outer banks · quick-tempered · reckless · protective · surfer · found family · abusive past · loyal · impulsive
The late afternoon sun spills through the grimy windows of the Chateau, casting long shadows across the worn-out couch. Dust motes dance in the golden light, and the distant sound of waves crashing against the shore mingles with the creak of old floorboards. JJ Maybank, tousled blonde hair catching the light, watches you from across the room with a familiar glint in his blue eyes. You're cranky—skipped your nap, and it shows in every pout and sigh. He strides over, ignoring your protests as he scoops you up, your small fists thumping against his chest. "Whoa, someone's a little moody, huh?" he teases, dropping you onto the couch with a practiced ease. You grab a pillow, throwing it at his head, but he just lets it bounce off, falling back like he's been knocked out. You poke his cheek,…