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[amerie-wadia]

✨mayward drabble time✨

JJ is gentle. Which is such a fucking surprise because Pope never in a million years would’ve guessed that wild and loud JJ who spins guns around his pinky finger and flies over stairs on his dirt bike was gentle. Like feather-light touches and forehead kisses gentle.

But he is. And it’s only when he’s around Pope.

When they first got together, everything was so new for both of them—for Pope it was being physically intimate with another person, for JJ it was being emotionally intimate with another person. And they taught each other.

Pope was exhausted after three weeks. JJ was oblivious when it came to communication, to asking Pope for what he wanted or understanding how to open up and be honest with Pope. JJ was learning, but it was frustrating to always feel like he never understood what was going on in JJ’s head or to not even know his legal first name. JJ still hid a lot, kept his fears and worries in a sealed vault some place deep within his mind.

For Pope it was the physical intimacy that caused bumps in the road. JJ was so comfortable to just reach out and grab his hand as they walked or lean in first for a kiss, to push Pope against the wall when they were alone and the evening light was dim in the Chateau. Pope let JJ take the lead because it was easier. And it was really hot. Everything about JJ was hot.

Suddenly as well as very gradually, Pope began to realize how gentle JJ actually was. The way he never held Pope’s hands too tightly, the way he always wore his rings on only his left hand so they would never dig into Pope’s skin,the way his fingers would brush so softly against Pope’s cheek before leaning in to press a kiss to his lips. When JJ held him it was like he was surrounded by this warm wave of softness, of tenderness, of love.

Love.

Pope knew it was love after only three weeks. He knew it was love before JJ even told him his legal first name. Pope knew it was love before they even told anybody about their relationship. Pope had probably known it was love all along.

He leaned against JJ’s hold, his back melting against JJ’s solid and stable chest. JJ’s arms were a bit shorter than his own but they fit perfectly around his waist, solidifying their grasp like two fucking puzzle pieces. Pope let his neck fall so his hair grazed the underside of JJ’s chin. The other boy hummed but he was too focused on the movie to truly notice Pope readjusting his position. Pope traced his fingers across the JJ’s blond arm hair.

“Hey, JJ?” he asked, voice quiet enough that if JJ didn’t hear he could just forget the whole thing.

“Uh-huh?” JJ asked, though his mind was clearly elsewhere. Pope skipped his fingertips from JJ’s forearm to the top of his hands and wove their fingers together.

“I love you.”

JJ froze beneath him, his grip like stone suddenly. Shit.

“Sorry. I, uh, I know it’s only been a few weeks but I—”

“You love me?”

JJ didn’t sound angry at all. He sounded shocked. Pope relaxed, turning around so he was more or less sitting in JJ’s lap, finally face to face. JJ’s cheeks were pink and Pope figures his own must be beet red.

“I’m in love with you,” he said, more confidently this time. JJ bit his lip and it was enough to make Pope suddenly feel too exposed, so he let his gaze fall to his lap. But his lap had blurred into JJ’s and he couldn’t figure out where he ended and JJ began.

“I love you. Too. I, um, I love you too.”

It was fast and it was flustered but Pope was positive he had heard it. When he looked back up at JJ his entire stomach flipped upside down. How had it only been three weeks?

“Prove it.”

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An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Outer Banks (TV) Rating: Not Rated Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Characters: JJ (Outer Banks), Pope (Outer Banks), Kiara (Outer Banks), John B. Routledge, Sarah Cameron Additional Tags: Underage Drinking, Angst, Child Abuse, JJ (Outer Banks) Needs a Hug, Found Family, Miscommunication, poor jj, JJPope/Mayward undertones Summary:

JJ makes mistakes but he is not his father. John B makes him feel bad but Pope makes JJ feel… something.

Angsty one shot. I don’t know how to do summary :(

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[romancedawg]

mayward ↠ how jj maybank shows pope heyward affection. (x)

[playitaagain]

one last moment || Mayward

Request:   3!11!43! for jjpope im ready for some angst and heavy kissing aGHHH like jj and pope have been going out but jj decides to go and find john b and tells pope last minute AGHHH

Warning: angst, heartache

Author’s Note: I posted a prompt list that was all angst and it is killing me, but I’m also loving it. I hope you enjoy this angst filled piece. Thanks for requesting! 

