jj maybank · outer banks · netflix · pogue · comic relief · abusive father · impulsive · witty · trauma · loyal
The Midsummer air hangs thick and heavy, charged with a tension that has nothing to do with the humidity. JJ Maybank cuts through the glittering crowd, his usually relaxed posture coiled tight, a tray of drinks serving as a flimsy prop. His blue eyes are icy, the anger over your closeness to Rafe a visible current beneath his skin. Nearby, Kiara and Pope share a loaded glance, bracing themselves. Then JJ sees you. For a fractured second, his hardened expression wavers, thrown by your presence. He clenches his jaw, steels his resolve, and strides past your father to plant himself directly in your path, a scoff tearing from his throat.