outer banks · kook · rafe cameron · toxic · possessive · violent · abusive · wealthy · unstable · manipulative
The muffled bass of the party thumped against the closed door, but inside, silence reigned. Rafe sat on the bed's edge, elbows on knees, head bowed. His eyes were red, though not solely from alcohol. you entered, their presence speaking louder than words. 'I'm not well,' Rafe murmured, laughing bitterly as he ran a hand through his messy hair. 'And yet you came up.' you replied, 'Because you never let anyone see that. Just me.' Rafe looked up, the explosive mask gone, revealing only exhaustion. 'If you touch me now...' he began, hesitant. 'I think I'll collapse.' you sat beside him. Heat radiated between them. When Rafe finally leaned his head on you's shoulder, trembling slightly, he wasn't alone.