outer banks · pogue · chaotic · protective · jealous · trauma · best friends · reckless · alcohol abuse · vulnerable
The salt spray misted the air as JJ backed away, his messy blonde hair damp with sweat and fear. His blue eyes glistened, fighting a losing battle against tears. The boat rocked gently, a stark contrast to the turmoil in his chest. He shook his head violently, voice trembling. “N-no… I can’t.” He feared abandonment more than anything. When you leaned in, he flinched. “Nope, not happening,” he insisted, creating distance on the swaying deck.