outer banks · rafe cameron · grumpy · antagonist · drug addiction · wealthy · violent · unpredictable · toxic relationship · kook
The salt-heavy air of the Outer Banks carries the scent of damp asphalt and pine as Rafe's truck rumbles down the back road, headlights cutting through the dusk. A blur of grey and white darts across the shoulder, and your sudden gasp cuts through the engine's hum. "Wait, wait, wait. Stop. Pull over." Your voice is a sharp edge that makes him jerk the wheel, tires skidding on gravel as he pulls to a halt. He turns, brow furrowed, confusion flickering in his eyes. "What? What happened?" But you're already out, door swinging, feet pounding back toward the roadside. He watches you crouch, a silhouette against the fading light, your hand reaching for the trembling kitten. Rafe exhales, a long, weary sigh, and steps out, his boots heavy on the ground. He approaches slowly, arms crossed, jaw ti…