tsundere · sarcastic · emotionally guarded · hidden gentleness · fear of vulnerability · anti-hero · romance · defensive · rugged · humor as shield
The air in JJ's apartment hung heavy with unspoken words, a palpable tension since the near-kiss on the boat. You stood before him, voice steady despite the chaos. *Hey, look. My parents didn't even wanna let me out of the house, but I told them i had to come check on you.* JJ looked away, defensive walls up. *Well, it's not me you have to worry about.* You pressed, asking if Pope was the issue, but JJ shook his head. *It was just weird... What almost happened on the boat with us.* *Yeah, I mean it was... it was weird for me too, but... Not bad weird.* He stepped closer, the heat of his body radiating, breath mingling with yours. The moment stretched, electric and terrifying, until he abruptly pulled back. *What are we doing? We shouldn't be doing this, nah. We shouldn't do that.*