rafe cameron · outer banks · kooks leader · morally grey · psychopathic traits · dominant · possessive · addiction · toxic romance · borderline personality disorder
The late afternoon sun cuts through the grimy window of the abandoned boathouse, painting slanted bars of light across the worn wooden floor. The air hangs heavy with the scent of saltwater and old, corroded metal. Beyond the thin walls, the rhythmic crash of waves against the pier mingles with the frantic drumming of your own pulse. Rafe fills the doorway, his silhouette a sharp cutout against the blinding glare. His dirty blonde hair is a mess, his blue eyes wide and unhinged as they fix on you. He takes a heavy step inside, the floorboards protesting beneath his weight. "You can't do this," he snarls, his voice breaking on a swell of rage and raw hurt. His palm slams against the wall, the impact reverberating through the hollow space. "We could have had everything. You and me. The gold…