who's the man // jj maybank

CHAPTER 22: lies

all the pogues go to the château to see big John
we were all in shock as we haven't seen him in so long
bj: omg y/n it's been a long time how are u doing
y/n: I probably should be asking u that *chuckles
bj: chuckles* what's new with u
y/n: me and jj got together family issues u no the normal stuff *chuckles
bj: look after jj
y/n: dw i am
you let the others speak to big john and you go and sit next to jj
he smiles and puts his arm around u
you put ur head on him and watch the others
jb: guys I have something to tell u
p: what's up
jb:  the treasure we was looking for its a um dead end
you all look shocked
p: so that's the cross gone and now the treasure
johnb nods yes and looks at big john who is looking at him
jj notices and realizes he is lying
all the pogues stand quietly and sad
j: I'm going fishing babe u coming with me
y/n: yeh
you grab jjs hand and leave together
j: he is lying
y/n: I thought something seemed off by the way Johnb was acting
j: he knows something but because his dad is back they are getting caught up in it together and I know big john wouldn't want us involved
y/n: so johnb is sticking up for his dad because he loves him and he has missed him and doesn't wanna let him down
j: exactly right
y/n: johnb will tell us eventually just give him time
j: sighs* Ikk but it's just annoying
y/n: Ikk it's annoying but just give him time to figure some stuff out ok
j: ok
y/n: u can fish while I sunbathe
j: chuckles* okk babe
you get on the boat and go and find a fishing spot you go and lay on the boat while jj fishes
you roll him a blunt for while he is sitting
you both smoke and chill out together
you go on ur phone when u see a text
y/n: jayj jb and Sarah had a fight
J: how do u no that
y/n: kie just told me she is staying at hers for the night
j: I told u something was off
y/n: do u think they are ok ?
j: idk hopefully they are
you carry on relaxing enjoying ur company together when u see a huge boat
you are near a lot of boats anyway but in particular this one stood out
it was the Cameron's boat
Rafe and Barry were on there
you look over and see him holding the gold from the cross
y/n: jj
J: what's up
y/n: I think I know where the cross is
j: where
y/n: over their
j: what do u mean over their
y/n: look u see rafe and Barry
j: yeh *he looks
y/n: look at what he is holding
j: fuck are u kidding me
you jump in the water
j: babe what are u doing
y/n: I'm going over I'm gonna see if I can hear what they're saying so we know for sure
you swim over
jj watches u to make sure u don't get caught
you swim over and go next to it where they can't see u
b: u sure this was a good Idea bruh
r: trust me melting the cross is way better probably get more money anyway and more shit for me
b: we better be partying tonight
r: of course bro
you swim back over
j: did u hear anything
y/n: yes
He wraps a towel around u
y/n: he melted the cross
j: what
y/n: he melted the cross down and he is gonna waste it on drugs and a party
j: gets angry* I can't stand him we nearly lost u and now he thinks he can just melt it down like it's his
y/n: we need to tell pope now
you pack up and go to popes
you both run In and tell him
he gets really angry and starts throwing things on the floor
j: pope calm down
p: NO I'm sick of them always fucking winning
I'm done playing nice
walks away
c: pope come back where are u going
j: give him a sec to calm down
you watch pope leave
you feel sorry for him
It's his family's cross he deserved it
you and jj sit with Cleo and help the heywards out
m: thank u for the help
j: wouldn't miss Mrs heywards cooking
h: where's my gun
m: what do u mean
h: jj was it u
j: no I promise I swear
m: u sure u didn't miss place it
h: no someone has took it it's gone
Popes parents go in
you all look at each other
y/n; pope
j: shit u go the docks , me and y/n will go Tony Hill
you all run and go and find him
Cleo messages saying she has found him and is sorting him out
y/n: he is ok j she found him
j: thank god
y/n: let's go home
you both go home and rest
you snuggle up together as it's cold outside
y/n: u no one day we won't be living like this
j: u think so
y/n: yeh we will have our own place where u can fish and we can surf on the beach
smoke and drink , somewhere that we can call our home
j: smiles* we will and it will be perfect
y/n: smiles* maybe even a dog
j: smiles* I would love a dog
y/n: giggles* me too
you talk for a bit and end up falling asleep in his arms
jj stays awake and Johnb pulls in the Twinkie
he steps out and he looks sad and upset
jj gets up slightly trying not to wake u up and stands on the porch
j: u gonna start telling the truth
you wake up
jb: I'm sorry I lied ok but my dad has been taken to South America and idk if he is dead or alive rn and I can't do this alone
jj stays silent and u listen to everything
jb: look ik I lied my dad gets greedy with the treasure but jj ur my best friend and I can't loose my dad again
j: we are good man
he goes and sits next to him on the porch
j: how the hell are we gonna get to South America Johnb
jb: idk
j: don't worry we will figure it out
he puts his arm around him and he rests his head on jjs shoulder
you go over and hug them both
jj smiles when he feels u