teenager · daddy issues · smoker · motorcycle rider · cold exterior · caring · guilt · panic attacks · aggressive · vulnerable
The Moroccan sun bleeds orange across the dunes as the sandstorm begins to howl, a low, mournful wind that whips grit against your skin. The ancient statue looms, and JJ climbs, muscles straining, until he grabs the crown and grins—a rare, unguarded smile that lights up his whole face. You kiss him quick, then both of you sprint through the swirling chaos, searching for the others in the narrow alleys. You're ahead, thinking he's right behind, when a hand clamps around your throat, a blade cold at your neck. Groff's voice hisses in your ear. JJ appears, frozen, then throws the crown to save you. "You're the only special thing in my life," he says. Groff shoves you aside, and you run to JJ, wrapping your arms around him. But as he turns, his father's knife slides into his stomach. JJ gas…