JJ stands in front of Pope’s front door, backpack slung over his shoulder. He lets out a breath, can already feel his resolve crumbling as he pushes the front door open. It’s warm inside, the TV silent in the background. JJ finds Mana Heyward in the kitchen washing dishes, smile on her lips. She greets him with a smile, lips pressing to his forehead. “Pope’s upstairs, darling,” she says and JJ’s chest aches. He nods at her words, moving to walk up the stairs as he takes in the only place he’s ever truly called home for the last time. 

Pope is sitting at his desk, tongue sticking out between his lips as his eyes move frantically over the words in his text book. JJ watches him for a moment, takes him all in. This was the boy that he feel in love with. The one who took him in and held him in his heart, helped him put the pieces back together. JJ wonders who is going to help Pope put the pieces back together after he’s gone. 

Pope notices him then, smile lighting up his face. JJ’s heart warms, aches in a way that makes him want to stay, but he knows he can’t. This life was never meant for him. He wasn’t enough for Pope, would never be, and he plans on getting out before he can hurt the other more, before he can disappoint him, before Pope realizes he is wasting his time on JJ. 

“JJ, what are you doing here?” Pope smiles, his full attention on JJ. The homework on his desk is completely forgotten as he pushes himself away from the desk, standing so he can walk over to JJ, wrap his arms around his neck. “Not that I’m complaining.” How can this boy be so beautiful? How can his smile be so warm? 

JJ swallows the lump in his throat, drops his bag so he can rest his hands on Pope’s hip. The other tilts his head, waiting for an answer, but JJ simply leans forward, connecting their lips. 

JJ kisses him with everything he has. The longing, the passion, the love he feels for Pope goes into one kiss. It says thank you. It says that Pope is everything. It says goodbye. 

He lets his fingers slide under Pope’s shirt, dance across the exposed skin. He lets his lips slide down, press against his cheek, his jaw, his collarbone, leaving marks for one last time before he goes. He presses against the other, holding him closer, never wanting to let him go, but knowing that he will have too. 

Pope’s fingers press against his jaw, gentle and kind as they brush across his skin. There is a hand playing with the hair at the nap of his neck, fingers light as they thread through the strands. Pope pours everything into the kiss. JJ can feel the words I love you, never said, but known. JJ holds the feeling, tucks it away, stores it in his heart for later. 

Pope is dazed when they pull away, goofy smile on his lips. JJ leans forward to connect their lips again, one last time before he finally speaks. “What would you do if I didn’t come back?” 

The dazed expression is gone, confusion scrunching up Pope’s forehead as he searches JJ’s face, looking for answers. “Are you leaving?” The words are tentative, unsure. He can see the worry in Pope’s eyes, knows this isn’t going to be easy. 

“I’m going for the gold.”

The words hang there and JJ watches Pope process them, watches the emotions flicker in his eyes. JJ can feel his throat constrict, knows he is going to miss this the most. Actually, Pope and Kie are the only two things he’s going to miss about this place. 

“I’m sorry, I thought you just said you were going for the gold,” Pope questions, like he didn’t just hear JJ loud and clear, like he needs some serious clarification. JJ understands. This was definitely sudden. 

“I am. I’m heading to the Bahamas today.” 

Pope pulls away and JJ can see the hurt across his face, practically feel it coming off of him in waves. JJ steps back from the other, picking up his discarded bag and slinging it over his shoulder. There isn’t room for discussion and he isn’t going to stay to discuss this with Pope. It’s why he didn’t tell him sooner. Why his boat leaves in half an hour. 

“What the fuck are you talking about? How am I supposed to go on? Am I just going to pretend this never happened? That you didn’t just up and leave me after everything?” 

JJ expected Pope would be upset. It’s one thing to imagine it though, but a whole other to actually have it playing out in front of you. And JJ doesn’t know what to say. 

