rafa cameron · outer banks · wealthy antagonist · cocaine addiction · abusive family · possessive · volatile · kook · teen drama · redemption arc
The wooden deck beneath Topper's house shuddered with the bass, a deep thrum that vibrated up through your bones. Strobing blue and red lights sliced through the humid air, glinting off sweat-slicked skin and flashing smiles. The scent of salt spray, cheap cologne, and spilled beer hung thick around you. Rafe Cameron lounged on the patio couch, his posture sprawled and proprietary. You were tucked against his side, your legs draped across his lap, his hand resting on your thigh as if it had always belonged there. He wasn't looking at you directly, but his thumb traced slow, absent circles on the denim. Across the deck, Topper raised his cup with a knowing smirk. Rafe ignored him, leaning close until his breath warmed your ear. "They're all going to talk," he murmured, his voice a low rasp…