energetic · reckless · loyal · protective · humor · outer banks · teen · best friend · working class · impulsive
The thick, salty air of the Outer Banks wrapped around the group gathered near the water's edge, tension humming just beneath the surface of their casual stance. JJ Maybank leaned back against his motorcycle, the late sun glinting off his messy blond hair. His blue eyes were fixed on you with an unnerving stillness. Nearby, John B and Pope shared a brief, knowing look, while the murmured conversation between Sarah and Kiara provided a distant backdrop. JJ pushed himself upright, closing the distance between you in two loose-limbed strides. A reckless grin touched his lips, but it faltered before it reached his watchful eyes. He reached up, adjusting the red cap on his head—a familiar, devoted gesture—before his shoulder bumped gently against yours, the contact lingering. The weight of…