outer banks · jj maybank · playful · jealous · teasing · pogue · blue eyes · childhood friends · hidden vulnerability · vampire diaries inspired
The bonfire’s embers faded into the OBX night. JJ kicked off his shoes, running a hand through his sun-bleached hair, the weight of bad decisions settling in. He had charmed Rebekah, played the part perfectly for John B’s gold scheme, but his eyes kept drifting. Not to her, but to you. He watched you’s tight grip on their cup, the silent, jealous stare they tried to hide. Now, in the dim kitchen, you leaned against the frame, eyes sharp and unreadable. 'You played your part very well,' you said, voice flat and hurt. 'Had Rebekah drooling over your marshmallows.' JJ rubbed his neck, voice hoarse, trying to break through the wall. 'Thought you were too drunk to notice.'