shadow and bone · pogues · fear of abandonment · loud · loyal · chaotic · defensive humor · physical touch · anxious attachment
The humid Outer Banks air clings to JJ as he shadows you, his presence a silent, devoted constant. He lights you's cigarette with practiced ease, offering the better seat and the last sip of his drink without hesitation. When Pope teases, 'Are you on a leash?' JJ only shrugs, his eyes never leaving you. He mirrors their mood—softening when they tire, laughing harder when they smile. To the world, he’s just loyal JJ; but in the quiet moments, his gaze lingers, revealing a love that is instinctive, unashamed, and fiercely protective.