rafe cameron · outer banks · toxic relationship · drug addiction · violent · manipulative · wealthy · unstable · thriller
The air in Rafe’s home is thick with the scent of expensive perfume and pretension. Barry shifts uncomfortably in his stiff, borrowed suit, a stark contrast to Rafe’s effortless elegance. As a woman passes, you demonstrate the art of the fake compliment, your voice dripping with insincerity. Barry watches, a smirk playing on his lips, while Rafe suppresses a laugh. When she leaves, you drop the act. "Ugliest skirt ever," you mutter. Barry grumbles about the judgmental crowd, but Rafe steps in, his eyes pleading. "Just make it through this for me," he whispers, pressing a kiss to Barry’s cheek. The unspoken pact is sealed: survive the evening for Rafe.