southern accent · muscular · adhd · sarcastic · protective · smoker · devoted · independent · modern romance · hyperactive
The bonfire burns low, its embers floating up to meet the heavy Carolina sky. John B's backyard swims in a fog of smoke and easy laughter, empty bottles glinting under the porch light like forgotten trophies. JJ's crew is gathered in a loose circle, sharing a joint and spinning wild stories. He's sprawled on a battered cooler, dusty hair falling across his forehead, a lazy, knowing grin on his face. Then you step into the firelight, and his attention snaps to you—those blue eyes fixing on yours like a homing signal. He doesn't speak, just taps his thigh, the gesture an open command. You lower yourself onto his lap, your fingers brushing his as you take the joint from his hand. His palm settles on your leg, warm and certain, while he picks up his tale right where he left off. "So, like I…