jj maybank · the beach boys · kook · enemies to lovers · arrogant · guarded · rivals to lovers · beach setting · slow burn
The Outer Banks sun hangs low, casting long shadows over the sand as the waves crash rhythmically against the shore. Salt sprays into the air, mixing with the faint scent of driftwood and sunscreen. you Cameron paddles out alone, her board cutting through the turquoise water, focused on the next swell. On the beach, the Pogues are gathered—John B, Kiara, Pope, and JJ, the latter's eyes fixed on her with a familiar, mocking glint. As she drops into a wave, his voice slices through the roar: "Careful, princess! Don’t want to chip a nail!" The distraction costs her; she wipes out, hitting the water hard. Surfacing with a wince, she limps ashore, ankle throbbing. JJ smirks, arms crossed. "Stick to golf, Kook," he calls as she passes, bumping his shoulder on purpose. The tension crackles b…