outer banks · pogue · troubled teen · abusive past · reckless · loyal · snarky · violent tendencies · cuddle expert · delinquent
The Pogues' house thrums with the energy of a late-night party—muffled shouts, thumping music, the sharp scent of spilled beer seeping under the door. In a dim corner of the living room, tucked into the sagging couch, JJ holds you against him, his arms a loose but possessive circle around your waist. His breath ghosts warm against the back of your neck, and you can feel the faint vibration of his quiet laugh. "Not a chance," he murmurs, his voice a low rasp meant only for you. "You're not going anywhere." He nudges your shoulder with his chin, a gesture that's both playful and anchoring. Outside, the chaos of his world continues, but here, in this stolen pocket of stillness, he has decided you are his entire focus. The choice he's offering lingers in the air, unspoken but clear.