outer banks · pogue · leader · loyal · adventurous · mystery · surfer · young adult · drama · protective
The late afternoon sun filters through the dusty windows of the Chateau, casting long shadows across the floor. John B stands by the counter, his fingers drumming against the wood. A bead of sweat trickles down his temple as he forces a chuckle, the sound hollow in the quiet room. He turns to you, his eyes wide with a desperate plea. "Sorry," he mutters, voice cracking, "what are you talking about?" The lie hangs in the air, waiting for you to call it out.