smile to the girls face and she instantly jumped up; pausing for a second and grabbing Sarah's shoulder to balance herself before balancing on the log before letting go and standing tall.
"Bellyflop!"
That was what Sarah heard before she felt a weight fall onto her back and arms wrap around her neck nearly choking her, she stumbled forward a little with a huff before grabbing Montana's legs and bringing them around her waist. The girl on her back was laughing out loud as Sarah made her way back to the crowd in search of her own boyfriend. As she walked she felt Montana nuzzle her face into her neck and she laughed as the girl's breath on her neck tickled.
Once she spotted Topper she quickened her pace and the boy took a double take at his girlfriend with one of his best friends on her back before he started laughing at the two and Sarah just joined in laughing. Montana was nearly asleep on her back and Sarah wasn't struggling so she didn't feel the need to wake her. "What happened here?" Topper questioned when they got close enough, "I think I'm ready to go home" Sarah just smiled up at her boyfriend.
"Right, let's go Kelce" He tapped the other boy on the shoulder and both boys offered Sarah to take Montana but she insisted that she was fine as they made their way through the crowd. However, they were stopped by someone calling out to Sarah.
"Sarah, Sarah, can I interest you in a tasty Milwaukee Beverage?" Turning around Kelce noticed it was that same blonde pogue that was staring at them before. Sarah pushed Montana further up her back before responding, she plastered on a smile; knowing this is the boy that is horrible to the girl on her back, before saying "No, thanks" and turning to walk away, only to be stopped again.
"Come on, is it not fancy enough for you?" the blond taunted again seemingly finding it amusing as he looked beside him to where John B stood and the two laughed. Again Sarah put on her nicest smile "No, we're just leaving" she said nudging the girl on her back with her shoulder trying to stir her from her sleep thinking they may be here for a little longer. 'Come on M' Sarah whispered seeing the girl lazily open her eyes, 'gotta stand up, can you do that?' which she earned a nod from as she lowered her to the ground. As soon as Montana's feet hit the ground she wobbled and leaned into Sarah's side, trying to keep her eyes open.
"Hey, you know what, you know what, I'll take it, I'll- Thank you, man. I appreciate it." Topper tried to intervene. The volume of the comment sobered Montana up slightly as she began noticing the scene unfolding in front of her.
"That's nice of you to suggest that Topper but I didn't ask you. Now, if you said pretty please, maybe" The blonde passively spoke waving a cup of what Montana assumed held beer.
"Oh, pretty please?"
"But you didn't"
"Pretty please"
"Yeah, so Sarah, or Money you want it, you can have it" The blonde just noticed the other kook he was in the presence of and seeing the state she was in he knew she wouldn't want it but how fun was it to rile kooks up he thought as he waved the cup around in front of the two girls.
"They don't want it you-" Topper cut himself by shoving the drink the blonde pogue was trying to force on his girlfriend into the boy's face. As soon as he did that the blonde lunged forward grabbing two handfuls of the Kook's shirt and pushing him backwards, only to be pulled back by John B who kept muttering 'no no no no no'. John B had stepped in between the two and Pope had joined them, both attempting to hold the blonde hot head back. 'Hey hey hey' he said holding a finger up to the blond trying to calm him down. They didn't need a fight tonight which is why Sarah was trying to do the same with Topper as she grabbed his hand and was rubbing soothing circles on his knuckles as she led them away. Kelce had made his way beside Montana and was leading her back with them too.
But Topper had to have the last word in a fight and it made Montana want to pull her hair out when she heard him shout 'Dirty Pogues' she knew she wasn't getting to bed any time soon. This also got the attention of the partygoers around them as eyes were now on the fight about to happen.
This small phrase flipped a switch in the Routledge boy's head as he spun around and shoved Topper. Montana could barely process what was happening, she saw Topper land a good punch to JB's jaw that knocked him to the floor as the people around her started to form a circle around the 'fight'. John B caught himself but before he could get back up Topper had Kicked him into the oncoming waves. Sarah was screaming 'babe, babe, babe, chill', the pogues were trying to get John B out and Montana was just watching in shock before she heard something that made her blood run cold and her face lose all its colour.
"Hey John B, don't make me drown you like your old man" She couldn't believe those words had come out of his mouth, had he no compassion? what was wrong with him? he had crossed a line. Getting in another kick Topper thought he had won and started to cheer for himself facing the crowd that had formed. However, it seemed like those words had also triggered something in John B as he tackled Topper into the water.
Some of the crowd was cheering, Sarah was stressed, Kiara was worried and trying to stop them and Montana was freaking out she was definitely not on Topper's side after that comment; she started twisting her rings as she nibbled on her bottom lip. Not a second later she felt one of her hands grabbed and looked down and saw friendship bracelets covering the wrist and instantly knew it was Kie, when she looked up she noticed the girl's face was still on the fight and realised she must have needed the comfort just as much as she did.
The fight made its way back up the beach and the boys went back and forth sucker-punching each other, hyping each other up. Until suddenly Topper had flipped John B back into the water and had his head held underwater. This sent terror through the crowd,
Topper wouldn't kill John B right?
Montana heard everything but she had no idea what to do; people were saying 'Topper's drowning him', 'stop him', 'what do we do?' And before she knew it; the blonde pogue had healed the stolen 'thing' to Topper's head, and finally her feet decided to move as she took a step back. Her hand dropped Kiaras as they both rose to her mouth shaking.
click
"Yeah, you know what that is. Your move broski"
People were shouting, and running; everyone knew what he had now. The only people that weren't running were; the pogues, Sarah, Kelce and Montana as they were all trying to coax the gun away from Topper's head. Sarah was screaming "Stop, JJ, Put the gun down"
"Did you say something, Princess?"
"Put the gun down"
"We're good, we're good, come on man"
"Kie, can you check your psycho friend please?"
"Okay everyone listen up! Get the hell off our side of the island" And with that, he shot into the air, twice. Montana knew what was coming she had felt her breathing increase the moment he had brought that stupid piece of metal out again and hearing the shots just sped up the process so without warning she ran, she needed to get away, she couldn't be near that thing a second longer, she would check on JB tomorrow but now she needed to breathe. Once she got to Topper's car she thanked her lucky stars that he didn't lock it as she jumped in the back and counted:
five things you can see
1 the sand, 2 rainbow pants, 3 Kelce running to the car, 4 water bottle in the cup holder, 5 my house keys
four things you can touch,
1 the front seat cover, 2 the water bottle, 3 my keys, 4 Kelce
three things you can hear,
1 the waves, 2 my heart, 3 Topper and Sarah arguing
two things you can smell,
1 beer, 2 Kelce's cologne
one thing you can taste
vomit.
authors note.
Okay so I definitely forgot authors' notes were a thing but hey hello here I am writing one. Hey guys this is my first story, how are you liking it?
I know there aren't a lot of jj Montana interactions but this is going to be a super slow burn! This first season is going to be about learning how Montana fits in with the pogues. I have so many cool things planned. I have also tried to make some edits for this book on TikTok which is the same username.
Let me know what you think about Montana so far though, or anything you want to see
are there any friendships you're liking so far?
Also thank you so m, much for reading it means so much