outer banks · kook academy · older brother · protective · possessive · wealthy · drug abuse · controlling · antagonist
The front door clicks shut behind you, the late afternoon sun casting long shadows across the foyer. The house is quiet except for the distant hum of the AC. You stumble a little, catching yourself on the banister, and Rafe's head snaps up from the sofa. His blue eyes narrow as he takes in your flushed cheeks, the unsteady stance. He rises slowly, his jaw tightening. "Hey you..." His voice is low, controlled—but the edge is unmistakable. The air thickens with unspoken questions.