a request where jj makes the reader feel unwelcome in the group since she’s technically a kook and she finally gets fed up w it and leaves making him feel bad
A/N: ooo I like this prompt! Hope you enjoy, anon!
You Don’t Belong Here
The country club brunch is another one of those absurd traditions that the Kooks love following. Another place to pull their own dicks over how much their properties are worth, and another place you’re dragged to by your family. You stare down at the abysmal excuse of an omelette and push the plate away. Opting to scan the room instead, you notice that the Carrera family is not all present. No, of course not, Kiara has the freedom to avoid these places.
You and Kiara are... acquainted to say the least. Most likely, you’re the only Kook Kiara associates without viscousness. Today, you’re jealous you and Kiara don’t have a better relationship. Maybe then, you could dodge these brunches.
You stare down at your phone and finally, grit your teeth and text the girl.
Hey, um, we don’t really talk much but I really fucking hate this stupid brunch and wanna get out.
Kiara:
Oh hey.
Yeah, I feel you. Um, if you want to, you could come hang out with the Pogues? I know it’s not really your scene but...
You send out at hasty text in response:
I’m coming. Text me the deets.
So that’s how you come across the Pogues. They’re all sitting on Heyward’s dock, legs dangling over the side. Beer bottles are hidden next to them, and they seem... cheery.
Kiara turns her head and gives a small smile when she sees you. “Hey, Y/N!”
You hold your hand up slightly and wave. Your attire seems off to be chilling on the dock but you escaped the brunch barely, no time to do anything else. Slowly, you walk over, trying not to notice the boys looking at you in confusion. Well, two of them are confused. The blonde boy, on the other hand, glares at you as you sit down next to Kiara. “Who are you?” he asked skeptically.
You start wringing your hands before responding, “Uh, I’m Y/N. Kiara and I know each other from school.”
Kiara smiles to them and nods. “She’s really chill, I promise.” Then, she turns back to you. “Lemme introduce them since they’re so rude. That’s JJ,” she says, pointing to the glaring boy. “John B is right next to him. And, that’s Pope. This is his dad’s business place.”
“Oh, that’s cool,” you say quietly. JJ rolls his eyes, but Pope smiles back.
John B takes a quick sip of his beer before asking you, “You also stoner at school like Kie?” Kiara playfully hits his arm, and you shake your head while holding back a laugh.
“She’s actually one of the smartest kids at school,” Kiara responds for you.
“Wow,” JJ deadpans while Pope glares at him.
“Ignore him,” Pope says, rolling his eyes. “He’s just pissed he didn’t catch anything today.”
“Shut up. I just don’t care about over achievers...” You look down, face reddening. Maybe, he’s joking, you thought.
John B clears his throat and tries to change the topic. “So, uh, Y/N, you a lifer?”
You smile and nod. “Yeah, my grandma moved here when she was little. My dad inherited her business.”
“Oh, so your family are tax evaders?” JJ asks, his tone venomous. “Because of you, my dad gets no social welfare.”
“JJ!” Kiara yells. “Why the hell are you bringing that up?!”
“Um, sorry if I’m intruding,” you say, standing up.
“Dude, you’re fine-” “Yeah, you are.”
Pope, John B, and Kiara glare at JJ. “What?” he asks angrily. “She is! She’s a Kook, Kie. Why’d you invite her here?”
“May I remind you that I’m from her side of the island too? She’s chill, like I said!” Kiara argues back.
JJ chuckles darkly and turns to you. “Look at you. Only five minutes in, and you’re already causing problems between us.”
“I-I didn’t mean to-” you stutter.
“It doesn’t matter! You don’t belong here! Just because you got bored with Kook life doesn’t mean you can come join us!”
“Fine!” you scream, tears welling up in your eyes. “I’ll leave!”
Kiara stands up with you and tries to stop you. “Hey, don’t leave. He’s just being rude for no reason.”
“But, he does have a reason.” You turn to JJ. “I’m sorry if I could never leave the ‘Kook’ life until now. People expect things from me. Just because my parents have money, I have to be paraded around so that my parents can fit in. That’s not my fault! I’d rather come and hang out with people who don’t care about superficial things instead of killing myself everyday to hang out with people who don’t care about my existence!” You breathe heavily, tears falling freely down your face. “I’m sorry, Kie. I should leave.” Not even looking behind you, you walk off the dock.
“JJ, what the hell, man?” John B asks quietly. “You crossed the line.” The rest of the Pogues leave him at the dock. JJ folds his arms across his chest and thinks to himself that maybe, he could’ve handled the situation better. Bringing up his dad was stupid. But, he couldn’t help himself; his dad was severe with him today, to say the least. All because JJ’s an economic burden.
Looking out to the road, he frowns as he sees you get into an uber. He stares until the car drives away, and quietly, he mutters, “I’m sorry.”
A/N: So, I thought to myself that this has potential to be a sequel, especially because of how open ended the prompt is. If this gets over 50 notes or a ton of comments of wanting a sequel, I’ll be more than happy to write it!
