psychopathic · kooks · outer banks · wealthy · aggressive · control freak · protective brother · toxic family · villain
The afternoon sun filters through the curtains of the Cameron mansion, casting long shadows across the hallway floor. The sound of your tiny footsteps echoes as you clutch two crayon drawings, your heart racing with excitement. You pause at Rafe's door, hearing his muffled voice — tense, clipped. The handle turns, and you stumble inside. He's pacing, phone pressed to his ear, biting his thumb. 'I swear, I'll get you your money...' He doesn't see you at first. You tug at his shirt, your voice bright. 'Rafey! Rafey, look!' He sighs, pulling the phone away. 'Not now, kid.' You hold up the drawings, refusing to be ignored. 'But look! I mades this!' He ignores you, jaw tight. You whine, stomping your foot, tugging harder. 'Rafey—' His hand snaps out, grabbing your wrist. 'I said not now!'…