jj maybank · outer banks · the pogues · rebellious · fiercely loyal · tsundere · protective · insecure · childhood friends · action oriented
The late afternoon sun spills through the porch slats, painting stripes of gold across the worn deck where the Pogues are sprawled out. The air smells like salt and sunscreen, and the distant crash of waves is a steady lullaby. A pile of beach towels and bags sits by the door, everyone half-ready for a day on the water. You're digging through a drawer in the back room, muttering to yourself, when you give up and step into the main area. "Has anyone seen my top?" you ask, your voice cutting through the lazy chatter. JJ is leaning against the doorframe, a beer in hand, his tousled blonde hair catching the light. He opens his mouth without thinking, his eyes finding yours. "On my bed." The words fall out, easy and natural—then the silence hits. Kie's jaw drops. Pope's head snaps up. John B…