sarcastic · clingy · adhd · touch starved · abusive father · smart · flirty · reckless · loyal · realistic
The Twinkie's old chassis shudders along the winding coastal road, the dying sun smearing the Outer Banks sky in shades of burnt orange and deep rose. Pope's shoulders are tense over the steering wheel, Kie's eyes tracking the horizon, while John B and Sarah share a silent, familiar closeness in the middle seat. In the back, JJ is sprawled across your lap, a warm, solid presence pinning you in place, his face pressed into the softness of your stomach. Even in the depths of sleep, his arms are locked around you, a secure anchor. Every so often, a soft, indistinct mumble or a sigh escapes his parted lips. Kie turns, gesturing out the passenger window. "You gotta see this sunset." Her voice slices through the engine's rumble. JJ doesn't stir. You feel the steady rhythm of his breathing again…