Don't Forget Where You Belong [JJ Maybank] *COMPLETE* - Chapter 1 - Prologue (2024)

 

Outer Banks was a peculiar place to live. One half was uber rich- multiple houses, 30k boats and memberships at golf club. The other half lived, arguably, in poverty. No power when big surges came through, working two jobs just to get food on the table. You had been both blessed and cursed to have grown up experiencing both.

You were born on The Cut. To a single mother as your dad had dipped not long after he figured out what he thought was his summer fling was knocked up. Your childhood was pretty good even though you were poor. Swimming in the marsh near your house and days by the beach playing with your friends. Ah yes, your friends. You distinctly remember the day you met John B. It was first day of second grade as you sat in your assigned seat in the classroom. A curly-haired boy came and sat next you, inspecting your things on your desk. Being the snotty nosed 8-year old you were, you frowned at the boy, pulling your things closer to yourself on the desk and turning to face away from him. He then tapped you on the shoulder.

"What?" you asked him (rudely).

"Do you like surfing?" he asked abruptly, as any curious young child would.

"Yeah," you replied, "My mum takes me on weekends. Why?"

"I like surfing too. It means we're best friends now." He said with certainty. And because when you're 8 and someone tells you something, you believed them, you did. You believed John B would be your best friend. Little did you know, 8 years later, he still would be.

From that day on he had become your partner in crime, wreaking havoc across the poor neighbour. But how could any of your neighbours hate you when you were both so cute?

Your duo became a trio about a year later when you inducted JJ into your group. Even as a young child, the addition of JJ into your friendship circle made your stomach drop: "What if John B doesn't want to be my friend anymore if he's friends with another boy?"

However all doubts evaporated as the three of you became thick as thieves. The three of you got up to so much mischief in The Cut, and you created a brotherly bond with the two guys.

But the fairy tale only lasted a few years. When you were 12 you mother met a man. Nice, well-dressed and full-on kook. Within a year she married him, and your life of borderline poverty was traded for one of luxury. You were forced to move to Figure 8 aka the rich side of the island, leaving behind your two best friends.

You had been in John B's backyard on the day you were moving.

"I'll come visit I promise, you'll see me on weekends. We can still go surfing." You said, sadness laced in your voice. You really didn't want to move. You knew it was going to be good for you. Stability, chance at a future, but it nearly tore you apart having to leave your best friends, your family.

"Yeah of course," John B said confidently. He moved over to give you a hug after seeing your lower lip turn and begin to shake. You wrapped your arms around him.

"Thanks JB," you separated from your hug and turned to JJ. He was still sitting sullenly, facing the marsh with his arms crossed defiantly across his chest. He refused to even look at you.

"JJ," John B began but was cut off but JJ abruptly standing up and stomping his foot.

"No! She's going to forget us! She's gonna have a better kook house with better kook friends and a better kook life!" He stormed inside the Chateau, slamming the door. You sighed, as your shoulders dropped.

"He'll come around," John B said, patting your shoulder comfortingly.

"I hope he does."

Turns out it was a lot harder to live the Pogue lifestyle from Figure 8. You were constantly being dressed up and dragged off to lavish parties. You started going to the private school with the rest of the obnoxious rich kids, who had no interest in surfing or fishing or anything you liked. And with your new lifestyle, it was hard to see John B and JJ. It started off well, meeting them every second afternoon after school, but as you grew older, and school got harder and life got busier, trips to The Cut became less and less frequent.

Not all the kooks were terrible though. You became good friends with two girls, Sarah and Kiara. Sarah was nice but you got on much better with Kiara. She liked going to the beach and cared about the environment. So, when Sarah and Kiara had their massive falling out when you were in 10th grade you didn't know what to do. You had been at Sarah's birthday party but left as soon as Kie rang you crying about being left out. By the next Monday at school, you and Kie were outsiders.

This eventually led you back to John B and JJ. You and Kie had taken the car your step-dad had bought you for your birthday, and had just been driving aimlessly. You had driven into The Cut and before you knew it you were at The Chateau.

"What are we doing here?" Kie asked.

To be completely honest, you had no idea what had led you to absentmindedly drive here. But as you got out of the car and ran around the back you knew exactly why. JJ, John B and a third boy you had never met were sat around a bonfire.

"Y/N" you heard JJ's voice quaver quizzically. You smiled as you ran towards the two boys who were now sprinting towards you. You jumped into John B's arms as he grabbed you and pulled you up. The three of you emitted melodical laughter as John B put you on the ground and you eyes stared back at JJ's.

"Come here," he said hoisting you off the ground and into his arms. You squealed as he spun the two of you around. He set you back down and you took a step back.

"What are you doing here?" John B asked as the other boy you hadn't met and Kie joined your group from separate sides.

"I don't know," you said tucking a stray piece of hair behind your ear, "We were just driving and ended up here."

"That's all?" John B smirked at you. He knew you too well.

