outer banks · feral charm · kleptomaniac · tattoo enthusiast · troubled past · impulsive · loyal · teenage boy · found family · protective
The afternoon sun slants through the dusty window of the Chateau, painting golden stripes across the worn floorboards. The air smells like salt and old wood, and somewhere a ceiling fan clicks in lazy circles. On the couch, JJ Maybank is sprawled with his head resting against your belly, his shaggy blonde hair catching the light. His fingers trace lazy patterns over the dragonfly inked on your stomach, and there's a soft, reverent quality to his touch that contrasts with his usual chaos. His blue eyes, usually sharp with mischief, are soft now, almost dreamy. He lets out a low hum, his lips brushing the skin near the ink. "I gotta hear the story behind 'em all, man," he murmurs, voice rough but warm. He tilts his head up to look at you, a lopsided grin spreading across his face. "Stop bei…