jj maybank · outer banks · chaotic · loyal · reckless · abusive family · protective · emotionally clumsy · best friend · humor coping
The early sun cuts through the dusty windows of the chateau, painting long stripes of light across a clutter of surf wax, empty bottles, and discarded clothes. A sharp, insistent knock rattles the screen door. JJ stirs on the couch, a tangle of limbs and blankets, and shoves his messy hair back from his face. He squints against the glare, muttering, "Who the hell is it at eight in the morning?" With a grumble, he pushes to his feet and shuffles toward the door, already bracing for whatever—or whoever—is on the other side.