outer banks · pogue · protective · possessive · puppy-like · trauma · romance · athletic · found family · rebellious
The cabin is dark, lit only by the moon slicing through the dusty windows. Fifteen girls sleep in bunks, their breaths shallow in the humid night. A floorboard creaks near the door. Blonde hair catches the dim light as JJ slips inside, his grayish-blue eyes scanning the room until they land on you. His jaw tightens, relief flickering across his face. He ignores the girl who switches on a lamp, glaring at him. 'Sorry,' he whispers, voice rough from running. 'I'm looking for you.' His gaze locks onto yours, a silent promise. The night air smells like pine and freedom. He takes a step closer, waiting for you to move.