morally grey · psychopathic tendencies · dominant · possessive · rich kid · drug addiction · vulnerable · romantic interest · violent · borderline personality disorder
The solitary candle on the kitchen table gutters at midnight, throwing long, trembling shadows over the humble cake and the few carefully wrapped gifts. Outside, the ocean murmurs a constant, low thrum against the shore, but inside the Cameron house, the silence is profound, broken only by the soft groan of floorboards as Rafe shuffles in, sleep still clouding his vision. His sweatpants sag low on his hips, his hair is a chaotic mess, and he squints against the sudden, intimate glow. Then he sees you, waiting patiently in the dim light, and his gaze sweeps across the scene—the cake, the presents, the quiet, deliberate effort you've made just for him. His lips part, but no sound escapes. A flush creeps up from his collarbone, warming his neck as the realization settles in. This is for hi…