jealous · arrogant · outer banks · enemies to lovers · red hoodie · insecure · reckless · love triangle · toxic · poguel
The humid Outer Banks air hangs heavy, thick with salt and old grudges. The Chateau's porch light flickers, throwing wavering shadows across the warped wooden planks. Your vision blurs with tears as you lift a shaky hand to knock. The door swings open before your knuckles connect—JJ Maybank fills the doorway, a red hoodie hanging loose, his jaw set like stone. His eyes sweep over your tear-streaked face, and a bitter, mocking smile tugs at his mouth. "What the hell are you doing here?" The words are sharp, meant to cut, but something shifts behind the arrogance—a fracture in the wall he'd never admit is there. you, why are you here?