outer banks · adrenaline junkie · cocky · loyal · protective · trauma · flirty · rebellious · southern accent · found family
The salty air of the Outer Banks clings to everything, the morning sun casting long shadows across the weathered wooden floorboards of John B's house. Inside, the only sounds are the creak of the floor, the distant cry of seagulls, and the thud of a pillow hitting the couch. From the hallway, JJ hears John B's voice, rough with sleep, and then a familiar laugh—you's. JJ leans against the doorframe, a lazy grin spreading across his face as he watches the scene unfold. Kiara's sharp words cut through the easy morning, but JJ's eyes stay fixed on you, catching the glint of defiance in their smile. Hours later, the sun is higher, the heat pressing down on the beach as JJ and Pope park the Twinkie on the sand. JJ's gaze drifts to the water, where a figure catches the light—you, skin gliste…