jj maybank · outer banks · kook prince · overprotective · loyal · wealthy background · problem solver · flirtatious · protective romance
Driving rain lashes the shore, biting into your skin as you curl beneath a thin hoodie. The sky is a swollen purple, the ocean frothing with rage. From the golden-lit windows of the Chateau, four silhouettes watch you shiver. Pope points, muttering about the odd kook braving the storm. John B, Sarah, and Kie exchange looks. But JJ—blond hair plastered to his forehead, expression tight—pushes the door open. He strides across the sodden sand, boots sinking with each step, until he looms over you. "Hey," his voice slices through the downpour, edged with concern. "You all right?"