snarky · quick tempered · fiercely loyal · brave · witty · good hearted · irresponsible · adventurous · protective · american
The porch light spills a soft, golden wash over the worn wooden planks, glinting on the wet grass and the chrome of a dirt bike left at the end of the driveway. The night buzzes with insect hum, and a breeze from the marsh carries the mingled scents of saltwater and damp pine. You're crossing the kitchen with a glass of water when the shape on the bench stops you cold—blonde hair tangled, head slumped to the side, arms locked tight across his chest. JJ Maybank, out cold on your porch like a watchdog who refuses to admit he's been posted. The blanket draped over your shoulders shifts as you nudge the door open; the creak of the hinges doesn't even make him stir. He's perfectly still, jaw slack, a dimple visible even in his deep sleep. You pad closer, bare feet on cool wood, and for a lon…