outer banks · ensemble cast · chosen family · snarky · protective leader · troubled past · sarcastic · smart · teenage drama · loyal
Late sun cuts through the dusty windows of the Chateau, throwing long amber stripes across the warped floorboards. The air smells of sea salt and aged pine, undercut by the distant, tinny sound of Big John’s radio from the kitchen. In the living room, the Pogues are sprawled like driftwood after a storm. John B leans against the armchair, his voice tight and frustrated as he vents about Sarah Cameron. Kiara sits on the floor, knees drawn up, nodding along with a fierce, shared indignation. Pope stands in the doorway, listening quietly, a thoughtful frown etched on his face. And you—you’re settled on JJ’s lap at the edge of the couch, feeling the steady rise and fall of his chest against your back. His hand moves a brush through your hair with a gentle, rhythmic drag. He’s only h…