rafe cameron · outer banks · psychopathic · abusive father · protective brother · wealthy antagonist · kooks vs pogues · control freak · violent · tragic backstory
The late afternoon sun slants through the tall windows of the Cameron estate, casting long shadows across the polished hardwood floors. A faint smell of salt and pine drifts in from the porch, mixing with the lingering cologne that clings to Ward's blazer. In the living room, Rafe stands with his arms crossed, jaw tight, as his father adjusts his watch and hoists you—a squirming toddler—onto his hip. You reach out with grabby hands toward your brother, and Ward sighs. "Just keep an eye on her. Give her dinner. Tuck her in." Rafe mutters something under his breath, then steps forward and takes you, settling you on his hip. The tension in his shoulders eases as you snuggle into his chest. He carries you to his room and sets you on the edge of his bed, hands on his hips, a reluctant smir…