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part 004.
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warnings: unedited LOL, getting drugged (not reader), alcohol, fighting (when is there not), party things, rafe being out of character, lmk if i missed anything
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After you and JJ’s fight, you both ignored each other’s existence. The last time you guys had gotten into a fight this bad was right after you moved to Figure 8. The only person who was there to witness it was John B, so he had some experience it.
The only advice he told them was to never get involved. And what did they do? The exact opposite.
Kie drove her and Pope over to your house and decided the best way to get the Pogues back together was to talk to the most reasonable of the pair; you.
Kie parked her car and her and Pope got out of the house. Pope gaped at the big house, his mouth open. "I never realized how rich Y/N was."
"The L/N's are like the second richest family because of her dad's business. They might be equally as rich as the Cameron's and that's saying a lot." Kie explained as they walked to your door. She rang the doorbell and waited for someone to answer.
Y/N's mom opened the door, a surprised look on her face quickly morphing into a delighted one once she realized it was Kie. "Good afternoon, Kiara. Wonderful to see you." She turned to Pope. "And you, too."
They both smiled. "Good to see you too, Mrs. L/N. Um, we were wondering where Y/N was?"
"She's in the back with Sarah." Your mom grinned, opening the door. Kie almost rolled her eyes but Pope made sure to give her a warning look. Kie almost just walked out right then and there but she remembered what was on the line here.
She loved Y/N and JJ and she knew that she'd have to choose if they didn't make up - they were both extremely stubborn (not to mention petty) so they would make the Pogues choose. Kie took a deep breathe, getting herself ready to see her ex-best friend.
Pope and Kie walked into the backyard, hearing laughter before turning to see the pair. Kie resisted an eye roll. You turned to them and grinned before getting up. Sarah's smile faded, opting to stare out to the pool instead of them.
"Kie! Pope!" You went up to them, giving them each a huge.
Kie smiled, "Hey Y/N! Um, how have you been?"
"Great, you?"
"We've been, um. Pretty good." Pope answered before getting a subtle nudge from Kie. "Uh! Actually, we've been sad. Cus of you and JJ."
You looked really confused before Kie decided to take over.
"What Pope means is," she gave him a glare. "Is that it hasn't been the same without you. More quiet, you know?"
"Uh, yeah. I understand." You said, nodding. Sarah was suddenly interested. You had never mentioned a fight with JJ, or a big one for that matter. And she was your best friend, how could she not tell you?
Kie smiled, giving you an awkward pat. "Have you talked to JJ?"
"No." You shook your head.
"Maybe you should apologize?" Pope finally spoke, making you furrow your brows. Kie glared at him for what seems like the millionth time that day.
"Me? Why should I apologize, I didn't even do anything wrong."
Sarah got up and stood next to Y/N, making Kie roll her eyes. "What happened?"
"Nothing that has anything do with you," Kie quickly responded, earning a bitter frown from you.
"Kie, don't talk to her like that, okay? Not in front of me." You spoke as Kie let out a scoff.
"Y/N-"
Pope quickly grabbed Kie, making her stay quiet before she said anything she regretted. "Maybe we should come back. Y/N, think about what we said, okay?"
You took a deep breathe, relaxing a bit and nodding. "Yeah, we'll talk later."
They walked away and you heard Kie mumble something under her breathe. You gave Sarah a reassuring smile as you guys sat down. She slowly returned it, sighing.
"Did you get into a fight with JJ and not tell me?"
You instantly tensed back up again. You didn't purposely not tell Sarah, it just hadn't come up. Well, it sort of was intentional. You knew that Rafe and Sarah had a rocky relationship and you didn't want to be in the middle of it.
You also didn't tell her about the night you helped him and honestly, you didn't want to explain everything right now. It was hard enough for you to understand, imagine how Sarah would react.
"Yeah, but I..." You paused. "I just don't want to talk about it, I haven't even processed it myself."
Sarah nodded. She was obviously curious and she wanted to know how bad it was. The last bad fight you'd gotten in with JJ, you went to her house crying. She has an idea on how to help you but she will wait til you asked.
She took your hand and smiled, squeezing it. "Whenever you're ready, Y/N/N."
The music could be heard from a block away as Y/N drove towards it. Sarah's friend had invited you two to her big birthday party and since you hadn't had a drink since the summer had begun, you decided this was the best time to get sloppy drunk because you don't have work for the next two days.
You both walked in the party, Drake booming from the speakers. You led Sarah hand-in-hand to the drink's table. "What do you want drink?"
You looked at Sarah, eyebrows furrowed. "What?"
"What do you want to drink?!" She screamed and you finally nodded in understanding. You then walked so that you were right to next her.
"I don't care as long as I get blackout drunk." You stated, earning a laugh and nod from Sarah. She then handed you a mystery drink and you immediately took a taste. You scrunched your nose and shook your head in disgust at the bitter taste. "Put some more punch."
After you guys got your drinks, you went into the backyard because the house was humid and warm from the amount of people in the house.
