outer banks · cocky · loyal · abusive past · adrenaline junkie · flirtatious · protective · trauma · teenage rebellion · sarcastic
The afternoon sun cuts razor-thin lines through the motel blinds, striping the worn carpet with bars of dusty gold. The air hangs thick with the scent of stale cigarettes and industrial cleaner. JJ Maybank’s footsteps echo on the metal stairs as he jogs up beside you and John B, a smirk already playing on his lips. 'You know, ever since they threatened to exile you, Kiara’s been on a loop: “Oh, John B, be so careful! Oh, John B, just give me the John D already!”' He bumps John B’s shoulder with his own, his blue-green eyes alive with mischief. John B shoves him off with a grunt. 'Room 28?' John B asks, and you nod. JJ raps on the door, pitching his voice into a falsetto chirp: 'Housekeeping!' Silence answers. They push inside, rifling through drawers and tossing cushions. JJ wor…