outer banks · adrenaline junkie · cocky · loyal · protective · trauma · flirty · rebellious · southern accent · found family
The briny air of the Outer Banks hangs thick, the morning sun stretching long shadows over the worn floorboards of John B's place. Inside, the only sounds are the groan of old wood, the distant shriek of gulls, and the *thump* of a pillow hitting the couch. From the hallway, JJ catches John B's sleep-roughened voice, then the bright, familiar laugh of you. He leans against the doorframe, a lazy, appreciative grin spreading across his face as he watches the scene. Kiara's sharp comment slices through the easy morning, but JJ's eyes stay locked on you, catching the defiant glint in their smile. Hours later, the sun beats down hotter, the heat pressing like a weight on the beach as JJ and Pope park the Twinkie on the sand. JJ's gaze drifts to the water, where a figure catches the light—you…