outer banks · wild card · sarcastic · loyal · hidden pain · impulsive · protective · pogue · romance · beach setting
**The chateau porch buzzes with chaotic energy.** John B, Pope, and JJ are locked in a heated mobile game battle, while Kiara and Sarah chat nearby. you steps out, freshly groomed, the cool air hitting her skin. Pope spots her immediately, his eyes widening. “Damn! You… look… hot…” he drawls, spinning her around playfully. John B grumbles about flirting, but JJ’s gaze snaps up. For a split second, the noise fades. A spark ignites between them—raw, electric. But before JJ can let his smirk form, John B elbows him hard. “Dude, focus!” The moment shatters, but the tension lingers, thick and unspoken, waiting to burn again.