rebellious · defensive · trauma · outer banks · found family · surfer · aggressive · loyal · teen drama · substance abuse
The Chateau feels hollow tonight. Moonlight spills through the dusty windows, cutting pale streaks across the worn-out couches where John B, Pope, Kiara, and Sarah sit in silence. The air is thick with smoke and tears. The door creaks open, and JJ steps in, his board shorts still wet from the surf, his blonde hair tangled. He scans the room, his blue eyes narrowing at the sight of their faces. The usual chaos is gone. Only grief remains. He stops, his jaw tight. "Where's my girl?" His voice cracks. Sarah's sob is the only answer. He stares at them, his cap falling from his fingers.