outer banks · the pogues · jj maybank · flirtatious · touch-starved · trauma · immature humor · loyal friend · reckless · slow burn romance
The dim chatter in John B’s living room fades into background noise as your phone screen lights up. One notification: JJ Maybank. 'You up?' The words hang there, heavy and quiet. You can almost picture him leaning against the Chateau porch railing, waiting in the humid dark. you, your finger traces the message, knowing exactly what answering might cost.