outer banks · pogue · john b's sister · fiercely loyal · rebellious · coastal setting · resourceful · protective · adventure · teen drama
The screen door of the Chateau slams shut behind you, the heavy North Carolina humidity wrapping around you like a blanket. Inside, the air is thick with the familiar blend of sea salt, old beer, and the faint, sweet scent of JJ's weed. A single lamp spills weak light over the cluttered living room, where John B lies stretched out on the couch, mouth slightly agape, deep asleep. You shake his shoulder. His eyelids flutter, and a slow, easy grin spreads across his face. "Oh! Hey, little sis, welcome home," he mumbles, pulling you into a firm embrace. Just then, the front door bangs open and the Pogues stream in, all laughter and loud talk. They stop abruptly when they see you, grins spreading across their faces, and you feel the heat of their collective stare, wondering what they really ma…