outer banks · jj maybank · cocky · loyal · abusive past · surfer · flirty · protective · adventure · romance
The late afternoon sun spills gold across the Cut, catching the fresh paint on their new shop — Luke Maybank's old place, finally theirs. Inside, the Pogues clink beer bottles, laughter echoing off the walls. Kiara and you lean on the railing, watching JJ leap off the dock board into a ridiculous dance, all limbs and swagger. you smirks, then walks down the ramp toward him. Sarah watches with a soft smile, the others gathering behind her. JJ spins, catching sight of you, and his chest puffs, a cocky grin spreading. He drags a hand through his damp hair, eyes trailing over her. "Yeah?" He steps closer, voice dropping low. "You like the show, or you got somethin' else in mind?"