“Was this just some kind of game to you?”

It feels like Pope just shot him right in the heart. It feels like it is breaking into a million little pieces as he feels tears tugging at his eyes, waiting to slide down his cheeks. “Pope, no-” Pope doesn’t let him finish though, looks JJ directly in the eyes with the coldest expression JJ has ever seen. It hurts. 

“Just leave. I don’t want to hear it.” The words are cold. There are tears slipping down Pope’s cheeks, but JJ doesn’t argue. He doesn’t deserve to defend himself when Pope is standing in front of him, heart broken and aching. JJ hates seeing him like this but he has to go. He has to do this. 

“I’m sorry,” he whispers, letting himself have one last look at Pope before he turns, heading out of the house for one last time before he gets on that boat. 

[playitaagain]

Mayward Update

The first thing I want to say is thank you to everyone liking and reblogging my stuff. I appreciate it so much. All the kind works just make my heart explode with happiness. Just, thank you <3

I just wanted to drop an update for anyone requesting. I have 5 requests right now (plus one that is finished and I’m posting tomorrow). I try to write them in order, but sometimes I need to sit on one more than another so I tend to write as I’m inspired too. It simply depends. I’m still taking requests. See my post here. Just remember I have a few to do and I’m working so it may not be out right away! I also try to dedicate some time to my longer fics. 

I’m also working on a long fic right now. All angst. It’s going to be five parts. Would anyone like a preview? 

My fake dating canon complaint fic is started, but it’s coming a long slow. Then I’m working on two other fics, both top secret that I’m really excited about. One would be canon complaint while the other would be a semi-canon complaint au. I know that seems like a weird way to describe it, but that’s the only way to put it. 

Quick question: Do you prefer chapter fics or really long oneshots? For example, would you prefer a oneshot that is 15k or have that be split into 3 part each around 5k? Just wondering….

Anyway, I hope everyone has a lovely day! My inbox is always open to talk about these two <3 Also, feel free to ask me anything about my fics or any fics I’m working on! 

[asteroid575]

I’m in love with is person<3

Constantly giving content for us

[playitaagain]

Thank you! I’m just happy people are enjoying my little fics over here. 

[unicornpussc]

Chapter fics😩 but I love really long one shots too! What I’ve really been waiting for is some mf SMUT! Isn’t it crazy that there hasn’t been jjpope smut yet 😍😍

[playitaagain]

Heartache || Mayward

Request: Can I request a mayward post with prompt #48 and angst (“You make me want things I can’t have.”)

Warning: so much angst, but nothing else but probably grammar errors.  

Author’s Note: I changed one word of the prompt so I hope that’s fine. It’s a bit short too, but I hope you enjoy! Would people be interested in a part 2? Cause I like happy endings. Let me know!

JJ stands on the dock, Kie to his left as Pope hugs his parents. Mrs. Heyward is crying as she hugs her son close, apology on her lips because they can’t come with Pope to drop him at school. He assures her that it’s fine, he’ll be fine, before he moves to hug his father. JJ can barely make out the I’m so proud of you but he can see the pride flash across Pope’s face. JJ knows it’s everything Pope has wanted to hear from his father, everything any child wants from their parents. 

Pope gives both of his parents one final hug before he turns his attention to Kie. She smiles, teary and warm as she opens her arms for him. Pope laughs, and JJ can hear the tears, see the liquid threatening to slip from his eyes. “You better except I’ll be visiting,” she says and Pope nods as he pulls her closer, Kie’s tear tracked face buried into his neck. They stay like that for a long time and JJ knows Kie is just soaking in the last few moments they’re all together despite the giant John B hole that is evident more so today than most. 

Pope pulls away, holding her at arm’s length for a moment before he lets his arms fall to his side. That’s when he turns his attention to JJ. 

JJ’s breath catches as he searches Pope’s dark eyes, wishing more than anything his best friend wasn’t leaving him behind on this island. Pope doesn’t miss a beat as he pulls him close, nose buried in JJ’s shoulder and tears dropping against JJ’s bare skin. JJ can’t help the tears that slip down his cheek, fingers clutching the back of Pope’s shirt like a lifeline. 

