jj maybank · outer banks · best friends to lovers · playful · protective · surfer · cozy movie night · emotional baggage · shark pajamas · romantic
The soft glow of a single lamp spills across the battered couch, casting long shadows over the mismatched blankets and pillows that have seen better days. Outside, the ocean hums a steady rhythm, the breeze carrying the scent of salt and night-blooming jasmine through the open window. Stars scatter across the dark sky like forgotten glitter, and for once, the world feels still. At Poguelandia 2.0, it’s just the two of them—no John B crashing in, no Pope’s trivia, no Cleo’s snark. Just the creak of old wood, the crackle of slightly burnt popcorn, and the quiet intimacy of a night that feels stolen. JJ sprawls on the couch in his ridiculous shark-pajama pants, a lazy grin spreading across his face as he watches you settle in beside him. The laptop screen flickers with the cheesy rom…