"𝐌𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐦𝐞, 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠"

HE WAS FILLED WITH RAGE.
He wanted nothing to do with me, and that hurt me more than I expected. I don't know him well, even though we're twins. That makes the situation worse, I don't know if I have a chance with him. A chance where he accepts my apology, I know I haven't been there for half of our lives but I'm trying.

Sheriff Peterkin: "John B, I swear to God. If you don't open this door right now and talk properly to your sister, I'm gonna call DCS." -the woman demanded.

She was clearly angry, that threat that she gave to John B, was no joke...at all. As soon as she mentioned that, the brunette boy, opened the door quickly. Exchanging glances with the Woman, who was already proudly smiling at him.

Sheriff Peterkin: "May we come in?" -she asked, making John B, nod stepping aside as well.

As we entered, the insides of the small home were very messy. The house was filled with beers, cups and clothing thrown all around the living room and kitchen.

John B: "My uncle's not here, he went to go buy some supplies over at the town."

John B: "He'll come back in a couple of hours. sorry about that, Sheriff." -he mentioned, avoiding to look at me as he spoke.

The Woman, only scoffed. Already getting mad once again, I was beginning to get anxious. She's truly scary when she's mad, to be completely honest.

Sheriff Peterkin: "John B, cut the bullshit! You and I both know damm well that your Uncle, isn't on Outer Banks." -she snapped, standing in front of the brunette boy.

John B: "I'm not! Look, why is she even here? I don't have time to do reunions with anyone." -he replied, clearly lying over the fidgeting he had began to do.

Sheriff Peterkin: "Your twin sister, came all the way from New York, to check up on you and your Father."

Sheriff Peterkin: "How will you feel if you were in her position? She found out about your Dad, 9 months later." -she mentioned, making me stare at the ground.

I looked around while both Peterkin and John B, kept arguing. It looked like someone was staying with him, since a lot of sheets and pillows were scattered across the couch. I then looked at the walls, noticing pictures hung up.

One of them being the picture I also have, I'm glad he still has them hung. It makes me wonder if he at least thinks about Mom, she's really never gave me a reason of why she left. But I know it has something to do with Dad, he always focused on finding the treasure he believed existed on Outer Banks.

Sheriff Peterkin: "She'll be staying here, end of discussion John B." -she demanded, making me look back confused.

June: "Wait what?" -I asked, approaching the, Woman.

Sheriff Peterkin: "If your Uncle, is actually living here with John B, you'll be safe."

Sheriff Peterkin: "I'll come back in a couple of days, if your Uncle, ain't here. You'll know what will happen, John B."

The Woman, looked over at me giving me a nod. As she proceeded leaving me and John B, alone in a very awkward silence.

John B: "My friends are coming over soon. I suggest you to do whatever you can, to not be here when they arrive." -he mentioned, standing up in front of me.

As he was about to leave, I stopped him from doing so by grabbing his elbow. He turned around to face me, looking over at my hand which I quickly took away.

June: "Is it true?" -I asked, avoiding to look over at his eyes.

I knew if I did, I'll be breaking in any second. I needed to avoid that, I can't keep doing this in front of people.

John B: "What?"

June: "That he's already...presumed dead?" -I questioned, my voice trembling mid way.

John B: "Yeah, that is true. But, I don't believe it."

Soon after finishing his sentence, he walked away. Heading straight to the back part of the house. I was left alone inside, this allowed me to begin unpacking. I was still thinking of what room I could sleep in, there was only two rooms. The both of them seemed already used by others.

A couple of minutes passed and I never unpacked. John B, was still outside, I didn't even knew what he doing to be honest.

I walked over to the back part of the house, noticing the brunette one, cleaning some of the trash that was outside.

June: "Hey, I'm not gonna stay if that makes you happier. Besides, there's no place where I can sleep in." -I mentioned, not receiving any responses from him.

I was beginning to loose my patience, once again. It's happened too many times today that to be honest, I'm ready to explode over it. It's quite hard to stay calm, his annoying attitude it's getting on my nerves. I mean, I get why he's angry but at least don't treat me like I'm some sort of a ghost.

June: "Alright, have it your way asshole! I tried my best okay?"

June: "When your finally able to treat me like a human being, just talk to Peterkin. She will tell you where I'm located at." -I shouted, quickly heading back inside.

I began to grab my suitcase, my anger practically not allowing me to think straight. The sound of the back door opening and footsteps approaching my way, was the only thing I could hear.

