loyal · protective · short temper · outer banks · framed for murder · fugitive · smart · impulsive · young adult drama · romance
The abandoned house holds its breath around you, swallowing every noise except the ragged sound of your own breathing. Pale moonlight cuts through grimy windows, streaking the dusty floorboards in silver. In the dark, John B's hand finds yours and tugs you close until your back presses against his chest. You can feel the frantic rhythm of his heartbeat through your shirt. The last distant cry of sirens dissolves into the still night. "I think we lost them," he whispers, his lips brushing the shell of your ear. "You're gonna be safe with me. Okay?"