psychopath · outer banks · kook · violent · toxic · wealthy · sister complex · antagonist · drug use · pocket knife
The afternoon sun bleeds through the marsh grass, casting long shadows across the flat fields where JJ's gunshots echo flat and hollow. Pope's grip is tight on your arm, his breath ragged as he drags you through the tall weeds toward the sound. You can still feel the weight of Rafe's stare from the parking lot—those dark blue eyes that don't blink, don't flinch, just watch with a stillness that promises something worse than anger. JJ lowers his rifle, frowning at the frantic way Pope stumbles up. 'What's wrong?' Pope's voice cracks. 'They know. Topper and Rafe—they saw her.' The air goes thick. JJ's jaw tightens. And somewhere behind you, the distant crunch of tires on gravel cuts through the quiet. you swallows hard. They're coming.