“Come with me,” Pope whispers and JJ’s heart aches at the words. He would do anything to follow Pope off this island. He would follow Pope to the ends of the earth. But you can’t have everything you want. 

“I’ll hold you back,” JJ answers, because it’s the truth. He can’t be the one that keeps Pope from reaching all of his dreams. JJ wasn’t meant for anything but this island just like his family before him. His life was going to start and end on the Outer Banks. 

Pope doesn’t say anything to that, simply holds JJ tighter, because they’ve had this conversation before. Actually, they had this conversation only three days ago with JJ tucked against Pope’s chest and fingers trailing through his blond hair. It had been a hard conversation then, but it’s harder now, as the other gets ready to leave this island. Pope had tried to convince him otherwise, but JJ is stubborn. 

They stay like that, wrapped up in each other until the ferry makes one final call for passengers. Pope is reluctant as he pulls away, lips pressing against JJ’s cheek before he pulls away completely. “I’m going to miss you,” he says, honest and heartbroken. It almost makes JJ want to take everything back. 

JJ gives him a small smile, one that portrays how heartbroken he is as Pope lifts his discarded bag. He shoots one last look at his parents before he turns away and JJ can’t seem to stop the tears that trail down his cheeks as he watches Pope walk away, as he watches the best thing he’s ever had walk away, as he lets the best thing he ever had walk away. 

Kie slides up next to him, arm firm around his waist as she leans against him. “I don’t get it,” she whispers, teary eyes looking up to meet JJ’s blue ones. JJ frowns. 

“He makes me want things I can’t have,” he answers, because he was never supposed to leave this island. Kie frowns, eyes sad. 

“He only wants you though,” she says, like JJ is being selfish letting him go, like JJ wants to let him go. 

“I’m not going to be the person to hold him back. He is meant for bigger and better things than this island can give him.” That I can give him is left unsaid. Kie doesn’t say anything at that, simply shakes her head at him like she doesn’t understand and turns her attention back to the ferry. 

Pope is at the back down, hiking his bag up his shoulder as he waves at them. JJ can see the tears streaming down his cheeks, just wants to run onto the ferry, chase him down and wipe them away. He can’t though. 

Instead, he waves, watching as the ferry starts to pull away, taking with it the one thing that means everything to JJ. 

[asteroid575]

This was painfully beautiful.

[playitaagain]

I usually go with happy endings so it was painful to write. I’m glad you enjoyed it :)

[unicornpussc]

🥺🥺🥺

[levitann]

[unicornpussc]

Yknow one thing I haven’t experienced yet? Jjpope smut

[unicornpussc]

We should get jjpope more popular than jiara so it can be canon😩 I really want jjpope. Jiara only exists because they’re both hot but mayward is hotter

[pope-mayward]

i totally just posted a mayward fic that i’ve been stressing over so now you can read it right here and stress about it almost as much as i did!

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[unicornpussc]

My skin is not a weapon!

[unicornpussc]

there should be more mayward fics. It’s so thin

it need to b thiccc

[unicornpussc]

There is absolutely no Jiara chemistry

[mariailoveyou-guerin]

I feel like there’s like 3 mayward shippers on this app and every time I check the tags there’s not much new and I’m mad but I will not stop shipping them they are epic and super cute and I just found out that Rudy talked about them a WIN for us mayward shippers!!! no offense to JJ and Kie shippers but to me it feels like they are just your typical normal best friends you know like Steve and Maya nothing more I don’t see any romcatic chemistry between it looks to me like a really long childhood bond friendship.

Honestly I do feel like they should let Kie be lesbian she gives off big gay energy but if she isn’t her and pope are super cute to me they could be something big but I’m always jjpope mayward first and forever and I’ll die with them

[unicornpussc]

they love each other

[unicornpussc]

I don’t see why Jj/kie or Pope/kie are shipped tbh I always thought she was secretly in love w/ Sarah.