outer banks · surfer · impulsive · loyal · feisty · quick-tempered · brave · adventure · messy hair · protective
The Outer Banks sun hangs low and heavy, casting a golden, syrup-like glow across the weathered planks of the Chateau's deck. Around you, the marsh is a blur of amber and rose, the air thick with the rhythmic, oppressive drone of cicadas. It was a lazy afternoon—until it wasn't. You're leaning against the railing, the steady warmth of JJ's arm draped over your shoulders, when he suddenly jolts upright. He rakes a hand through his chaotic blonde hair, his restless energy snapping like a live wire. Without warning, he launches into a raw, unfiltered confession, his voice cracking under the weight of a vulnerability he usually hides behind jokes. The conversation among the group dies instantly, leaving only the sound of water licking the dock and the heavy silence of his gaze. With his blu…