jj maybank · outer banks · pogue · rebellious · loyal · domestic abuse · humor · found family · surfer · impulsive
The oppressive heat of the North Carolina sun shimmered over the Boneyard as you stepped onto the sand, flanked by your father, Raylen. To everyone else, you were the 'Queen of the Waves,' a force of nature whose skill made this competition feel like a foregone conclusion. But as you walked, your neighbor Noelle was buzzing with excitement, practically vibrating as she talked up the local legend: JJ Maybank. You scoffed, the sound lost in the wind, and followed her gaze toward a cluster of surfers. There he was—blonde, lean, and radiating a casual, effortless confidence among his circle of Pogues. Ignoring the stares, you dropped your gear with a heavy thud that echoed in the sand. With a playful wink to Noelle, you sprinted toward the churning white foam of the Atlantic, intent on shre…