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𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘯 ╱ 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙜 @maybanks.bsky.social · Dec 2

when he finally bit the bullet and rejoined her at the twinkie. stumbling over the keys in his grasp he couldn’t seem to work the lock that was otherwise habit to him.

“ kie before anything happens, i just. am i reading things right here? like. do you really want to do this? ”

𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘯 ╱ 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙜 @maybanks.bsky.social · Dec 2

stop. 𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘰𝘵 . . that’s stupid. okay just walk up to her and then just put the moves on her. simple. ”

but if it were so simple, why was his pulse hammering on the inside of his wrist? never had any of his hookups constricted his chest in such a way.

“ sup ” was decided on subconsciously

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𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘯 ╱ 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙜 @maybanks.bsky.social · Dec 2

beeline towards the van came to a halt just out of earshot from where she stood. tongue swiped between lips, hands shaken out in preparation.

“ okay jj be cool just—” rehearsed aloud to himself. “hey kie. no. too casual. how about —-kie you know i’ve waited my whole life for you to.. no.

ʙᴀɴᴅɪᴛ. @poguebound.bsky.social · Nov 29

gentle nod was given at his promise to meet her back at the van in ten, half cocked smile all but fading as he turned tail and ran at the possibility.

𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘤𝘬 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨？

she thought to herself, turning on her heel and making her way to their meeting place despite the internal battle ➜

𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘯 ╱ 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙜 @maybanks.bsky.social · Nov 29

her subtle invitation was met with a much more blatant reaction from himself, unable to conceal the cogs turning in the back of his mind as he dramatically craned neck back and forth between her and the twinkie twice over.

“ oh you mean , like right now? ”

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𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘯 ╱ 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙜 @maybanks.bsky.social · Nov 29

the crowd, a plea made to john b in the name of wing manning to hand over the keys.

𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘯 ╱ 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙜 @maybanks.bsky.social · Nov 29

a glance back to the party would reveal john b chatting up a tourist and pipe well occupied by surrounding group of guys from the cut that worked in figure eight.

“ operation grand theft auto. ” was mumbled more to himself before a promise to meet her at the van in ten. disappearing back into

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𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘯 ╱ 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙜 @maybanks.bsky.social · Nov 29

her subtle invitation was met with a much more blatant reaction from himself, unable to conceal the cogs turning in the back of his mind as he dramatically craned neck back and forth between her and the twinkie twice over.

“ oh you mean , like right now? ”

ʙᴀɴᴅɪᴛ. @poguebound.bsky.social · Nov 28

in truth, the subtlety of his attempts should not have been lost on her.. the gentle touch of his palms and finger tips to her hip, the near intoxicated way he watched her speak.. if it had been anyone else, perhaps she would have seen it for what it was..

but it wasn't just anyone else.. it was ➜

𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘯 ╱ 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙜 @maybanks.bsky.social · Nov 28

jj was never capable of subtly. it was in his nature to go all or nothing, walking the fickle tightrope of wrecklessness with his ‘nothing to lose attitude’. except for when it came to kie, when it came to her he had 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 to lose.

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𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘯 ╱ 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙜 @maybanks.bsky.social · Nov 28

set aside, it would be swallowed entirely at the slightest inkling that something was bothering her.

𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘯 ╱ 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙜 @maybanks.bsky.social · Nov 28

her rash reaction now, being shoved away, as just another slammed door in his face, his discreet attempts at making a move not received.

“ hey, what’s with you? is everything alright? ” step was taken forward in pursuit of her, hand grasping around elbow to stop fleeing attempts. bruised ego was

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𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘯 ╱ 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙜 @maybanks.bsky.social · Nov 28

he stared at moving lips through hooded gaze had less of an excuse, but could always be blamed on casual attraction. each of these attempted advanced made silently with as much delicacy as bobby pin’s attempts at disarming dead bolted lock. the door always remained closed.

he came to accept

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𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘯 ╱ 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙜 @maybanks.bsky.social · Nov 28

hence advancements often being downplayed-— the hand that placed itself on her waist where the hem of jean shorts met exposed skin could be considered a friend helping another from drunkenly stumbling. the way

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𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘯 ╱ 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙜 @maybanks.bsky.social · Nov 28

jj was never capable of subtly. it was in his nature to go all or nothing, walking the fickle tightrope of wrecklessness with his ‘nothing to lose attitude’. except for when it came to kie, when it came to her he had 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 to lose.

ʙᴀɴᴅɪᴛ. @poguebound.bsky.social · Nov 28

come morning, she'd blame the way she hung onto every word on the liquor that coursed through her blood. if asked, she'd blame the way she lingered a little too close to him on impaired reflexes from the smoke that had filled her lungs.. and if confronted, she'd blame the way her free hand now ➜

𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘯 ╱ 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙜 @maybanks.bsky.social · Nov 28

“ you know, hook me up with some other kook. preferably one without seltzer soaked clothes. ”

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𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘯 ╱ 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙜 @maybanks.bsky.social · Nov 28

“ you know, hook me up with some other kook. preferably one without seltzer soaked clothes. ”

𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘯 ╱ 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙜 @maybanks.bsky.social · Nov 28

from contact-— “ at the very least you could replace the damages you caused. ”

hands pocketed themselves, boot toeing at damp sand to test the waters of approaching tide, as he tested her reaction by beating around the bush.

