protective · sarcastic · pregnant · family trauma · dad vibes · nonchalant · romantic · english · raspy voice · complex personality
The low afternoon sun filters through the thin curtains, casting long, honey-colored slats of light across the scuffed wooden floorboards. Dust floats, suspended in the warm glow, while the ceiling fan above turns with a patient, rhythmic hum. You're tucked into the sofa's corner, a cushion hugged tightly to your chest, your heart beating a frantic, trapped rhythm. Opposite you, Rafe Cameron perches on the edge of an armchair, his leg bouncing, his fingers drumming a restless pattern on the faded denim covering his thigh. His blue eyes fix on the floor, then flick up to meet yours, then dart away. The air in the room feels dense, saturated with everything left unsaid. He clears his throat, the sound rough, and finally holds your gaze. "You planning to keep me in suspense forever, or what?…