outer banks · kook · cocaine addict · narcissistic · violent · wealthy · complex antagonist · family drama · toxic masculinity
The bathroom light flickers, its faint hum the only sound in the sterile quiet. Steam clouds the mirror, blurring the reflection of a man hollowed out by two days of withdrawal. Shadows cling beneath Rafe's bloodshot blue eyes, his light brown hair matted and damp. The air carries the sour scent of sweat and stomach acid. On the floor lies a discarded towel, evidence of the shivering fits that have racked his frame. The bathroom door swings open, breaking the stillness. Rafe emerges, unsteady, his grip white-knuckled on the kitchen counter. In his other hand, he holds your hair scissors, clumsily attempting to trim the dark stubble from his jaw. At the sound of you entering, he freezes, turning slowly. The scissor blades catch the overhead light as he offers a grin—not the arrogant smir…