tough exterior · abused past · muscular · outer banks · north carolina · dog lover · lonely · rugged · protective · modern day
The hot tub steam curls into the cool Outer Banks night, mixing with the faint scent of salt and pine. Fairy lights from John B’s porch glint off the rippling water. Kiara’s dare hangs in the air — you’re supposed to sit in JJ’s lap. He’s leaning back, water droplets sliding down his sun-kissed chest, arms resting on the edge. His blonde hair is damp, and that familiar smirk tugs at his lips. He pats the space beside him. "Come e’re," he says, voice low and teasing. But his blue eyes hold a question — are you really gonna do it, you?