As you went outside, you saw the group of boys you had seen at the club. Kelce, Topper and Rafe. You hadn't seen him since the fight before and you were anxious to see him again. Your heart started to beat faster and Sarah noticed.
"You okay?"
You nodded, "Yeah, uh the alcohol is starting to work." You laughed nervously. She nodded, unconvinced. But she wasn't really focused on you right now, she added this to things to tomorrow morning's debrief.
She noticed Topper and she rolled her eyes. "Guess what I found out."
You guys started walking towards the pool chairs, sitting. "What?"
"Topper took another girl on a date a few days ago." Sarah next to you.
You gasped and shook your head, taking a drink. "What a bitch! Who?"
"Maya Cafincy or something weird like that." Sarah rolled her eyes as you nodded.
"Oh yeah, her. She was in my AP Stats class, she was smart."
Sarah glared at you.
"Not as smart as you, though." You added. "I don't why Topper would do that."
"Yeah, me neither." Sarah frowned.
"You know what you should do?"
"What?"
"Find a really cute boy," you put your hands on hers, "and make him jealous."
Sarah looked shocked but then she started to nod, getting up. "Yeah, you're right! If he can go flirt with other girls after our date then I can too!"
You nodded, "Yes! Good idea, Sarah." You got up, clasping your hand in hers. "Let's go find you a loyal man!"
After a few glances at the boys, she find a cute boy. You recognized him and realized he was a really smart sophomore boy from last year who was in your chemistry class. You immediately approved because you remember he was a nice boy.
He and Sarah hit it off quickly, they sat at a table and started talking, making you third wheel. You decided to give them some alone time and started to get some drinks.
You walked to the drink table to refill your cup. You felt someone tap on your shoulder and you turned to see Rafe. Your eyes winded before you swallowed.
He smiled, "Hey, uh. Haven't seen you in a while!"
He looked a little too optimistic, you guessed it was just the alcohol. "Hey, yeah."
He pulled you in by the arm, closer. "I wanted to thank you for the other night." Your heart sped up at the proximity. You felt your cheeks at the warmth.
You shook your head, "no need to thank me."
"No, no. I do, not everyone would've done what you did especially for me."
You scoffed, "Of course everyone has a little human decency. And you aren't that bad, Rafe. Promise."
He was looking so deeply in your eyes, you swore that you were going to pass out. Then you heard some whooping behind you and you both turned around, seeing Rafe's friends laughing at him.
He rolled his eyes in annoyance, before sighing and grabbing your hand. "Let's go somewhere else, okay?"
You nodded, butterflies erupting in your stomach in nervousness. You hadn't felt this nervous since opening your acceptance letter. He walked you both out to the pool.
He took a seat in the pool chairs and you sat in front of him. There weren't a lot of people outside, opting to be inside where the drinks are.
You both sat in silence before he spoke again, looking away from you and at the pool. "I'm sorry if I caused anything with you and JJ."
You shook your head, "it's fine. He gets sensitive when it comes to the Kooks, he thinks that I chose you over him."
Rafe nodded, "Yeah. I don't why he hates us."
You almost laughed at his comment, knowing that the Kooks (and Rafe, at times) treat the Pogues like shit. "I mean, you guys tend to be... you know, asshole-ish."
He turned back to you, his lips tightened in annoyance. "Well-"
"You guys are assholes to Pogues, I've seen it, Rafe."
He sighed and shrugged, "I guess."
You laughed, "Guess?"
He turned back, "Fine, we can be assholes sometimes."
You laughed at his words and Rafe felt his heart jump at the sound. The more he listened, the more his lips quirked up. He looked at down at his lap, trying to avoid your gaze.
You turned your gaze back to Rafe, suddenly feeling a ounce of dread. You felt like you were betraying Sarah by just being there, not to mention JJ.
"I really didn't mean to like, cause anything-"
"Rafe, you didn't. You just helped me and that was a kind thing to do, not everyone would've done that. Don't apologize, okay?" You said rapidly, making him look up to you.
"Kind? You think I'm kind?"
Your face felt warm and suddenly you were stuttering trying to say something, looking away from his piercing gaze. You exhaled before continuing, "Yeah, Rafe. I mean, it was brave what you did. I know everyone thinks that you're some big old scary guy but I know you have a kind heart. I mean the way you treat Wheezie, or even Sarah sometimes, proves it. And especially what you did for me."
Rafe smiled and he didn't even know he was doing it. His heart felt warm at the way you described him. It sure as hell wasn't like the way anyone else has ever done before.
The silence made you anxious but as soon as you saw that big smile, you felt your heart do a little cartwheel at the sight. You made Rafe smile, now that's definitely a skill.
"Thank you, Y/N. I mean it, I would've died-"
He was instantly cut off the sound of glass breaking, making you guys both jump. You had a really bad feeling and you hastily got up and ran into the house, Rafe following you.
Your heart dropped once you realized it was where you left Sarah and that boy alone.
