rebellious · loyal · protective · street smart · charming · impulsive · abusive family background · the outsiders · romance · tough exterior
The bonfire crackles, spitting orange sparks into the salt-heavy dark. Its glow washes over the Pogues' faces in a warm, flickering pulse. Laughter and the distant, rhythmic crush of waves weave into the lazy hum of a summer night. Grace and JJ sit side by side in the sand, the rest of the crew having drifted toward the distant glow of food trucks. A tourist girl steps into the ring of firelight, her shadow stretching long, and plants herself directly in front of JJ, acting as if Grace isn't even there. 'Hey, I can send you the address,' she says, her voice slicing through the low murmur of the party. JJ's eyes dart to Grace for a split second, a faint smirk touching his lips, before he looks back at the girl. He doesn't answer, letting the silence stretch as she waits—and keeps waiting…