John B: "Where do you even think you're going to stay? You don't even know where you're going." -he asked, grabbing my suitcase.

I tried pulling it away from him but he was far too strong, I took a step back and sighed annoyed way more than before.

June: "I was staying at The Cameron's home, they will actually be kind enough to find a space for me to stay." -I said, looking over at him with a sarcastic smile.

John B: "The Cameron's? Allowing you to stay? You really think I'm going to believe that?"

June: "I'm friends with Sarah Cameron, I stayed over at their house before I came here."

June: "Now if you excuse me, give me my suitcase back." -I demanded, my expression quickly getting serious.

He eventually let it go, allowing me to start heading outside. I stumbled across a group of people in front of me, they seemed confused. I passed beside them, not wanting anything to do with John B, at the moment to stop me.

3 hours later.

Sarah: "He's such an asshole!"

It had been a couple of hours since I left, I walked for a while but thankfully arrived safe to Sarah's home. I told her everything that happened, i was far too stressed and I needed to speak to someone as fast as I could, so I did.

June: "I mean, I understand how he might be feeling-"

Sarah: "That doesn't mean he gets to treat his twin like that! June, you came all the way from New York, to check up on him." -she exclaimed, stepping closer to me with her eyes widened.

June: "I told him that whenever he actually wanted to talk, he could. I just hope that is soon, I want to get to know him."

Sarah: "He better do that, I seriously want to smack him so bad." -she said, adjusting her hair.

She tends to do that when she's angry or stressed, I let myself fall into her bed, also feeling sort of the same way as her. I'm trying to not be mad but I just can't, it's hard.

I heard how she started to approach me, resting right beside me. She glanced at me with a smile plastered on her face, I knew she was coming up with something.

June: "Oh God, what is it?" -I asked, fearing that she might've have a very bad idea on her head.

Sarah: "Want to go to a party?" -she asked, a grinning smile starting to form.

A couple of minutes later and I couldn't believe were I was standing at. The Boneyard, whatever that is...some sort of party beside the beach created by the pogues.

She mentioned a lot of people will come, I shouldn't have agreed to go but I did. Why? Well, she wanted me to meet her boyfriend, which instantly had me shocked after she mentioned it.

The beach was beautiful, the people ruined it's beauty by all the drinking that was happening around me. Even though I came with Sarah, I couldn't help to feel alone since she had left me a while ago and hadn't come back.

I stepped closer to a table filled with drinks, I was avoiding the alcohol. Something about smelling it and tasting it made me want to throw up instantly, I grabbed a cup smelling what it had inside.

Unknown voice: "Hey, aren't you the girl that was at John B's house?"

I looked to my side noticing a blonde boy, scanning me with his eyes. He was indeed one of the people I saw at home, he kept staring at me waiting for a response.

JJ: "I'm JJ, one of John B's best friends. Are you and him together or something?" -he asked, making me want to throw up instantly after he asked.

June: "Ew! No! He's my...Twin brother."

He then looked down, I already knew that expression over how many people have done it to me. He was annoyed, I only grabbed the cup and drank whatever was inside.

June: "Whatever you want to say, you can do it. I've already been told many stuff I didn't wanted to hear, so what is it?" -I asked, crossing my arms.

He shook his head side to side, proceeding to leave me alone. I only sighed already wishing I could leave, I shouldn't have come in the first place. Realization quickly hit me, if John B's friend was here...that means he's also here.

I looked around in search for him, in a matter of time spotting the boy with, JJ. They seemed to be pointing at some girls sitting down, I only gagged. I was disgusted over every thought that came to my head, I then looked behind the two boys seeing, Sarah.

She was on top of a life guard lamp post, she seemed mesmerized by how beautiful the sunset looked. I was about to walk over to her but was stopped by a guy, he patted my back making me glance over at him.

June: "Yeah?"

Unknown boy: "I'm sorry about JJ, him and John B, are very close.

Unknown boy: "They've known each other since the third grade, so that explains why he's very overprotective." -the boy explained, handing me another cup.

June: "You're another friend of his?" -I asked, making him nod.

Pope: "I'm Pope, you might know my Dad. I'm Mr. Heyward's son." -he presented himself, exchanging hands with me.

June: "Nice to meet you Pope, I'm June. Also, I do know him."

June: "He was good friends with my Father, but he never recognizes me."  -I laughed, making him do the same.

Pope: "Yeah, he's like that. Look, I'm not like the rest of my friends. They hold grudges with people sometimes, but if there's anything I can do for you-"

June: "I'll let you know, thanks. You've been the most welcoming person in this party." -I smiled, finishing his sentence.