"I missed you guys!" you yelled exasperatedly. The two boys laughed as you continued, "The Kook academy is horrible, everyone's so snobby and now they hate me. Well, us."

"Us?"

"Oh yeah, this is Kiara," you said gesturing to your friend. She smiled sheepishly and waved at the three boys. They all waved back. "She's my friend from school."

"Well this is Pope, he's from school too." They said gesturing to the boy standing behind them.

"Nice to meet you." You smiled at the boy.

"Well," JJ said draping his arm over your shoulder, and pulling you close towards him as he led you towards the bonfire. "Welcome back to the Pogue life."

Don't Forget Where You Belong [JJ Maybank] *COMPLETE* - Chapter 1 - Prologue (2024)

FAQs

What does JJ stand for on OBX? ›

Three seasons later, and the best reasoning behind why JJ is called “JJ” is that it's to differentiate him from John B; specifically that his name is also John: John J. Maybank.

What is JJ Maybanks real name in OBX? ›

Rudy Pankow (/ˈpɑːnkoʊ/) is an American film and television actor. He is most known for his role as JJ Maybank on the Netflix teen drama series Outer Banks.

Is it JJ Maybank or JJ Maybanks? ›

"JJ" Maybank is one of the main characters in Outer Banks. He is portrayed by Rudy Pankow. JJ is the loose cannon in The Pogues.

Is JJ Maybank still alive? ›

No, JJ does not die in Outer Banks season 3; despite carrying a gun he probably doesn't know how to properly fire at nearly all times, running out of the Venezuelan jungle at multiple dudes who do know how to fire guns, driving like a maniac while working as a drug mule, getting pursued by the vengeful cops, and many, ...

Is JJ A Pogue or a kook? ›

Who Are the Main Pogues? JJ (Rudy Pankow) and Pope (Jonathan Davvis) are Pogues for life.

Do JJ and Kiara date? ›

JJ and Kiara are dating and members of the close-knit friend group, The Pogues, from the beginning of the show. They are both loyal, protective and long to live life to the fullest - they share the same dream of eventually leaving the Outer Banks to go travelling.

Is Kiara a kook or a Pogue? ›

Kiara may look and act like a Pogue, but her family is actually from the wealthier side of the island. However, Kiara and her family are down to earth, and live a much more practical lifestyle than many of their fellow Kooks. Kiara can often be found hanging out with the other Pogues: John B, JJ, and Pope.

How old is JJ in real life? ›

JJ is played by 24-year-old Rudy Pankow.

Pankow hails from Alaska, a far cry from the islands of North Carolina's Outer Banks.

What is rafes full name in obx? ›

Outer Banks (TV Series 2020– ) - Drew Starkey as Rafe Cameron - IMDb.

What is Pope's real name in OBX? ›

Jonathan Daviss plays Pope Heyward in Outer Banks.

What is John B's full name in Outer Banks? ›

James Alexander Chase Stokes (born September 16, 1992) is an American actor. He is known for his role as John Booker Routledge in the Netflix teen drama series Outer Banks.

What is JJ Maybanks dad name? ›

Gary Weeks is currently best known as for his role as JJ's trouble-making father "Luke Maybank" on the hit Netflix series "Outer Banks." His credited career spans over 20 years, with over 150 film, TV, and commercial roles. Gary has played alongside many of his heroes along the way.

What is JJ Maybank's real name? ›

For JJ Maybanks (Rudy Pankow), the new season will finally bring him together with his longtime crush, Kiara (Madison Bailey). The ship is something many OBX fans have wanted to see since the show debuted in 2021. Throughout the show, JJ has endured a rough childhood and abuse from his parents.

Is Sarah pregnant in Outer Banks with JJ? ›

Yes, Sarah Cameron is pregnant in the Outer Banks Season 4.

The storyline focuses on John B. Routledge and Sarah Cameron and in the approaching plot, Sarah can be proven pregnant while she, John, and the others are trapped at the island.

In what episode do Kiara and JJ kiss? ›

JJ (Rudy Pankow) and Kiara (Madison Bailey) have long been best friends. They've stuck together through thick and thin, and in Outer Banks Season 3 their relationship was taken to another level. After evading their feelings for much of the season, JJ and Kiara confessed their love to each other in Episode 9 and kissed.

What is JJ short for name? ›

An abbreviation of two names beginning with J , usually James and one other.

What does JJ stand for in JJ Walker? ›

James Carter Walker Jr.

He portrayed James Evans Jr. ("J.J."), the older son of Florida and James Evans Sr., on the CBS television series Good Times, which ran from 1974 to 1979, and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award in 1975 and 1976 for his role.

What is the meaning of JJ? ›

1. Judges. 2. Justices. Most material © 2005, 1997, 1991 by Penguin Random House LLC.

What does Kiara call JJ in OBX? ›

Say what you want about Jiara, but I honestly think Kiara's nickname for JJ is kinda cute. She seems to almost always call him "Jage" now (Not sure how you would spell it, the wiki has it listed as JayJ) instead of JJ or J.

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