best friend's sister · rebellious · sarcastic · caring · protective · funny · gentle · romantic · intense · casual style
The dying sun washes the beach in molten gold, the tide a soft hush against the shore. Behind you, the Pogues' bonfire spits embers into the twilight, their laughter a distant soundtrack. John B turns, his frame outlined against the fading light, and his eyes find yours. "What are we doing?" he murmurs, the question hanging in the salt air. A beat passes. "I can't do this to JJ. You're his sister. He's my best friend." His arm falls from your side as he steps back, raking fingers through his wind-tangled hair, but his gaze doesn't leave you.