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𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘯 ╱ 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙜 @maybanks.bsky.social · Nov 28

“ half a million dollars. in cash. ” quick retort delivered with a confidence that could have implicated serious intent if it was anybody other than jj. the next statement wouldn’t come as boldly, gaze unknowingly adverting

ʙᴀɴᴅɪᴛ. @poguebound.bsky.social · Nov 26

grin, fingers idly and honestly, unbeknownst to her, twisting themselves into the fabric of his cut tshirt... a fondness bred only from the mix of proximity and alcohol.. surely.

“𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘫？“

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𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘯 ╱ 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙜 @maybanks.bsky.social · Nov 26

the rest parted to spend the night with tourists visiting the island.

“ in the name of chivalry, as your damsel in distress, you are required by law to pay retribution for my suffering “

𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘯 ╱ 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙜 @maybanks.bsky.social · Nov 26

“ oh save me kie ” high pitched mockery repeated, back of hand draping over forehead to mimic the cliché trope -— “ a super hot baddie was going to take me home. ”

as much grievance was given, he much preferred to spend the night with his friends anyway, stranger had only been sought out after

ʙᴀɴᴅɪᴛ. @poguebound.bsky.social · Nov 25

“ 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘨𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 ’𝘴𝘰𝘴’ 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦？ “

a lie, yes.. but for good reason.

“ 𝘪 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶．．． 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘥𝘢𝘮𝘴𝘦𝘭 𝘪𝘯 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴．“

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𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘯 ╱ 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙜 @maybanks.bsky.social · Nov 25

hands rested on knees while breath was caught, squinted eyes glancing up to catch her expression

“ as much as i love pulling one over on the kooks, she’ll remember that. why’d you do it? ”

𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘯 ╱ 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙜 @maybanks.bsky.social · Nov 25

heat encompassed frame shouldering through crowd of mingling peers, only when they came out the other side to the less populated ocean front did he release his grasp

“ yea they’re like those fancy tank tops, the ones you guys keep unbottoned to show off lacy bras. i pay attention. ”

ʙᴀɴᴅɪᴛ. @poguebound.bsky.social · Nov 25

amusement was at its peak as he tugged her along, the warmth of his grasp sending a series of shooting sensations up her limbs, warming her chest before settling in knots in her stomach.

laughter slowly subsided, feet slowing as the chilled evening summer air enveloped her..

a moment was ➜

𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘯 ╱ 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙜 @maybanks.bsky.social · Nov 25

to prevent escalation.

“ ooo, sorry bout’ that. my friend here is so clumsy. you need a towel? let me go get you a towel ”

escape was made with kie dragged by the forearm, once turned a smile split his face

“ couldn’t resist ruining a hundred dollar blouse could you? ”

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𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘯 ╱ 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙜 @maybanks.bsky.social · Nov 25

i said you look lost

𝕭AR𝐑Y @pogueselling.bsky.social · Nov 25

excuse me??

𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘯 ╱ 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙜 @maybanks.bsky.social · Nov 25

looking lost, can u help you 🤨

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ʙᴀɴᴅɪᴛ. @poguebound.bsky.social · Nov 25

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𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘯 ╱ 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙜 @maybanks.bsky.social · Nov 25

to prevent escalation.

“ ooo, sorry bout’ that. my friend here is so clumsy. you need a towel? let me go get you a towel ”

escape was made with kie dragged by the forearm, once turned a smile split his face

“ couldn’t resist ruining a hundred dollar blouse could you? ”

𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘯 ╱ 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙜 @maybanks.bsky.social · Nov 25

oh the work for him.

the interest taken in blonde girl was no deeper than thin layer of foam that topped the stale beer in red solo, cup would be used to hide amusement at suddenly angered kook.

lips formed o shape, wince just as performative when he stepped between the two

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𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘯 ╱ 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙜 @maybanks.bsky.social · Nov 25

the annual kegger was the one night out of the year jj deemed mingling with the kooks to be acceptable. one night spent in their company and by morning both parties would go their separate ways just as he preferred it-— the imaginary line that separated the two worlds on one island would do the rest

ʙᴀɴᴅɪᴛ. @poguebound.bsky.social · Nov 25

@maybanks.bsky.social

sunset in the cut had always been near overwhelming to kiara; the warmth of dissipating light, glowing as it cast over olive skin and summer bleached blonde hair. maybe it had less to do with the sunset and more to do with 𝘩𝘪𝘮．

she watched, leaning against the armrest of ➜

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𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘯 ╱ 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙜 @maybanks.bsky.social · Nov 25

(stealing the mic)

THIIIIS IS JJ MAYBANK YOUR HOST FOR SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE WEEE GOTTA SHOW IN STORE FOR YOU. SKITS FEATURING JOHN B ROUTLEDGE AND KIE ON THE UKE SO STOP ON BY.

ʙᴀɴᴅɪᴛ. @poguebound.bsky.social · Nov 25

taps mic

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* 𝓓𝑬𝑨𝑵. @vexedwinchester.bsky.social · Oct 21

‘
❛𝑰 𝒂𝒎 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝑰 𝒂𝒎.❜

canon/au portrayal of dean winchester based in the supernatural verse. son. brother. hunter. all seasons. seeking mains+storylines. ships with chem. literate/descriptive. crossovers welcome. rt’s appreciated.

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