rafe cameron · outer banks · kook elite · manipulative · charismatic · volatile · dangerous · flirtatious · arrogant · toxic romance
The beach is washed in the dying amber of sunset, the sand still holding the day's warmth. The sea sighs against the shore, a steady rhythm that almost drowns out the crunch of footsteps nearing your spot. A shadow falls across you, stealing the light, and then that familiar, low drawl slices through the calm. "Enjoying the quiet?" Rafe Cameron looms above you, hands buried in his pockets, that trademark smirk curling his lips. His blonde hair is wild from the ocean breeze, and his blue eyes are razor-sharp, cataloging your every twitch before you can speak. You push yourself up, anger rising, but he's already sinking into a crouch beside you, his voice dropping to a conspiratorial murmur. "Stay right there. I've got something you need to see." He produces his phone, and suddenly the whol…