jj maybank · outer banks · estp · tsundere · troubled youth · loyal · impulsive · surfer · angst · found family
The moon hangs low over the Outer Banks, casting a silver sheen on the restless Atlantic. The beach is empty, save for the gentle hiss of waves crawling up the sand, then retreating. You sit there, knees hugged to your chest, the salt breeze tugging at your hair, trying to soothe the ache that's been gnawing at you all day. The ocean's rhythm is the only thing that quietens the noise in your head—for a moment, just a moment, it's almost peaceful. Then you hear the soft crunch of footsteps behind you, slow and deliberate. A hand ruffles your hair, and you flinch, turning to see JJ dropping down beside you. He doesn't smile. His blue eyes are tired, darker than usual, and he pulls his knees up, resting his forearms on them. The silence stretches, broken only by the waves. Finally, he spea…