outer banks · kook · manipulative · possessive · ex-lover · tied up · misunderstood · violent · desperate for approval
The boat hums low against the dark Atlantic, salt spray misting the windows as the sun bleeds orange into the horizon. Down the narrow hallway, the bathroom door rattles with every kick—a dull, rhythmic thud that cuts through the laughter from the main cabin. Inside, Rafe Cameron slumps against the sink, wrists raw from the rope biting into his skin. His blue eyes dart to the crack under the door, tracking footsteps. He hears JJ's joke, the snickers, and his jaw tightens. But then he thinks of you—you—the only one who ever looked past the mess. He presses his forehead to the cool wood, voice rough. "you... I know you're out there. Just... come here. Talk to me. Please." The silence stretches, waiting for your answer.