"Kie, I look silly." I say looking at myself in the mirror in her bedroom. I had on a long blue dress with my hair dead straight. Kiara had put on a ton of make up on me. She had also given me silver earrings and a silver head piece so I fit the theme better.

"No you don't, you're gorgeous."

"I don't fit in with the Kooks. You at least have money."

"Kat, what is this really about? JJ? He'll be fine, that boy's a fucking Cockroach."

"I know, I just worry about him."

"He'll be okay."

I sigh. I knew she was right. But I also knew his dad would lose his shit on him.

"It's time to go, Kat. We can worry about him later. I can't piss off my parents more right now."

I follow her down stairs and get in the car with her family. When we get there we wander around a bit, not really sure what to do. I spot Pope by the grill and make my way over to him.

"Hey." I say catching his attention.

"Kat? Oh my god, have you heard from JJ?"

"No, I haven't."

"Damn." He says. "You look really good by the way. That color looks good on you."

"Thank you." I say with a smile. "You know it's not your fault? JJ getting arrested I mean. That was his choice."

"You love him?" Pope asks suddenly, catching me off guard.

"Of course."

"Good, cuz he loves you too. I thought it was just a crush because I didn't know you were together, but that boy talks about you nonstop."

A smile breaks across my face. Our attention is caught when everyone starts clapping as the Cameron's walk out.

"She is definitely gonna poke someone's eye out with that thing." Pope motions to her head piece.

"That's terrifying." I say. "They're like little eyeball skewers."

As the evening goes on I wander around, eating food, drinking and talking to other guests. I danced with Kiara for a bit before finding a corner to chill in. The socialization finally catching up to me. I was never a fan of Kook parties. They were too uptight and sophisticated for me. I sigh, watching everyone move about. Something about the way Kooks interacted with each other was fascinating.

A voice catches my attention, startling me.

"Wow, don't you look sexy."

I turn to find my boyfriend admiring me as he walks up to me.

"JJ!" I run over to him, wrapping my arms around his neck.

His own immediately snake around my waist, lifting me from the ground, spinning me around. He places me on the ground. I pull him in tighter. I let his comforting smell fill my lungs. Relief floods through my body, feeling him underneath my touch.

"You look incredible." He states looking me up an down.

"You sure? I kinda feel like an idiot." I say honestly.

"A gorgeous idiot." I laugh, pulling him in for a kiss. I separate his lips with my own. His hands settle on my waist. My own move up to his hair, running my fingers through his loose waves. "God I can't wait to have you to myself." He says pulling away.

A smile breaks out on my lips as I lace my fingers with his.

"Are you okay?" I notice the bruises that had formed around his face.

"Kat, I'm finally back with you. I've never been better."

"J, I'm serious. I can see the bruises." I say cupping his his cheek, I run my thumb lightly along the bruise.

"I'm okay. Just my dad, like usual."

"We need to get you out of there." I say.

"I know, but I'm okay. Plus I always have your place to stay."

"I love when you stay."

"I know, Kat. I love you." He presses another kiss to my lips.

"I love you too."

"I have to go, I'm on a mission for your brother. I'm sorry, baby."

"What?"

"He's macking Sarah Cameron."

"I'm sorry, what?" I say shocked.

"I'll catch you later, okay? I love you." He kisses my cheek before taking off.

"Wait! I just got you back." I say.

"I know, we'll have our fun later."

A smile break out in my face. "Okay."

I feel another pair of eyes on me. I spot my brother down the beach. I walk over to him.

"Where the hell have you been?" I ask. "I needed you yesterday."

"You're banging JJ?"

"I'm in love with JJ, John B."

"I can't believe this, you didn't tell me?!"

"You're macking a Cameron." I say annoyed. "You sure as hell didn't tell me about that."

"How long?" He demands, ignoring my statement.

"Right before Dad left." I say quietly.

"Kat! What the fuck? How could you date one of my friends? You're so immature. JJ is reckless, he'll get you into trouble."

"Fuck you, JB. JJ is the best thing that's ever happened to me. I needed someone and he was there. It just happened, okay? But I love him, you don't get to take that from me or be mad about it. And if anyone's gonna get me in trouble it's you."

He shakes his head angrily.

"You don't get to do that. Dad is dead and you can't get that through your thick skull. You're so distracted with yourself and your own life that you cause problems with everyone. I'm not gonna apologize for falling for JJ. Me loving him is far better than you and Sarah. I'm tired of listening to you bossing everyone around, you're not in charge of anyone."

"God, grow up, Kat."

"If you touch JJ, I'll kick your ass. I don't care how angry you are, nothing is changing between us. But between you and I? Everything is different."

I walk back into the party, finding Pope again.

"Where's JJ?" I ask.

"I'm not sure, why?"

"Um, I just need to talk to him." I say.

"Kat? What's going on?"

"John B saw us kiss. He flipped. I need to find Kiara then." I say frantically.

"She's with her family. Kat, you're kinda freaking me out."

I walk towards the building in search of my friend. I'm caught off guard when I see a man escorting my boyfriend out in a slightly aggressive manner. I make my way towards them.

"Hey stop! You're gonna hurt him." I yell.

"Get out of my way, Pogue."

"Is that supposed to be an insult? Creative." I retort.

"Move!" When I don't, he shoulder bumps me. Knocking me to the ground. My elbow buckles when I catch myself.

"Hey, don't you touch her." JJ pulls out of the mans arms, turning to shove him. "Don't ever fucking touch her again."

Another security guard reaches out to grab JJ, while the first picks me up from the ground.

"Hey! Let go of them! I invited them here, I'm a member of this club." Kiara yells out.

JJ takes the opportunity to push the security guard into the one restraining me, knocking the 3 of us to the ground. JJ grabs me underneath my arms, hoisting me to my feet.

"Hey, mandatory Power hour at Rixon's, Kie! Pope, you as well, alright?" My boyfriend yells at our friends. "Rixon's Cove, let's roll!"

JJ takes my hand, running towards the beach. Kiara and Pope following behind as their parents yell at them to stop. We let out whoops and hollers as we run down to the HMS pogue.

Pope helps me in the boat, keeping my dress from hitting the water. I sit down next to JJ, as everyone else makes their way on.

I lean over to JJ, cupping his cheek as I whisper in ear.

"John B knows." I whisper apologetically.

He looks at me shocked.

I'm sorry. I mouth.

"Baby, it's okay. He can suck it up." JJ says looking straight at John B.