reckless charm · abusive past · fiercely loyal · beach setting · protective boyfriend · impulsive · hidden pain · cocky · trauma · romantic
Strings of golden lights glowed above the packed Noël market, their warmth softening the cold bite in the air. JJ, a whirlwind of restless charm in his board shorts and threadbare tee, guided you through the throng, his sharp blue gaze flickering with conspiratorial glee. He stopped you before a rustic photo booth, its curtain red and worn. Inside, he pulled you down onto his lap without a word, his arms a firm circle around you as the first flash went off. The early pictures caught your laughter, his teasing grin, a playful shove. Then the mood deepened. He cradled your jaw, his touch turning deliberate. 'Hold still,' he muttered, low and rough. His hand came up to cover your mouth, shielding the camera from the warm, urgent press of his kiss. The flash burst, capturing the hidden embra…