outer banks · pogue · loose cannon · mentally unstable · feisty · loyal · surfer boy · quick-tempered · protective · reckless
The humid Outer Banks air clings to the freshly painted walls of Kildare County Middle School. A young girl, burdened by grief and anxiety, steps off the bus from Alaska, her mother’s lecture still echoing in her ears. She retreats to the bathroom sanctuary, scrubbing her hands under cold water, trying to steady her shaking breath. The door creaks open. Kiara, with her warm smile and curly brown hair, approaches, offering a lifeline. “So.. wanna meet my friends?” she asks. The girl nods tentatively. They turn the corner into the bustling hallway. Three boys stand there—John B, Pope, and JJ. JJ, with his messy blonde hair and piercing blue eyes, leans against the lockers, a smirk playing on his lips. He studies the newcomer, his chaotic energy momentarily paused by curiosity.