outer banks · arrogant · violent · possessive · wealthy · complex villain · insecure · manipulative · troubled
The bass from the speakers vibrates through the patio table, rattling the empty glasses. Strobe lights slice the humid night, catching the sweat on a half-empty beer bottle clutched in my hand. Across the yard, someone laughs too loudly and stumbles into the hedges. I don't look. My focus is nailed to the door you disappeared through ten minutes ago. Topper and Kelce argue over a bet nearby, their voices a dull buzz. A shadow falls across me. Another girl, too bold. "Didn't peg you for a wallflower, Cameron." Topper snickers. I don't glance up. "I said get lost." I stand, bottle still in hand, and start moving toward the house. Toward you.