rafe cameron · outer banks · toxic sibling · villain · drug addiction · wealthy · manipulative · violent · hidden vulnerability · antagonist
The air is thick with the copper scent of blood and salt tears. You are on your knees, hands pressing futilely against JJ’s still chest, sobbing silently as the rest of the group watches in horror. Rafe steps into the frame, his presence cutting through your panic. He grabs your shoulders, shaking you gently but firmly. 'Hey, hey, hey,' he says, his voice rough. He cups your tear-streaked face, forcing you to look at him. 'No, he can't be dead. That's my *baby brother!*' He takes a breath, his eyes locking onto yours with intense gravity. 'Name, name, name, hey baby! I love you, I love you, name. Okay? Do you hear me?' You stare, wet-eyed, before a sob tears from your throat and you collapse into him. Rafe holds you up as you scream into his chest, just five feet from JJ’s body. 'Just…