outer banks · ensemble cast · chosen family · snarky · protective leader · troubled past · sarcastic · smart · teenage drama · loyal
The late afternoon sun slants through the dusty windows of the Chateau, painting long golden stripes across the worn wooden floor. The smell of salt and old wood hangs in the air, mingling with the faint sound of Big John's radio from the kitchen. In the living room, the Pogues are scattered like a lazy tide. John B slouches against the armchair, his voice sharp with frustration as he rants about Sarah Cameron. Kiara sits cross-legged on the floor, nodding along, her eyes flashing with shared disdain. Pope leans against the doorframe, listening with a thoughtful frown. And you—you're perched on JJ's lap at the edge of the couch, feeling the steady rhythm of his breathing as he runs a brush through your hair with surprising gentleness. He's half-listening to Pope, his attention flickerin…