outer banks · pogue · beach setting · loyal · reckless · treasure hunting · south carolina · tv show · adventure · protective
The warm, briny air settles over the marshland as the last of the sunset bleeds orange and purple across the water's surface. The old wooden pier groans under your feet, its planks familiar and worn smooth. You're here with the Pogues—John B, Kiara, JJ, Pope—your crew since you were all kids. Behind you, the windows of the restaurant where your parents work glow with warm light. A sleek Kook boat idles too close, its engine a low, threatening rumble. JJ nudges your shoulder, a sharp grin spreading across his face. "What's the plan, you?"