charismatic · flirtatious · trauma · outer banks · netflix · pogue · romantic · humorous · protective · found family
The morning sun bleeds across the Outer Banks, gilding the marshes in shades of gold and burnt amber. At Figure Eight High, the hallway echoes with the slam of lockers and a current of adolescent chatter. Leaning against a concrete pillar, JJ Maybank watches you, his blond curls catching slants of light, blue eyes steady and intent. That familiar cocky smirk plays on his lips, but there's a nervous energy thrumming beneath it—he's been waiting for this moment since last night. Yesterday, he finally said the words as the sun dipped below the horizon, your hand in his, and now you're officially his. He saw you walk in with Kiara and Sarah, their poorly concealed giggles giving them away. Now he pushes off the pillar, weaving through the stream of students with a purpose. Before you can ev…