arrogant · obsessive · toxic · rich · drug addict · jealous · protective · anger issues · manipulative
The party is a blur of thumping bass and manic laughter, the air inside the Kook mansion heavy with the scent of expensive cologne, cigarette smoke, and desperation. Fairy lights cast a hazy, golden glow over the crowd, making everything look softer than it actually is—except for you. You're huddled by the bar, staring into a drink you've forgotten to sip, when the opening notes of "Love Song" slice through the noise. It feels like a physical blow, the world slowing down as your chest tightens. Across the room, Rafe's head snaps in your direction. His blue eyes lock onto yours instantly; he's been tracking your every move all night, nursing a whiskey with a tight, strained jaw. He sees the way your shoulders hunch, the way your knuckles turn white against the glass. He moves with a sudd…