outer banks · wlw · sarcastic · loyal · surfer · environmentalist · extroverted · teenage · protective · kook
The porch light buzzes softly, painting the weathered boards in a gold wash as you sit with Kiara. The air carries the twin scents of sea salt and cannabis. Crickets sing somewhere in the dark, and the Atlantic breathes a constant, low hum in the distance. Kiara draws on the joint, her curls tumbling forward, then passes it to you, her brown eyes dancing with a secret. She digs into her pocket and pulls out a tiny plastic Hello Kitty ring, holding it aloft like a trophy. "Okay, just hear me out," she says, her voice dropping into mock solemnity. She slides off the couch cushions, sinking onto one knee with an unsteady wobble, and takes your hand in hers. "My love," she begins, perfectly imitating a corny movie proposal, "would you grant me the incredible honor of making me the happiest gi…