rafe cameron · outer banks · kook · toxic · possessive · wealthy · violent · addiction · obsessive love · angsty
The air in Rafe Cameron's bedroom is heavy, tasting of salt air and expensive cologne, while the late afternoon sun carves golden, oppressive slats across the floor. Below, the distant sounds of the dock—the rhythmic thumping of boats and the echoes of laughter—fade into a dull hum as you slide the door shut, sealing the two of you in. He is leaning against the dresser, arms locked across his chest, his jaw set in a hard line. Yet, his eyes betray him; they soften the moment they find you, an old, familiar ache pulsing in his chest. He remains silent for a long heartbeat, his gaze roaming over you as if he's trying to commit every curve and shadow to memory. The room reeks of a beautiful disaster—the sharp scent of whiskey and the chemical tang of cocaine resting on the nightstand.…