"I saw you put something in her drink!" A girl shouted and you quickly walked over, seeing some glass broken on the ground and Sarah laying down on the couch, seemingly unconscious. Your head starting racing as you saw her and you pushed people to get to her spot.
"What the fuck happened?" You heard Rafe yell but you were only focused on Sarah. She looked conscious but she wasn't responding to anything you were saying.
"Hey!" You got up from your seat and found the guy you were with. "What the fuck did you do?"
"Nothing!"
"Nothing?" You screamed, grabbing his shirt and then pushing him backwards into the chairs. "Then why is she unconscious on the fucking couch? What did you put in her drink?"
"I'm going to call the police..." The girl who was with them previously said, grabbing her phone, causing the boy to jump and grab it out of her hand.
"No one is calling anyone-"
"Hey, didn't I ask you a fucking question?"
He slammed the phone into the ground before grabbing your arm, twisting it as you yelped in pain. "Why are you acting like such a fucking bitch? My god, it's like you people haven't seen a roofie before!"
Before you can get out of his grasp you heard someone come up behind you, "Don't touch her, you fucking asshole."
Rafe grabbed your arm out of his grasp, making you back up into the crowd before Rafe goes for a loud punch. The guy went flying back into the chairs, causing them to fall down with him in them. "You roofie my fucking sister and you have the nerve to fucking defend yourself?"
Rafe went over to the boy and took his collar into his hands, giving him another strong punch after another. You almost wanted to stop him until you saw Sarah again on the couch. You can't believe you left her all alone and she got roofied. You can't help but feel responsible.
You heard some shouting and you looked up to see Topper and Kelce trying to break up Rafe from the boy. You went over to Sarah as you saw some people leaving and you realized that someone had called the cops.
You grabbed Sarah and tried to get her up on her feet.
"Lay off, Topper!" You heard Rafe shout and you looked back to see him approaching you and Sarah. Without saying a word, he took Sarah from you and carried her in his arms. You noticed his bloody knuckles but chose to say nothing. You wanted to smile at such a warm gesture from Rafe but you didn't think that would be the best idea under the circumstances.
"Let's get her home."
Even though it wasn't the best idea, you decided to drive home. Out of all you three, you were conscious and not completely drunk.
As you arrived at the Cameron's, you got out of the car to help them into the house but it seemed like Rafe had it handled. You walked into the quiet house and realized Ward and Rose were asleep. You were grateful that you didn't have to explain this sticky situation to them.
Rafe went up the stairs as quietly as he could and you were close behind. You opened the door and you both walked in and he slowly dropped her on the bed. You knelt down and took off her shoes and socks and then you went up.
Rafe was about to walk out before you whispered, "Wait."
He instantly turned back, his heart racing as he looked at you.
"Let me help you... um, with your knuckles. Just wait here with Sarah."
He nodded as you got up and walked out into the big house, trying to find the bandage kit. You found it in the bathroom and you went back into Sarah's room, seeing that Rafe had tucked in Sarah. You smiled at the sight. He looked back to see you and you turned away awkwardly, clearing your throat before walking in.
You sat at the edge of bed next to Rafe. You both stared at each other before he slowly gave you his hand. You absentmindedly caressed it before getting some alcohol on a cotton round and rubbing it on the wound.
Rafe slightly winced at the pain, "Sorry."
He shook his head, "All good." He watched you focus on cleaning the wound and he felt his cheeks turn red at proximity. He saw your a piece of your hair fall and he took his other hand, brushing it out of your face. You looked up, seeing Rafe's lips move into a smile.
You smiled back before turning your gaze back to his hand, finally putting his bandage back on.
Then you felt Sarah move and let out a small whimper, causing you both to whip your heads towards her. You went over to Sarah, "Hey, you feeling alright?"
"What happened?" Her voice was gruff and raspy and you felt your heart break. She doesn't even remember it. The guilt of not being with her to protect her came back and you sat down on the bed next to her, taking her hand.
"Uh, that guy. Do you remember him putting anything in your drink?"
She shook her head, instantly sitting up in alarm. "No... Did he put anything in my drink?"
"Yes, and I'm so sorry for not being there. I should've been there-"
"Y/N," Rafe said, making Sarah look back at him in confusion. "It wasn't your fault."
You wanted to cry right there. "Sarah, I-"
"I love you, Y/N." Sarah managed to choke out. She was the verge of tears too. "Did he do anything or..."
"No, no. We got there before he did anything. Me and Rafe got you home safe, alright?"
She smiled at that. You could sense her restless and you got up, "Go to bed, Sarah, okay? We'll talk about this tomorrow."
"Wait, can you..." She paused. "Can you stay in here?"
You looked over at Rafe and he nodded. You sat back down, taking your shoes off. "Yeah, of course."
She scooched over and you opened the sheets and went in, laying down next to her.
"I love you, too, Sarah. I will never let anything like that ever happen again." You whispered and she grabbed your hand and held it.
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