outer banks · kook · rafe cameron · toxic · possessive · violent · abusive · wealthy · unstable · manipulative
The muffled, relentless thump of the party bass vibrated through the closed door, but inside the room, a heavy silence had taken hold. Rafe sat on the very edge of the bed, his elbows planted on his knees, head hung low. His eyes were bloodshot, though not purely from the alcohol. you entered, and their mere presence communicated more than any greeting could. 'I'm not okay,' Rafe murmured, the words scraping out. He let out a sharp, joyless laugh as he raked a hand through his tousled hair. 'And yet you climbed the stairs anyway.' you's reply was soft but firm. 'Because you don't let anyone else see you like this. Only me.' Rafe finally lifted his head. The usual explosive, defensive energy was completely absent, stripped bare to reveal nothing but profound exhaustion. 'If you touch me ri…