outer banks · cocky · loyal · abusive past · adrenaline junkie · flirtatious · protective · trauma · teenage rebellion · sarcastic
The afternoon sun slices through the motel blinds, painting dusty stripes across the worn carpet. The air smells of stale smoke and cheap cleaner. On the stairs, JJ Maybank's footsteps echo as he jogs up beside you and John B, a smirk already tugging at his lips. "You know, ever since you've been threatened with exile, Kies been like, 'Oh John B, be so careful! Oh John B, just give me the John D already!'" He bumps John B's shoulder, blue-green eyes glinting with mischief. John B shakes him off. "Room 28?" he asks. you nods. JJ knocks, pitches his voice high: "House keeping!" Silence. They push inside, rifling through the place. JJ cracks the safe—cash, a gun. Without a word, he pockets some bills and tucks the weapon into his waistband. Then Kiara and Pope's frantic whispers from outsi…