Pope: "Well, here's my phone number. Text or call me anytime, I'll see you around."

He typed his number on a piece of paper, passing it over to me before heading towards a pair of people. I guess that something John B, is good at is making friends. When we were young, we both weren't good at socializing my Father, said.

Now things have changed, he's a social butterfly and I'm still stuck. Somewhere in between growing and maturing. I still feel like I'm some little kid. I technically am, I still haven't discovered half of the world.

_______________________________

NIGHT HAD FINALLY ARRIVED, the party was beginning to finally end thankfully. I was so anxious at the place, nobody was talking to me (literally) for the first time in a while, I wished somebody will approach and ask me anything. I only talked to Topper, Sarah's boyfriend, I knew him since he's Kayla's older brother.

Kayla, another person I miss a lot. I wonder how she's doing. Sarah, hasn't mention her at all. So I only guessed they might've stopped being friends. Kayla, was my only friend from Outer Banks, besides Sarah. She's a kook/pogue, her parents live on the Cut, but work and gain a lot of money from figure 8. After gaining the money they needed, they began to live at  figure 8.

I was too distracted by the thoughts surrounding my head, I didn't noticed the commotion that was happening near me. This one being Topper, drowning someone inside the beach.

Sarah: "Topper!" -the girl shouted, panicking over the situation.

I stepped closer trying to see who was being drowned, I could barely see anything due to the people covering my view. I only heard Sarah, constantly yelling at the blonde guy.

Sarah: "Topper, stop! No!"

I pushed a couple of people aside, finally standing near Pope, as I looked in front of me I see Topper, pulling John B's head out of the water. He gasped for breath, I stumbled back shocked.

June: "Sarah, what the fuck is wrong with your boyfriend?!" -I shouted, tears beginning to form in my eyes.

The blonde one, only looked at me. Her expression also being desperate, she was scared. I tried to stepped closer to John B, but was stopped by Pope.

June: "Wha- what are you doing?!" -I asked, shouting to the boy.

He then pointed in front of us, glancing back over John B's direction. There was JJ, pointing  a gun at Topper's head.

JJ: "Yeah, you know what that is." -he said, a creepy smile covering his face.

JJ: "Your move, broski."

Everyone began to run away, shouting for their lives basically. I stayed there, looking over at the blonde one, shocked.

Pope: "Come on. Chill, dude!" -the boy approached JJ, still holding on to my shoulders.

Sarah: "JJ!"

Pope: "Chill!"

Everyone kept trying to calm the situation down, everything seeming impossible. JJ, seemed determined to kill, Topper, I couldn't stop shaking.

Sarah: "Stop! JJ! Put the gun down." -she demanded, stepping closer to me.

I looked over at John B, his head was still underwater. I was beginning to think the worst, my hands uncontrollably shaking, over the fear I had.

JJ: "Did you say somethin', princess?" -he asked, sarcastically.

Still pointing the gun at Topper, who feared for his life.

Topper: " We're good, we're good." -he repeated, his voice shaking.

Topper: "All right? Come on, man!"

I was then pushed aside lightly by Sarah, she was constantly taking deep breaths. Her body also seemed tense, obviously also fearing for Topper's life.

Sarah: "Kie! Can you check your psycho friend, please?" -she asked, looking over at the curly haired girl.

June: "Sarah, stop! Your boyfriend, literally tried to kill my brother!" -I shouted, making Sarah, scoff.

Sarah: "That doesn't mean he-"

JJ: "Okay, everyone, listen up! Get the hell off our side of the island!" -the girl, being interrupted by JJ, who shouted towards the running people.

After he finished his sentence, we were all startled by the gunshots he fired towards the sky. I instantly ducked down, covering my ears that kept ringing over the loud noice.

Both, Kie and Pope stepped closer to him. Screaming at him for his dumb actions, I instantly ran over to John B, he seemed out of it.

June: "John B! Are you okay?! Can you hear me?!" -I asked, grabbing his shoulders.

The boy didn't responded, he ended up passing out. Falling straight back onto the water, making me scream for help as soon as it happened.

More disasters, how much worse can life get?

End of chapter.

2764 words

Sofia's Notes:
Alright, That was chapter 4!! Hope y'all enjoyed it, I had so much fun writing it lmaoo. I'm trying to be active with this fanfic 🤍 don't forgot to vote if you enjoyed it, it helps me out with motivation.

Follow me on TikTok as sofifics for edits of this book.