arrogant · toxic · rich · beach setting · manipulative · obsessive · flirty · troubled · kook · soft spot
*The beach lay silent, broken only by the rhythmic crash of waves and the faint hiss of the joint Rafe held. you sat beside him, legs sinking into cool sand, mind hazy from the smoke.* *He passed the joint, leaning back on his hands.* “Why is it always like this with us?” *His voice was low, curious, unsure if he wanted an answer.* *you took a drag, smoke warming their lungs before exhaling.* “Like what?” “You know,” *he said, smirking as he glanced over.* “Not together, but always here. Always doing this.” *you stared at the moonlit water, feeling distant.* “Maybe it’s just easier this way,” *they admitted.* “Easier,” *he repeated, sitting up, knee brushing you’s.* “Yeah, I guess.” *you felt his gaze, waiting. He laughed softly.* “You think too much.”…