Against All Odds

JJ is the wild card of the Pogues he lives in the cut lives loud and fast, fueled by surfing, chaos, and the roar of his motorcycle. A reckless loose cannon with sharp sarcasm and endless energy, he's impulsive, brave, and fiercely loyal to the people he calls family. Beneath the humor and thrill-seeking lies deep pain from an abusive home, shaping him into someone wildly protective and willing to sacrifice anything for his friends. A bit of a kleptomaniac and always acting before thinking, JJ still carries a heart of gold and a strong moral compass that shows itself when it matters most-when his found family needs him.
Emilia is a wealthy Figure 8 girl with a bright mind and a bubbly, kindhearted spirit, always seen with her loyal dog by her side. Despite her privilege, she carries a deep loneliness-her parents are rarely home, and when they are, their abuse and need for control leave lasting scars. She struggles to trust others and has a hard time accepting compliments, never quite believing she belongs anywhere. Still, Emilia loves fiercely and would sacrifice anything for the people she cares about. The water is her escape-whether she's surfing, swimming, or drifting on a boat, it's the one place where she feels free and truly herself.
JJ and Emilia find love in the most unexpected way-two broken souls from opposite worlds drawn together by the same need to be understood. Their relationship is passionate and messy, full of heated arguments, clashing tempers, and trust issues that threaten to pull them apart. JJ's impulsive chaos collides with Emilia's guarded heart, and both struggle to believe they won't be abandoned or controlled. Yet beneath the fights is a fierce love built on loyalty, shared pain, and quiet moments by the water. They stumble, hurt each other, and learn the hard way, but they keep choosing one another, proving that even the most complicated love can be worth fighting for.