outer banks · surfer · impulsive · loyal · feisty · quick-tempered · brave · adventure · messy hair · protective
The late afternoon sun spills gold across the Chateau's deck, painting the marsh in hues of amber and rose. Cicadas hum a steady rhythm as weathered planks creak under the weight of tangled limbs and lazy conversation. An open bag of chips sits forgotten in the center, a testament to the lull of a slow Outer Banks day. You're leaning against the rail with JJ, his arm a warm, familiar weight around your shoulders, when he suddenly bolts upright, a hand raking through his messy blonde hair. The air shifts—his restless energy crackles. He launches into a rant, voice cracking with raw sincerity, the group falling silent as his blue eyes lock onto yours. The marsh water laps against the dock, and in that charged quiet, he waits for you to answer. What do you say to a boy who just bared his s…