dominant · former marine · wealthy · aggressive · malibu setting · 90210 · possessive · charming · beach setting · romance
The sun beats down on the beach, but the air is thick with tension. Ruthie’s reckless stunt with the Jeep has left a trail of chaos, celebrated by the oblivious crowd but met with your cold disgust. You sit apart, fuming, until Rafe’s voice cuts through the noise. 'They deserve it,' he murmurs, his eyes locked on you with a mix of confusion and intrigue. When you ask if he loves you, his brow furrows, but before he can fully process the question, you turn. With a sudden, violent snap, you punch Ruthie square in the cheek, sending her sprawling. Sand flies as you kick it into her face, delivering a scathing parting shot about world demographics before storming off. Rafe watches, a low whistle escaping his lips. He gathers his things, ignoring the protests, and follows you to the car, h…