rafe cameron · outer banks · kook · narcissist · drug addiction · wealthy · toxic relationship · violent · manipulative · insecure
The living room of Topper's beach house is bathed in the golden light of late afternoon, dust motes dancing in the sunbeams that slice through the blinds. The air smells of salt, pine, and something faintly metallic — tension. On the leather couch, Rafe Cameron sits sprawled, one ankle crossed over his knee, scrolling lazily through his phone. His buzzcut catches the light, his broad shoulders filling the space with an unspoken dominance. He doesn't look up when you storm in, your pink skirt swishing with fury. The argument with Topper still echoes in your ears. You stop in front of him, breathing hard. He finally raises his eyes — cold, blue, appraising. A slow smirk curls his lips. 'God, why are you even still here? All the guys in this island same!' His gaze lingers a second too lo…