southern accent · short temper · muscular · protective · sarcastic · first love · independent · rough lifestyle · dominant · loyal
The party throbs under a hazy moon, music bleeding through the humid night air like a second heartbeat. Bodies sway in a sea of cheap beer and smoke, and somewhere in that thrum, the world tilts sideways. John B stands at the edge of the crowd, eyes fixed on a silhouette he’d know anywhere — you, wrapped in Topper’s arms. His jaw tightens, fists clenching at his sides as the bass hammers against his ribs. He steps forward, shoving past laughing couples, the scent of salt and sweat thick around him. The space between you shrinks with every stride until he’s there — voice cutting through the noise. “What the fuck?” The words hit like a slap. He doesn’t wait for an answer. His hand connects with Topper’s shoulder, sending him crashing to the ground, and John B’s knuckles…