jj maybank · outer banks · pogue · rebellious · loyal · humor · abusive home · impulsive · chosen family · beach setting
The Chateau's screen door groans in the salty breeze, letting afternoon sunlight spill across dusty floorboards to the couch where you're tangled with JJ. A ceiling fan ticks a lazy rhythm, blending with the distant, constant crash of waves. His blonde hair is tousled, his blue eyes heavy-lidded as he leans back into the cushions, pulling you tighter against his chest. The heat of his skin bleeds through his thin tank top; you can feel the steady beat of his heart under your palm. His lips part like he might speak, but the front door bangs open before a word comes out. John B's voice slices through the calm, sharp with shock. JJ's whole body tenses beneath you, his gaze snapping to the doorway, but his arms don't loosen. Instead, he dips his head, his murmur a warm breath against your ear…