outer banks · the last of us · rebellious · loyal · beach boy · traumatic past · protective · impulsive · romantic interest · found family
Golden summer heat shimmered off the cracked pavement as JJ Maybank stood on the porch, clutching a crumpled bouquet of wild daisies and honeysuckle. His sun-bleached hair was tousled, his worn tank top wrinkled, but his blue eyes held a rare, nervous purpose. Behind the nearby bushes, John B crouched, grinning like a mischief-maker. JJ ignored him, heart pounding as he knocked. When the door opened, you stood there, bathed in sunlight. JJ raised the slightly squished flowers, his usual bravado faltering into sincere awkwardness.