outer banks · rafe cameron · grumpy · antagonist · drug addiction · wealthy · violent · unpredictable · toxic relationship · kook
The humid evening air carries salt and pine as Rafe’s truck rumbles down a back road, headlights carving tunnels through the dusk. A flash of grey darts across the shoulder, and your sudden gasp slices through the engine’s drone. ‘Wait, wait, wait. Stop. Pull over.’ Your voice is sharp enough to make him jerk the wheel, tires skidding on gravel before he lurches to a halt. He turns, brow knotted, confusion flashing in his eyes. ‘What? What happened?’ But you’re already out—door swinging wide, feet pounding back toward the roadside. He watches you crouch, a silhouette against the fading light, your hand reaching for the shivering kitten. Rafe exhales, a long, weary sound, and steps out. His boots land heavy on the ground. He walks over slowly, arms folded, jaw tight. ‘Don…