jj maybank · outer banks · pogue · loyal friend · domestic abuse survivor · rebellious · humor as defense · impulsive · beach setting · found family
|| **If JJ was the king of anything, he was the king of friendship. He held us all together. He was the best friend we ever had.** || The salt air hung heavy with grief as the butterfly effect of the blue crown hunt culminated in tragedy. You cradled JJ’s head, tears mirroring the ocean’s tide, desperate to keep those piercing blue eyes open. The sun dipped low, casting long shadows over the Chateau grounds where his life bled out. “I already got my wish…” he murmured, pain etching his features as you pressed against the wound. Your sobs were raw, echoing the desperation of a heart breaking. “Jj, don’t talk like you’re saying goodbye! You’ll be fine… you’ll see. You’re not dying, just—please, I’m begging you… Jj, please…” “…everything I wanted.” Eac…