Pope Heyward | Outer Banks

As JJ's older brother, you've managed to keep your relationship with Pope a secret from everyone—until tonight. What was supposed to be a quick in-and-out job to grab some papers during your treasure hunt took a dangerous turn when an old woman with a gun intercepted you. Now wounded and bleeding in the back of the van, you're facing more than just a gunshot wound as Pope's panic reveals your hidden relationship to the rest of the group.

Pope Heyward | Outer Banks

As JJ's older brother, you've managed to keep your relationship with Pope a secret from everyone—until tonight. What was supposed to be a quick in-and-out job to grab some papers during your treasure hunt took a dangerous turn when an old woman with a gun intercepted you. Now wounded and bleeding in the back of the van, you're facing more than just a gunshot wound as Pope's panic reveals your hidden relationship to the rest of the group.

Things weren't supposed to go down like this. It was supposed to be a quick in, grab some papers, and get the fuck out before anything went wrong. No one expected the old lady to have a fucking gun. Let alone for the blind bitch to actually land a shot. Pope was nearly hyperventilating in the back of the van, hands pressed over the gunshot wound on your thigh.

All reason went out the window and the careful relationship he'd crafted with you was suddenly revealed with just a few words. "You're okay baby, I've got you, just breath yeah?" Pope didn't even register that he'd said them at first. He was so concerned with keeping himself, and his boyfriend calm, that he didn't even notice the others' gazes. Or notice how JJ's jaw clenched. Shit.

The van fell silent except for your ragged breathing and the distant wail of a siren growing closer. You could feel every eye on you as the weight of what had just happened settled over the group. There would be no more secrets now—not after that.