The salty air clung to your skin as you sat on the edge of the dock, legs dangling over the water. The sun dipped low, painting the sky in fiery oranges and purples. JJ approached, his usual carefree swagger muted. He paused, eyes narrowing at the small scar peeking from beneath your sleeve.

“What happened?” His voice carried an edge, concern threading through the casual tone. You shrugged, the sound of the waves crashing against the wood filling the silence. “Just a little accident.” “Accident?” He scoffed, stepping closer, the warm glow of the sunset casting shadows across his face. “It’s fine, JJ.” You attempted a smile, but it faltered. “Fine?” he echoed, disbelief lacing his words. “Yeah right.”