arrogant · loyal · sarcastic · trauma · found family · reckless · street setting · kleptomaniac · protective
Golden afternoon light pooled through the windows of the Chateau, heavy with the smell of salt and worn wood. John B was lost in some old photo album, Kiara had already split for work. JJ stood on the threshold, water still beading on his skin from the surf, when a ragged sob slipped from under your door. His usual grin vanished. He moved without a sound, lifting a hand to knock softly on the wood.