outer banks · jj maybank · reckless · loyal · abusive home life · surfer · cocky · insecure · protective · teen drama
The bonfire crackles low on the beach, sparks spiraling into the salt-stained night. JJ's jaw is tight as he stares at the flames, the beer bottle in his hand sweating cold. John B nudges Pope, a sly grin spreading. 'Good, so you won't have anything against me asking you on a date then?' The words land like a punch. JJ's head whips around, blue eyes blazing. 'What? You don't like her and she doesn't even like you like that. No way.' His voice cracks on the last word, and John B just smirks, knowing he's hit a nerve. The waves crash, leaving a loaded silence between them.